Independent technology consultancy

Hybrid thinking. Built for the real world.

We help growing companies decide what to build, fix what isn’t working, and deliver technology they can rely on.

From problem to working technology
01
JudgementWhat matters?
02
AIWhere can AI help?
03
EngineeringHow do we build it?
Manticore Working technology Useful. Reliable. Built for the real world.

01 / What we do

Technology should solve problems, not create more.

We help you work out what needs changing, choose a sensible approach, and do the work. You get advice from someone who understands both the business problem and the code or infrastructure underneath it.

02 / Services

What we can help with.

Bring us in for one difficult problem, a defined project, or ongoing technical support.

01

Software architecture & development

We design and build new software, connect existing systems, and replace old technology that has become hard to change or support.

  • System and software design
  • New products and internal tools
  • Legacy systems and integrations
02

AI training for technical teams

Practical training using Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, and similar tools on real development work. We cover where they help, how to check their output, and how to use them safely.

  • Hands-on Claude Code and OpenAI Codex workshops
  • Team workflows, prompting, and code review
  • Safe use and data handling
03

Applied AI consultancy

We find where AI could genuinely save time or improve a service, test the idea, and connect it to the systems you already use.

  • Useful AI opportunities
  • Prototypes and technical design
  • Integration, safety, and oversight
04

Technical strategy & leadership

We help you set priorities, make difficult technical decisions, and give your team or suppliers clear direction.

  • Technology plans and priorities
  • Part-time or interim technical leadership
  • Team, delivery, and supplier support

When to call Manticore

Call us when something needs to change.

  • 01

    Your systems are getting in the way of the business.

  • 02

    You need to build a product but are unsure how.

  • 03

    Your team or supplier needs experienced technical direction.

  • 04

    You want to use AI but need a useful starting point.

03 / How we work

First understand it. Then fix it.

We agree the problem, do the work, and make sure your team can take it on.

  1. 01

    Understand

    We talk to the people involved, look at what you already have, and agree what needs to change.

  2. 02

    Build

    We design and deliver the solution in small, testable pieces. You can see what is being done and why.

  3. 03

    Hand over

    We document the important parts, share what we know, and leave your team able to run and change it.

04 / About

You deal with the person doing the work.

Manticore Technologies is run by Michael Taylor. From the first call to the final handover, you deal directly with him.

There are no account managers or layers of consultants. The person giving the advice is also responsible for making it work.

Work can be a short technical review, a defined project, or part-time leadership for your team.

Send an enquiry

05 / Enquiries

Tell us what you need help with.

Tell us what is not working, what you want to build, or what decision you are stuck on. A few sentences is enough.

hello@manticore.co

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