A strong technology strategy isn’t just about choosing the right tools, it’s about making the right decisions at the right time. As a Fractional CTO, I don’t just advise from the outside, I become part of your team, ensuring that technology aligns with your product, market, and long-term vision. I help companies navigate complex tech decisions, prioritize development efforts, and avoid costly missteps, ensuring that every technical move supports business growth.

I take ownership of execution, timelines, and budgets to keep projects on track. Teams stay focused, priorities remain clear, and roadmaps reflect real business needs. I ensure that bottlenecks are resolved, risks are managed, and deliverables meet high standards. If things go off course, I step in to fix them and drive the project forward.

Hiring engineers is a challenge, especially in competitive markets. Choosing between on-site, offshore, or nearshore teams requires a clear strategy. I help companies define the right approach, assess candidates effectively, and build high-performing teams. With a broad network of local recruiters and pre-vetted talent, I speed up hiring and ensure strong technical and cultural alignment from the start.

As part of your leadership team, I take hands-on responsibility for leading engineering teams, ensuring alignment, efficiency, and accountability. This includes defining team structure, setting technical priorities, and driving execution. I establish clear workflows, mentorship frameworks, and decision-making processes so teams can operate independently and effectively without bottlenecks.

Effective engineering teams need structured workflows without unnecessary overhead. Not every company needs SCRUM or a monorepo, but every team needs clear processes that match their scale and goals. I design lean, efficient engineering operations, ensuring that development, deployment, and collaboration run smoothly while staying aligned with the rest of the business.

Engineering costs can spiral out of control without experienced management. I ensure budgets align with business goals, optimizing cloud infrastructure, development expenses, and vendor contracts. By identifying unnecessary spending, reducing inefficiencies, and negotiating better deals, I help companies scale without burning capital while keeping technology investments sustainable.

Scaling a product means navigating security, regulatory, and operational risks. I ensure code, infrastructure, and data handling meet industry standards while keeping compliance practical and cost-effective. From GDPR and SOC 2 to AI governance and technical due diligence, I establish risk management frameworks that protect the company without slowing down innovation.

Outsourcing development can be a cost-efficient way to scale, but misalignment, poor quality, and communication gaps often lead to wasted resources. I take ownership of managing external agencies and contractors, ensuring clear expectations, high-quality deliverables, and cost control. With a structured approach to evaluation, performance tracking, and integration with in-house teams, I make sure external partners deliver real value.