Senior Technical Leadership — Without the Full-Time Cost
A fractional CTO is a part-time Chief Technology Officer who provides experienced technical leadership to your company on a flexible basis. You get CTO-level strategy, architecture oversight, and team guidance — at a fraction of the full-time cost.
Serving startups and SMBs across Tampa, Orlando, Lakeland, and the Central Florida corridor.
What You Get
Everything a full-time CTO provides — scaled to what your business actually needs right now.
Technology Strategy
Define your technical roadmap, choose the right stack, and align technology decisions with business goals.
Architecture Reviews
Evaluate your current architecture, identify bottlenecks, and design systems that scale with your growth.
Team Mentoring
Level up your developers with code reviews, best practices, and hands-on technical guidance.
Vendor Evaluation
Cut through vendor noise. Get unbiased recommendations on tools, platforms, and service providers.
Security & Compliance
Ensure your product meets security best practices and industry compliance requirements.
Technical Due Diligence
Preparing for funding or acquisition? Get a thorough technical assessment that investors trust.
Is a Fractional CTO Right for You?
Startups
You're building your first product and need technical leadership to guide architecture decisions, hire developers, and avoid expensive mistakes.
Growing SMBs
Your business relies on software but you don't have a technical executive. You need someone to own the technology strategy and keep systems running.
SaaS Companies
You have a product in market but need senior-level guidance on scaling, security, and technical debt before your next growth phase.
Matt has been an invaluable partner as a fractional CTO — leading complex CRM integrations, building custom programs that enhanced our operational efficiency, and contributing to cost-saving initiatives that positively impacted our bottom line. He's incredibly reliable, often available around the clock, and genuinely cares about delivering results.
Tim Madden
CEO & Founder, Executive Career Upgrades
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a fractional CTO do?
A fractional CTO provides part-time, senior-level technical leadership for your company. This includes setting technology strategy, reviewing architecture decisions, mentoring development teams, evaluating vendors, overseeing security practices, and making CTO-level decisions — without the cost of a full-time executive hire. At Red Leg Dev, our fractional CTO services are tailored to startups and SMBs in the Tampa-Orlando area who need experienced technical guidance.
How much does a fractional CTO cost?
Fractional CTO services typically cost a fraction of a full-time CTO salary, which can exceed $200,000/year plus equity. With a fractional arrangement, you get senior technical leadership on a flexible, part-time basis — usually for a monthly retainer that scales with your needs. Contact Red Leg Dev for a custom quote based on your specific requirements.
Do I need a fractional CTO or a full-time CTO?
If you're a startup or SMB with a small development team (or no team yet), a fractional CTO is usually the right choice. You get the same strategic guidance and technical oversight without the full-time salary commitment. A full-time CTO makes sense when your engineering team exceeds 15-20 people and you need daily, hands-on leadership. Many of our clients in the Tampa-Orlando corridor start with fractional CTO services and transition to full-time as they scale.
Can a fractional CTO work with my remote team?
Absolutely. While Red Leg Dev is based in Lakeland, Florida and serves the Tampa-Orlando corridor, fractional CTO services work seamlessly with remote and distributed teams. We use modern collaboration tools and can provide both in-person and virtual leadership depending on your location and preferences.
What industries does Red Leg Dev serve as a fractional CTO?
Red Leg Dev has fractional CTO experience across banking and financial services, healthcare, automotive technology, SaaS startups, payroll processing, construction, credit unions, and education. With 15+ years of SaaS and product development experience, we adapt quickly to your industry's specific requirements and compliance needs.
Serving the Tampa–Orlando Corridor
Based in Lakeland, Florida, Red Leg Dev provides fractional CTO services to businesses across Central Florida — including Tampa, Orlando, Brandon, Plant City, Winter Haven, and Kissimmee. We work both in-person and remotely.
Ready for Technical Leadership?
Book a free strategy call. We'll discuss your technical challenges and how fractional CTO services can help your business grow.