Fractional CTO & Engineering Leader

    Architecting Scalability.
    Leading Innovation.

    With over 25 years of experience, I bridge the gap between technical precision and creative vision. I help startups and enterprises modernize systems, scale teams, and deliver high-performance web applications.

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    25+
    Years Experience
    $26K
    Revenue Lift / 48h
    Fabletics
    $250K
    Revenue Lift / 3d
    TechStyle
    99.7%
    AI Cost Reduction
    RAG Optimization

    Engineering Intelligent
    Systems That Scale

    I design and optimize scalable web platforms and production AI systems. Leveraging technologies like Next.js, React, GraphQL, AWS, and modern LLM frameworks, I build high-performance applications and intelligent agent workflows that drive measurable business impact.

    My background spans strategic technical leadership and hands-on architecture — from system modernization and revenue-driving optimizations to RAG pipelines, AI orchestration, and cloud-native infrastructure. I operate at the intersection of engineering rigor, AI innovation, and creative problem solving.

    • AI Systems & Agentic Workflows
    • RAG Architecture & LLM Integration
    • Scalable System Design
    • Cloud-Native Infrastructure
    • Engineering Leadership
    • Performance & Cost Optimization
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    {
    "Innovation": "Staying ahead of the curve with emerging technologies and fresh creative ideas.",
    "Collaboration": "Partnering with clients to bring their visions to life, ensuring open communication and shared goals.",
    "Adaptability": "Seamlessly blending technical expertise with creative approaches to tackle diverse challenges.",
    "Authenticity": "Upholding honesty and transparency in every interaction, fostering trust in relationships with clients.",
    "Empathy": "Understanding each client's unique perspectives and challenges, so every solution truly aligns with their needs."
    }
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    How I Can Help

    Whether you need high-level strategy or hands-on development, I bring executive leadership and engineering excellence to every project.

    • Fractional CTO

      Strategic technical leadership for startups and AI-driven platforms. I guide technology choices, AI integration strategy, build roadmaps, and align engineering with business goals.

    • System Architecture

      Designing robust, scalable systems using modern tech stacks. API design, database modeling, cloud infrastructure planning, and production RAG/AI pipelines on AWS.

    • Full Stack Development

      Hands-on coding with React, Next.js, Node.js, and GraphQL. I build high-performance applications that scale.

    • Team Leadership

      Mentoring engineers, establishing agile processes, and fostering a culture of innovation and delivery.

    • DevOps & CI/CD

      Streamlining deployment pipelines and ensuring best practices for security, reliability, AI workload scalability, and maintainability.

    • Technical Advisory

      Consulting for founders and investors on scalable architectures and AI feasibility. I provide due diligence, AI risk assessment, and technical validation for emerging products.

    Entrepreneurial Ventures

    Founder of
    LA HOT Magazine

    I founded a multimedia platform featuring a mobile app and print editions. I managed content curation, development, and design—ultimately achieving six-figure app downloads by the second issue. This experience showcases my ability to combine technical skills with creative vision.

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    Success Metrics
    100k+
    App Downloads
    Multimedia
    Print & Digital
    Full Stack
    Engineering
    Creative
    Direction

    Ready to Collaborate?

    Available for fractional CTO roles, technical consulting, and senior engineering leadership contracts or full-time engagements.

    Location
    Santa Monica, CA