Services
How I work
Three engagement models, each applying the same systematic approach developed across seven transformations and 25 years of operating experience.
Fractional Executive
Step into technology leadership roles with someone who has operated at scale. Not advice from the sidelines—actual leadership.
Fractional CTO/CIO
Full technology leadership on a part-time basis. Strategy, team building, board communication, M&A diligence.
Typical: 2-3 days/weekStrategic Advisor
Ongoing guidance for founders, CEOs, or boards on technology strategy. Regular check-ins, on-call for key decisions.
Typical: Monthly retainerInterim Leadership
Fill a leadership gap during transition. Full-time commitment for a defined period while you hire the permanent role.
Typical: 3-6 monthsBest for: Companies without senior technology leadership, leadership transitions, PE portfolio companies needing technology expertise
Assessments & Advisory
Systematic evaluation using the TRUST Framework. Findings that lead to action, not reports that collect dust.
Technology Organization Assessment
90-day deep dive using the TRUST Framework. Stakeholder interviews, leadership team dynamics, operational review, perception gap analysis.
Deliverables: Current state findings, prioritized recommendations, transformation roadmap
AI Readiness Assessment
Evaluate organizational readiness for AI adoption. Data infrastructure, process clarity, governance frameworks, skill gaps.
Deliverables: Readiness scorecard, risk assessment, implementation roadmap
Engineering Effectiveness Assessment
DORA metrics, developer experience, team health. Where you stand vs. industry benchmarks and what to do about it.
Deliverables: Metrics baseline, bottleneck analysis, improvement plan
Technical Due Diligence
For M&A, investment, or partnerships. Architecture review, team assessment, technical debt analysis, integration planning.
Deliverables: Risk assessment, valuation implications, integration recommendations
Best for: New executives, PE due diligence, transformation planning, M&A integration
Transformation Engagements
End-to-end engagements that apply the transformation patterns across multiple phases. Assessment through implementation.
AI Implementation
From POC to production. Use case identification, architecture design, HITL frameworks, governance, team enablement.
Typical: 3-9 months depending on scope
Engineering Effectiveness
CI/CD optimization, DevOps practices, developer experience improvement, metrics implementation. DORA/SPACE alignment.
Typical: 6-12 months for meaningful improvement
Organization Transformation
Team restructuring, leadership development, culture change, stakeholder alignment. The people side of technology change.
Typical: 6-18 months depending on scale
Post-Acquisition Integration
Technology integration planning and execution. Team assessment, architecture rationalization, culture bridging.
Typical: 6-12 months post-close
Best for: Organizations ready to make significant change with dedicated resources and leadership commitment
Not sure which engagement fits?
Let's talk about what you're trying to accomplish. The right model usually becomes clear quickly.