Fractional CTO & AI Adviser
Whether you're in London, Dubai, New York, or 30,000 feet in the air — some things you simply cannot leave to chance, or to someone you don't trust completely.
Technology handled. Completely. Discreet, senior-level expertise for founders, investors, and family offices — without the overhead of a full-time hire.
Available globally
At a glance
A very specific clientele
Built for those who run businesses 24 hours a day, travel the world, and have no time for technology that doesn’t simply work.
Family Offices
Multi-entity structures requiring discreet, secure, always-on technology leadership across jurisdictions.
Founders & CEOs
Scaling businesses where technology decisions are business decisions — and getting them wrong is expensive.
Partners & MDs
Professional services leaders who need a trusted technology voice in the room, not a helpdesk ticket.
International Operators
Businesses operating across London, Paris, Monaco, and Dubai who need consistent, secure technology wherever they are in the world.
About Asif
I founded SAR Computing over 20 years ago with one belief: businesses shouldn’t need to think about their technology. It should work, stay secure, and move with them as they grow.
Today I work as a Fractional CTO and AI Adviser for a select group of founders, family offices, and business leaders operating from London, Paris, Monaco, and Dubai — and available globally — helping non-technical principals make confident technology decisions without the cost of a full-time hire.
My clients share one thing: they run demanding, high-value businesses and have no tolerance for technology that slows them down, exposes them to risk, or simply doesn’t work when they need it most.
“Technology should feel like a digital butler who knows what you need before you ask.”
Proprietary platforms
TechButler Privé
An exclusive live-support platform offering AI-enhanced technical assistance and predictive maintenance for clients who demand white-glove service.
SAR Guardian AI
An intelligent security and automation engine that keeps systems resilient, proactive, and ahead of threats before they become incidents.
SAR DarkWatch
AI-powered monitoring of client data exposure and digital risk across the deep and dark web — continuous, silent, essential.
Bespoke App Development
Custom applications built in days, not months. Fully bespoke to your business needs — where others take quarters, we deliver something that works immediately and is entirely yours.
What I do
01
Cutting through the hype to identify exactly where AI saves your business time and money — then implementing it safely, with your team and data protected throughout.
02
Most M365 environments are misconfigured and under-secured. I audit, harden, and manage your setup so it protects rather than exposes your business.
03
Moving your business from reactive to predictive — replacing manual processes with intelligent workflows that scale without adding headcount.
04
A clear, prioritised plan for your technology investment — so you spend where it matters and stop paying for tools that duplicate or underserve your needs.
05
Independent advice on technology procurement — from software selection to supplier contracts — with no affiliation to any vendor or platform.
06
Bespoke AI deployments for compliance-sensitive businesses — private LLM setups, RAG environments, and AI copilots that keep your data entirely within your control.
100% Discreet
Trust is built on confidentiality. Many of my clients prefer to remain entirely private — which is why you will not find public case studies, client logos or testimonials here.
The founders, family offices and businesses I support trust me with sensitive technology, security and operational matters. Protecting their privacy is not a policy — it is a core part of the service.
Every engagement is protected by appropriate confidentiality agreements. What happens in an engagement stays there.
What I can tell you
20+ years in technology leadership across multiple industries and geographies
Founder & CEO of SAR Computing, an established managed IT services business
Active across the UK, Europe and the Middle East — available globally
Experience across finance, property, legal, hospitality and professional services
Trusted by founders, executives, family offices and private clients who value discretion above all
Author of the 2026 Cloud & AI Resilience Report for UK Founders — sourced from NCSC, ICO and BCC research
Engagements
Every engagement begins with a complimentary technology review. No long-term contracts. No overhead. Simply a trusted senior technology partner available when and how you need one.
Advisory
per month · 3-month minimum
Strategic technology guidance for principals who need a trusted senior adviser without a significant time commitment.
Fractional CTO
per month · 3-month minimum
A dedicated senior technology partner embedded in your leadership — owning decisions and driving outcomes.
Family Office & Enterprise
bespoke engagement · global availability
Full fractional CTO presence for family offices, investors and businesses undergoing significant transformation across multiple entities or jurisdictions.
How it works
No pitch, no presentation. We talk about where your business is, where you want it to go, and whether there’s a genuine fit. I only take on clients I can meaningfully help.
Before any engagement begins I conduct a thorough review of your technology setup — M365 configuration, security posture, AI readiness, and quick wins. You keep this regardless of whether we proceed.
I recommend the engagement tier that makes sense — not the most expensive one. Scope, deliverables, and expected outcomes clearly defined.
Most clients notice the difference within the first two weeks. Technology decisions get clearer. Security gaps get closed. AI stops being a vague ambition and becomes a working tool.
New Publication · 2026
What every founder running a business on technology needs to understand — before the next outage, breach, or AI misstep costs them everything. Written from 20+ years of direct experience.
Full price £497 · Launch price £297 · Instant download
Get in touch
I have capacity for a small number of new clients this quarter. Reach out directly — I respond immediately.