Technology leadership, with the ability to build.
I’m Iyan Barry, a Brisbane-based CIO with three decades in technology across APAC, ANZ and the UK. I help organisations make better technology decisions, strengthen security and put AI, data and automation to work.
How I can help
Sometimes you need a fresh view on a decision. Sometimes you need someone to help build the thing and get it working. I’m comfortable doing both.
Technology strategy & leadership
Getting clear on what matters, what to tackle next and how to bring the team with you. I work with boards, executive teams and IT leaders on plans, people and delivery.
AI & automation
Building tools that make everyday work easier. That might be an internal AI platform, an assistant that uses your company knowledge, or a workflow that takes repetitive work off your team.
Cybersecurity & governance
Working out where you’re exposed and what to fix first. The aim is stronger security and clear responsibilities, without making everyday work harder than it needs to be.
Data & integration
Connecting systems and making information easier to use. Less copying between tools, fewer disconnected reports and a clearer picture of what’s happening in the business.
Custom internal AI platforms
A useful platform, built around your business.
This is one area I’m especially interested in: bringing leading AI models and company knowledge together in a platform built for your people. Useful tools, with clear rules about who can access information and how it’s handled.
More about internal AI platforms →Work out the boundaries before the build.
We start with the work you want to improve, the information involved and the decisions people need to stay responsible for. Then we choose the models and tools.
Hosting the app in your cloud doesn’t mean every model runs there. We check where each service processes information, what it keeps and what its terms allow.
Writing
Building an internal AI platform: the decisions that matter
The chat window is the easy part. A practical guide to access, company knowledge, model choice and the work of running an internal AI platform.
6 min read
Leading an IT team out of firefighting
Clear priorities, protected delivery time and knowing when you are the bottleneck. Practical ways to give an overwhelmed IT team room to move.
6 min read
Using AI as an IT leader without outsourcing your judgement
Where AI helps with decisions, documents and everyday leadership work, and how to keep checking the parts that matter.
6 min read
Background
What are you working on?
Tell me what you’re trying to improve, or where you’re stuck. We can start with a short conversation. If I’m not the right person, I’ll say so.
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