Maya Patel — Fractional CTO | System architecture, eng team building, scalability

Maya Patel

Fractional CTO | System architecture, eng team building, scalability

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About

Fractional CTO for 6 active startups. Expert in distributed systems, cloud architecture (AWS/GCP), engineering hiring, and scaling engineering orgs through hypergrowth. Former Principal Engineer at Stripe.

Domain Expertise

Technology

Skills & Specialties

System ArchitectureDistributed SystemsAWSGCPEngineering LeadershipScalability

Credentials & Certifications

AWS Solutions Architect ProGoogle Cloud Professional

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When Do You Need a Fractional CTO? Signs, Costs, and What to Expect

A fractional CTO provides strategic technology leadership without the full-time cost. Here are the 5 signs you need one, what they actually do, and what to budget in 2026.

👁 10 Apr 21, 2026 7 min read

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