STRATEGIC TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP

Fractional CTO

Not just another developer. A technical leader who codes, closes deals, and bridges the gap between your vision and execution.

Builder Who Sells

Client calls, sales demos, stakeholder management. I speak both languages.

Developer Who Understands Marketing

Programmatic SEO, growth systems, technical content strategy.

Product Engineer Over Software Engineer

Outcomes over features. Customer problems over clean code.

When You Need a Fractional CTO

Strategic technical leadership without the full-time commitment

Need technical leadership but can't justify $250k/year + equity

AI could transform your business but you don't know where to start

Your WordPress site can't scale with your growth ambitions

Your technical team needs direction but you're non-technical

Need someone who can talk to customers AND developers

Spending $20k+/month on agencies with no strategic direction

The Builder Who Sells and Teaches

I'm not a typical CTO. My background includes construction, restaurant operations, and 100+ software builds as an early NextJS adopter. This diverse experience across multiple industries means I understand real business fundamentals, not just technical theory.

I understand product engineering over software engineering. I build features customers want, not technically impressive code nobody uses. I can join your client calls, close technical sales, lead your developers, AND ship production code when needed.

Read more about my background in coaching, poker, and entrepreneurship.

Cross-Functional Expertise

I operate at the intersection of brand, marketing, and complex technical architecture. Most developers can't bridge this gap.

Team Enabler

I train your team, unblock decisions, and establish standards. You won't become dependent on me—I build capacity.

AI-Assisted Development Master

My sprint packages ($3k-$10k) are possible because I've mastered AI-assisted development. I bring this speed to your business.

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What I Bring to Your Business

Strategic capabilities that drive business outcomes

AI Workflow Implementation

Transform repetitive business processes into AI-powered systems that run 24/7

NextJS Migration & Modernization

Move from WordPress/legacy systems to modern infrastructure that loads instantly, ranks higher, converts better

Programmatic Marketing Systems

Generate hundreds of SEO-optimized pages automatically, capture long-tail traffic without hiring content team

Product Strategy & Client-Facing Development

Technical leadership that speaks your customers' language—join client calls, scope custom solutions, close technical sales

Team Leadership & Technical Direction

Give your developers clear direction, unblock technical decisions, establish engineering standards

Rapid MVP Development

Ship a working product in weeks, not months—validate ideas before committing to full builds

Fractional CTO in Action

Real examples across B2C, B2B, and B2B2C

B2C

HonestDoor

Real Estate Tech

Challenge: 14 million listing pages needed to be indexed. Conversion paths were unclear and underperforming.

B2B

Smedia

Trade-In Platform

Challenge: Top enterprise clients needed customized trade-in workflows that off-the-shelf solution couldn't provide. Risk of losing major accounts.

B2B2C⭐ FEATURED

Crowdpass

Event Management

Challenge: Growing company needed technical leadership, client-facing capabilities, and product development simultaneously. Couldn't justify multiple senior hires.

Flexible Engagement Models

Transparent pricing based on the type of work and thinking required

Pricing Philosophy

Rates reflect the type of thinking required. Routine AI-assisted development execution? Sprint pricing ($3k/week). Cross-functional strategic work bridging brand, marketing, and complex technical architecture? Higher rates. Forward deployed engineering where I'm embedded in your business understanding operations deeply? Premium rates. Let's find the right fit for your needs.

Sprint-Based Projects

For defined projects, MVP launches, migrations

1-Week Sprint
Single feature, tool migration, AI workflow POC
$3k
1-Month Sprint
MVP launch, major migration, programmatic SEO
$10k

Part-Time Retainer

Ongoing strategic leadership and technical direction

Starting at
$4k/mo
CAD (~$2,900 USD) • Based on 8 hrs/week
  • 10-15 hours/week commitment
  • Technical strategy & architecture
  • Team leadership & code reviews
  • Client calls & stakeholder management
Discuss Retainer

Forward Deployed Engineering

Embedded in your business, building custom AI workflows

Starting at
$5k/mo
CAD (~$3,650 USD) • Based on 10 hrs/week, scalable based on scope
  • On-site or deep integration
  • Custom AI workflow implementation
  • Team training & knowledge transfer
  • Process transformation & documentation
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Hourly / Contract-to-Hire

Flexible hourly rate or trial before full-time hire

Base Rate
$125/hr
CAD (~$91 USD) • Negotiable depending on scope and complexity

Best for businesses evaluating a full-time technical hire. Work together on a trial basis, then transition to employee when ready.

Discuss Hourly Work

Custom System Builds

For well-scoped projects with defined requirements, I provide fixed-price quotes. No surprises, clear deliverables, transparent timeline.

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Common Questions

How is this different from hiring a dev agency?

Agencies bill for meetings, handoffs, account managers, and junior dev time. You're paying for organizational overhead. I'm a senior builder who also handles client calls and strategic decisions. You get CTO-level thinking at dev execution speed—no middlemen, no bloat.

Can you work with my existing team?

Absolutely. I often lead existing developers, review their work, and unblock technical decisions. I'm a teacher at heart—I don't create dependency, I build your team's capacity. My coaching background means I know how to develop talent, not hoard knowledge.

What if I need full-time later?

Contract-to-hire is an option at $200/hour CAD. Many fractional engagements convert to full-time as companies grow and need dedicated leadership. We can structure the transition to make sense for both sides.

Do you work on-site?

For Forward Deployed Engineering engagements, yes—I come into your business, understand operations deeply, and build custom AI workflows embedded in your actual processes. For other engagements, I'm primarily remote with occasional on-site visits as needed.

What industries do you work with?

B2C (real estate, e-commerce, media), B2B (SaaS, consulting platforms, enterprise tools), and B2B2C (marketplaces, event tech). My diverse background (coaching, poker, construction, restaurants) means I understand different business models and can adapt quickly to new domains.

How do you build so fast?

I've mastered AI-assisted development with Claude Code. What used to require manual coding for weeks now takes days with the right AI tooling and architectural experience. My sprint packages ($3k-$10k) are possible because I leverage AI to handle boilerplate while I focus on architecture and business logic.

What makes you different from other fractional CTOs?

Most fractional CTOs are pure strategists who don't code anymore. I'm a builder first—I ship production code, close technical sales, AND provide strategic direction. I bridge the gap between vision and execution because I operate in both worlds daily.

Let's Talk About Your Technical Needs

Whether you need a one-week sprint or ongoing fractional leadership, the first conversation is always about finding the right fit.

I'll respond within 24 hours. First conversation is always exploratory—no commitment required.