Executive Technical Leadership & System Audits—On Demand

Get C-suite technical strategy, cloud modernization, and architecture audits without the $150k+ full-time executive overhead.I work as a Fractional CTO for founders, hospitals, and MSMEs who are building, fixing, or scaling technology — but don’t need (or can’t afford) a full‑time CTO.

Bridge the Gap Between Tech Debt and Business Scale

Early-stage startups, growing SMBs, and non-technical founders face a critical dilemma:

  • Hiring a full-time CTO is too expensive and premature for your current stage.

  • Leaving technical decisions solely to junior developers or third-party agencies leads to brittle architecture, security vulnerabilities, and runaway cloud costs.

As a former Health-Tech CTO and Enterprise Architect with 25+ years of experience, I step in to provide high-level C-suite direction. I untangle tech debt, evaluate cloud infrastructure, align product roadmaps with P&L goals, and build high-performing engineering workflows.

Comprehensive Technical Guidance Tailored to Your Stage

System & Codebase Architecture Audits

  1. Comprehensive Diagnostic: In-depth evaluation of your current application codebase (.NET, Java, React, Python/Node), database performance (PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle), and microservices health.
  2. Scalability Bottlenecks: Identifying single points of failure, slow query performance, and infrastructure limits before they crash production.
  3. Security & Compliance: Basic vulnerability assessments and compliance readiness (HIPAA, EHR, GDPR) for sensitive domain applications.

Cloud Modernization & Tech Stack Selection

  1. Cloud Architecture: Transitioning legacy on-premise systems or monoliths into scalable AWS or Azure cloud infrastructures.
  2. Cost Optimization: Reviewing cloud resource utilization to eliminate waste and reduce monthly hosting bills by 20% to 40%.
  3. Tech Stack Alignment: Choosing the right databases, frameworks, and APIs to prevent costly re-platforming two years down the road.

Actionable 90-Day Technical Debt Remediation

  1. Prioritized Backlog: Turning vague technical issues into a clear, prioritized list of developer tasks linked to business ROI.
  2. Risk Matrix: Giving non-technical CEOs a transparent view of technical risks categorized by business impact and urgency.

Engineering Process & Team Optimization

  1. Agile/DevOps Practices: Implementing CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and Lean/Agile delivery workflows.
  2. Hiring & Vetting: Designing technical interview frameworks, evaluating dev agency proposals, and vetting key developer candidates.
  3. Developer Mentorship: Coaching senior engineers and tech leads into proactive technical owners.

ENGAGEMENT MODELS & PRICING

Flexible, Transparent Investment Tiers

Option A

1-Week Architecture Audit

$ 1,500 – 2,500 (Flat Fee)

• Complete codebase, cloud & database review
• 90-Day Tech Debt Remediation Roadmap
• 60-Minute Executive Presentation Call

5–7 Business Days

Option B

Monthly Fractional CTO

$ 2,500 – 5,000 per month

• 5 to 10 hours/week dedicated executive oversight
• Weekly engineering strategy & sprint planning
• Vendor/Agency management & architecture approvals

Ongoing Retainer (3–12 Months)

Engagement Models (Simple & Flexible)

1. 20-Minute Discovery Call

We discuss your product, team structure, current pain points, and business milestones.

2. Technical Access & Diagnostic

I review your repository, infrastructure settings, database schemas, and delivery workflows.

3. Roadmap Presentation

I deliver a clear, executive-ready report detailing technical risks, cloud optimizations, and a 90-day execution plan.

4. Execution & Steering

We execute the roadmap—either via your internal dev team or through ongoing fractional CTO oversight.

Stop guessing with your software architecture. Get the clarity and technical direction your business needs to grow.

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