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Fractional CTO

Leadership & strategy without the overhead.

  • Tech Strategy: Architecture decisions, scaling plans, cost analysis (Plan for sustainable growth)
  • Engineering Leadership: Mentorship, process improvement, hiring support (Build a strong, effective team)
  • Expert Delivery: Hands-on execution, roadmap alignment, and shipping quality software (Get things done, the right way)
You get: Senior-level guidance without the full-time CTO salary.

Product Development

Ship fast. Validate early. Scale smart.

  • Fullstack Web Apps: Django + HTMX (Lightweight, fast, efficient)
  • Single Page Apps: React or Vue.js (Modern, interactive, scalable)
  • Mobile Apps: React Native (iOS & Android from one codebase)
  • Landing Pages & Creative Dev: Bulma, Tailwind, Bootstrap (Get noticed, convert users)
  • Project Roadmaps & Delivery: Linear, Jira, Notion (Stay on track, hit deadlines)
You get: A production-ready, scalable app with frontend, backend, UX, and clear project timelines.

Platform Engineering

Solid foundations. Scalable futures.

  • Cloud Architecture: AWS, DigitalOcean (Tailored infra that scales)
  • CI/CD Pipelines: GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins (Automated deployments)
  • Automations: Terraform, Ansible, Python (Infrastructure as code, no manual ops)
  • ETL & Data Handling: Apache Airflow, Pandas, PostgreSQL (Data pipelines that work)
  • Storage Solutions: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, S3-compatible storage (Optimized for performance & cost)
You get: A fully automated platform with cloud hosting, deployments, and data handling built to last.

Analysis & Design

See the big picture. Nail the details.

  • Cloud & System Architecture Review: Diagrams with C4, Lucidchart (Clear visual architecture breakdowns)
  • CI/CD & Automation Strategy: Best practices for infra & code deployments (Streamline your build and release process)
  • Data Modeling: PostgreSQL, NoSQL, ORM best practices (Optimized database structures)
  • Technical Documentation: Markdown, Sphinx, Confluence, Notion (Maintainable, well-structured documentation)
  • Product Ideation & Strategy: Workshops, roadmap planning (Define and refine your product direction)
You get: Blueprints & documentation that make your tech stack clear, maintainable, and scalable.

Hosting & Operations

Reliable. Scalable. Hassle-free.

  • Monitoring & Alerting: Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog (Real-time insights, no surprises)
  • Server Management: Docker, Kubernetes, Nginx, Caddy (Optimized deployments)
  • Backup & Disaster Recovery: S3-compatible storage, automated snapshots (Fail-safe protection)
You get: A rock-solid hosting setup with real-time monitoring and fail-safe backups.

 

Testimonials

He has a great capacity to build a safe space for the team to grow and bond while at the same time keeping us focused on shipping.

-- Tom Aratyn

He's got this magic ability to guide us when we need it, yet at the same time, he trusts us to do our thing.

-- Daphne Hart

Colin consistently fostered an environment that empowered team members to excel while offering insightful direction when needed.

-- Ahmed El-Daly

He is smart, and gets results.

-- Pete Bevin