Fractional Head of AI & CTO
Strategic AI leadership backed by deep engineering expertise. Expert guidance on AI architecture, vendor selection, and upskilling your existing engineering team to build production-ready systems.
Why a CTO-Led Approach to AI?
Most AI initiatives don't fail because of foundation models; they fail because of poor architecture, security gaps, and a lack of alignment with the core engineering team.
You don't just need an AI researcher; you need a seasoned technology leader. As a former CTO turned AI specialist, I bridge the gap between cutting-edge AI capabilities and robust software engineering. Whether you need a Fractional Head of AI to architect your LLM integrations, or a Fractional CTO to scale your broader engineering team, you get access to battle-tested leadership at a fraction of the cost of a full-time executive.
What's Included
Strategic AI & Technical Leadership
We don't just chase AI hype. We evaluate your product roadmap, identify high-ROI AI opportunities, and ensure your AI investments align perfectly with your overarching business and technical goals.
Production-Ready Architecture
We design systems that actually scale. From traditional web architectures to secure RAG pipelines and agentic workflows, we ensure your technical foundation is solid so you don't have to rebuild it in six months.
Implementation & Team Upskilling
We don't just advise; we guide. We sit with your engineers, providing code reviews, pair programming, and technical mentorship. We turn your existing developers into confident, self-sufficient AI builders.
Data Governance & Risk Mitigation
We help you navigate the complexities of software scaling and AI security. We establish guardrails for data privacy, prevent model hallucinations, and optimise your architecture to control unpredictable API costs.
Benefits
Cost Efficiency
Get senior-level CTO and Head of AI expertise at a fraction of the cost of a full-time executive hire. Pay only for the high-impact strategic guidance and implementation support you need, when you need it.
Flexible Engagement
Scale your engagement up or down based on your project cycle. Increase involvement during critical architecture design and initial build phases, then reduce to essential technical oversight and advisory during quieter periods.
Diverse, Battle-Tested Experience
Benefit from cross-industry insights and proven problem-solving approaches. We bring the architectural patterns that worked for other scaling companies directly to your challenges, de-risking your technology choices.
Who Needs This?
Fractional CTO / Head of AI services are ideal for startups and growing tech-enabled companies that need elite technical leadership but aren't ready for a full-time executive. This includes:
- Startups preparing to scale their core technology infrastructure securely
- Companies needing to integrate AI but lacking in-house specialist knowledge
- Teams needing guidance on both traditional system design and complex AI architectures
- Businesses building, expanding, or upskilling their existing technical teams
- Organisations navigating technology transitions or modernising legacy systems with AI