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Why I Focus on Manufacturing & Retail Companies—Not Just Startups—as a Fractional CTO

Why I Focus on Manufacturing & Retail Companies—Not Just Startups—as a Fractional CTO

 

Most Fractional CTOs chase startups. I’ve chosen a different path: partnering with midsized to large manufacturing and retail organizations that need strategic technology leadership—but not necessarily a full-time CTO.

 

These industries face unique challenges:

  • Aging infrastructure and legacy systems that slow down operations
  • Disconnected systems across warehouses, stores, and suppliers
  • Pressure to modernize without disrupting production or customer experience
  • Growing demand for data-driven decisions, automation, and AI
  • Complex vendor ecosystems and rising cybersecurity risks

 

I help these companies:

✅ Build scalable, secure technology roadmaps

Align IT investments with business and financial goals

✅ Modernize legacy systems and integrate platforms

Mentor internal teams and elevate engineering culture

Navigate cloud, AI, and security transformations with confidence

If you're in manufacturing or retail and need a strategic tech partner—not just a fixer—I’d love to connect.

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About the author

Jason Franklin fCTO

Results-oriented, failure-tolerant leader, highly technical with over 30 years of experience. I build teams, motivate my peers, influence decisions, and drive results.

Passions: GenAI | Biz | DevOps