CTO Consultant
Part-time CTO without the part-time price tag. Architecture decisions, technical strategy, and engineering execution — when you need senior guidance but cannot justify a full-time hire.
Sound Familiar?
Architecture Overhaul Before $10M Raise
The Situation
Series A startup had an architecture that would not scale past 10k users. Investor due diligence was in 6 weeks.
The Approach
Technical assessment identified 3 critical bottlenecks. Migration plan executed in 4 weeks: database optimization, caching layer, async processing.
"Helped us avoid a major architectural mistake before it happened. Saved us 6 months of rebuild and probably $200k."
— Patrick O'Neil, CEO at CloudScale
What You Get
How It Works
Technical assessment
Review your architecture, codebase, and team structure. What are the risks? What is working? What needs to change?
Align on priorities
Match technical work to business goals. Engineering should support growth, not create obstacles.
Execute & mentor
Hands-on: code reviews, architecture decisions, hiring support, vendor evaluation. Mentor your leads.
Ongoing partnership
Weekly syncs, incident response, strategic planning. Available when you need guidance.
Ready to Get Started?
Book a free 15-minute call to discuss your project. No commitment, no sales pitch — just an honest conversation about what you need.
Common Questions
How do you charge for CTO consulting?
Hourly advisory: $250/hour. Weekly block (4 hours): $800. Monthly retainer: $3k-$8k depending on engagement level. I am flexible on structure to match your needs.
Can you represent us in technical due diligence?
Yes. I have done this for both sides: helping companies prepare for DD, and reviewing architectures for investors. I can present technical strategy clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
What if we need to hire a full-time CTO after working with you?
I can help with hiring. I have seen many failed CTO searches. I can write the spec, screen candidates, and help with offers. Some clients keep me as advisor after hiring.