Fractional · 3-6 months · $27,000/mo

Embedded Technical Leadership

A senior technical and product leader inside your team without a full-time hire. I work alongside your engineers to set direction, unblock delivery and build the capability for your team to own AI long-term.

How it works

Month 1
Strategy & assessment

I get embedded with your team, assess the current state, and align on priorities and technical direction.

Month 1-2
Architecture & roadmap

I set the technical foundation — architecture decisions, tooling choices, and a delivery roadmap the team can execute against.

Month 2-4
Delivery leadership

I lead execution alongside your engineers — unblocking work, making trade-offs, and shipping.

Month 3-5
Team capability building

I upskill your team through pairing, code reviews, and knowledge transfer so they can own this long-term.

Month 5-6
Structured transition

I hand over all context, document key decisions, and ensure your team has full ownership and momentum.

What you get

  • Senior technical and product leadership 2-3 days per week
  • Architecture direction and key technical decisions made with your team
  • Hands-on delivery alongside your engineers — not just advice from the sidelines
  • A team that's stronger and more capable when the engagement ends

Common questions

How many days per week are you available?

Typically 2-3 days per week, depending on the engagement. This is enough to drive meaningful progress without the overhead and cost of a full-time hire.

How is this different from hiring a CTO or VP Eng?

You get senior leadership immediately, without a 3-month search and 6-month ramp. I come with hands-on experience shipping AI products and can start contributing from week one. And the structured transition means your team is stronger when I leave.

What does a typical week look like?

A mix of architecture reviews, pairing with engineers, product and roadmap discussions, and unblocking work. The exact split depends on where your team needs the most help.

Can this be extended beyond 6 months?

Yes, though the goal is to build enough internal capability that you don't need to. If you need longer-term support we can discuss what that looks like.

How do you handle the transition out?

Every engagement includes a structured transition period. I document decisions, hand over context, and make sure your team has what they need to keep momentum without me.

Need senior technical leadership without the full-time commitment?

Get in touchBook a call

Halyard Labs · ACN 694 449 637