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Fractional CTO

Strategic tech leadership without the full-time bloat

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.

What is a Fractional CTO?

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:

  • Help you make smarter technical decisions
  • Translate product ideas into practical development plans
  • Lead or support your engineering team
  • Set up scalable architecture and dev processes
  • Keep the technical side aligned with your actual business goals

This kind of role is ideal if:

  • You're a non-technical founder and want a second brain you can trust
  • You're working with freelancers or an agency and need technical oversight
  • You've got a product, but no strategy around scaling or infrastructure
  • You're juggling delivery issues, tech debt, or unclear priorities
  • You're not ready to hire a full-time CTO, but still need leadership now

What I offer as a Fractional Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

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:

Technical strategy and roadmapping

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.

Team building, hiring, and developer coaching

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.

Architecture and codebase oversight

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.

Product development guidance

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.

Process, delivery, and DevOps setup

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.

Why work with a Fractional CTO?

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:

  • Clarity — No more second-guessing every tech decision
  • Confidence — Know your product can handle real growth
  • Speed — Move fast without cutting corners
  • Focus — Keep your team locked in on what actually matters
  • Savings — Skip the cost and risk of hiring too soon

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.

How I work

My Fractional CTO services are flexible. No huge contracts. No mystery pricing.

Here's how most people work with me:

  • Monthly retainer — For startups that need consistent strategy, guidance, and team leadership. Great for early-stage companies and technical teams in transition.
  • Part-time CTO engagement — I plug in with your team each week, lead standups, review code, write docs, join strategy sessions, and help keep things moving smoothly.
  • Speed — Move fast without cutting corners
  • Project0base — If you've got something specific in mind—architecture audit, team hiring, product planning—I'll come in, solve the problem, and help you move forward.

All engagements are remote, async-friendly, and designed to work with how real product teams actually operate.

Let' chat and discuss the possibilities!

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!