Phil Owen
about / phil owen

I didn't invent the internet…

I just make it work harder.

A technical lead and strategic digital partner with over 16 years of experience helping businesses grow through technology — from ambitious startups to established enterprises.

I work with businesses to build digital strategies, web platforms, and AI systems that increase revenue, streamline operations, and create lasting competitive advantage.

Based in the UK, working with clients worldwide. My approach is built on understanding your commercial goals first — the technology always follows the strategy.

16+ YearsUK BasedAI EngineeringWorldwide Clients
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Years Experience
Since 2007
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Projects Delivered
Across every scale
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Happy Clients
UK & worldwide
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Client Satisfaction
Repeat business
Expertise

What I can help you with

01

AI Engineering

Bespoke agent pipelines, RAG knowledge systems, and LLM integrations that give businesses a measurable competitive edge.

02

Frontend Development

Modern, responsive interfaces using Next.js, React, and TypeScript — built for performance and designed to convert.

03

WordPress Development

Custom themes, plugins, and full-stack WordPress solutions engineered to scale with your business.

04

eCommerce

Online stores that convert — WooCommerce and custom builds that reduce friction and increase order value.

05

Performance Optimisation

Lightning-fast Core Web Vitals through code optimisation, CDN strategy, and caching best practices.

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Strategy & Consulting

Technology decisions have long-term commercial consequences. I help you choose the right tools and build the right things.

Skills

Technical Skills

16 years of continuous learning across web engineering and, more recently, applied AI — always choosing the right tool for the job, not the fashionable one.

Web Engineering
AI Engineering
HTML / CSS / SCSS0%
JavaScript / TypeScript0%
React / Next.js0%
WordPress / PHP0%
WooCommerce0%
AI Agent Development0%
LLM Integration & RAG0%
Prompt Engineering0%
Experience

My Journey

2022

Technical Lead

Cornerstone Design & Marketing

Leading a team of developers building enterprise WordPress solutions, WooCommerce platforms, and the start of my journey into AI-powered web tooling.

2014

Creative Web Developer

Self-employed

Specialising in WordPress, React, and modern web technologies — building products for clients across the UK, US, and Europe, from startups to household names.

2010

Creative Director

PSM Digital

Led the delivery of complex digital projects across design and development disciplines, managing cross-functional teams and client relationships.

2007

Sales Executive B2B

Virgin Media

Sold business technical solutions including ISDN30, Leased Lines, LAN solutions, and DIAs — my first exposure to understanding how technology solves commercial problems.

Let's Work Together

Ready to build something that moves the needle?

Whether you need a complete digital transformation, an AI system, or want to scale what you already have — let's talk about what's possible.