Fractional CTO
So you're building something. Maybe it's your first product. Maybe you've already launched and things are starting to wobble. Either way, the tech is getting complicated, the team has questions, and you're suddenly spending your mornings Googling phrases like “scalable architecture for SaaS startups.”
This is probably the point where you start thinking, we need a CTO.
The good news? You don't need a full-time one. You just need the right kind of help at the right time.
I offer Fractional CTO services for startups, scale-ups, and small product teams that need senior-level technical guidance—but don't want to commit to a full-time executive hire just yet.
You get clarity, structure, and momentum without the $250K salary.
A Fractional CTO is a part-time or contract-based technology leader who helps steer your product in the right direction. Instead of hiring a full-time CTO to sit in meetings all day, you bring in someone who understands the tech, the team, and the business—without blowing up your runway.
As a Fractional CTO, I step in to:
This kind of role is ideal if:
This isn't a passive advisory role. I'm here to help you build better. As a Fractional CTO I step in to bring calm, clear, competent leadership. Here's what that looks like in practice:
You've got a vision. I help turn it into a smart, scalable, realistic plan. We'll define a roadmap that makes sense for your timeline, your team, and your customers. No fluff. No vague tech talk. Just a clear direction you can actually act on.
Need to hire your first dev? Or maybe you've already got a team, but things are moving slower than they should. I help with recruiting, vetting, onboarding, and mentoring so your engineers stay productive—and your Slack stays calmer.
I get in and understand your stack. If things are already running, I'll assess the architecture, clean up the tech debt, and make sure the foundation can support what's coming next. If you're starting from scratch, I'll help you avoid the traps that lead to messy rebuilds six months later.
Everyone wants to build faster. But speed without direction is a waste. I'll help you decide what to build (and what not to), keep your roadmap focused, and make sure the dev team can actually deliver on what matters.
I'll get you out of the land of chaos. That means setting up the right workflows, lightweight processes, CI/CD pipelines, testing habits, and technical documentation so your team can move fast and stay sane.
Bringing on a Fractional CTO is one of the smartest moves you can make when you're stuck in that tricky middle ground. It's too complex to go the DIY route, but too early to bring on a full-time exec.
Here's what you get:
I've helped early-stage startups launch, guided SaaS teams through massive rebuilds, and partnered with founders who just needed someone they could trust to steer the tech side. If that sounds like you, let's talk.
My Fractional CTO services are flexible. No huge contracts. No mystery pricing.
Here's how most people work with me:
All engagements are remote, async-friendly, and designed to work with how real product teams actually operate.
Not sure if this is what you need? That's totally fine. Book a quick call and tell me what's going on. Worst case, you'll walk away with some useful advice. Best case, we'll build something great together.
I look forward to hearing from you soon!