Fractional CTO

Technology leadership
without the full-time overhead

I help startups and growth-stage companies build scalable technology, ship faster, and make confident technical decisions. The same strategic leadership I used to co-found and scale JetSmarter to acquisition — now available to your company.

24+ years
in technology
13+ years
as CTO
1 exit
JetSmarter → Vista Global
Patents
aviation tech IP

What I Do

Services

Technology Strategy & Roadmap

Align your technology decisions with business goals. No guesswork.

  • Technology roadmap (6-18 months)
  • Tech stack evaluation & selection
  • Build vs. buy analysis
  • Technology budget planning

Architecture & Infrastructure

Design systems that scale with your growth, not against it.

  • System architecture design & review
  • Cloud strategy (AWS / GCP / Azure)
  • Scalability & performance planning
  • Technical debt assessment

AI & Automation

Practical AI adoption — not hype, but measurable results.

  • AI readiness assessment
  • LLM & generative AI strategy
  • Agentic workflow design
  • AI tool evaluation & integration

Team Building & Leadership

Build the engineering team that builds your product.

  • Hiring strategy & interviews
  • Team structure design
  • Engineering culture & best practices
  • Developer mentorship & coaching

Product Development & Delivery

Ship faster with the right processes and technical direction.

  • Agile process implementation
  • MVP scoping & rapid prototyping
  • Sprint planning & velocity tracking
  • QA strategy & automation

Due Diligence & Investor Prep

Get your technology investor-ready. I've been on both sides.

  • Technical due diligence (buy or sell side)
  • IP audit & architecture review
  • Investor deck technical sections
  • Board-level technology reporting

Security & Compliance

Protect the business without slowing down development.

  • Security posture assessment
  • SOC 2 / GDPR / HIPAA readiness
  • Incident response planning
  • Vendor security requirements

Vendor & Partner Management

Stop overpaying for tools. Start getting value from partners.

  • Vendor evaluation & selection
  • Contract & SLA negotiation
  • Outsourcing team oversight
  • Tool consolidation & cost reduction

Engagement Models

Choose Your Level of Involvement

Advisory
$5,000 /month
~20 hours/month (5 hrs/week)
  • Strategic technology guidance
  • Architecture reviews
  • Technology roadmap input
  • Async support (Slack/email)
  • Monthly strategy call
  • Vendor & tool recommendations
Embedded CTO
$15,000 /month
~60 hours/month (15 hrs/week)
  • Everything in Strategic
  • Acting CTO — full authority
  • Team management & performance
  • Board & investor presentations
  • M&A technical due diligence
  • Budget ownership & cost optimization
  • Daily availability

Project-Based Engagements

Need a one-time deliverable? I also offer fixed-scope engagements for technical due diligence, architecture audits, AI readiness assessments, and technology strategy workshops. Pricing based on scope — let's discuss.


How It Works

From First Call to Impact

01
Week 0

Discovery Call

We talk about your business, technology challenges, and goals. No commitment — just a conversation to see if there's a fit.

02
Weeks 1–2

Audit & Assessment

Deep dive into your current stack, architecture, team, and processes. I produce a prioritized roadmap of what to fix, build, and invest in.

03
Weeks 3–4

Strategic Planning

Architecture decisions, team structure, hiring plan, and technology roadmap — all documented and aligned with your business milestones.

04
Months 2–6+

Execution & Leadership

Hands-on technology leadership. I work alongside your team — mentoring, unblocking, and making the technical decisions that move the business forward.


Is This Right For You?

I Work Best With

Early-Stage Startups

You need a technical co-pilot to make the right architecture and hiring decisions before you can afford a full-time CTO.

Growth-Stage Companies

Your product works but your technology needs to scale. You need someone who's done this before to steer the ship.

PE / VC Portfolio Companies

You need technical due diligence, post-acquisition integration, or fractional leadership across portfolio companies.

Non-Technical Founders

You're building a technology product but don't have a technical co-founder. I bridge that gap until you're ready to hire one.


Let's Talk

Start With a Conversation

Every engagement starts with a free 30-minute discovery call. No pitch, no pressure — just an honest conversation about whether I can help.