Mark Somerfield

Mark Somerfield

CTO | Coach @ Hostology | Skiller Whale
Passionate about education and growth
United Kingdom Active last month

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$360 / month

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About

Hi, I'm Mark!

I've been working in software and product development since 2005 - as Engineer, Tech Lead, Coach, VP of Engineering and CTO.

I like to work close to the product, bridging the gaps between technical and non-technical and helping businesses to solve product problems, not just technical ones. In recent times I've operated exclusively in the startup space and have been through 2 successful exits in the last 5 years.

I have a passion for helping people grow. I spent a year as a full-time coach at a London-based bootcamp in order to hone my coaching skills, and I spend several hours a week coaching technical sessions on subjects like Leadership and API Design via Skiller Whale.

I can draw on technical skills from the across the stack - BE, FE, Mobile, Database and Cloud - and experience managing and leading in a variety of different environments.

I coach:

⭐Engineers
⭐Technical Leads
⭐First-time CTOs
⭐Start-up/scale-up founders and entrpreneurs

My coaching style is flexible - I will work with you to understand your needs. Whether you want regular calls, irregular messaging, occasional assignments or just informal feedback, I'll put together a plan that works for you. I have time set aside in my diary every week to work with mentees.

If you're keen to explore the possibilities, then let's talk! Schedule a free call to discuss your needs and help build a plan that works for you.

What happens when you start

You tell Mark your goals. They see exactly what you want to work on before session one.

You meet within days. Mark reviews your application and books your first session, usually within a day or two.

You leave with a plan. Concrete next steps and a weekly rhythm from your very first week.

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Skills

CTO Startups Engineering Leadership ReactJS .NET Database Cloud API Engineering Management