Fractional CTO

You need senior technical judgment without the overhead of a full-time executive hire. You may be between CTOs, scaling a product org, or preparing for fundraising or an acquisition. A fractional CTO plugs in for a defined cadence—typically weekly leadership sessions plus async reviews—so decisions move forward with clarity and accountability.

The scope is outcomes-first: we define what “good” looks like in measurable terms (latency, cost per transaction, time-to-hire, release frequency, incident rate) and work backward to architecture, hiring, and process.

Discovery and stakeholder alignment to map constraints, risks, and opportunities. A prioritized architecture and delivery plan with explicit trade-offs. Hiring profiles and interview loops for key roles. Vendor and build-vs-buy decisions with clear criteria. Governance for security, compliance, and data—without slowing experimentation.

Deliverables typically include ADRs, architecture diagrams, risk registers, and a rolling roadmap that teams can execute against. You receive executive-ready communication for board and investors when needed.

Engagements are scoped to your stage: from a few hours a month for light oversight to multiple days per week during transformation or platform rebuilds. We can start with a short discovery sprint and then move to a retainer. If you later hire a full-time CTO, I help with handover and onboarding so the transition is smooth.