A pioneer of applied IT innovation with a five-decade track record of delivering technology solutions, influencing national IT strategy, and enabling major corporate transformations — from the dawn of commercial computing to today’s digital era.
| Category | Score / 10 | Highlights |
| Technical Expertise | 10 | From COBOL frameworks to modern consultancy tools; adaptable across decades. |
| Innovation & Problem-Solving | 9.5 | CAFS hardware search; early adoption of author word processing; Excel prototyping adopted as robust tools. |
| Strategic & Organisational Impact | 9.5 | Led British Gas Company Office System rollout across 13 regions; supported national demerger planning. |
| Industry & National Influence | 9 | Advisor to the UK Alvey Committee; Chair of ICL User Group on CAFS; Queen’s Award to Industry medal. |
| Leadership & Team Development | 8.5 | Managed development teams; taught report writing; led cross‑regional rollouts and stakeholder alignment. |
| Career Sustainability & Adaptability | 10 | 50+ years of relevant, high‑value IT work through multiple technology eras and organisational changes. |
Overall Score: 56.5 / 60 (94%) – Elite Tier
Recruiters and boards often see candidates with 2–3 of these strengths, but rarely all six at such high levels. Martyn’s unique blend of deep technical expertise, strategic impact, and national-level recognition makes him an exceptional choice for executive advisory roles, technology governance boards, public-sector digital strategy panels, and thought leadership opportunities.