Fractional CTO

A trusted translator between the boardroom and the codebase.

I serve as a technical partner for founders and executives — aligning product and engineering roadmaps, assessing talent and organizational health, and navigating complex transitions. I speak plainly to both engineers and the board, without distortion in either direction.

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When to call

Clients bring me in when…

These aren't edge cases. They're the situations that slow teams down and frustrate everyone involved — exactly where having a trusted translator makes the difference.

Trust is low and execution is slipping

When teams doubt key decisions, velocity stalls. I help rebuild the structural trust required to get delivery back on track.

Product and engineering are misaligned

When two roadmaps create frustration, I help build a shared, realistic picture that both sides can actually commit to.

You need a credible technical counterpart

I speak plainly to both engineers and the board, serving as a translator to maintain authority in every room.

Managers are struggling through change

During reorgs or rapid growth, I coach managers to stay grounded, ensuring they remain effective even as their context shifts.

The org is integrating or resetting

Transitions expose accountability gaps and unclear ownership. I help surface these hidden issues and align your incentives accordingly.

A fragile product needs to scale

Tribal knowledge only works for so long. I help you transition from duct-taped solutions to a clean, maintainable, scalable system.

A hard call on talent or roadmap is stalled

When the necessary move is obvious but avoided, I help leadership clarify the situation, align on the path, and act.

Proof

Done it, hands still on.

50

Person engineering org

Led a 50-person organization across mobile, backend, frontend, data, architecture, cloud operations, and QA, distributed across continents.

0%

Attrition through acquisition

Led technical due diligence and team integration for an acquisition, delivering 0% attrition and 10%+ budget savings.

Painting of a stone bridge crossing water between two shores
The through-line: a translator bridging business goals and technical reality.
Testimonials

From founders and executives.

“A quote from a founder or executive — what changed once product and engineering were aligned.”
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