What is fractional CTO leadership?

Fractional CTO leadership provides part-time executive technology guidance and strategy without the cost of a full-time hire. Ideal for companies that need senior technology direction but don't require a full-time executive.

What industries do you serve?

We work with B2B software and SaaS companies, compliance-sensitive organizations in healthcare and financial services, companies migrating to Azure, and businesses needing senior architecture or security leadership.

How are engagements structured?

Engagements are structured as ongoing monthly retainers with clear scope, typical time commitments, and defined outcomes. Tiers range from advisory (1 day/month) to high-engagement transformation (multiple days/month).

Fractional Technology Leadership for Microsoft-Based, Software-Driven Businesses

Fractional CTO, Azure & .NET architecture, and security program leadership—without the cost of a full-time executive.

Fractional Leadership Project / Modernization Entry Engagement

Pick the path that fits. Both start with the same intake form.

Who We Work With

B2B software and SaaS companies that rely on their platform to run the business

Compliance- and data-sensitive organizations (healthcare, financial, insurance)

Companies moving from on-prem to Azure or scaling their Microsoft cloud footprint

Teams with developers in place but lacking senior architecture or security leadership

Founders and owners who need a part-time CTO or security lead, not a full-time hire

Services

Fractional CTO, architecture, and security leadership—plus focused modernization and performance engagements.

Fractional CTO / VP of Technology

Own your technology roadmap, guide key decisions, and mentor your team on a part-time, high-impact basis.

Fractional Azure & Application Architect

Design and review architectures for web platforms, APIs, and Azure environments your team can build and maintain.

Fractional Security Program Lead

Build and run a practical security program focused on posture, governance, and compliance expectations.

Application Modernization & Integrations

Modernize legacy .NET systems and integrate with platforms like HubSpot, Salesforce, SAP, and custom APIs.

SQL & Platform Performance

Improve reliability and speed through SQL tuning, workload analysis, and architecture-driven performance fixes.

Not sure which path fits your organization?

Explore Engagement Options

How Fractional Engagements Work

Engagements are structured as ongoing monthly retainers with clear scope, typical time commitments, and defined outcomes. You get consistent senior leadership without the uncertainty of open-ended hourly work.

Tier 1

Advisory Fractional Leadership

Light involvement — typically about one day per month

Architecture, security, or technology roadmap review
Monthly strategy session and Q&A with leadership
Review of key designs, proposals, or vendor choices
Asynchronous support for critical decisions between sessions

Tier 2

Core Fractional CTO / Architect / Security Lead

Moderate involvement — typically 2–3 days per month

Ongoing ownership of your technology roadmap or security program
Weekly standing meeting with your team
Hands-on guidance for developers, IT, and vendors
Participation in planning, sprint reviews, or audit readiness work

Tier 3

High-Engagement Transformation

Higher involvement — typically several days per month

Leadership through major change: migrations, modernizations, or audit preparation
Deeper architecture and design work on key systems and integrations
Close coordination with internal stakeholders, auditors, and vendors
Short-term, higher-intensity support during critical phases, then tapering to a lighter tier

Not sure which path fits? Pick either option above and we’ll recommend the best next step.

Recent Projects & Outcomes

Fractional Technology Leadership

Provided ongoing architecture and roadmap leadership for a commissions platform operating entirely on Azure.

Security Program Leadership

Built and operated a practical security program with clear controls, vendor coordination, and governance aligned to customer and compliance expectations.

Healthcare Platform Modernization

Designed secure web portals and APIs for healthcare workflows that remained in production for over a decade.

Why Linera Tech

Executive experience as VP of Technology and VP of Application Development

Proven fractional leadership for SaaS and software-driven businesses

Security programs designed to meet customer security and compliance expectations

Deep Azure, .NET, and SQL Server expertise from architecture to implementation

Architectures built to last, not quick fixes that create technical debt

Experienced leading distributed engineering teams across the U.S. and Latin America

About Linera Tech

Linera Tech provides fractional CTO, architecture, and security leadership for organizations that build on the Microsoft ecosystem — Azure, .NET, SQL Server, and Microsoft 365. Founded by Daniel Lozano, a technology leader with executive experience in financial services, healthcare, and SaaS, the practice combines deep engineering, cloud architecture, and hands-on security program ownership.

Daniel has led cloud migrations, designed platforms that have stayed in production for more than a decade, and built security programs supported by external security consultants and vendors to meet customer and compliance expectations.

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