Fractional CTO services for Southern California companies
Senior technology leadership without a full-time executive salary. Strategy, vendor choices, budgets and a roadmap tied to the business.
What a fractional CTO does for you
- Technology roadmap and annual budget
- Vendor and contract negotiation
- Board and investor technology answers
- Monthly retainer, set hours
Engagement options
Audit and Roadmap
A review of your current technology, vendors and spend, with a written roadmap and budget.
Advisory
Regular leadership time on strategy, vendors and decisions, with hours set up front.
Embedded
More hours and deeper involvement, working as part of your leadership team.
Example: fractional CTO for growing mid-market firms
High-growth manufacturing, distribution and retail companies needed strategic IT direction without a full-time executive. We acted as their technology partner: IT roadmaps, vendor management, digital transformation strategy, ERP lifecycle management and oversight of hybrid cloud infrastructure. Result: scalable IT leadership, ERP alignment and process improvements that fit changing operations.
Frequently asked questions
What is a fractional CTO?
A senior technology leader who works with your company part-time on a retainer, so you get strategy and decision-making without a full-time executive salary.
How much does a fractional CTO cost?
An Audit and Roadmap is $5,000. Ongoing Advisory is $3,500 per month and Embedded is $7,500 per month.
Can this work alongside our IT provider?
Yes. A fractional CTO sets direction, reviews vendors and budgets, and holds your providers accountable. We can also provide the managed IT ourselves.
Which areas do you serve?
Businesses in Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside counties in Southern California.
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