Technical Consulting · Free consultation

    Senior technical guidance for confident decisions

    Architecture reviews, technology roadmaps, cloud and security assessments, and fractional CTO leadership — so you invest in the right technology and avoid expensive mistakes.

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    Plans at a glance

    • Foundation

      Technical Assessment

      Custom

      custom quote

    • GrowthPopular

      Advisory Retainer

      Custom

      custom quote

    • Enterprise

      Fractional CTO

      Custom

      custom quote

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    Foundation · Growth · Enterprise
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    Is this right for you?

    Technical Consulting is a great fit if…

    1

    You're facing a major technology decision and want an independent expert view

    2

    Cloud costs, outages, or security gaps keep growing

    3

    You need CTO-level leadership without a full-time executive hire

    What's included

    Everything you get

    Delivered by our team and tailored to your goals.

    Technology strategy & roadmaps

    A prioritized plan that ties technology investments to business goals, budgets, and timelines.

    Architecture & code reviews

    Independent review of your platform's design, code quality, scalability, and technical debt.

    Cloud cost & performance

    Find waste, right-size infrastructure, and improve reliability across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

    Security & compliance readiness

    Assess against OWASP practices and prepare for HIPAA, SOC 2, or customer security reviews.

    Vendor & platform selection

    Objective evaluation of software, agencies, and platforms before you sign a contract.

    Fractional CTO

    Ongoing technical leadership: guide your team, manage vendors, and represent technology to your board.

    How it works

    Your path from first call to results

    Four clear steps. You always know what happens next — and what you receive at each stage.

    1. Step 1

      Free consultation

      Tell us about your business, goals, and budget. No pressure and no obligation.

      Free · no obligation
    2. Step 2

      Clear plan & price

      You get a written plan for your engagement, the price, and the timeline before any work starts.

      Written scope, timeline & price
    3. Step 3

      Assess & advise

      We review your systems, interview your team, and deliver clear, prioritized recommendations.

      Reviews at every milestone
    4. Step 4

      Guide execution

      We stay involved to guide your team and vendors through the changes that matter most.

      Launch, reporting & support
    Plans & pricing

    Choose the plan that fits today

    Start where it makes sense and upgrade any time. Your final scope and price are confirmed in writing before work begins.

    Foundation

    Technical Assessment

    An independent, written review of one platform or decision.

    Customcustom quote
    • Stakeholder interviews
    • Architecture, code, or cloud review
    • Security & risk findings, ranked by severity
    • Cost and performance recommendations
    • Written report & prioritized roadmap
    • Executive readout
    Request a Technical Assessment quote
    Most popularGrowth

    Advisory Retainer

    Ongoing senior guidance for your team and vendors.

    Customcustom quote
    • Everything in the Assessment
    • Monthly advisory hours
    • Architecture & vendor decision support
    • Roadmap and budget planning
    • Security & compliance check-ins
    • On-call access for critical decisions
    Request a Advisory Retainer quote
    Enterprise

    Fractional CTO

    Part-time executive technology leadership.

    Customcustom quote
    • Everything in Advisory Retainer
    • Technology leadership & team guidance
    • Hiring & vendor management
    • Board and investor technical reporting
    • Security program oversight
    • Defined weekly time commitment
    Request a Fractional CTO quote

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    What the research says

    Why technical consulting matters

    84%

    of organizations say managing cloud spend is their top cloud challenge.

    Source: Flexera, State of the Cloud Report, 2025
    $10.22M

    average cost of a data breach for U.S. organizations — a record high (global average: $4.44M).

    Source: IBM, Cost of a Data Breach Report, 2025
    FAQ

    Questions, answered

    A fractional CTO is an experienced technology executive who works with your company part-time. You get senior leadership for strategy, architecture, vendors, and team guidance without the cost of a full-time hire.

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    1. 1We reply within 24 hours to set up a free consultation
    2. 2We learn your goals and recommend the right plan
    3. 3You receive a written scope, timeline, and price
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