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Fractional CTO & Engineering Services

Transform your technology strategy and execution with experienced fractional leadership. Get C-level technology expertise without the full-time commitment.

What is Fractional Technology Leadership?

Fractional technology services provide your organization with senior-level technology expertise on a part-time, retainer basis. Whether you need a few hours per week or dedicated blocks of time, fractional services offer the flexibility to access experienced technology leadership when you need it most.

  • Fractional CTO

    Strategic technology leadership for startups and growing companies. Evaluate technology investments, align development resources with business vision, advise on timelines and performance, and remove technical roadblocks.

    Ideal for: Startups, scale-ups, and companies undergoing digital transformation

  • Fractional Principal Engineer

    Senior technical leadership for complex engineering challenges. Architecture design, technical mentoring, code reviews, and cross-team technical coordination. Bridge the gap between engineering teams and business objectives.

    Ideal for: Growing engineering teams, complex technical projects, architecture decisions

  • Fractional Tech Lead

    Hands-on technical leadership combining management and engineering. Lead development teams, establish engineering best practices, implement CI/CD pipelines, and deliver high-quality software solutions.

    Ideal for: Development teams needing technical direction, project delivery focus

Service Models

  • Time Block Retainer

    Dedicated time blocks - Reserve specific days or time periods

    • Half-day blocks (4 hours)
    • Full-day blocks (8 hours)
    • Weekly recurring blocks

    Example: Every Thursday 9:00AM-12:00PM for strategic planning and team coordination

  • Hourly Retainer

    Flexible hourly commitment - Use hours as needed throughout the month

    • 10-40 hours per month
    • Emergency consultation available
    • Rollover unused hours (within limits)

    Example: 20 hours/month for ongoing technical advisory and code reviews

  • Project-Based Engagement

    Focused project delivery - Intensive engagement for specific outcomes

    • Technology assessments
    • Architecture design
    • Team scaling and hiring
    • Crisis management

    Example: 3-month engagement to design and implement new system architecture

Core Services

Strategic Technology Leadership

  • Technology Strategy & Roadmapping

    • Evaluate current technology stack and infrastructure
    • Create technology roadmaps aligned with business goals
    • Assess build vs. buy decisions
    • Technology vendor evaluation and selection

  • Team & Resource Management

    • Align development resources with CEO/business vision
    • Remove technical and organizational roadblocks
    • Establish development processes and best practices
    • Technical hiring and team scaling strategies

  • Performance & Risk Management

    • Advise leadership on project timelines and resource investments
    • Identify and mitigate technical risks
    • Establish monitoring and observability practices
    • Create technical documentation and knowledge management

Technical Implementation

  • Architecture & Design

    • System architecture design and documentation
    • API design and integration strategies
    • Database design and optimization
    • Scalability and performance planning

  • Development & Engineering

    • Feature development and bug fixes
    • Code reviews and quality assurance
    • CI/CD pipeline implementation
    • DevOps and infrastructure automation

  • Integration & Modernization

    • Legacy system modernization
    • Third-party service integrations
    • Cloud migration strategies
    • Security implementation and compliance

Technology Expertise

Based on extensive experience across multiple industries and technology stacks:

  • Cloud & Infrastructure

    • AWS (EC2, Lambda, IoT Core, SES, SNS, Textract)
    • Docker containerization
    • Terraform infrastructure as code
    • CI/CD pipelines (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket)

  • Backend Development

    • PHP/Laravel applications
    • Python (Flask, automation)
    • Node.js/TypeScript
    • Go for high-performance services

  • IoT & Embedded Systems

    • Embedded Linux development
    • Yocto build systems
    • LoRaWAN and cellular connectivity
    • Device management platforms

  • Emerging Technologies

    • AI/ML integration and automation
    • Blockchain and decentralized systems
    • Edge computing solutions
    • OCR and image processing

Proven Track Record

Recent Fractional CTO Experience

C2COI (2022-2024) - Chief Technology Officer

Successfully served as fractional CTO for a growing technology company, demonstrating the value of part-time executive technology leadership:

  • Strategic Leadership: Evaluated PHP/Laravel webapp and advised CEO on technology investments, timelines, and performance optimization
  • Team Alignment: Aligned development resources with CEO vision and removed technical roadblocks
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Informed marketing and sales teams on technical capabilities and limitations
  • Documentation & Process: Created comprehensive application documentation and improved observability/deployability
  • Innovation Research: Evaluated blockchain technologies for corporate use cases and implemented R&D initiatives
  • Hands-on Development: Delivered feature development and critical bug fixes while maintaining strategic oversight

Technologies Used: PHP/Laravel, Docker, AWS (ECR, EC2, SES, SNS, Textract, Lambda), Terraform, Sendgrid, HubSpot, Segment

Industries Served

Extensive experience across diverse technology verticals:

  • IoT & Connected Devices

    • Industrial automation and monitoring
    • Smart building systems (HVAC, elevators)
    • Energy and utilities (smart grid, oil & gas)
    • Agricultural technology solutions

  • Enterprise Software

    • SaaS platform development
    • Enterprise backup and data management
    • Business process automation
    • Integration platforms and APIs

  • Emerging Technology

    • Blockchain and cryptocurrency
    • AI/ML integration and automation
    • Edge computing and distributed systems
    • Medical device technology

Getting Started

Ready to accelerate your technology initiatives with fractional leadership?

Initial Consultation Process

  1. Discovery Call - Understand your technology challenges and business objectives
  2. Assessment - Evaluate current technology stack, team, and processes
  3. Proposal - Recommend service model and engagement structure
  4. Onboarding - Establish communication channels and success metrics

Typical Engagement Timeline

  • Week 1-2: Technology and team assessment
  • Week 3-4: Strategic recommendations and roadmap development
  • Month 2+: Implementation support and ongoing advisory

Ready to discuss your fractional technology needs?

Contact us to schedule your initial consultation and discover how fractional technology leadership can accelerate your business objectives.