Ian Roughley is a Fractional CTO and executive coach with over 25 years of experience leading engineering organizations in startups. He specializes in scaling teams, implementing AI-native development processes, and turning engineering into a growth driver. He holds a BE from The University of Queensland. People who work with him describe him as influential, calm, and a great cross-functional partner.
Beyond his core roles, Ian is a prolific writer, having authored four books on software engineering and regularly publishing articles on his "Insights" blog. He focuses on topics like engineering leadership, AIs practical application, and efficient software delivery. He has also publicly expressed support for Ukraine.
Unique fact: Ian is an inventor who holds six patents and has authored four books on software engineering.
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