Part-time technical leadership for growing companies. Strategic direction, team guidance, and hands-on expertise — without the full-time executive commitment.
A Fractional CTO is a part-time Chief Technology Officer who works with your company on a flexible basis. Instead of hiring a full-time executive, you get senior technical leadership at a fraction of the cost.
This model is ideal for startups and growing companies that need strategic technical guidance but aren't ready for a full-time C-level hire.
As your Fractional CTO, I become an embedded part of your leadership team — attending key meetings, mentoring your developers, making architectural decisions, and driving your technical roadmap forward.
Fractional CTO services work best for companies in these situations:
You've found product-market fit and need to scale your engineering team and architecture without breaking what works.
You're building a tech product but don't have a technical co-founder to guide the technology decisions.
Your CTO left and you need interim leadership to keep things running while you search for a replacement.
You're preparing for a funding round and need to get your technical house in order for investor due diligence.
Your codebase has become a liability and you need experienced leadership to plan and execute a turnaround.
You're a traditional business building a digital product and need someone to lead the technical initiative.
We discuss your challenges, goals, and current technical landscape. No commitment, just exploration.
I dive into your codebase, architecture, and team to understand the full picture and identify quick wins.
We agree on scope, schedule, and deliverables. I embed with your team and start driving impact.
Regular check-ins, adjustments as needed, and a focus on building lasting capabilities in your team.
Most engagements are 1-3 days per week (8-24 hours). The exact amount depends on your needs and can flex over time as requirements change.
Most engagements run 3-12 months. Some clients continue longer as an ongoing advisory relationship. There's usually a 3-month minimum to ensure meaningful impact.
I'm hands-on when needed. While the role is primarily strategic, I regularly review code, prototype solutions, and occasionally contribute to critical features. The balance depends on your team's needs.
Absolutely. A key part of my role is working with and elevating your existing team. I've worked with internal teams, agencies, offshore developers, and hybrid setups.
A successful engagement should leave your team stronger and more capable. I focus on knowledge transfer, documentation, and building internal capabilities so you're not dependent on me long-term.
Let's discuss how I can help your team build better software, faster.