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Brian Michon, FRACTIONAL CTO
Product and customer focused leader with deep software engineering background (MIT/Stanford).Founded and led consumer startups.
VP/CTO positions at Intuit and Rakuten. Helping for early-stage startups and advising on scalable architectures, product-market fit, and growth strategies.
Linkedin Bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianmichon/
Expertise
Previous FuLl Time Roles
CTO and CISO Rakuten.com/Cartera (E-commerce, Affliliate Networks, Loyalty Programs)VP Engineering Abine.com (Online Privacy)VP Engineering Linden Labs (Virtual Reality)VP Engineering Intuit (Small Business Solutions)VP Engineering Apps.com (Founder)
Fractional CTO Engagements
- HedgeBettor.com: As the Fractional CTO, I am leading the charge in product development, user experience design, and strategic staffing. My role encompasses conducting competitive analysis, product architecture, shaping the company’s advisory board, and spearheading preparations for the upcoming seed funding round. Previous engagements:
- The Echo Nest: Technical consultant to CEO and CTO/Founder focusing on High Availability SaaS Architecture and operations for an AI music recommendations system. Led to VC exit (Matrix Partners) via $100M acquisition by Spotify. Blackbaud: Technical leadership consultant to the SVP of Product and Marketing. Worked with product and engineering teams to better product architecture and SDLC for 90 products across 20 platforms delivering solutions for nonprofits, focused on fundraising, including CRM, finance, internet, and payment solutions. Marathon Data Systems: Technical consultant to CEO. Developed SaaS architecture for Field Service solution leading to exit via acquisition by Chicago Growth Partners.
How I can help
Strategic Transformation & Growth
Strategic Technology Consulting
Strategic Planning
Innovation Management
Drive visionary technology strategies aligned with your business goals, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency and market competitiveness.
Align technology initiatives with business objectives, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and strategic growth.
Cultivate a culture of innovation that propels your organization forward, keeping you at the forefront of industry trends and customer demands.
Operational Excellence & Security
Cybersecurity & Compliance
Data Protection
Data & Technology Architecture
Strengthen the security and compliance of your systems, protecting sensitive data and maintaining customer trust.
Enhance your brand reputation and customer loyalty by ensuring the privacy and protection of consumer data.
Leverage data as a strategic asset, enabling better decision-making and creating new opportunities for innovation and growth.
Build a robust and scalable technology architecture that supports your current needs and future growth aspirations.
CLOUD COMPUTING, E-COMMERCE & Innovation
E-Commerce Solutions
SaaS & Cloud Computing
AI & Emerging Technologies
Boost customer engagement and sales growth through optimized e-commerce platforms and affiliate shopping programs.
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Ensure scalability and flexibility of your business operations with cutting-edge SaaS and cloud computing solutions.
Stay ahead of the competition by adopting AI and emerging technologies that drive operational efficiencies and open new business avenues.
Interested in working together?
Email me at info@mitcto.com.