Fractional CTO for Singapore SMEs
Strategic tech leadership and hands-on AI implementation—without the full-time executive cost. I bridge the gap between your business goals and technical execution.
What is a Fractional CTO?
Your Part-Time Partner for Full-Impact Tech Leadership
A Fractional Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is an experienced technology executive who works with your company on a part-time, flexible basis. You get the benefit of high-level strategic guidance, AI implementation oversight, and team mentorship without the expense and commitment of a full-time hire.
My approach is simple: I focus on building tangible results that move your business forward, while developing your team's ability to operate independently.
Is a Fractional CTO Right for You?
This model is designed for specific business needs.
✅ A Good Fit If You...
- Need strategic tech direction but aren't ready for a full-time CTO.
- Want to implement AI but don't know where to start.
- Have a development team that needs mentorship and leadership.
- Are facing a specific technical challenge (e.g., scaling, platform migration).
- Want to bridge the communication gap between your business and technical teams.
❌ Not a Good Fit If You...
- Need a full-time, day-to-day manager for your engineering team.
- Are looking for a junior developer to simply write code.
- Have a fully mature, high-performing tech organization with existing leadership.
- Are not open to iterative, pragmatic solutions.
Fractional CTO vs. The Alternatives
A pragmatic choice for growing SMEs
| Feature | My Fractional CTO Model | Traditional Consultancy | SaaS Product |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Goal | Build Your Capability & Ship Solutions | Deliver a Report or Plan | Provide a Tool |
| Approach | Embedded Partner, Hands-On | External Advisor, Hands-Off | Self-Service, One-Size-Fits-All |
| Cost Structure | Flexible Retainer (Part-Time) | Large Project-Based Fees | Recurring Subscription |
| Outcome | Strategic Growth + Working Code | Recommendations to Implement | You Adapt to the Tool's Workflow |
Meet Your Fractional CTO
Enterprise experience. SME delivery.
David Liew
AI Solutions Architect & Agentic Engineer
Ex-Meta Technical Solutions Consultant taught me to architect for scale. Leading the AI Interest Group at RBN (Rafflesian Business Network) keeps me focused on what actually works. Cross-industry delivery (healthcare, sustainability, e-commerce) means I adapt solutions to real constraints.
My philosophy is simple: Implementation Over Theory. Working solutions in weeks, not months of analysis. Meta-level thinking with SME budget discipline.
Implementation Over Theory
Why I ship working solutions while others plan perfect architectures.
Meta taught me something crucial: perfect architecture means nothing without working software. Leading RBN's AI Interest Group reinforced this—practical implementation matters more than theoretical frameworks.
My fractional CTO philosophy: technical decisions that drive business outcomes, not engineer elegance. Working solutions in weeks, informed by what actually works in practice.
Speed
Working MVPs in weeks—focused on what matters for your business.
Context
Enterprise experience + SME delivery = technical decisions that fit your reality.
Focus
I implement what works, not what's trendy.
Flexibility
Fractional engagement scales with your needs—expertise without overhead.
Ready for Strategic Tech Leadership?
Let's discuss how a fractional engagement can provide the strategic direction and implementation power your SME needs to scale effectively.
Let's See If This Fits