Fractional CTO & Tech Leadership Services
Get C-level technology leadership without the C-level price tag. Our Fractional CTOs bring decades of experience to guide your technology strategy, build your team, and drive digital transformation—at 10-20% of the cost of a full-time hire.
Trusted Custom Software Development.
At Houston IT Developers, we are committed to building and scaling companies with innovative software solutions. We serve businesses of all sizes, from startups to established enterprises, offering end-to-end services that ensure your success in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Executive Tech Leadership for Growing Businesses
Whether you're a startup needing your first technical leader, a growing company whose needs have outpaced your current team, or an enterprise driving digital transformation—our Fractional CTOs provide the strategic guidance and hands-on leadership to navigate complex technology landscapes and drive measurable business results.
What We Do
Comprehensive Technology Leadership
Technology Strategy & Roadmapping
We align technology decisions with your business goals. Our Fractional CTOs develop comprehensive roadmaps that prioritize investments, reduce technical debt, and position your company for scalable growth. Every tech dollar spent advances your business objectives.
Agile Implementation & MVP Development
Launch faster with lean methodologies. We help you build MVPs that validate ideas quickly, implement agile processes that increase team velocity, and create feedback loops that ensure you're building what customers actually want.
Team Building & Leadership
Build a world-class tech team. We help you hire the right people, establish engineering culture, implement best practices, and develop your technical leaders. Your team becomes self-sufficient and high-performing.
Architecture & Technical Decisions
Make the right technology choices. From cloud infrastructure to AI integration, we guide complex technical decisions, evaluate vendors, review architectures, and ensure your systems are secure, scalable, and maintainable.
Flexible Engagement Models
Choose the level of involvement that fits your needs: 10 hours/week for strategic guidance, 20 hours/week for hands-on leadership, or project-based engagements for specific initiatives. Scale up or down as your needs evolve.
A True Partnership
We don't just advise—we execute. Our Fractional CTOs embed with your team, build relationships, and share accountability for results. We're invested in your long-term success, not just completing an engagement.
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Years of Experience
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Expert Team Member
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Projects Completed
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Happy Clients
Fractional CTO FAQ
Answers to frequently asked questions about our Fractional CTO services.
What is a Fractional CTO?
A Fractional CTO is an experienced technology executive who works with your company part-time, typically 10-20 hours per week. You get C-level tech leadership, strategic guidance, and team oversight at a fraction of the cost of a full-time CTO hire.
Who needs a Fractional CTO?
Fractional CTOs are ideal for: startups that need tech leadership but can't afford a full-time executive, growing companies whose tech needs have outpaced their current leadership, businesses undergoing digital transformation, and companies that need to evaluate or rebuild their tech team.
How much does a Fractional CTO cost?
Fractional CTO engagements typically range from $5,000 to $15,000 per month depending on hours and scope. Compare this to a full-time CTO salary of $200,000-$400,000+ annually plus equity and benefits. You get executive-level guidance at 10-20% of the cost.
What does a Fractional CTO do?
Our Fractional CTOs handle: technology strategy and roadmapping, technical team hiring and management, architecture decisions and code reviews, vendor evaluation and selection, due diligence for fundraising, and digital transformation leadership.
How is this different from a consultant?
Unlike consultants who provide recommendations and leave, our Fractional CTOs embed with your team, attend meetings, make decisions, and are accountable for outcomes. They're part of your leadership team, just part-time. They build relationships with your team and stakeholders.
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