Growth. Higher Margins. Less Complexity.
When technology becomes the blocker, I step in as your CTO — bringing clarity, direction, and execution to unlock scale, reduce costs, and increase profitability.
Strategy, architecture, and execution — focused on outcomes, not tools.
Welcome
Who This Is For
This Is for Ambitious SMBs Where Technology Is the Bottleneck
Companies that want to:
grow faster
reduce unnecessary costs
increase revenue and margins
…but are held back by technical decisions, architecture, or lack of senior leadership.
The Best Fit for:
Scaling SMBs that need senior technical leadership, not just more developers
Founders or CEOs who want clear direction, prioritization, and accountability
Teams with existing developers who need architectural guidance and better execution
Companies open to collaboration — blending advisory, internal teams, and external delivery
Organizations focused on outcomes, not just hours or tools
In simple words — best for companies ready to act.
Results Before Code. Always.
Great code is not the goal — business results are.
I help companies use technology to increase revenue, reduce operational drag, and focus teams on what actually matters.
Instead of adding complexity, I look for leverage:
where a better decision, a simpler system, or a clearer roadmap can unlock outsized results.
That mindset is why many of my clients work with me for years — not just to build systems, but to continuously improve how technology supports their growth.
17+ yrs
Building and leading software systems
4+ yrs
Average client relationship
$484k+
Largest documented cost reduction *
$125k+
Revenue protected in a single engagement *
* Numbers reflect real client outcomes. See details in the success stories.
Success Stories
Real Projects. Real Outcomes.
Each engagement started with a structural business constraint —
not a request for “more development.”
Growth blocked
Costs scaling faster than value.
Margins capped by technical limitations.
The result was the same:
increased growth, reduced costs, and higher profitability.
Cost Structure
$484k Saved by Removing SaaS Fees
Global travel marketplace (1,345+ listings)
Custom infrastructure replaced per-listing software fees.
4.4× ROI. Zero vendor lock-in.
Margin Recovery
Reclaimed 5% Platform Fees
High-value booking marketplace
Built direct booking engine alongside marketplaces.
$500 saved per typical $10k booking.
Revenue Expansion
90% ROI & Six-Figure Projects Unlocked
Frontend agency expanding into backend
Removed technical bottleneck.
Bigger deals. Same headcount.
Fractional CTO & Execution Partner
How Engagement Works
The goal is not perfect systems — it’s informed decisions and positive return on investment, over time.
1. Diagnose
We start by understanding your business goals, current systems, and constraints.
We review architecture, costs, processes, and team setup to identify:
where technology helps or blocks growth
where costs scale unnecessarily
where change will produce measurable ROI
Outcome: Clarity.
2. Decide
Not everything needs to be rebuilt. Often, less is more.
Together, we define:
what to improve
what to leave alone
what to postpone
All based on ROI, risk, and real business priorities — not trends.
Outcome: Clear, prioritized roadmap.
3. Deliver & Refine
With direction set, I take ownership of execution — with my team, yours, or both.
We work with clear milestones, measurable outcomes, and regular review.
We adapt as the business evolves — keeping investment aligned with traction.
Outcome: Sustained ROI, not one-time improvements.
This approach minimizes risk, avoids unnecessary rebuilds, and keeps investment aligned with real business traction not sunk costs or technical debt.
Ready to talk?
The best place to start is a Discovery Session, where we identify opportunities for growth, cost reduction, and margin improvement before making any long-term commitments.
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Services
How I Help Companies Make Better Technical Decisions
The goal is not perfect systems — it’s informed decisions and positive return on investment.
CTO Audit & Direction
Purpose: clarity & risk reduction
Architecture & system review
Cost & process assessment
Technical debt & modernization opportunities
Roadmap & prioritization
Clear next steps
Fractional CTO & Technical Leadership
Purpose:
decision-making & continuity
Cost optimization & margin improvement
Pragmatic modernization (without risky rewrites)
Ongoing technical guidance
Architecture & hiring decisions
Alignment with business goals
Founder-level partnership
Most EFFECTIVE
CTO + Execution Team
Purpose: execution without handoff risk
Everything from Fractional CTO
Delivery with a trusted senior team
Blending with in-house teams
Clear ownership & accountability
Selected client engagements
Client Testimonials
What Clients Say
Jacek and his team were by far the best external hire we’ve made. Extremely knowledgeable in all areas of their field. They were hard working, detail oriented, met all deadlines, and always willing to go above and beyond.
Jacek is great to work with in every way. We have worked together for several years and he is professional, experienced, responsible, accountable and a great communicator. Jacek is a key part of our team and I would recommend Jacek to anyone.
Single handedly the best developer I have ever come across in my 15 years working in this industry. I cannot recommend Jacek enough. His professionalism, quality of work, delivery, communication are all of the highest quality. I will be putting more work Jacek’s way.
Insights & Analysis
Lessons learned from years of optimizing systems, teams, and processes in growing companies.
Get occasional CTO Field Notes
Practical observations from real projects about scaling systems, removing technical bottlenecks, and improving margins.