Fractional CIO Services for Mid-Market and Enterprise Companies
Senior technology leadership for CEOs and CFOs who need clear answers on risk, cost and vendor decisions, without the expense of a full-time CIO.
Senior technology leadership, without the full-time cost
Technology now sits at the center of risk, cost and growth. When a core system fails, a vendor overpromises or a project runs over budget, the consequences land on the CEO and CFO. A fractional CIO gives your leadership team an experienced technology executive who works to your priorities, on a retained basis, at a fraction of the cost of a full-time hire.
I am Keith Brooks. In more than 25 years of enterprise work I have run, integrated and modernized collaboration, CRM, ERP and legacy platforms for mid-market and enterprise companies. I translate technical decisions into the financial and operational terms your board can act on.
When a fractional CIO is the right move
- Technology spend keeps rising and you cannot tell what it delivers.
- Core systems are aging, and the risk of an outage, a security gap or a key person leaving is hard to quantify.
- Vendors and integrators each say their platform is the answer, and you need an objective second opinion.
- A major project is over budget or behind schedule, or is about to begin.
- Critical knowledge sits with one or two people.
- An acquisition, divestiture or investor review is coming and you need clear answers about your systems.
What a fractional CIO delivers
Clarity on risk
A written baseline audit in the first month: your systems, dependencies, costs and what each one means to the business.
Decisions you can defend
An objective review of vendor proposals, contracts and integrator recommendations, so you commit capital with confidence.
A roadmap with numbers
A prioritized modernization plan with realistic timelines and honest cost ranges, written for your board.
Throughout the engagement I document your environment and transfer knowledge to your team, so critical know-how no longer depends on one or two people.
How an engagement works
- Baseline audit (month 1): a written inventory of your systems, dependencies, costs and business criticality.
- Ongoing advisory: regular strategy sessions on priorities, vendor proposals and your roadmap, plus support when something breaks.
- Written roadmap: a prioritized plan with realistic timelines and honest cost ranges, reviewed as your priorities change.
Engagements are month to month with 30 days’ notice, and everything is covered by a confidentiality agreement.
Results from past engagements
- Manufacturer ($65M company): connected an older ERP to the company’s sales platforms through web apps and REST connections, so field sales could reach data easily.
- Healthcare scheduling software (PE-backed): advised on sales and marketing changes that took the company from 1 to 2 person offices to multi-doctor offices, hospitals and clinics.
- Financial services software: built an interactive customer dashboard with validated data.
- Large financial firm: moved an old security system platform to a cloud-based architecture while keeping its integrations intact.
Fractional CIO questions
What is a fractional CIO?
A fractional CIO is an experienced chief information officer who serves your company part time, on a retained basis. You get executive-level technology leadership, strategy and oversight without the salary, benefits and recruiting cost of a full-time executive.
How is a fractional CIO different from an IT consultant or managed service provider?
A consultant or service provider usually delivers a project or runs systems for you. A fractional CIO sits on your side of the table: setting priorities, challenging proposals, owning the roadmap and reporting to your leadership team.
How much time does this take from my leadership team?
Very little. Your time goes to regular strategy sessions and short written updates. Most of the work happens with your IT team and vendors.
Can we start with one month?
Yes. Engagements are month to month with 30 days’ notice, and the first month is the baseline audit, so you see the value before committing further.
What kinds of companies do you work with?
Mid-market and enterprise organizations, including manufacturers, financial services firms and healthcare technology companies.
Is my information kept confidential?
Yes. I work under a standard confidentiality agreement, and all findings stay with you.
What clients say
“Their expertise and dedication left us extremely pleased with the results.”
Partner in Charge
CRGO Law Firm
“Oh my GOSH! …Saint Keith and team came through!! A HUGE ‘Thank You!’”
Special Projects Executive
WL Gore
Let’s talk about your technology priorities
In a 30-minute call we will look at your situation and decide whether a fractional CIO is the right fit. No pressure and no obligation.
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