Service
Fractional CIO
Executive technology leadership, on your terms.
You don't always need a full-time CIO. You always need someone asking the right technology questions on your behalf. ClearStack provides that leadership, strategically, not bureaucratically.
What's Included
What a Fractional CIO does for your organization
Technology Strategy
A clear, business-aligned technology direction. I assess your current state, define your target architecture, and build a roadmap your leadership team can actually execute against.
Board & Executive Communication
Technology translated into business outcomes. I present technology decisions at the board level, prepare investor materials, and ensure your leadership team has the context they need.
Team Leadership & Development
Direct leadership of your technology team. I hire, develop, and retain technical talent, and build the team structure your growth requires.
Vendor & Budget Oversight
Accountability for every technology dollar. I manage your vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure your technology spend is defensible and optimized.
Risk & Security Oversight
Governance that protects the business. I identify technology risk, build mitigation plans, and ensure your organization stays ahead of security threats and compliance requirements.
M&A Technology Due Diligence
Technology evaluation for acquisitions and investments. I assess target company technology stacks, identify risk, and quantify the cost of technical debt before you close.
Engagement Models
How I work with you
Monthly Retainer
Ongoing strategic engagement, typically 8–20 hours per month. Board attendance, team leadership, vendor oversight, and strategic advisory on an ongoing basis.
Project-Based
A defined engagement with a specific outcome: technology assessment, vendor selection, security review, or M&A due diligence. Scoped, priced, and delivered.
Interim CIO
Full-time or near-full-time engagement during a transition: leadership gap, acquisition integration, or rapid-growth period requiring dedicated senior technology leadership.