Build
Turn an idea, integration or early product into robust, maintainable software.
Independent technology consultancy
Clarity for complex technology decisions.
Dado Consulting combines hands-on software expertise with commercial and investment insight - helping businesses and investors build well, scale confidently and act with conviction.
30+
due diligence engagements
30 years
across software and technology
10x
ARR growth supported
10B+
records optimised at scale
When clients call us
When technology becomes the decision.
We work across sectors and stages. What our clients share is a technology decision that matters to what happens next.
Scale
Strengthen architecture, engineering practices and delivery before growth exposes the gaps.
Invest
Understand a product, platform and team before committing capital or completing a transaction.
Prepare
Anticipate investor scrutiny and enter a funding or acquisition process with a credible plan.
What we do
Senior expertise.
Practical outcomes.
Engage us for a focused review, a defined project or ongoing fractional support.
Software development
Hands-on development and delivery, from proofs of concept and integrations to business-critical platforms.
Software architecture
Architecture and scalability reviews, platform modernisation and technical roadmaps that support growth.
Technical due diligence
Independent assessment of architecture, scalability, security, engineering capability, product readiness and risk.
Commercial due diligence
Analysis of how product, technology, team and delivery capability support the commercial proposition and growth plan.
Investment readiness
Helping founders strengthen their technology story, address risk and create a credible post-investment plan.
Need continuity?
Fractional technology leadership brings senior-level guidance and hands-on support without the commitment of a permanent CTO.
Selected experience
Evidence in the real world.
From venture-backed products to public-sector infrastructure, our work connects technical detail with the wider business objective.
Matrix Booking
Helped modernise the architecture, engineering practices and operational platform as the business achieved 10x ARR growth.
NHS London
Delivered a GDPR-compliant platform used to govern data sharing across London trusts and their partners.
ICONI Software
Architected the core platform and led its technical development over a ten-year period.
Acquired by Banyan Software, 2023Transaction advisory
More than 30 due diligence engagements for angel investors, family offices and investment funds.
About
Led by Donall Burns.
Software architect, developer and adviser with three decades of experience spanning global enterprises, early-stage ventures and high-growth SaaS businesses.
Donall combines deep hands-on engineering expertise with commercial and investment insight. He has supported product development, technical transformation, fundraising and acquisitions, and is a named inventor on multiple patent applications.
Dado Consulting works with a trusted network of experienced associates and specialist partners, bringing together the right technical, product and commercial expertise while retaining senior involvement throughout.
Software Architect • Fractional Technology Leader • Venture Adviser
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What decision are
you facing?
donall@dadocon.co.uk
Fractional, advisory and project-based engagements.