Not every company needs a full-time CTO, but every company building software needs someone senior in its corner. As a fractional tech lead, I give you the judgment that comes from 23 years across airline, insurance, credit, telecom, defense, healthcare and e-commerce software, for a few hours a week.
Where I help
- Technology decisions, such as native or cross-platform, build or buy, which cloud and which database, before they become expensive to undo.
- Vendor and agency oversight. I review proposals and pull requests and keep outside teams accountable.
- Code and architecture audits, including due diligence before an acquisition, funding round or big rewrite.
- Hiring. I write job descriptions, design technical interviews and sit in on candidate panels.
- Delivery. I set up lightweight agile process, CI/CD and release management that suits a small team.
Who this is for
- Non-technical founders who need a trusted technical partner.
- Small businesses whose software has become critical but who have no senior engineer on staff.
- Engineering teams that need a senior architect for a migration or a new product line.
Frequently asked questions
How much of my time does this take?
Most fractional engagements are a set number of hours per month, typically a weekly check-in plus async reviews. We scale up or down as your needs change.
Can you review a proposal from another agency?
Yes. Independent reviews of quotes, estimates and delivered code are a common, quick engagement. I will tell you whether the price, timeline and approach are reasonable.