Your MSP handles day-to-day operations. But who's ensuring the are fulffiling their contractual requirements? Who's aligning technology with business goals? Who's making sure security and compliance don't slip?
You need someone in your corner who understands IT, knows how MSPs operate, and has no agenda except your success.
The Problem
Most small and mid-size companies can't justify a $120K–$180K+ full-time IT Director. But without someone in that role, critical gaps emerge:
MSPs Run Without Accountability
Monthly meetings become status updates, not strategic planning. Issues get deprioritized with no one pushing back. Projects drag on indefinitely. You're paying for services that aren't being delivered—and no one's tracking it.
Technology Decisions Lack Strategic Direction
Vendors recommend what benefits them, not you. Budget requests have no context or prioritization. No one's planning 2–3 years ahead. You're reacting to problems instead of preventing them.
Security and Compliance Drift Over Time
Controls you implemented two years ago aren't being maintained. New requirements aren't addressed. Cyber insurance answers become outdated. Risk accumulates silently until there's an incident.
No One's Watching Your Investment
IT spending creeps up without clear value. Unnecessary subscriptions pile up. Technology refreshes happen on the vendor's timeline, not yours. You have no idea if you're getting ROI.
How I Can Help
I become your fractional IT Director—providing strategic oversight, MSP accountability, and technical advocacy on an ongoing monthly basis.
My role isn't to tear everything down and start over—it's to ensure your existing technology investments are working for you, align with business goals, and protect against risk.
I work with your MSP and vendors to optimize performance and accountability. When changes are needed, every recommendation is based on technical fit and risk reduction—not partnerships, margins, or kickbacks.
What's Included:
Monthly MSP Accountability
I attend your MSP meetings, track SLA performance and project commitments, review open tickets and resolution timelines, and ensure service delivery aligns with contract terms.
Strategic Technology Planning
Quarterly roadmap reviews aligned with business goals, budget planning, vendor evaluation, and technology investment guidance. You get strategic direction without paying for a full-time executive.
Security & Compliance Oversight
Ongoing monitoring of security controls, compliance requirement tracking (CMMC, HIPAA, cyber insurance), and readiness for audits. Your security posture doesn't drift over time.
Technology Spend Validation
Monthly review of IT invoices and subscriptions to identify waste, ensure competitive pricing, and validate ROI. Making sure that you have the visibility that you need.
On-Demand Technical Advisory
Ad-hoc guidance for technology decisions, vendor proposals, business process automation, and major IT investments. Someone in your corner for every IT decision.
What to Expect
Fractional CTO services are billed monthly with a 6-month minimum commitment. Typically 8–12 hours per month of engagement time.
Month 1: Discovery & Baseline
Initial strategy session to understand your business, technology environment, and pain points
MSP contract and SLA review
Technology asset inventory and documentation review
Establish baseline metrics for service delivery and IT spend
First MSP accountability meeting attendance
Monthly executive summary delivered
Months 2–6: Ongoing Strategic Oversight
Monthly MSP meeting attendance (or run meetings if you don't have regular cadence)
Quarterly technology roadmap review and planning sessions
Monthly IT spend review and subscription audit
Security and compliance monitoring (ongoing)
Vendor evaluation support as needed
Contract review and negotiation guidance for renewals
Ad-hoc technical advisory via email/calls (typically 2–4 hours per month)
Monthly executive summary with activity log, findings, and recommendations
Typical Monthly Deliverables:
Attendance at 1–2 MSP/vendor meetings
Monthly IT spend review with optimization recommendations
Executive summary report showing activity, findings, metrics, and action items
Unlimited email/call access for technical questions and guidance
Quarterly strategic planning session (alternating with monthly check-ins)
This is not "on-call MSP support"—I don't handle tickets or day-to-day operations. I provide strategic oversight, accountability, and guidance to ensure your technology investments align with business goals.
Why Trust Me
17+ Years Consulting on IT Strategy & Budgets
Personally advised dozens of small and mid-size companies on technology roadmaps, IT budgets, and vendor management
Led annual strategic planning meetings with clients as MSP COO
Coached technical teams on how to align IT investments with business goals
I've been doing fractional CTO work for years—just under a different business model
Proven Technical Expertise
Led 200-person organization to perfect CMMC Level 2 Assessment (October 2025)
Technical Certifications: Microsoft (Cybersecurity, M365, Sentinel, Defender) | Google (Cybersecurity, Deployment, Administration, Project Management)
Deep hands-on experience with compliance, security, and enterprise IT
Complete Independence—No Vendor Conflicts
Every recommendation based on technical fit and risk reduction—not partnerships, margins, or kickbacks
No MSP to promote | No products to sell | No vendor referral fees
I work with your existing providers to optimize what you have—not replace everything
Ready for Strategic IT Direction Without the Full-Time Cost?
Ryan Russey
