Fractional CTO & Software Consultant
Colin Masters
15+ years of engineering leadership. I help businesses build custom software, scale engineering teams, and drive technical strategy.
About Me
Engineering Leader & Consultant
Dynamic technology leader with a proven track record of scaling engineering organizations and driving technical innovation. I combine deep technical expertise in mobile development with strategic business acumen to deliver transformative software solutions.
My leadership approach blends strategic vision with hands-on technical expertise, enabling organizations to deliver exceptional software solutions while maintaining operational excellence.
Leadership Approach
- Translating complex technical concepts into business value
- Mentoring and developing engineering talent
- Building strong partnerships across organizations
- Managing global, distributed engineering teams
- Driving continuous improvement and innovation
Industry Experience
What I Specialize In
Engineering Leadership
Building and scaling high-performing engineering organizations with a focus on culture, mentorship, and operational excellence.
Technical Innovation
Driving architectural excellence and implementing cutting-edge solutions that align technology investments with business objectives.
Mobile & Cloud Strategy
Leading mobile-first and cloud transformation initiatives with deep expertise in iOS, SwiftUI, and enterprise architecture.
Engineering Excellence
Implementing robust testing frameworks, optimizing development workflows, and establishing best practices across distributed teams.
Beyond the Code
I believe in work-life integration. Outside of technology, you'll find me spending quality time with family, perfecting my golf game, mastering BBQ techniques, or hitting the slopes for snowboarding adventures.
How I Can Help
Services
Strategic technology leadership and hands-on expertise to help your organization scale and innovate.
Fractional CTO / VP Engineering
Strategic technical leadership for growing companies. Build scalable engineering organizations, establish technical vision, and align technology investments with business goals.
Mobile Strategy & Development
Expert iOS development with SwiftUI and Swift. From architecture design to implementation, build mobile experiences that drive engagement and business results.
Engineering Team Building
Scale your engineering organization the right way. Hiring strategies, team structures, engineering culture, and mentorship programs that attract and retain top talent.
Technical Due Diligence
Comprehensive technology assessments for investors and acquirers. Evaluate architecture, code quality, team capabilities, and technical debt with actionable insights.
How I Work
Process
A proven approach to delivering software projects on time and on budget.
Discovery
Understand your business, goals, and technical requirements through in-depth conversations.
Design
Architecture planning, wireframes, and technical specifications that align with your vision.
Build
Iterative development with regular demos and feedback to ensure we stay on track.
Launch
Deployment, testing, and ongoing support to ensure a successful release.
Get in Touch
Let's Build Something Great
Have a project in mind? I'd love to hear about it. Send me a message and let's discuss how I can help.
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