At GSD HR Consulting, we believe that business is always about people – whether they are founders, staff, suppliers, or clients. Our role is to help growing technology teams design and sustain people strategies that enable growth, innovation, and resilience.
We focus exclusively on technology-focused organisations – from innovative start-ups to global software teams, bringing specialist HR expertise that enables talent, culture, and performance to scale together.
‘Scaling HR For Growth with Grace’ on the UNLEARN podcast
Working with Theresa over the past year has been a turning point for Modular Data. When she joined as interim Chief People Officer six months ago, we were at a critical stage in our growth — scaling fast, but needing greater structure and clarity across our teams. Theresa brought both. She embedded sound people frameworks, helped us mature our leadership practices, and created the conditions for a culture that feels grounded and ambitious in equal measure.
Her impact goes well beyond process. She has an instinct for people and a calm, commercial presence that cuts through noise and builds trust. She guided us through moments of real change with empathy and precision, helping us grow without losing the values that define who we are. The foundation she’s built will serve us long after her tenure. I couldn’t recommend her more highly to any organisation looking to align people, culture, and purpose with the next phase of their growth.
-Finbarr Murphy, CEO, Modular Data
I had the pleasure of working with Theresa at Digiterre, where she made a significant impact as our Director of People. She introduced a step change in our HR practices, implementing a coherent set of policies with a strong focus on our Employer Value Proposition (EVP). Theresa also spearheaded the introduction of an Applicant Tracking System and HR Information System, which greatly streamlined our recruitment and people management processes.
-Rajesh Jethwa, CTO, Digiterre
I’ve known Theresa for almost a decade – she’s got an amazing view into HR, especially the complexities of agile ways of working within consulting engagements. She has a deep understanding and appreciation of how HR strategy aligns to support technical transformation. She’s also a consummate professional who is always thinking about how to support and grow healthy working cultures, which I appreciated very much when we worked together. She is super awesome to work with!
-George Miguel, Delivery Manager
Using proven techniques – including shadow planning, 1:1s, and interactive workshops – to articulate your mission, vision and values.
Work with a trusted partner to tackle your people related challenges, optimise opportunities holistically, and work with you to co-create lasting solutions for your business, adding value for staff, investors and leadership.
Leverage People Strategy that aligns with your organisation’s ambitious goals; ensuring the staff life cycle from attraction to exit reflects the business you aspire to build.
Ensure your organisation’s code of conduct reflects your commitments to staff, clients and your community. Stay compliant and protect your business with clear and pragmatic policies and procedures.
Setting your business up to scale through identifying your levers for talent attraction, optimisation of operational processes, and mitigation of people related business risks.
As your business grows, your accountabilities shift. Using a mix of actionable frameworks and executive coaching, we work with you to adapt your leadership focus and future proof your business.
At GSD HR, we know that people decisions are business decisions. For technology-driven organisations, growth depends on more than attracting talent. It requires the right structures, leadership, and culture to enable performance at scale. We align people strategy directly with commercial goals so every investment in your workforce delivers business impact.
We specialise in working with technology organisations of all sizes, from fast-moving start-ups to established global teams. Our sector knowledge means we understand the pace, complexity, and pressures leaders face. We bring solutions that are agile, practical, and commercially grounded rather than generic HR advice.
Leaders choose us because we combine challenge with partnership. We help anticipate talent risks, unlock leadership capability, and build the culture needed to retain high performers. With GSD HR, your people strategy becomes a driver of growth and long-term resilience.
From talent strategy to organisational culture, our posts capture the themes that matter most to growing technology businesses. We share practical insights, lessons from experience, and fresh perspectives designed to spark ideas and support leaders in building strong, resilient organisations. Take a look and see what resonates with you…
