Ken Lahav
Managing Director at Lahav Adisory
Based in Australia · 25+ years experience
Summary
Independent Technical Oversight | Opening the Expensive ‘Black Box’ of Your Tech So You Can Regain Control
About
Many business leaders view their technology department as a "Black Box."
They know their technology is expensive, slow, and risky but they don’t know why.
You see the high invoices from vendors and the growing headcount.
You hear the jargon about "sprints," "technical debt," and "architecture", but despite the investment, the projects are late, the roadmap feels stagnant, and you lack the visibility needed to make confident decisions.
I’m Ken Lahav, and I help you open that black box.
With over 25+ years of experience leading technical execution and software delivery, I’ve seen exactly how technology becomes a liability rather than an asset.
I don’t work for the dev team, and I don’t work for the agency.
I work for you.
Through Lahav Advisory, I provide:
* Technical Reality Check- A fast, focused assessment that reveals the real state of your technology, delivery, and risk exposure.
* Project Rescue & Vendor Oversight- Independent analysis and guidance to stabilize failing initiatives and restore control.
* Due Diligence Preparation- Identify, prioritize, and remediate technical risks before they impact valuation or deal terms.
* Ongoing Advisory- Longer-term oversight for leadership teams who want clarity without internal politics.
I don’t sell software, platforms, or vendors — only clarity, accountability, and results.
𝗠𝘆 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝘅 𝗶𝘁.
Skills
M&A / Due Diligence, Platform Modernisation, Engineering Leadership, Governance & Risk
Regions covered
Industry experience
Not-for-profit, Government, Fintech, Professional Services, Retail, SaaS, Healthcare
At a glance
Ken brings hands-on experience across M&A / Due Diligence, Platform Modernisation, Engineering Leadership, Governance & Risk. Available for engagements across New Zealand, Australia. Industry experience includes Not-for-profit, Government, Fintech, Professional Services, Retail and 2 more.
How fractional CTO engagements with Ken work
Ken works on a fractional basis — typically one to three days a week for an agreed engagement length — so you get senior technical leadership without the cost or commitment of a full-time hire. Engagements commonly include technical due diligence, board reporting, engineering team leadership, technology strategy, architecture reviews, hiring support, and stepping in as interim CTO during a transition.