Fractional CTO Services

Expert Technical Leadership When You Need It

Get seasoned CTO-level guidance without full-time commitment. Strategic technical direction, architecture decisions, team mentorship, and execution oversight.

16+
Years Leading Teams
$30M+
Raised by Clients
25+
Companies Guided
18+ Years ExperienceHarvard ML/AIMIT Full Stack5+ Companies Built

Sound familiar?

You're making technical decisions that will cost you $100K+ if you get them wrong

You're hiring developers but have no one senior enough to evaluate them

Your tech stack was "good enough to launch" but now it's holding you back

You know you need AI in your product but don't know where to start

You can't afford a $250K–$350K CTO — but you can't afford NOT to have one

You don't need more developers.
You need someone who's built this before.

How it works

1

Discovery Call

Free · 30 minutes

We talk about your business, your tech challenges, and whether I'm the right fit. No pitch. No pressure.

2

Tech Assessment

$1,500 · applied to retainer

I spend one week inside your codebase, architecture, and team. You get a written report with prioritized recommendations.

3

Embedded CTO

Monthly retainer

I join your leadership team 10–20 hours/week. Architecture decisions, hiring, code reviews, AI strategy — whatever you need most.

Comprehensive Technical Leadership

Strategic guidance + hands-on execution oversight

Technical Strategy & Roadmap

Define long-term technical vision aligned with business goals. Technology selection, build vs buy decisions, prioritization framework.

  • 3-year technical roadmap
  • Technology stack recommendations
  • Build vs buy analysis
  • Resource planning
  • Risk assessment

Architecture Review & Design

Evaluate current architecture or design new systems. Identify bottlenecks, security risks, and technical debt.

  • Architecture assessment report
  • System design documentation
  • Scalability recommendations
  • Security audit findings
  • Refactoring priorities

Team Leadership & Development

Mentor engineering team, establish best practices, improve velocity. Code review processes, sprint planning, agile implementation.

  • Team assessment & org structure
  • Development processes
  • Mentorship program
  • Performance metrics
  • Hiring playbook

Technical Hiring & Interviewing

Screen candidates, conduct technical interviews, make hire/no-hire recommendations. Build job descriptions, design interview process.

  • Job descriptions
  • Interview process design
  • Technical assessment
  • Candidate evaluation
  • Compensation guidance

Vendor & Contractor Management

Evaluate development agencies, freelancers, and technical vendors. Review proposals, assess quality of deliverables.

  • Vendor evaluation criteria
  • RFP review
  • Code quality audits
  • Performance tracking
  • Contractor oversight

Investor & Board Communication

Present technical strategy to investors and board. Prepare for technical due diligence, articulate technology competitive advantages.

  • Technical presentations
  • Due diligence prep
  • Board update materials
  • Tech competitive analysis
  • Risk mitigation plans

What happens when you have the right technical leadership

Fintech · Digital Transformation

Credilit S.A.

"40-year-old fintech company needed to modernize"

$20K+
saved annually
  • $20K+ saved annually through custom automation
  • 60% increase in system efficiency
  • Successful digital transformation of legacy operations
SaaS · Marketing Platform

DentalMarketing.net

"Marketing platform needed to scale without breaking"

75%
cost reduction
  • 30% increase in team productivity
  • 15% revenue growth through platform improvements
  • 75% reduction in operational costs
Analytics · Client Retention

Gargle BI Initiative

"80-person company needed data-driven strategy"

20%
client retention
  • 20% increase in client retention
  • Built analytics infrastructure from scratch
  • Integrated 15+ platforms into unified data pipeline

Expected Outcomes

What clients achieve with fractional CTO leadership

30-50%
Faster Development

Clear priorities, reduced blockers, better processes

40%
Less Technical Debt

Strategic refactoring, code quality standards

100%
AI Native

Modern AI-powered development workflows and tools

90%
Hire Success Rate

Rigorous interviews, accurate technical assessment

25%
Infrastructure Savings

Cloud optimization, vendor negotiations

10x
AI Native Team Management

Empower your team with AI-augmented productivity

Plans & Pricing

Tech Assessment

Founders making a big technical decision

  • 1-week deep dive into your stack
  • Written report with findings
  • 90-day prioritized roadmap
$1,500

(Credited if you become a retainer client)

Book Assessment
Most Popular

Fractional CTO

Startups that need ongoing technical leadership

  • 10–20 hrs/week embedded in your team
  • Architecture & technical strategy
  • Hiring & team building
  • Code reviews & AI strategy
  • Vendor evaluation & management
$2,000–$6,000/month
Book Discovery Call

Project-Based

Specific technical challenges with clear scope

  • AI/LLM integration
  • Infrastructure migration
  • MVP architecture & build
  • Technical due diligence
Starting at $6,000
Discuss Your Project

Frequently asked questions

Let's talk about your startup's tech.

30 minutes. No pitch. No commitment. Just an honest conversation about where you are and what you need.

Free 1-hour technical assessment. We'll identify your top 3 technical priorities and recommend a path forward.

Or email me directly: [email protected]

I respond within 24 hours.