Technology roadmap
A 12-month plan tied to business goals, reviewed quarterly.
Fractional CTO & tech advisory
A fractional CTO for Winnipeg businesses without a tech lead
A fractional CTO in Winnipeg gives your business senior technology leadership for a few days a month instead of a full-time salary. We own your technology roadmap, sit in on vendor decisions, keep AI and security risks in check, and act as the person your leadership team calls before signing any software contract.
Growing past "the person who's good with computers"
Somewhere between 15 and 100 employees, technology decisions start costing real money. Which ERP? Is this vendor quote reasonable? Should we build or buy? What's our AI policy? Who's responsible if we're breached?
Most businesses at that size don't need a full-time CTO. They need someone senior, a few days a month, who knows the options and is on their side of the table.
Scope
What a fractional CTO does
Vendor selection & contracts
Requirements, shortlists, demos and contract review, so you buy the right thing at the right price.
AI strategy & policy
Where AI fits, what's allowed, and how it's governed.
Security oversight
Baseline controls, insurance questionnaires and incident planning, with your IT provider doing the hands-on work.
Project oversight
Keep implementations and outside developers on scope, schedule and budget.
Hiring support
Define roles, interview technical candidates and onboard your first tech hires.
IT consulting in Winnipeg, one level up
Traditional IT consulting in Winnipeg is about keeping computers running. Fractional CTO work is about deciding what technology the business should run on at all. We work alongside your existing IT provider, or recommend one, and focus on the decisions rather than the tickets.
How it works
Four steps, no surprises
- 01
Audit
A free 45-minute call. We map the process, count the hours and tell you whether it's worth automating.
- 02
Scope & quote
A written, fixed-price scope: what gets built, what it connects to, and how we'll measure it.
- 03
Build & test
We build in your accounts, test with your real data, and run it alongside the old way until you trust it.
- 04
Handover & support
Documentation, a walkthrough for your team, and 30 days of fixes. Ongoing support is optional.
FAQ
Questions we get asked
What's the difference between a fractional CTO and a virtual CTO?
They're mostly the same thing: part-time senior technology leadership. "Fractional" usually means a fixed share of someone's time each month.
How much does a fractional CTO cost?
Most retainers run $2,000 to $6,000 per month depending on time commitment. See pricing.
Do you replace our IT provider?
No. We set direction and hold vendors accountable. Your IT provider keeps handling day-to-day support.
Is there a minimum commitment?
We suggest three months to get a roadmap in place, then month to month.
Not sure where to start? Start with one process.
Book a free 45-minute automation audit. We'll map one workflow with you and tell you honestly whether it's worth automating.