Strategy
Technology Roadmap
Define a clear, executable technology roadmap aligned with your business goals — from MVP through enterprise-scale.
CTO as a
Service
Transform your vision into an executable technology roadmap.
C-level expertise — without the full-time executive cost.
Aurayan's CTO as a Service gives startups and scale-ups access to experienced technology leadership on a fractional basis. Whether you need a technology roadmap, architecture reviews, a team-building strategy, or pre-funding technical due diligence, we provide the same quality of thinking as an in-house CTO — at a fraction of the cost and with no long-term commitment.
No technical co-founder
Burning runway on wrong architecture
Dev team lacking strategic direction
Failed security audits
Scaling bottlenecks before Series A
Vendors over-billing and under-delivering
No commitment. First call is free.
- 40%
- Faster time-to-market
- 10×
- Scale without re-architecture
- 1st
- Security audit pass rate
- 100%
- Series A ready outcomes
What We Do
Technology leadership across every dimension
From day-one architecture to pre-Series A due diligence — we cover every layer of technical leadership your business needs to grow with confidence.
Architecture
System Design & Reviews
Architecture planning, design reviews, and decision frameworks that eliminate technical debt before it accumulates.
Team
Team Structure & Hiring
Build and organise the right engineering team — from defining roles to interviewing candidates and onboarding leads.
Vendors
Vendor Selection & Management
Evaluate, negotiate, and manage technology vendors so you get maximum value without scope creep or lock-in.
Security
Security & Compliance
Security audit preparation, RBAC frameworks, compliance planning — pass your first audit on the first attempt.
Due Diligence
Technical Due Diligence
Pre-funding and pre-acquisition technical assessments that give investors and acquirers full confidence in your stack.
Engagement Models
Work with us the way that fits you
Choose an engagement model that matches your current stage — or mix and match as your needs evolve.
Advisory
Strategic guidance on demandMonthly and quarterly strategy sessions with on-demand calls. Ideal for founders who need a trusted technical sounding board without a weekly commitment.
- Monthly strategy sessions
- On-demand async calls
- Architecture reviews
- Slack / email access
Most Popular
Embedded
Part-time CTO presenceWeekly embedded presence with hands-on technical leadership. We act as your CTO — attending standups, leading architecture decisions, and mentoring your team.
- Weekly team standups
- Hands-on leadership
- Sprint reviews & planning
- Technical hiring support
Project-Based
Focused deliveryScoped engagements for specific initiatives — a technical roadmap, architecture overhaul, pre-funding due diligence, or security compliance sprint.
- Fixed-scope delivery
- Technical roadmaps
- Pre-funding assessments
- Architecture blueprints
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about our CTO as a Service offering.
- What is CTO as a Service?
- CTO as a Service (also called Fractional CTO or Virtual CTO) is a model where an experienced technology executive works with your company on a part-time or project basis — providing C-level technical leadership without the cost of a full-time hire. This includes technology strategy, architecture guidance, team mentorship, vendor management, and security planning.
- Who needs a Fractional CTO?
- A Fractional CTO is ideal for startups without a technical co-founder, early-stage companies preparing for Series A, scale-ups that need architecture guidance before a major scaling event, businesses facing security audits or compliance requirements, and any organisation that needs senior technology leadership without the overhead of a full-time executive salary.
- How is this different from hiring a full-time CTO?
- A full-time CTO typically costs $150,000–$300,000+ per year in salary, equity, and benefits. Our Fractional CTO service gives you the same level of strategic and technical expertise at a fraction of the cost, with flexible engagement models that scale up or down as your needs change. You also benefit from external objectivity — our advice is never clouded by internal politics.
- Can you help with technical due diligence for fundraising?
- Yes. Technical due diligence is one of the most common engagements. We assess your codebase, architecture, infrastructure, security posture, and engineering team, then produce a report that gives investors and acquirers full confidence in your technology stack.
- How quickly can we get started?
- After an initial discovery call, most engagements begin within one to two weeks. The first session focuses on understanding your current technology landscape, business goals, and the most urgent challenges to address.
- Do you work with teams outside India?
- Yes. All CTO as a Service engagements are conducted remotely, with sessions scheduled to accommodate different time zones. We work with startups and scale-ups worldwide.
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