about · kestrel & vale
Kestrel & Vale isn't a team of anonymous consultants. It's just me, Lewis Cawthraw. When you call, you get me. Qualified in digital and technological solutions, I'm more of a generalist than a specialist. If you need something doing, I can do it. From racking a server to troubleshooting your Wi-Fi, managing a migration to talking a non-technical director through a cloud strategy, I handle the full picture.
Six years in the industry, starting as an IT apprentice in the manufacturing sector. From there I moved to an MSP, then into public sector IT. Along the way I've rolled out MDM services including Apple Business Manager for domain administration over MacBooks, implemented mass Active Directory updates to fix user data discrepancies across cloud systems like Teams, aided multiple Windows 11 rollouts, and set up infrastructure across private organisations. A vast array of skills across multiple sectors.
IT isn't most people's strong suit, and when things go wrong it's a cause for frustration. I'm there to reassure you that you're not the only one who's had that issue — because you're not. I fix the problem and educate softly along the way. I'm not there to tell you off, even if something was done wrong. I'm there to fix and empower, not to be the mean IT man. Clear communication, practical solutions, and a bit of patience.
our story
Kestrel & Vale was built on breadth. One consultancy that understands your IT end-to-end, without the siloed specialists or the big-firm price tag. And it's not just for businesses: whether you're a company with fifty staff or someone whose nan's PC needs fixing, I'll help. No job too big, no job too small. Based in Carlisle, serving Cumbria, the Scottish borders and the North West.