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