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Strategic technology leadership that turns vision into velocity. I help companies unlock growth through full-time VP and Senior Director roles, fractional CTO partnerships, and AI-powered consulting designed to deliver clarity, momentum, and measurable results.

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Fractal CTO Services

Fractal CTO

Part-time executive leadership with full-spectrum impact

I bring over 20 years of technology leadership to the table, offering fractional CTO services for companies that need strategic direction, architectural clarity, and engineering team elevation--without the commitment or cost of a full-time hire.

Whether you're a private equity-backed portfolio company navigating post-acquisition modernization, a founder-led startup scaling to Series B, or a growth-stage SaaS firm embracing AI, I provide the senior technology leadership to move faster, smarter, and with measurable results.

My approach blends high-level vision with hands-on execution:

  • Strategy: Align tech investments with business goals, reduce tech debt, and accelerate roadmap delivery
  • Architecture: Evaluate and evolve platforms for scale, resilience, and AI readiness
  • Leadership: Mentor engineering teams, implement high-velocity processes, and build a product-minded culture
  • AI Integration: Identify and embed GenAI opportunities into your SDLC, developer workflows, and customer-facing features

I help PE-backed companies modernize platforms, reduce technical debt, and scale engineering for growth. I've led transformations that delivered over $400k/month in new revenue, integrated AI into SDLC, and built global engineering orgs. I provide consulting and fractional CTO services to private equity firms and their portfolio companies, specializing in delivering impactful tech leadership and strategic guidance for high-growth initiatives.

If you need a seasoned CTO without the overhead, let's talk.

Core Consulting Services

Accelerating software delivery through AI-native strategy, automation, and modern engineering leadership.

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Team Analysis and Velocity Enhancement

Unlock the full potential of your engineering organization. I evaluate your team structure, workflows, and delivery pipeline to uncover hidden blockers and apply targeted strategies that accelerate output, elevate quality, and prepare teams for AI-augmented delivery.

  • Identify friction points and eliminate bottlenecks
  • Optimize engineering flow and team collaboration
  • Coach agile practices aligned to outcomes, not rituals
  • Implement performance metrics that drive clarity and accountability
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Legacy System Modernization

Revitalize aging platforms with a future-ready strategy. I guide organizations through legacy system analysis, architecture redesign, and scalable modernization plans that reduce risk and open the door for AI-augmented workflows and intelligent automation.

  • Evaluate current architecture and identify transformation paths
  • Recommend re-platforming and re-hosting strategies aligned with business goals
  • Guide modular migration using microservices where it makes sense
  • Plan modernization in phases that minimize risk and disruption
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Digital Transformation and Cloud Migration

Navigate complexity with clarity and confidence. I lead organizations through large-scale digital shifts, from cloud adoption to platform modernization, enabling scalable infrastructure, AI-readiness, and continuous innovation.

  • Assess transformation readiness across teams and systems
  • Define cloud strategy tailored to AWS, Azure, or GCP environments
  • Support change management to ensure adoption and alignment
  • Advise on vendor selection, negotiation, and long-term partnerships
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AI within Software Development

I help companies move beyond AI experimentation and into real engineering transformation. I bring structure, clarity, and execution to AI initiatives that are often stuck in idea mode. From roadmap to rollout, I guide teams to use AI as a strategic enabler across product, platform, and process.

  • Find leverage points for AI across your team and stack
  • Recommend tools that cut overhead and boost velocity
  • Define safe, scalable AI adoption frameworks
  • Transform scattered ideas into a clear AI ROI-driven strategy
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Leadership Mentoring and Development

Grow the next generation of engineering leaders. I mentor managers and directors to lead with clarity, empathy, and impact. Through coaching grounded in servant leadership and modern delivery practices, I help teams scale sustainably in an AI-augmented world.

  • Coach emerging leaders on principles of servant leadership
  • Strengthen team motivation and communication strategies
  • Develop conflict resolution and feedback skills
  • Guide performance management aligned with business outcomes
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Fractional CTO for PE & Portfolio Companies

Part-time executive tech leadership designed to maximize portfolio value and accelerate growth. I provide strategic guidance, architectural oversight, and engineering mentorship, enabling your portfolio companies to drive product execution, achieve AI readiness, and scale effectively without the commitment of a full-time hire.

  • Develop clear and actionable technology strategy
  • Advise on innovation initiatives and R&D priorities
  • Align budgeting and resource planning with strategic goals
  • Provide interim or fractional tech leadership during key transitions

How I Work

Flexible Engagement Models Tailored to Your Needs

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My Approach: Strategic, Collaborative, AI-Aware

There is no one size fits all solution in technology leadership. Every company has its own challenges, ambitions, and culture. I begin with a deep understanding of your context so that every recommendation is grounded in reality and aligned with your goals.

I work alongside your teams, not above them. I bring clarity to complexity, help teams align around what matters, and turn strategy into execution. Whether shaping a technical roadmap, modernizing legacy systems, or integrating AI across the SDLC, I focus on driving impact without creating dependency. I lead through transparency, collaboration, and momentum with a servant leadership style that empowers your team to grow and deliver.

Engagement Models:

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Fractional CTO Services

When growth outpaces your tech, I help you catch up fast. I lead with clarity, align engineering with strategy, and make sure every technical decision pushes the business forward. From AI readiness to platform modernization, I bring hands-on leadership that gets your team shipping, scaling, and solving the right problems. No ceremony. Just impact.

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Full-Time Leadership

Looking for a dedicated CTO, VP or Senior Director to lead your technology organization. I bring a fresh perspective, proven execution, and a track record of building high-performing teams that scale with clarity, speed, and purpose. This is ideal for companies seeking a hands-on technology leader ready to own delivery, vision, and velocity.

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Contract-Based Consulting

Focused expertise when and where you need it. I partner with technology leaders on high-stakes initiatives such as AI integration, architecture reviews, cloud strategy, and organizational scaling. Whether it's a critical project or an inflection point, I deliver clarity, momentum, and execution.

RJ Lindelof

Meet RJ Lindelof

Your Partner in Strategic AI-Augmented Technology Leadership

I help companies turn technical vision into real business outcomes. With years of experience leading high-performing engineering organizations, I focus on aligning technology with growth, elevating developer experience, and integrating AI across every layer of the software lifecycle. Whether as a full-time executive or fractional CTO, I bring clarity, momentum, and execution.

I believe the modern SDLC must evolve. AI is not just an add-on. It is the catalyst to reimagine how we build, test, deploy, and scale. From generative tools and copilots to intelligent agents and automated QA, I help teams shift from legacy workflows to AI-native delivery. This means fewer bottlenecks, faster feedback loops, and smarter teams shipping higher quality software.

My leadership approach is rooted in servant leadership and pragmatism. I do not micromanage. I mentor, coach, and remove obstacles. I work hands-on with engineering, QA, DevOps, and product teams to unlock potential and drive measurable improvement. Every business is different. My strategies are always tailored, always grounded in context, and always aimed at impact.

I thrive in full-time CTO, VP or Senior Director roles where I can lead transformation from within. I also provide flexible consulting and fractal CTO engagements that bring strategic insight to companies ready to move faster and smarter with AI.

Ready to Elevate Your Technology Strategy?

Whether you are navigating complex product decisions, modernizing legacy systems, or exploring how AI can create real leverage across your organization, I bring hands-on leadership and practical execution. I partner with founders, executives, and teams through full-time, contract, or fractional CTO engagements. Let's talk about how I can help you align technology with vision and deliver results that last.

Email: [email protected]

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