Hey FRCTNL community!
I'm Mike, a Strategic Engineering Partner and Fractional CTO with 25+ years of experience helping early-stage founders transform their technical visions into investor-ready realities. My sweet spot is working with Seed to Series A startups that need to build MVPs and scalable systems capable of supporting rapid growth, so they can hit their next funding milestone.
After 25 years in tech, I've learned what really matters is the ability to see both the technical details and the bigger picture. I've built my career bridging gaps: between complex systems and business objectives, between technical teams and stakeholders, between "this is how we've always done it" and "here's what actually works."
Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of leading engineering initiatives across various companies and industries including healthcare, security, infrastructure, FinTech, EnviroTech, SaaS, AI, and UAS/Robotics. What sets me apart isn't just technical depthβit's understanding that technology only matters when it delivers tangible results. That philosophy has guided me from systems administration, development, solutions architecture and beyond.
My approach combines deep technical knowledge with practical business sense. I provide both strategic vision AND hands-on implementation, working at both the high level (strategy, architecture, roadmapping) and low level (implementation, optimization, mentoring) to drive measurable outcomes.
I typically engage with founders and companies who need:
- Fractional CTO advisory with technical strategy and architecture guidance
- Cloud infrastructure and DevOps automation (AWS/GCP with Terraform/Kubernetes)
- AI/LLM implementation across hardware, software, and integrated platforms
- Full-stack development focused on scalable, resilient services that increase velocity and business growth
- Early technical team development and mentorship
Currently, I'm looking to connect with:
- Technical founders at Seed to Series A startups
- Opportunities for high-impact fractional CTO or engineering work
- VCs focused on deep tech, AI, or emerging sectors
- Potential partners who need help building and scaling their technical vision
- Talented engineers interested in AI-powered projects
I'm excited to be part of this community and look forward to connecting with fellow fractional leaders who understand the unique challenges of early-stage technical growth.Β
Feel free to reach out directly!
