The Fractional CTO Operating System

A part-time CTO can't be everywhere, so the real job is building systems that keep working when you're not in the room. This is the operating system I bring to fractional engagements: a weekly leadership cadence, hiring signals that predict who will actually thrive, and a roadmap that stays honest about trade-offs. The goal is alignment between the team, the tech stack, and the business — without becoming the bottleneck yourself.