Your CTO for E-Commerce – Flexible & Strategic
Technology leadership on a part-time basis. For startups, scale-ups, and mid-market companies who don't leave tech decisions to chance.
Technology Needs Leadership
Many companies have dev teams, agencies, and systems – but no one steering it all strategically. The result: expensive missteps.
The Reality
- No CTO or IT leader on the team
- Full-time CTO too expensive ($180-350K/year)
- Tech decisions made by gut feeling
- Dev team without strategic direction
- Over-reliance on a single agency
With a Fractional CTO
- Strategic technology leadership
- Clear tech roadmap
- Independent evaluation
- Dev team leadership & mentoring
- Professional vendor management
What I Handle as Your Fractional CTO
I take strategic responsibility for your technology – with a clear focus on e-commerce and digital business models.
Technology Strategy
I develop your tech roadmap, make architecture decisions, and ensure technology supports your business – not slows it down.
- Tech roadmap development
- Architecture decisions
- Make-or-buy analysis
- Technology vision
Tech Stack Selection
E-commerce platform, CMS, CRM, ERP, integrations – I evaluate, recommend, and guide implementation.
- Platform evaluation
- Tool selection
- Integration architecture
Dev Team Leadership
Whether internal team or external developers – I provide technical leadership, set standards, and ensure quality.
- Technical direction
- Code review processes
- Hiring support
Vendor Management
I manage your tech vendors, negotiate contracts, and ensure delivery matches agreements.
- Agency management
- Contract negotiation
- Quality control
Security & Compliance
GDPR, IT security, data protection – I ensure your technology meets required standards.
- Security audit
- GDPR compliance
- Best practices
- Risk management
Tech Network on Demand
When needed, I bring in my network of specialists – developers, DevOps engineers, security experts, data engineers.
- Vetted partners
- Fast availability
- Coordination included
Fractional CTO – What Does It Mean?
A Fractional CTO is an experienced technology leader who works for multiple companies simultaneously – each on a part-time basis, but with strategic focus.
Unlike an Interim CTO who manages a crisis or bridges a vacancy, I serve as your permanent external technology leader as a Fractional CTO. I'm not looking for a successor – I am your long-term solution.
This model originated in the US, where Fractional CTOs have been standard for startups and scale-ups for years. The advantage: You get senior expertise that would cost $180,000 to $350,000 per year as a full-time position – at a fraction of that cost.
- Flexible Commitment. 8-16 hours per week, based on your needs. Remote-first with regular on-site meetings.
- Ongoing Engagement. No project with an end date. I'm here as long as you need me.
- Monthly Retainer. Predictable costs instead of day-rate surprises. Transparent terms.
Fractional CTO at a Glance
Hours/Week
flexible based on needs
Monthly Retainer
predictable costs
Years Tech Experience
in e-commerce & digital
Duration
ongoing engagement
Fractional CTO vs. Interim vs. Consultant
Three models, three different use cases. Here's the difference:
- Fractional CTO. Permanent external tech leader on a part-time basis (8-16h/week). Strategic focus, ongoing, monthly retainer.
- Interim CTO. Bridges a crisis or vacancy. Full-time on-site, fixed term (3-12 months), operational focus, high day rate.
- Tech Consultant. Analyzes, evaluates, recommends – but without ongoing responsibility. Project-based or hourly.
When Fractional CTO? When you need ongoing tech leadership but don't want to fill a full-time position. Ideal for startups, scale-ups, and mid-market companies.
When Interim CTO? When a leadership position is acutely vacant or you need to manage a tech crisis.
When Consultant? When you need to make a one-time tech decision. See Technology Consulting.
How We Get Started
From initial inquiry to ongoing collaboration – transparent and structured.
Discovery Call & Fit Check
We get to know each other, discuss your tech situation, and determine if the fractional model is right for you.
Discovery Call & Fit Check
We get to know each other, discuss your tech situation, and determine if the fractional model is right for you.
Tech Audit & Assessment
I analyze your technology landscape: systems, architecture, team, processes, vendors. Duration: 2-4 weeks.
Tech Audit & Assessment
I analyze your technology landscape: systems, architecture, team, processes, vendors. Duration: 2-4 weeks.
Strategy & Roadmap
I develop your tech strategy and roadmap. Clear priorities, realistic milestones, measurable goals.
Strategy & Roadmap
I develop your tech strategy and roadmap. Clear priorities, realistic milestones, measurable goals.
Ongoing Collaboration
I take over strategic tech leadership. Weekly calls, monthly reviews, clear communication.
Ongoing Collaboration
I take over strategic tech leadership. Weekly calls, monthly reviews, clear communication.
Technology isn't an end in itself. My job is to make your tech decisions in a way that moves your business forward – not just keeps your engineers happy.
What Is a Fractional CTO?
The Concept Explained
A Fractional CTO is an experienced Chief Technology Officer who works for your company on a part-time basis. Unlike a full-time CTO, they split their time across multiple companies – hence the term "fractional."
The model is particularly established in the US, where Fractional CTOs have been standard for startups and scale-ups for years. The advantage: You get access to senior expertise that would cost $180,000 to $350,000 per year as a full-time position – at a fraction of that cost.
Who Is This Model Right For?
Startups & Scale-ups: You're building your product, maybe already have a dev team, but no experienced tech leader setting the direction. A Fractional CTO brings strategic leadership and experience.
E-Commerce Companies: You have systems, agencies, maybe your own developers – but no one orchestrating it all. I bring order to your tech setup.
Mid-Market Companies Facing Tech Decisions: You're facing a replatforming, cloud migration, or major investment. A Fractional CTO helps make the right decision – and execute it.
How Am I Different From an Agency?
An agency delivers services: development, design, campaigns. But they don't take responsibility for your technology as a whole. They execute what you brief them on.
As a Fractional CTO, I'm part of your leadership team. I think strategically, prioritize, decide, and take responsibility. I manage your agencies and developers when needed – but from your company's perspective, not as an external vendor.
01 What exactly does a Fractional CTO do?
A Fractional CTO takes strategic responsibility for your technology on a part-time basis. This includes tech strategy, architecture decisions, tech stack selection, dev team leadership, and vendor management. Unlike a consultant who only advises, I take real ownership.
02 How many hours per week do you work for me?
It depends on your needs. Typically 8-16 hours per week. We define the right commitment together – and adjust it quarterly as needed.
03 What does a Fractional CTO cost?
The monthly retainer starts at $6,500 and depends on the agreed time commitment. Compared to a full-time position ($180-350K annual salary plus overhead), it's a predictable investment with clear ROI.
04 How does communication work?
I'm directly reachable via Slack or Teams. Plus weekly status calls and monthly reviews. You have a direct line to me – no ticket systems or account managers in between.
05 What's the difference from an Interim CTO?
An Interim CTO bridges a vacancy or manages a crisis – full-time, fixed term. As a Fractional CTO, I'm your permanent external tech leadership on a part-time basis. No end date, no successor search. I'm your long-term solution.
06 What's the difference from Technology Consulting?
Technology consulting is project-based: you have a question, I analyze and recommend. As a Fractional CTO, I take ongoing strategic responsibility. For one-time tech decisions, I recommend my Technology Consulting service.
07 Can you also provide developers?
Yes. I have a network of vetted tech specialists: developers, DevOps engineers, security experts, data engineers. When needed, I bring them in – coordinated and quality-assured by me. You get not just leadership, but a complete virtual tech team when needed.
08 Do you also work for my competitors?
No. I strictly maintain industry exclusivity within a niche. When I work for you, I don't take on direct competitors.
Tech Leadership – Flexible & Strategic?
Let's have a brief conversation to determine if the Fractional CTO model fits your situation. No obligation, completely confidential.