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/week

Strategic Advisor

Ongoing guidance for founders, CEOs, or boards on technology strategy. Regular check-ins, on-call for key decisions.

Typical: Monthly retainer

Interim Leadership

Fill a leadership gap during transition. Full-time commitment for a defined period while you hire the permanent role.

Typical: 3-6 months

Best 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

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