CTO & platform leadership · Delhi–NCR / India
Fractional CTO
Executive-grade technology leadership for Indian and global teams—aligned to your KPIs, not slide decks. Based in Delhi–NCR; remote-friendly worldwide.
When a fractional CTO fits
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.
Serving India and remote teams
I am based in Delhi–NCR and work with founders across India (and international teams in overlapping time zones). Engagements are remote-first with optional on-site workshops in the NCR when the work benefits from whiteboard intensity—architecture reviews, hiring loops, or board prep.
Typical clients: Series A–B product companies, HRTech and HealthTech operators, and teams shipping AI features who need a CTO who can still write architecture and review PRs—not only coach from slides.
What you get
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.
Engagement model
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.
Frequently asked questions
What does a Fractional CTO in India typically cost?
Retainers usually scale with days per week—from light advisory to multi-day build leadership. Exact scope is set after a free 30-minute discovery call so you are not paying for unused capacity.
Do you work only in Delhi–NCR?
I am based in Delhi–NCR and collaborate remotely with teams across India and abroad. On-site workshops in the NCR are available when architecture, hiring, or stakeholder alignment benefits from being in the room.
How is this different from a consulting firm or agency?
You get a named CTO-level operator who owns decisions, ADRs, and rituals—not a rotating bench. I can still write and review technical work when velocity depends on it.
Can you help ship an AI MVP?
Yes. A common engagement is Fractional CTO leadership through MVP-to-production: architecture, eval harnesses, guardrails, and a 90-day roadmap tied to revenue or reliability KPIs. See the related case study on this site.
How fast can we start?
Most engagements begin with a free discovery call, then a short scoped sprint or retainer kickoff within one to two weeks depending on calendar fit.