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Strategic Technology Leadership

Product Development Oversight

Technology Stack & Architecture Planning

Technical Team Leadership

Risk Management & Compliance Guidance

Vendor & Partner Management

Pouya Nourizadeh

I’m Pouya Nourizadeh, a fractional CTO with over a decade of experience leading technology teams, launching successful products, and guiding businesses through high-growth phases. I provide clear tech strategy, sharpen team direction, refine product roadmaps, and ensure your technology moves forward without jargon or complexity. Just clarity, leadership, and measurable results.

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Technical Expertise

AI & Machine Learning

API Architecture

Legacy System Modernization

Cybersecurity

Microservices

Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps

Data Analytics

Digital Transformation

Why Choose a Fractional CTO?

Cost Efficiency

Reduced infrastructure spending by 42%+ for three SaaS startups while maintaining scalability

Risk Management

Implemented compliance systems for a medtech company before initial funding round

Flexibility

Supported two startups with part-time CTO coverage, scaling hours to match growth

Tech Strategy

Built multi-year scalable tech roadmaps for high-growth SaaS companies

Speed to Impact

Resolved critical API bottlenecks for a fintech app in under 2 weeks

Broad Expertise

Guided product and infrastructure decisions across cloud, AI, and DevOps for multiple clients

Objective Perspective

Recommended vendor solutions that saved a health-tech startup $100K annually

Mentorship & Growth

Mentored junior engineers into leadership roles across fast-growing startups

180+

Startups Advised

Guiding early-stage tech growth

$8M+

Funding Secured

Supported seed and venture rounds

14+

Years in Enterprise IT

Leading technology strategy & execution

60+

Product Launches

Digital products successfully brought to market

14+

Years in Enterprise IT

Leading technology strategy & execution

Client Testimonials

Hiring a fractional CTO has been transformative for our company. At just 50% of the cost of a full-time CTO, we secured a seasoned data leader with over 12 years of experience in top startups. This strategic move has significantly enhanced our data strategy and execution. The expert leadership has instilled confidence in our data capabilities, driving measurable results for our business.

David Kenner

Head of Products

Engaging Pouya was a game-changer for our early-stage fintech app. His deep expertise in API integrations and regulatory compliance helped us navigate complex banking requirements seamlessly. We launched our MVP three months ahead of schedule, securing our first round of funding.

Aiden Brooke

Startup Founder

Working with this fractional CTO was a great way to level up our operations, guide our existing team, and overall run things in a more streamlined way. We were lucky to work with someone who had seen and built the things we needed to do before, and brought a wealth of knowledge to where we wanted to go.

Lena McKean

CEO

Our game’s backend got a major upgrade thanks to the CTO’s architecture feedback. User engagement doubled, and his structured approach was professional.

Ross Kenner

Co-founder

We were facing hiring challenges for our tech team until Pouya stepped in with mentoring and recruitment guidance. He helped us onboard three key engineers and establish best practices, resulting in faster feature releases. His professionalism stood out through consistent check-ins and supportive attitude.

Ian Fletcher

COO

They provided a detailed audit of our tech stack with a prioritized list of recommendations while redesigning and launching our app to a new single codebase across all platforms.

Victoria Sinclair

IT Director

Leadership Skills

Founder Vision Roadmaps

Rapid Tech Stack Audits

ROI-Focused Tech Decisions

Junior Engineer Mentorship

Investor-Ready Narratives

Product-Market Alignment

Compliance Frameworks

Vendor Evaluation & Scoring

Product-Market Alignment

Investor-Ready Narratives

Vendor Evaluation & Scoring

Compliance Frameworks

Tech Stack

Languages

Cloud & Infrastructure

Databases

DevOps & Tools

Tech Stack

Languages

Cloud & Infrastructure

Databases

DevOps & Tools

Startup Essentials

For early-stage startups or small teams

10 hours/month
6-month technology roadmap
Product-market fit analysis
Up to 3 tech stack recommendations
1 product architecture review
Cybersecurity setup with 1 protocol
Hiring guidance for 1–2 tech roles
1 monthly check-in call (60 min)

Growth Accelerator

For scaling teams needing consistent input

20 hours/month
Active leadership for 2 dev projects
Coordination with 3–5 vendors
Mentoring & hiring support for 4 roles
Integration strategy for 2 technologies
KPI dashboard review 2x/month
Fundraising support with 1–2 investors
1 weekly check-in call (60 min)

Embedded CTO

For rapid growth or transformation

40 hours/month
Dedicated leadership with 2–3 weekly meetings
Implementation of 2–4 tech solutions
Cybersecurity & compliance with 2 certifications
Ownership of 3–5 product lifecycles

12-month digital transformation plan
Custom AI integration
1 technical debt audit and resolution plan
Weekly executive reporting
1 weekly strategy meeting (90 min)

When to Hire a Fractional CTO

Need tech strategy without full-time CTO
Development team lacks strong leadership
Preparing to scale or launch a major product

Facing compliance or security risks
Between full-time CTO hires
Lacking in-house expertise for new tech

Client Portfolio

FAQs

I identify bottlenecks through a targeted two-week audit, analyzing code, infrastructure, and processes. Then, I prioritize 2–3 high-impact fixes, implementing them within 1–2 weeks to optimize performance.

I start by understanding your goals, challenges, and resources. Then I map out the critical milestones, prioritize based on impact, and sequence them in a way that makes sense for your timeline and budget. The end result is a clear, visual, 6–12 months roadmap that keeps your tech direction aligned with your business vision.

Over two weeks, I assess your tech stack for scalability, efficiency, and security using diagnostic tools and benchmarks. I deliver a report with prioritized recommendations and an implementation plan.

I implement lean, industry-specific protocols (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA), focusing on encryption, access controls, and compliance. I set up secure frameworks within 4 weeks, tailored to pass audits and protect user data.

Yes, I use agile methodologies to streamline development, prioritize core features, and set weekly sprints. I coordinate teams and vendors to deliver a functional product within 3–6 months, depending on scope.

I provide hands-on mentoring, coaching developers on best practices and specific tasks like API integration or debugging. I establish clear workflows and upskill your team to deliver features faster.

SaaS, e-commerce, fintech, healthcare, manufacturing, professional services, and nonprofits/education.

Get In Touch

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Fractional CTO Expertise Without the Full-Time Cost

Strategic Technology Leadership

Product Development Oversight

Technology Stack & Architecture Planning

Technical Team Leadership

Risk Management & Compliance Guidance

Vendor & Partner Management

Pouya Nourizadeh

Technical Expertise

AI & Machine Learning

API Architecture

Legacy System Modernization

Cybersecurity

Microservices

Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps

Data Analytics

Digital Transformation

Why Choose a Fractional CTO?

Cost Efficiency

Risk Management

Flexibility

Tech Strategy

Speed to Impact

Broad Expertise

Objective Perspective

Mentorship & Growth

Startups Advised

Funding Secured

Years in Enterprise IT

Product Launches

Years in Enterprise IT

Client Testimonials

Leadership Skills

Founder Vision Roadmaps

Rapid Tech Stack Audits

ROI-Focused Tech Decisions

Junior Engineer Mentorship

Investor-Ready Narratives

Product-Market Alignment

Compliance Frameworks

Vendor Evaluation & Scoring

Product-Market Alignment

Investor-Ready Narratives

Vendor Evaluation & Scoring

Compliance Frameworks

Tech Stack

Languages

Cloud & Infrastructure

Databases

DevOps & Tools

Tech Stack

Languages

Cloud & Infrastructure

Databases

DevOps & Tools

Startup Essentials

Growth Accelerator

Embedded CTO

When to Hire a Fractional CTO

Client Portfolio

Client Portfolio

FAQs

Get In Touch

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