Kelly BensonLead ConsultantLinkedIn

Kelly brings 25+ years of engineering expertise to CTO Labs, making an impact across software development, technical due diligence, and team collaboration. Her experience spans working with PE firms and enterprise of all sizes, from boutique startups to major organisations, delivering solutions that run from simple apps to advanced real-time platforms.

An advocate for agile practices and robust development lifecycles, Kelly is known for blending hands-on technical skill with a collaborative, consulting mindset. She’s delivered projects in a wide range of languages and stacks, and is valued for her ability to turn abstract requirements into high-quality, practical outcomes. Highlights at CTO Labs have included Technology and AI Due Diligence assessments for PE firms, designing and delivering an AI Hackathon for an enterprise client, and assisting the Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Service with uplifted data management and analysis capability.

Kelly is adept at coaching and guiding teams through complex builds, fostering best practices, and championing culture, wellbeing and women in tech. With professional experience in Perth, London, Melbourne, and Sydney, Kelly brings a global perspective and a passion for enabling sustainable, inclusive technology leadership.