Fractional CTO — Technical Leadership
Get a senior technical leader with 20+ years of experience — without the $300K+ salary. Architecture decisions, team management, and tech strategy on your schedule.
Book a Strategy CallWithout Technical Leadership...
...these problems compound silently until they become expensive emergencies. Sound familiar?
Wrong database choices, tightly coupled systems, and shortcuts that seemed fine at first become blocking issues at scale. A single bad architecture decision can cost $50K-$200K to fix later.
Without technical oversight, you're trusting that external teams are building things right. Many founders discover too late that their codebase is unmaintainable or insecure.
Features that used to take days now take weeks. Bugs multiply. Developers quit out of frustration. By the time it is visible to leadership, the problem is severe.
Bad hires cost 6-12 months of lost productivity. Without someone who knows what great engineering looks like, you cannot evaluate candidates, set standards, or build culture.
Companies without technical leadership spend 2-3x more on development and ship 50% slower than those with experienced CTOs guiding decisions.
The Solution: Senior CTO Without the Full-Time Cost
You get the strategic clarity and execution quality of a $300K+ CTO — at a fraction of the cost, scaled to exactly what your stage requires.
Right decisions, right time
Every week without technical leadership means more decisions left to chance. A fractional CTO brings immediate clarity to architecture, hiring, and priorities.
- Clear technical roadmap aligned to business goals
- Confident architecture decisions with rationale
- Prioritized backlog based on real impact
Measurable improvement
Code reviews, engineering standards, and accountability transform how your team delivers. Quality becomes the default, not the exception.
- Code review standards that catch issues early
- Engineering practices that reduce bugs
- Team velocity that improves month over month
What's Included
Everything a full-time CTO would do — architecture, team, strategy, and quality — available on the schedule that fits your business.
Choose the right stack, design systems that scale, and avoid costly rewrites. Every major technical decision backed by experience across 10+ industries.
Write job descriptions, interview candidates, onboard developers, and run effective standups. Build a team that delivers consistently.
Ensure clean, maintainable code from your team and contractors. Set standards, catch issues early, and build a culture of engineering excellence.
Align technology decisions with business goals. Plan quarters ahead, identify risks early, and communicate technical progress to stakeholders.
Build vs. buy decisions, SaaS evaluation, and contractor assessment. Stop wasting money on tools and partners that do not deliver.
Data protection, access controls, and audit readiness. Ensure your product meets industry standards before they become blockers.
How It Works
From initial audit to ongoing leadership, here's exactly what happens when you bring on a fractional CTO.
Technical Audit (1 week)
I review your entire technical landscape: codebase quality, architecture, infrastructure, team skills, processes, and security. You get a clear report of strengths, risks, and prioritized recommendations.
Strategy & Roadmap (1 week)
Based on the audit, I create a prioritized action plan: quick wins to address immediately, medium-term improvements, and long-term architecture goals. Everything is aligned to your business objectives and budget.
Ongoing Leadership (Monthly)
Regular check-ins, code reviews, architecture guidance, and team support. I attend standups, review PRs, participate in planning, and make sure your technical direction stays on track.
Growth Support (As Needed)
When you need to hire, scale, raise funding, or make major technical decisions — I am there. Investor-facing technical due diligence, scaling architecture, and team growth planning.
Why This Model Works
Built on 20+ years leading engineering teams across FinTech, Web3, and SaaS. Here's what makes it effective.
Battle-Tested
20+ years across FinTech, blockchain, Web3, PropTech, and SaaS. I've seen what works and what fails at every stage — from seed to scale.
Flexible
Scale hours up or down as your needs change. Start with advisory, ramp up during critical periods, and reduce when things are stable. No rigid contracts.
Knowledge Transfer
Your team gets better — not dependent. I build processes, documentation, and skills that stay with your organization after every engagement.
What Results Can You Expect?
Here's what happens when you have experienced technical leadership guiding your team.
Better Hiring
Fewer Rewrites
Faster Delivery
What to Expect
From day one, a fractional CTO starts delivering value. Here is the typical trajectory.
Full technical audit completed, quick wins identified and addressed
Strategy in place, team aligned, processes improving visibly
Measurable velocity improvements, better hiring, reduced technical risk
Pricing
(Monthly Retainer)
Strategic guidance and async support
Hands-on technical leadership
Dedicated technical leader
*Minimum 3-month engagement recommended. Scale up or down as needs change.
Ready for technical leadership?
Let's discuss how a fractional CTO fits your stage and goals. One conversation can change how your entire technical organization operates.