Fractional CTO
Technical leadership without the full-time commitment.
I work with founders and executives who need senior technical guidance but aren't ready for, or don't need, a full-time CTO.
What I Do
Technical Co-Founder
You have the vision and domain expertise. I bring the technical strategy to make it real.
- Translate business goals into technical architecture
- Evaluate build vs buy decisions
- Define your technical roadmap
- Guide early technology choices that won't paint you into a corner
Second Opinion on Technical Decisions
Making a big bet? Get an experienced perspective before you commit.
- Architecture reviews
- Technology stack evaluation
- Vendor and platform selection
- "Should we rewrite?" decisions
Contractor & Agency Oversight
Not sure if you're getting good work, or good value?
- Review quotes and estimates for reasonableness
- Assess technical quality of delivered work
- Identify scope creep and unnecessary complexity
- Help you ask the right questions
Due Diligence & Technical Assessment
For investors, acquirers, or founders evaluating partnerships.
- Codebase health checks
- Team capability assessment
- Technical debt evaluation
- Scalability and security review
Hiring & Team Building
Build the right team from the start.
- Define technical roles and job descriptions
- Interview and evaluate engineering candidates
- Structure engineering teams for autonomy
- Establish engineering culture and practices
How I Work
Engagement models:
- Advisory retainer: Ongoing access for strategic decisions, typically a few hours per week
- Project-based: Focused engagement for specific decisions or assessments
- Embedded: Deeper involvement during critical phases (fundraising, major builds, pivots)
I work remotely and can accommodate APAC, US, and European time zones.
Who This Is For
This is a good fit if you:
- Are a non-technical founder who needs a technical partner
- Have a technical team but lack senior strategic guidance
- Are about to make a significant technology investment
- Want to validate what your contractors or agency are telling you
- Need technical credibility for fundraising or board conversations
What You Get
- Honest, direct technical advice. No jargon, no hedging.
- Decisions grounded in decades of production experience
- Focus on simplicity and long-term sustainability
- Someone who's built and scaled systems, companies, and teams
Let's Talk
If you're facing a technical decision and want experienced guidance, I'd love to have a conversation.