What Is A Fractional CTO? An interview with Brian Childress

We start a new interview and sit down with Brian Childress to answer the question, what is a fractional CTO? Well, we cover far more than that. However, we start at the beginning and look at what he does as a fractional CTO, why it matters, and the benefit of bringing one aboard Sounds Great! What Is A Fractional CTO? In short, a fractional CTO (or any fractional position) is not much different from being part-time. The benefits of bringing on a C-suite role part-time are covered in our discussion. However, cost, political capital, and practicality can all factor in. There are many things a fractional can do that are difficult and costly for one in the position full-time. You can even leverage a fractional to vet and hire for the permanent job. About Brian Brian is a husband, father, technologist, and avid adventurer. As a technical advisor with a strong background in software engineering, cloud computing, and cybersecurity, he is experienced in helping CTOs and CEOs make the right technical decisions for their organizations. He understands the challenges that leaders face when it comes to technology. That's why he takes a pragmatic approach, focusing on delivering tangible results that impact business performance. By leveraging his deep understanding of the technology landscape and his experience working with startups and established organizations, he can provide valuable insights and guidance that help drive strategic decision-making. Check out His Website https://brianchildress.co/ This is his website. From here, listeners can read more about the topics he focuses on, subscribe to his newsletter, connect with him on social media, or email him.