AI Engineering & Leadership
Fractional AI CTO
Senior AI technology leadership without a full-time hire.
- Senior engineers only
- NDA on request
- Reply within 1 business day
Fit
Who it's for
A good fit if one of these sounds like you.
Companies needing senior AI leadership without a full-time hire
Senior direction on AI strategy, architecture and vendors, part time.
Leadership teams asked to deliver an AI strategy
Turn a board request into a realistic plan with owners and milestones.
Engineering teams starting their first AI products
Guidance on models, architecture and evaluation before costly choices are locked in.
Scope
What we do
AI strategy and roadmap
Priorities tied to business outcomes, with owners and milestones.
Architecture and vendor decisions
Model, platform and build-vs-buy choices made on evidence.
Hiring and team guidance
Which roles you need, when, and how to assess candidates.
Governance and policies
AI use policies, risk management and controls.
Board and leadership reporting
Clear updates on progress, risk and return.
Delivery oversight
Keeping AI projects on scope, secure and on track.
Deliverables
What you get
Concrete deliverables your team keeps and can build on.
- AI strategy and roadmap
- Architecture and vendor recommendations
- AI governance and policy set
- Regular leadership reporting
Process
How it works
- 1
Discovery
We learn your business, teams, systems and goals.
- 2
First 90 days
Strategy, quick wins and governance basics in place.
- 3
Lead delivery
We oversee AI projects and guide your teams.
- 4
Review and adjust
Regular reviews with leadership to reset priorities.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much time does a fractional AI CTO spend with us?
It depends on your needs and is set in the proposal, from a few days a month for advisory to embedded leadership under a Partner retainer.
Do you replace our CTO?
No. We usually work alongside an existing CTO or head of engineering and own the AI-specific leadership.
Can you help us hire?
Yes. We help define roles, review candidates and onboard your first AI hires.
Is this a long-term engagement?
It can be. Some clients keep us for ongoing leadership; others use us until they've hired and onboarded their own AI lead.
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