Hi, I’m Harrison.

I help companies move faster with fewer technical roadblocks by building effective teams and streamlining processes.

Who hires fractional CTOs?

There are two common cases where a fractional CTO is the right choice

  1. Early stage founders who are looking for a technical cofounder often just need a great engineer to execute. Most engineers don’t come with strategic thinking, long-term vision, and leadership skills, which are important traits when finding a CTO. A fractional CTO can help you hire great engineers to execute and help oversee technical progress.

  2. Many companies find themselves in challenging technical situations, and bringing in an outside perspective to help get them back on track is the best path forward. A common way that companies get here is by outsourcing software development without good oversight. Engagements in this bucket are generally shorter with clear goals.

My Offerings

Hiring support

I can provide advice or go as far as managing a full technical interview process depending on your needs. I have built and run interviewing in a start-up. Bringing that experience, I can give as much insight as possible so that you can make educated hiring decisions.

Engineering oversight

Once you have hired some technical talent, I can help you manage them. This can take a few forms, I can take on as much as full management or as little as simply handling their code reviews.

Technical planning

I can help you build a product roadmap. With that roadmap, I can build a clear technical plan and manage the work being done to execute on that roadmap.

Strategic collaboration

I can help you beyond just technical planning. With my past experience, I can offer a strategic perspective and a consistent sounding board to build confidence in the product and company direction that you are working towards.

My background

As a technology leader, I have nearly 10 years of experience building world class SaaS software. I have experience leading technical teams at large technology companies and start-ups, giving me the variety of knowledge I need to help your company.

My experience includes multiple years working on fintech, life sciences, and healthcare software. My teams have built highly technical products for engineers, complex software that is simple and intuitive for non-technical customers, and everything in between.

Whether you need to hire your first engineers and build a product roadmap or turn your product around with better process and organization, I can help you push toward your goals.

I bring a highly technical and experienced product perspective to my engagements to help you make sure that the right product is being built. I’d love to talk about how I can help you solve the problems that are ahead of you.

Get in touch!

Schedule a meeting with me to discuss your technical needs and what options you have.

FAQ

  • A fractional CTO is someone that works part time to provide technical guidance, leadership and planning. This can come in different shapes, but generally they will help make sure the technical side of the business is set up for success.

  • The exact cost is flexible, depending on whether you want to pay in cash or a mix of cash and equity. Clients can choose to work with me for quarter time, half time, or three quarter time.

  • My engagements are for a minimum of 4 months, but can be longer given your needs.