Services
Structured engagements for
engineering transformation
Four engagement models designed to meet you where you are — whether you need a diagnostic, ongoing leadership, senior advisory, or a focused AI engagement.
Not sure where to start? An Engineering Audit is often the best first step when the problem is visible but the root cause is not yet clear.
Fractional CTO
Flexible CTO-level leadership, from a few days a month to a few days a week
Engineering Advisory
Structured advisory for founders and engineering leaders
Engineering Audit
2 to 4 week structured assessment with a 90-day roadmap
AI DNA
Embed practical AI into the workflows that run your organisation
Fractional CTO
Flexible CTO-level leadership, from strategic support to embedded delivery · 3–12 months
What does a Fractional CTO do for a SaaS startup?
CTO-level leadership embedded in your organization on a fractional basis. We provide strategic direction, architectural guidance, hiring support, and delivery structure — helping you build the engineering organization your company needs to scale.
Build stronger technical direction, delivery structure, and leadership capability.
Flexible involvement: from 2–4 days per month for strategic support through to 1–3 days per week for more embedded leadership. The right cadence depends on company stage, scope, and the level of operational involvement required. Minimum 3-month engagement.
Ideal for
Startups and software companies that need senior technical leadership but aren't ready for a full-time CTO.
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Strategic technical leadership and decision-making
Architectural direction and systems guidance
Engineering hiring strategy and interview design
Delivery framework and operating model design
Team coaching and leadership development
Board and stakeholder communication support
Engineering Advisory
Structured advisory for engineering leaders · Ongoing
When should a founder bring in an engineering advisor?
Structured advisory for founders and engineering leaders navigating technical decisions, team growth, and delivery challenges. Regular sessions with an experienced engineering leader who has been in your position before.
Make better technical and organisational decisions with senior support.
Typical involvement: fortnightly or monthly sessions, or limited strategic support.
Ideal for
Founders and engineering leads who need a trusted advisor with senior engineering experience, without a full engagement.
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Regular advisory sessions (fortnightly or monthly)
Technical decision support and sounding board
Engineering leadership coaching
Hiring and team structure guidance
Delivery and process recommendations
On-demand access for urgent questions
Engineering Audit
Focused diagnostic engagement · 2–4 weeks
What does an engineering audit actually deliver?
A thorough review of your engineering organization — team structure, delivery processes, technical architecture, and operational bottlenecks. You get a clear picture of what's working, what isn't, and what to fix first.
Leave with a prioritised findings report and a practical 90-day roadmap.
Typical scope: 2 to 4 weeks, fixed price.
Ideal for
Companies that know something is wrong but need clarity on what to fix and in what order.
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Engineering team and delivery assessment
Architecture and technical debt review
Process and communication analysis
Organizational bottleneck identification
Prioritized recommendations report
Executive presentation of findings
AI DNA
Embed AI into the workflows that run your organisation · 6–12 weeks
How does embedding AI into engineering workflows improve delivery?
Embed AI into the workflows that run your organisation. We identify the highest-value opportunities, build practical automations across real bottlenecks — intake, delivery reporting, code review, documentation — and leave behind systems your team can keep using and improving.
Remove operational drag through practical AI workflows your team can sustain.
A focused 6 to 12 week implementation engagement.
Ideal for
Companies with a specific challenge — scaling a team, fixing delivery, migrating systems, or adopting AI workflows.
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AI opportunity assessment and prioritization
Workflow automation design and implementation
AI agent design for engineering workflows
Team enablement and adoption support
Measurable outcomes and success criteria
Post-engagement transition and documentation
How engagements work
From first conversation to lasting capability
Every engagement starts with a conversation about your team, current challenges, and the outcomes you need.
1
Understand the problem
We identify what is slowing the organisation down and where senior support will have the greatest impact.
2
Shape the right engagement
We recommend the most appropriate scope — from a focused Engineering Audit to Fractional CTO leadership, Engineering Advisory, or an AI DNA engagement.
3
Work alongside your team
We turn recommendations into practical changes, with a level of involvement that fits the mandate — from a few days a month to several days a week.
4
Build lasting capability
The goal is not to create dependency. We leave behind stronger systems, clearer ownership, and ways of working your team can continue to improve.
FAQ
Common questions
Not sure which engagement fits?
Request a strategy call and we'll identify the right approach based on your situation, team, and goals.
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