What Is a Fractional CTO?
A fractional CTO gives you senior technology leadership on a part-time or project basis. You get the strategic thinking, experience, and decision-making of a chief technology officer without the cost of a full-time executive hire.
Without a CTO
- Technology decisions made by guesswork
- Vendors sell you what they want, not what you need
- No one evaluates security or risk
- Tech debt compounds quietly
With a Fractional CTO
- Informed decisions backed by 20+ years' experience
- Objective vendor and platform evaluation
- Proactive security and risk assessment
- Technology roadmap aligned to your goals
Why Small Businesses Need a Fractional CTO
Every business makes technology decisions — which platforms to use, which tools to invest in, how to protect their data, when to build custom solutions versus buying off the shelf. Without experienced guidance, these decisions often result in wasted money, security vulnerabilities, and technology debt that gets harder to fix over time.
Technology Strategy & Roadmap
A clear plan for your technology investments, aligned with your business goals and budget.
Vendor & Platform Evaluation
Objective assessment of tools, platforms, and service providers — without the sales bias.
AI Readiness & Implementation
Practical AI integration that delivers real efficiency gains, not just hype.
Security & Risk Assessment
Identifying vulnerabilities and implementing protections before they become problems.
Team & Contractor Oversight
Technical oversight of developers, designers, and IT vendors to ensure quality and value.
Digital Marketing Technology
Ensuring your marketing technology stack is integrated, efficient, and measurable.
20 Years of Full-Stack Experience
I've spent 20+ years working across the entire technology stack — from writing code and building databases to managing teams and setting strategy. I've held roles as a senior developer, web manager, and digital marketing manager at agencies across BC and Alberta.
That breadth matters. When you need someone to evaluate whether a SaaS tool is worth the investment, assess your website's security posture, or plan an AI integration — I can do all of those things, not just the ones that fit a narrow specialty.
How I Work
I offer flexible engagement formats to match what your business actually needs.
Monthly Retainer
Ongoing strategic support — a set number of hours each month for regular guidance, oversight, and planning.
Project-Based
Scoped engagements for specific initiatives — technology audits, platform migrations, vendor evaluations.
Advisory
Lighter-touch support — monthly check-ins, ad-hoc consultations, and strategic counsel as needed.
Every engagement starts with a free diagnostic call where I learn about your business, review your current technology setup, and identify the biggest opportunities.