Question 1

What does a Fractional CTO do?

Accepted Answer

A Fractional CTO provides part-time or interim executive leadership across technology strategy, product/engineering execution, platform & security, and value delivery—without the cost of a full-time hire.

Question 2

How is a Fractional CTO different from an Interim CTO?

Accepted Answer

Fractional CTOs engage part-time on an ongoing basis (e.g., 1—3 days/week). Interim CTOs are full-time but time-bound (e.g., 3—12 months) to bridge leadership gaps or drive major transformations.

Question 3

Do you embed with our existing team and vendors?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We align product, engineering, data, and security; mentor leaders; tune delivery (DORA metrics, SLOs); and coordinate partners—preserving cultural fit while raising execution quality.

Question 4

What engagement models and investments are typical?

Accepted Answer

Advisory retainers (8—20 hrs/month), fractional leadership (1—3 days/week), or interim full-time. Investment varies by urgency, scope, and outcomes; we set clear objectives and weekly cadence.

Question 5

What impact can we expect in the first 90 days?

Accepted Answer

A pragmatic architecture/roadmap, restored delivery cadence, measurable reliability/security improvements, and visible progress on your top business priorities.

Question 6

Can you support security, compliance, and enterprise buyer diligence?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely—secure SDLC, cloud guardrails, incident readiness, vendor risk, and audit support. We help pass diligence while keeping delivery moving.

Question 7

Do you cover Data & AI strategy?

Accepted Answer

Yes. From data foundations (governance, warehousing, quality) to pragmatic AI use-cases with measurable ROI. We prioritize real outcomes over hype.

Question 8

What should we look for in an Interim CTO?

Accepted Answer

Proven executive leadership through change; ability to hit the ground running; strategic vision paired with delivery discipline; crisp stakeholder communication; cultural fit; and a bias for measurable outcomes.

Question 9

How long do Interim CTO engagements last, and how many hours?

Accepted Answer

Typical durations are 3—12 months. Hours vary with need—20—40 hrs/week is common for interim; 1—3 days/week for fractional. We right-size to scope and outcomes.

Question 10

Can an Interim CTO become a permanent hire?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Many clients convert interim leaders to full-time once the operating rhythm and outcomes are in place. We design clean handoffs either way.

Question 11

How much does an Interim or Fractional CTO cost?

Accepted Answer

Investment depends on scope, urgency, and time commitment. We set a transparent weekly cadence and KPIs so you can tie cost to outcomes (delivery, reliability, risk, and ROI).

Question 12

Do you handle vendor negotiations and contracts?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We rationalize vendors, renegotiate contracts, and implement budget visibility, ensuring spend maps to value and exit plans are clear.