About Me
Hi, I’m Mark Jones. I’m a consultant architect and engineer with over 20 years’ experience helping teams design and deliver modern, scalable systems. I founded Radical Geek to bring a pragmatic, hands-on approach to software architecture – one that’s just as focused on delivery as it is on design.
Why I Do This Work
I’ve always been drawn to complex systems. Not for the sake of complexity, but because there’s huge satisfaction in making them work well. I care about maintainable codebases, clear service boundaries, and delivery pipelines that don’t get in the way.
But what really drives me is helping people feel proud of what they’ve built. That moment when a team moves from stuck to flowing – when the architecture finally clicks – that’s what I’m here for.
Outside of Work
- Riding long-distance cycling events. I’ve cycled Land’s End to John O’Groats and completed Audax rides up to 400 km.
- Growing food on my allotment (or battling weeds with stubborn optimism).
- Walking my two German Wirehair Pointers or climbing a mountain. I’ve completed the Yorkshire and National Three Peaks challenges.
- Tinkering with side-projects like home media servers, automation systems, robotics, audio production, and more.
These might sound like hobbies, but they teach the same values I bring to work: persistence, curiosity, resilience and the joy of building something worthwhile.
Let’s Work Together
If your team is scaling, modernising, or tangled in complexity, I can help bring clarity and momentum.