CTO-as-a-service
Our fractional CTOs bring the technical clout you need to grow. They provide direction, make choices concrete and keep teams or partners moving.
CTO service for growth companies seeking leadership in tech
For many startups, scale-ups and SMEs, hiring a full-time CTO poses a stiff challenge. Yet they need someone to cut through knots, align technology with business strategy and make the right decisions for long-term growth.
With CTO-as-a-service, you get fractional, pragmatic support from experienced tech leaders. They actively participate in your management team, defend the organization's interests and create room for structural progress. Not a temporary intervention, but a part-time long-term collaboration that aligns your technology, business and team - without the fixed salary cost of a full-time role.
Who is our CTO-as-a-service for?
For startups, scale-ups and SMEs:
- That do not (yet) have technical leadership, but need quick direction on architecture, technology choices and product strategy. For example, pre-seed or early-stage teams that want to build their MVP on solid foundations and avoid rebuilding later.
- Stuck in their systems, suppliers or roadmap decisions and in danger of losing the overview. In such a phase, an external CTO brings structure, breaks through technical impasses and gets all stakeholders back on the same page.
- Want to reinforce an existing CTO or internal team with an experienced sparring partner who has already gone through scaling phases. That person helps to strengthen the technical organization, processes and roadmap without undermining the existing lines.
- Facing important strategic decisions, such as an investment, acquisition, international rollout or technical due diligence. In such moments, an experienced technical leader helps you get the story straight, exude credibility and gain trust from investors or new partners.
- Temporarily need a bridge figure, for example, when a key technical role falls away or when you suddenly find yourself in a crisis situation. In such a situation, speed is crucial. Our CTOs step in quickly, bring calm to the team and ensure continuity until there is a structural solution.
Flexible and scalable leadership, without a fixed salary
Hiring a full-time CTO is not an option for many organizations - not financially, not organizationally. Still, you need someone to cut through knots, give direction and align technology with your business goals. That's exactly where our CTO-as-a-Service comes in.
We offer strategic technology leadership on a part-time basis, tailored to your maturity and growth stage. Our CTOs stay as long as they bring value and can scale up or down according to your needs. No fixed contracts or commitments, just a lasting partnership.
At Unikoo, we build long-term partnerships with companies that see technology as a strategic lever. Our approach combines vision with execution and ensures that technology does not become a bottleneck, but a growth accelerator.
What we offer:
- Fractional CTO services: Experienced custom technology leadership. We bring domain-specific expertise into your organization, without the cost or rigidity of a permanent CTO.
- Audits and landscape assessments: We align technology with business strategy. With clear sanity checks, risk analysis and recommendations aimed at sustainable growth.
- Guidance on implementations: From roadmap to realization. We take ownership of implementation: team coaching, technology choices, architectural decisions and communication to stakeholders and investors.
Why choose Unikoo?
A customized solution: A partner who thinks and participates. Our fractional CTOs take ownership, drive impact and strengthen your organization from the inside.
More than one profile: Behind our CTOs is a broader team with complementary profiles. Thus, we combine strategic leadership with technical, functional and process support.
Grow with your organization: Whether you need a single project or long-term support - we scale with you. Today an audit or roadmap, tomorrow a team coach or implementation partner.
What exactly do we examine?
For product and SaaS companies, we often dive deep into technical risks, team structure and roadmap alignment. For more traditional SMEs, the focus is usually on gaining control over digitalisation, challenging vendors and setting direction. In both cases, this structure helps us quickly get to the core.
The result of the Unikoo Tech-scan is a detailed report in which observations, associated concerns and recommendations are defined across various dimensions. These dimensions provide a structured framework to pragmatically form a complete picture of the organization's digital maturity. They are structured as follows:
Technology
What does the current landscape of applications, data, and infrastructure look like? What tech stacks are being used, and in what manner? To what extent are they scalable and how is quality maintained? What integrations and external dependencies exist? How about security and, where relevant, compliance?
Culture & people
We explore the structure and dynamics among the involved teams and assess the extent to which shared core values are present - and how they are conveyed. Is there a clear division of roles, and are responsibilities sharply defined? What management and communication styles are employed, and are they effective?
Processes & documentation
These teams operate according to explicitly or implicitly defined processes. Which processes impact the determination and execution of the tech vision, and how well are they documented and communicated? How accessible, qualitative, and up-to-date is this (and product) documentation?
Vision & roadmap
To what extent is the tech vision clearly defined and communicated? To what extent are the preceding dimensions aligned to support the business strategy? Do they enable the transformation of organically grown technology landscapes into more mature and sustainable ones?
Our project approach
Creating custom software requires good cooperation and communication. Thanks to the Unikoo agile project workflow, we ensure top results together!
Het 5D-model
What we do for you
The competencies of a CTO focus on two sub-domains: IT management and IT technical. Below is a list of the services we can offer in both subdomains.
Management
Technology Strategy and Vision
Budget and cost optimization
Talent management and team building
Stakeholder Management and Communication
Digital transformation
Vendor and Partner Management
IT governance
Technical
Innovation and technological innovation
IT architecture
IT best practices
Proof of concepts
Why choose
for Unikoo?
A customized solution
We match a CTO consultant or interim controller who perfectly matches your needs, organization and growth phase. Pragmatic, flexibly adaptable to your needs.
Team-as-a-Service
Because we work with teams, we can combine multiple expertise and profiles at the cost of an FTE. This provides more stability and quality at a competitive, predictable price.
We grow with you
Our services grow with your needs. Not only technologically, but also with experts in marketing, HR, finance and design. Short lines provide sustainable results.
Cynric Huys
Cynric has years of experience as CTO in various environments and various sectors. Through his education in Civil Computer Science and Executive MBA, he combines technical skills with broad strategic business expertise. This leads to an integrated approach where technological decisions are always aligned with the broader business goals.
Wat ons werkelijk
Uni(e)koo maakt
Breed kennisveld
Diverse samenwerkingsvormen
Nieuwste technologieën
Pragmatisch
What we do for you
A strong CTO combines strategic insight with technical execution power. At Unikoo, we offer support on both fronts: from IT management to in-depth technical advice. Below you’ll discover how we can strengthen your organization in both domains.
Strategy en governance
Technological strategy and vision
Budget and cost optimization
Stakeholder management and communication
Vendor and partner management
Risk management
Vendor and partner management
Teams and processes
Talent management and team building
Digital transformation
Process mapping and optimization
Technology and innovation
Innovation and technological renewal
Application architecture and landscapes
IT governance and quality standards
Cloud strategy and migration
Automation and AI integration
Cynric Huys
Cynric has years of experience as a CTO in various environments and across different sectors. With a background in Computer Engineering and an Executive MBA, he combines strong technical skills with broad strategic business expertise. This results in an integrated approach where technological decisions are always aligned with broader business objectives.
We love technology
In the digital jungle, it’s not always easy to see the forest for the trees. That’s why we help you make the right choices. We base our approach on a future-proof vision tailored to your specific context. In doing so, we combine the power of existing solutions with smart custom software. Curious to know which tools and technologies we’re currently keeping an eye on?
VIEW OUR FULL TECH RADAROur project approach
Building custom software requires strong collaboration and communication. Thanks to the Unikoo agile project workflow, we work together to achieve outstanding results!
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