Scaling Technology & Driving Growth
Expert fractional CTO services to help your company grow, modernize, and execute at scale.
About Me
Ben Shichman, Fractional CTO
With nearly 30 years of experience as a technology leader, I help companies scale and optimize their technology operations. As a former public company CTO with expertise in technology strategy, product development, and data-driven decision-making, I provide fractional CTO services to help companies grow, modernize, and execute at scale.
My expertise spans technology strategy, engineering leadership, process optimization, data analytics, and technical due diligence for fundraising, M&A, and IPOs.
Service Offerings
Comprehensive technology leadership services to drive your business forward
AI Strategy & Implementation
- •Identify high-impact opportunities to leverage AI across products, operations, and customer experiences
- •Define an AI roadmap aligned with business priorities
- •Support build vs. buy decisions and vendor selection
Technology Strategy & Roadmap
- •Define and execute scalable technology strategies aligned with business goals
- •Establish a clear product & engineering roadmap
- •Drive innovation and efficiency through strategic planning
Scaling Engineering & Product Teams
- •Optimize team structure, hiring, and leadership development
- •Implement best practices in development and architecture
- •Support rapid growth with scalable team structures
Process & Execution Maturity
- •Improve engineering execution and delivery processes
- •Drive Agile transformation and roadmap execution
- •Enhance cross-functional collaboration and release management
Data & Analytics for Business Growth
- •Develop comprehensive data strategies for decision-making
- •Define KPIs, dashboards, and reporting frameworks
- •Build and manage high-performing data science teams
Technical Due Diligence
- •Support founders, CEOs, and investors with technical due diligence
- •Assess technology risks, scalability, and operational readiness
- •Prepare for fundraising, M&A, or IPO from a technical perspective
Vendor & Technology Management
- •Evaluate, select, and negotiate with technology vendors
- •Optimize cost and efficiency of technology solutions
- •Align architecture and tools with business goals
Security & Compliance
- •Ensure compliance with SOC 2, GDPR, SOX, and CCPA
- •Implement best practices for security and risk management
- •Balance compliance requirements with operational agility
How We Work Together
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Discovery
We assess your current technology landscape and business objectives.
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Strategy
We develop a tailored technology roadmap aligned with your growth goals.
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Implementation
We execute the strategy with your team, providing hands-on leadership.
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Optimization
We continuously refine and improve processes for sustainable growth.
Why Choose Summit Trail
Experienced Leadership
Nearly 30 years of technology leadership experience, including as a public company CTO.
Cost-Effective
Access executive-level expertise without the full-time C-suite cost.
Strategic Vision
Gain insights from diverse industry experiences and proven best practices.
Ready to Reach Your Summit?
Take the first step towards optimizing your technology leadership. Schedule a free consultation today.