Fractional AI CTO
Senior AI and technology leadership without another full-time executive hire.
What this covers
A fractional AI CTO owns AI and technology strategy, architecture decisions, security oversight, vendor and model choices, and engineering direction on a part-time or embedded basis — the same scope as a full-time CTO, sized to what the company actually needs right now.
Who this is for
Startups scaling fast that need principal-level judgment before hiring a full-time executive
Enterprises running an AI transformation that need embedded technical leadership
Companies needing technical due diligence before an investment or acquisition
Track record
20+ years across CTO, chief technologist and principal architect roles — see the full history in Experience, including Spire Digi Solution, Datacue/Sanabil Venture, Zaraye Digital, and Cheetay Logistics.
FAQ
What does a fractional AI CTO actually do?
Owns AI and technology strategy, architecture decisions, security oversight, vendor and model choices, and engineering direction on a part-time or embedded basis — the same scope as a full-time CTO, sized to what the company actually needs right now.
How is this different from a consultant?
A consultant typically advises. A fractional CTO is embedded and accountable for the outcome — making architecture and technology decisions, not just recommending them, and staying engaged through delivery.
What's the typical engagement length?
It varies by company stage and scope, and is agreed before the engagement starts rather than fixed in advance — anywhere from a focused few months through an ongoing embedded role.
Need senior AI leadership, not another full-time hire?
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