Fractional CTO Retainer
Ongoing technical leadership for businesses that need senior judgement without hiring a permanent CTO. Best for founders, agencies, SaaS teams, and owner-managed companies with regular technology decisions to make.
I work with businesses that need senior technical judgement before they are ready to hire a full-time CTO. The work is practical: clearer decisions, better delivery, and sensible AI adoption.
This is the primary way I work. It suits founders, agencies, SaaS businesses, and owner-managed companies that need senior technical leadership without the cost or commitment of a permanent CTO.
This is for businesses that already know something needs to be built or fixed, but need stronger technical leadership around the work.
AI is part of my offer because it is becoming part of normal business operations. The goal is to make the business better without creating systems nobody can trust or maintain.
Most engagements start with a short, fixed-scope audit. It gives leadership a clear, commercial read of the technical position before deciding whether ongoing support is the right next step.
Ongoing technical leadership for businesses that need senior judgement without hiring a permanent CTO. Best for founders, agencies, SaaS teams, and owner-managed companies with regular technology decisions to make.
Hands-on senior support around important builds, migrations, supplier work, or internal systems. Useful when the work needs stronger technical ownership and clearer delivery shape.
A short review when leadership needs clarity before spending more money or committing to a retainer. The output is a direct view of risk, priorities, and practical next steps.
Most conversations start with a short call to understand the business, the team, and the pressure points.