Data & AI Leadership
Without the Full-Time Cost.
Get a seasoned Chief Data & AI Officer on your team—part-time. Strategy, implementation, and team development from a former CIO with a decade of enterprise experience.
Full-Scope Leadership, Flexible Commitment
AI Strategy & Roadmap
Define your data and AI vision, prioritize initiatives, and build a strategic roadmap aligned to business goals.
Team Building & Development
Recruit, structure, and upskill your data and AI team. Establish roles, processes, and a culture of data excellence.
Data Infrastructure
Evaluate and evolve your data stack. Ensure your platforms, pipelines, and architecture scale with your ambitions.
AI Implementation
Identify high-impact AI use cases, oversee builds, and ensure projects deliver measurable business value.
Stakeholder Alignment
Translate technical complexity into executive narratives. Align the C-suite and board on data investments.
Governance & Compliance
Establish data governance frameworks, ensure regulatory compliance, and build trust through responsible AI practices.
Organizations Ready for Data & AI Leadership
Startups & Early-Stage
You need senior data & AI leadership but aren't ready for a full-time executive hire. Get strategic direction and hands-on guidance to build your data foundation right from day one.
Mid-Size Companies
You're scaling AI initiatives and need experienced leadership to accelerate progress, avoid costly mistakes, and build internal capabilities that compound over time.
Pre-IPO & Growth Stage
You need to demonstrate data maturity to investors, boards, and acquirers. Get seasoned leadership to build the infrastructure and governance that signals readiness.
The Right Model for Your Stage
A fractional leader gives you executive-level expertise with the flexibility to scale as you grow.
| Fractional CDAO | Full-Time Hire | Project Consulting | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investment | Fraction of full-time | $300K-$500K+ total comp | Hourly or project-based |
| Commitment | Flexible, 1-3 days/week | Full-time + benefits | Scoped engagements |
| Team Integration | Embedded in your team | Fully embedded | External advisor |
| Time to Impact | Weeks | Months (recruiting + ramp) | Varies by scope |
| Strategic Continuity | Ongoing partnership | Continuous | Ends with project |
| Scalability | Scale up or down anytime | Fixed overhead | Requires new SOW |
Your Fractional Leader
“You don't need to hire a full-time executive to get full-time executive thinking.”
Former CIO and CPO with enterprise-scale data and AI experience
10 years building, operating, and scaling analytics platforms at Microsoft
MBA from the Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley
Master of Information and Data Science, UC Berkeley
Certified Leadership and Performance Coach — Brown University
From First Call to Ongoing Partnership
Discovery Call
We discuss your current state, challenges, and goals to determine if there's a fit.
Assessment
Deep dive into your data infrastructure, team capabilities, and strategic priorities.
Engagement
Tailored leadership model—whether that's weekly strategy sessions, hands-on implementation, or team coaching.
Ongoing Partnership
Continuous support as your needs evolve. I grow with your organization.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fractional leadership provides part-time Chief Data & AI Officer services. This includes strategic planning, team leadership, stakeholder management, vendor evaluation, and hands-on guidance—everything a full-time executive would do, scaled to your needs.
Consulting typically focuses on specific projects with defined deliverables. Fractional leadership is an ongoing executive role where I become part of your leadership team, attending meetings, managing initiatives, and providing continuous guidance—just part-time.
Engagements typically range from 1-3 days per week depending on your needs. This can flex up during critical periods (like strategy development or major implementations) and down during steady-state operations.
Integration starts with understanding your team structure, culture, and working style. I join relevant meetings, establish communication channels, and build relationships with key stakeholders. The goal is to feel like a natural extension of your leadership team.
Fractional leadership works well for startups that need senior AI leadership but aren't ready for a full-time hire, and for mid-size companies scaling AI initiatives who need experienced guidance. If you're unsure, a discovery call can help determine fit.
Many fractional engagements evolve over time. I can help you hire a full-time leader when you're ready, transition knowledge to your team, or shift to an advisory role. The goal is always to build your internal capability.
Ready for Data & AI
Leadership?
Tell us about your organization and challenges. We'll reach out to discuss how fractional leadership can accelerate your data and AI initiatives.