Scaling teams.
Shipping smarter.
Thriving together.
I help technical teams navigate growth and complexity with clarity, momentum, and care.
Whether you need fractional CTO support, roadmap guidance, or engineering mentorship — I'm here for it.
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Recent Work (2023-2025)
12+
Organizations supported (startups, nonprofits, scale-ups)
3-12
MVP/v1 products shipped from concept to production
100%
Client retention for completed engagements
15+
Years scaling engineering teams at Twitter, Uber ATG, Color
2
Successful fundraising rounds supported (nonprofit + startup)
6-12mo
Typical engagement length for part-time leadership
How I Work
I offer flexible engagement models tailored to your team's needs and stage of growth.
Part-Time Leadership
10-20 hours/week, 6-12 month retainer
Strategic leadership, architecture oversight, team development
Interim Leadership
Full-time, 3-6 months
Bridge leadership during transitions, hiring, or rapid scaling
Strategic Advisory
Monthly retainer or project-based
Architecture reviews, roadmap planning, technical due diligence
You Should Work With Me If...
You're building your first engineering team or filling a leadership gap
You're scaling from 10 to 50+ engineers and need organizational structure
You're navigating a platform migration or major architecture decision
Your roadmap needs clarity and your team needs direction
You need help hiring, onboarding, or developing engineering leadership
You want a technical partner who understands both systems and people
What I Do
I help teams move with clarity, focus, and velocity. Whether you're scaling up, re-architecting, or navigating uncertainty, I can help.
Fractional CTO & Technical Strategy
Whether you're between CTOs, building your first team, or need a seasoned engineering partner — I provide interim leadership to help you navigate critical inflection points and bring clarity to architecture, hiring, and scaling decisions.
Roadmapping & Product Guidance
I help teams bridge the gap between ideas and execution. From MVP scoping to multi-year roadmap planning, I align technical systems with business outcomes. I make sure you're building the right thing for the right reason.
Engineering & Architecture Support
Need hands-on help with the code? I contribute directly when it makes sense. Most of my work is in Python, React, and Next.js, focusing on early architecture decisions, developer experience, or shipping first versions.
Team Growth & Coaching
Scaling isn't just about headcount: it's about maturity, clarity, and momentum. I work with tech leads and emerging managers to grow into the next phase of their leadership and provide pulse-checks on team health.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do engagements typically start?
We start with a 45-minute discovery call to understand your challenges, team stage, and goals. From there, I'll propose an engagement model that fits your needs — whether that's fractional support, interim leadership, or project-based work.
Do you write code?
Yes, when it makes sense. My hands-on work is primarily in Python, React, and Next.js. Most often, I contribute to early architecture decisions, proof-of-concepts, or helping ship first versions — not full-time IC work.
What industries do you focus on?
I've worked across health tech, autonomous vehicles, social platforms, fitness tech, workforce management, and AI tooling. I focus on environments that demand clear architecture, reliable systems, and disciplined leadership — independent of industry.
What does success look like?
Success means your team has clarity on what to build, confidence in your architecture, and momentum toward your goals. Often, that includes successful fundraising, hiring your next full-time CTO, or shipping a critical platform milestone.
About
Hi, I'm Matt — a technical strategist, engineering partner, and performance coach with 20+ years scaling systems, teams, and culture.
Career highlights
- Uber's first self-driving mile
- Global infrastructure at Twitter
- Health tech platforms at Color
- Coached teams and athletes to breakthrough results
This experience led me to found ion Consulting, where I help founders, engineering leaders, and mission-driven teams bring clarity to complexity — whether that's scaling infrastructure, rebooting engineering culture, or aligning product direction with technical reality.
I believe meaningful work happens at the intersection of clarity, trust, and technical excellence.
Ready to unlock your team's potential?
Let's discuss where you are, what you need next, and how I can help.