16+ yrs
Leading technology initiatives
253
Companies I’ve stepped into
1M+
Engineering hours under my leadership
Why you would need a fractional CTO
A fractional CTO is a technical leader who works inside your business on a part-time or ongoing basis, taking full accountability for your technology without the cost of a full-time hire.
Most businesses hire a fractional CTO because they need technical leadership now but aren't ready to commit to a permanent CTO salary, or because the role has been vacant and the gap is starting to cost them.
I've filled that role for 253 companies across infrastructure, SaaS, enterprise transformation, and early-stage startups. I lead every engagement personally and bring a 26-strong engineering team across software, AI, cloud, and security when the work needs one.
CLIENTS I'VE WORKED WITH
Someone accountable for your tech
I own the technical direction of your organisation and take accountability for it.
The right expertise for your business
I’ve been inside 253 tech projects. I know what’s about to go wrong before it does.
A leader your team and vendors can work with
I run your engineering function. I manage your existing tech team and partners.
Someone who speaks both languages
I speak business terms with your leadership and technical terms with your engineers.
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FAQ
What are the signs my business needs a fractional CTO?
Common triggers: technical decisions are having consequences nobody in the room can properly evaluate, an engineering team lacks senior direction, a fundraise or technical due diligence is coming up, or the business has outgrown ad hoc technical decision-making but isn't ready for a full-time executive.
How is this different from hiring a full-time CTO?
A full-time CTO is one person dedicated entirely to your business, usually at $250k-$450k a year once everything is factored in. A fractional CTO gives you the same level of decision-making and accountability, but for a set number of days a month, at a fraction of the cost.
Is a fractional CTO different from an interim CTO?
Yes. An interim CTO is a temporary, usually full-time placement, brought in while a business searches for a permanent hire. A fractional CTO is an ongoing part-time arrangement that can run for years, not a stopgap.
What kinds of organisations do you typically work with?
Any organisation that is making significant technology decisions and needs someone senior enough to make them well. Some have engineering teams already, some don't. Some are mid-project, some are just starting. The common thread is they need a technical leader who's accountable for the outcome.
What happens if we already have an in-house engineering team or a vendor?
I work closely with them, setting direction and checking that decisions and delivery are sound. If you don't have an engineering team in place, I can bring my own team of engineers to fill that gap rather than leaving you to hire and manage one separately.