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Fractional CTO

Senior technical leadership without the full-time hire.

Architecture reviews, tech strategy, vendor evaluation, and CTO-level guidance — on a fractional basis. You get the expertise without the $200K+ salary.

For non-technical founders, scaling startups, and teams that need a technical second opinion.

Dimitry Bizga

Dimitry Bizga

Founder & Lead Engineer

8+ years in production engineering
50+ projects shipped across SaaS, IoT, logistics
Full-stack: React, Node.js, AWS, mobile
EIB-funded infrastructure projects
5.0 Clutch rating, zero outsourcing
The Challenge

Technical decisions shouldn't be guesswork.

Most founders and non-technical teams face the same dilemma: you need senior technical guidance, but you can't justify a $200K+ CTO hire. So decisions get deferred, the wrong stack gets chosen, or an agency sells you something you don't need.

🎯

"Should we build or buy?"

You're evaluating build vs. SaaS vs. low-code and need someone who's made this call 50+ times.

🏗️

"Is our architecture scalable?"

Your dev team built fast, but now you're hitting walls. You need an independent review.

💰

"Are we overpaying our vendors?"

Agencies quoted $150K for an MVP. Is that right? You need a technical advocate, not another salesperson.

👥

"How do we hire engineers?"

You need to build a team but don't know how to evaluate technical candidates or set up processes.

What's Included

CTO-level expertise, applied.

This isn't abstract consulting. It's hands-on technical leadership tailored to where you are right now.

🏗️

Architecture Review

Independent audit of your current system design, tech stack, and scalability. Written report with prioritized recommendations.

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Technical Roadmap

Quarterly or annual technical planning. What to build, what to defer, what to kill. Aligned with business goals.

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Vendor Evaluation

Independent assessment of agencies, SaaS tools, and infrastructure providers. No conflicts of interest.

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Hiring Support

Job descriptions, technical screening criteria, interview questions, and candidate evaluation. Build the right team.

📋

Code & PR Reviews

Regular review of your team's code, architecture decisions, and development practices. Raise the quality bar.

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Team Mentoring

Weekly or biweekly sessions with your developers. Best practices, architecture patterns, testing culture.

Engagement Models

Predictable pricing.

Choose the model that fits your stage and budget. All engagements start with a free discovery call.

One-Time Audit
$2,500 one-time

Comprehensive technical audit with written report. Perfect for a second opinion before a major decision.

Full architecture review
Stack evaluation & recommendations
Written report with priorities
60-minute debrief call
Delivered in 5–7 business days
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Advisory + Build
Custom

Full fractional CTO engagement combined with our development services. Strategy and execution from the same team.

Everything in Monthly Retainer
Direct development capacity
Architecture implementation
Team augmentation as needed
Reduced development rates
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Who This Is For

Your stage determines the engagement.

Different stages need different levels of technical leadership. Here's where advisory fits.

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Pre-Funding Founders

You have an idea and need a technical plan before approaching investors. One-time audit gives you a credible technical brief.

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Post-Funding Startups

You've raised capital and need to move fast, but smart. Monthly retainer keeps you on track without a full-time CTO hire.

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Scaling Companies

Your product works but the architecture is struggling. You need someone to review, plan the next phase, and mentor your team.

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Non-Technical CEOs

You manage a tech team but can't evaluate their work. An independent technical advisor protects your investment.

How It Works

Simple, no-commitment start.

Every advisory engagement begins the same way.

1

Discovery Call

30 minutes. Free. We learn about your situation and challenges.

2

Proposal

Within 48 hours. Scope, timeline, and pricing tailored to your needs.

3

Kickoff

Access to Slack, first strategy session, and initial review begins.

4

Ongoing

Weekly cadence. Cancel anytime with 30-day notice. No lock-in.

FAQ

Common questions.

If yours isn't here, ask on the discovery call. No stupid questions.

How is this different from hiring a CTO? +
A full-time CTO costs $200K+ in salary, equity, and benefits. A fractional engagement gives you the same strategic expertise at a fraction of the cost, without the commitment. You get a senior engineer who's built 50+ systems, not a first-time CTO learning on your dime.
Can you also build what you recommend? +
Yes. The "Advisory + Build" tier combines strategic guidance with development execution. That said, we're transparent about conflicts: if we recommend building something, we'll explain why and let you choose who builds it.
What if I only need a one-time review? +
The One-Time Audit is designed exactly for this. You get a full architecture review, written report, and debrief. No ongoing commitment.. Many clients start here and upgrade to monthly if the relationship works.
How do you handle confidentiality? +
We sign NDAs before seeing any code or proprietary information. All reviews are confidential. We never share client details without explicit permission. Case studies use anonymized data only.
What's the minimum commitment? +
For monthly retainers, there's a 3-month minimum to ensure meaningful results. After that, cancel with 30-day notice. For one-time audits, there's no ongoing commitment at all.

Get a technical second opinion.

30-minute discovery call. Free. No pitch decks — just a real conversation about your technical challenges.

Free consultationNDA availableNo commitment