Fractional CTO services

Senior technical leadership for a few days a month, from a Sheffield team with over 20 years of building, running and handing over business software.

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WHAT IS A FRACTIONAL CTO?

A fractional CTO is an experienced Chief Technology Officer who works with you part-time. You get the judgement of someone who has seen many systems, suppliers and teams, without the cost of a full-time senior hire you don't yet have enough work for.

Most early-stage and growing businesses don't need a CTO five days a week. They need one when a big decision is being made, when a supplier's quote doesn't add up, when an investor asks about the technology, or when it's time to hire.

Who it suits

  • Non-technical founders who need someone senior on their side before they build anything.
  • Startups that can't justify, or afford, a full-time CTO yet.
  • Growing businesses with one or two developers but no one leading them.
  • Companies that outsource development and want independent oversight of their suppliers.

WHAT YOUR FRACTIONAL CTO DOES

Technology strategy Decide what to build, what to buy and what to leave alone, and turn it into a realistic roadmap.
Supplier and agency oversight Review quotes, proposals and the work your developers deliver, so you know you're getting what you pay for.
Investors and due diligence Talk to investors and buyers about the technology, and get it ready for the questions they will ask.
Hiring your developers Write the job description, help interview candidates and onboard your first in-house developers.
Architecture and code review An experienced eye on how your system is built, before small decisions become expensive ones.
Security and risk Keep on top of access, backups, updates and suppliers, so the risks are known and managed.

WE'VE DONE IT BEFORE

Forensic Testing Services was founded by someone we first worked with in 2006 on a previous startup. We helped design the system that runs the business, helped hire their in-house developer when it was time to bring development in-house, and the company was later successfully sold.

Online4Baby started as an eBay seller. We built the systems that took them to a £40M multi-channel retailer, solving one bottleneck at a time. Read the case study.

Between us, Richard and Mandy have over 40 years of development experience and have worked with more than 120 clients. We're developers as well as advisers, so our advice is grounded in what it actually takes to build and run the software.

HOW IT WORKS

Start with a review

We often begin with a Systems MOT or a technical brief, so we both know where things stand.

A few days a month

We agree how much time you need and adjust it as you grow, from regular check-ins to more hands-on periods around a launch, fundraise or hire.

Independent advice

We'll tell you when you don't need custom software, and we'll help you hire your own team when it's time. You're never locked in to us.

Building a new product? See how we help startups get to market.

TALK TO US ABOUT TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP

Tell us where your business is and what decisions are coming up, and we'll tell you honestly whether a fractional CTO would help.

Please provide your details below and we will do our best to get back to you.

Prefer to talk? Call us on 0114 299 8033, 9am–5pm Monday–Friday.

Contact Information

Artumi Systems Ltd. Company Number 8557359

VAT Reg 889031788

Phone number: 0114 299 8033

Opening hours: 9am–5pm, Monday–Friday