"Ian helped TrueNorth (Series B startup) level-up its engineering power. Within the first months, Ian was able to take this young team from being months behind on the roadmap to a team that consistently delivered work on time."
"Our outsourced team was months behind schedule and continuously delivering buggy code. Ian helped us identify different team structure options, and facilitating a clear plan of action that got us back on track and improved the quality of our deliveries."
"After launching a new data-focused product line, Shareaholic faced rising monthly infrastructure costs. By migrating development languages and re-architecting our data serving systems, Ian helped us achieved an 80% cost reduction and a 5X capacity increase."
We help CTOs and technical leaders grow into confident, effective executives. Whether it’s their first time in the role or they’re facing new challenges at scale, we provide the guidance and support to help them lead with clarity and execute with confidence.
Sometimes it’s not about experience—it’s about having a trusted advisor to think through unfamiliar situations, pressure-test decisions, or offer an outside perspective that’s missing inside the company. We fill that gap.
For founders, we provide peace of mind. You’ll gain insight into what’s working, where there are risks, and how things are being handled—so you can focus on growing the business, knowing your technology and engineering organization are on solid ground.
A focused, high-impact program to elevate technical leaders quickly. We start with a 360° review to uncover strengths, gaps, and growth opportunities—then spend 12 weeks driving progress through structured coaching & targeted leadership development. Ideal for new or growing CTOs who need to quickly level up, build executive presence, and lead engineering at scale. Structured. Strategic. Transformational.
For technical leaders who want to grow consistently to stay ahead of what’s coming next. With regular weekly or monthly sessions, we provide a steady rhythm of mentorship, strategic guidance, and accountability—helping your CTO or technical team level up, tackle challenges, and lead with confidence as the company scales. A consistent partner to proactively guide growth, not just react to problems.
Sometimes you don’t need a full engagement—just a trusted expert to think things through. Whether you're facing a tough decision, navigating unfamiliar territory, or just need a fresh perspective, we offer flexible, when-you-need-it sessions to help you move forward with clarity and confidence. No long-term commitment—just the right support, right when you need it.
I'm a VP Engineering, Advisor and Mentor who works with startups that are frustrated by the uncertainty that comes with scaling teams and processes. My 20+ years experience will help you confidently lead your engineering organization to success—even if you've struggled with delivery issues, managing growth, team dynamics and productivity in the past.
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