Saurabh Sharma

Director @Cactus

Reading, GB

Cactus IT Solutions UK Ltd is a specialist provider of digital, data and technology (DDaT) talent into the UK public sector supply chain, delivering capability in line with GDS Service Standard, government frameworks, and security clearance requirements.Key leadership responsibilities & achievements:• Define and execute the organisation’s public sector resourcing strategy, ensuring alignment with Digital Outcomes & Specialists (DOS), G-Cloud, and Technology Services 3 (TS3) frameworks.• Build and maintain strategic relationships within the public sector supply chain, positioning the company as a go-to partner for niche capability delivery.• Oversee compliance governance, including security clearance (SC/DV) processes, IR35, and baseline personnel security standards (BPSS).• Shape the company’s DDaT capability portfolio to align with government demand in areas such as Software Engineering, Technical Architecture, Cyber Security, Cloud Engineering, Data Science, and User-Centred Design.• Direct business growth initiatives, including talent network expansion, capability development, and operational efficiency.• Champion service quality, ensuring all engagements are delivered to GDS-aligned and framework-compliant standards.