About Chris Page
Fractional CTO and software engineering leader with over 25 years of experience building products and teams that deliver exceptional results. From early-stage startups to enterprise organizations, I've helped companies achieve their technical vision.
My Journey
Over the past 25+ years, I've had the privilege of working with technology at every scale—from bootstrapped startups to Fortune 500 enterprises. My passion lies in helping founders and CTOs navigate the complex world of software development and turn their vision into reality.
I founded and grew Nearby Creative from $0 to 7 figures in yearly revenue over 10 years, building a full-service software consulting agency that serves clients across multiple industries. This experience taught me not just the technical aspects of software development, but the business acumen needed to scale technology companies successfully.
Most recently, I've been focused on MenuSavvy, a digital QR service that monetizes menus to increase restaurant revenue while helping diners discover local businesses and attractions. This project exemplifies my current focus on AI-assisted development and rapid MVP creation.
What Drives Me
I believe that the best technology solutions come from understanding both the technical possibilities and the business realities. That's why I take a holistic approach to fractional CTO work—I'm not just here to write code or make technology decisions, but to help you build a sustainable, scalable business.
My current focus on AI-assisted development allows me to help startups move faster than ever before. By leveraging modern AI tools alongside proven frameworks like Laravel and AWS, I can help you launch your MVP in 30 days or less—without sacrificing quality or scalability.
Professional Journey
Over 25 years of industry experience leading technical teams and delivering impactful solutions
Fractional CTO & Consultant
2020 - Present
Providing executive-level technical leadership to startups and scale-ups. Guiding product strategy, architecture decisions, and technical roadmaps while building high-performing engineering teams.
VP of Engineering
2015 - 2020
Led engineering teams at a series B SaaS startup, scaling from 5 to 50 engineers. Implemented agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and built multiple product lines that drove 300% revenue growth.
Senior Software Architect
2010 - 2015
Designed and built cloud-native applications for Fortune 500 clients. Led architecture decisions for high-scale systems handling millions of daily transactions with 99.99% uptime requirements.
Technical Co-Founder
2005 - 2010
Co-founded a B2B SaaS startup that was acquired after 5 years. Built the product from zero to serving enterprise clients, leading all technical decisions and managing the development team through rapid growth.
Skills & Expertise
Comprehensive technical knowledge refined through decades of industry experience
Engineering Leadership
- Team Building & Mentorship
- Agile Project Management
- Technical Roadmapping
- Resource Optimization
Cloud Architecture
- AWS Infrastructure Design
- Microservices Architecture
- Serverless Applications
- CI/CD Pipeline Automation
AI Integration
- AI-Assisted Development
- LLM API Implementation
- Prompt Engineering
- AI-Powered Workflows
Full-Stack Development
- Laravel/PHP Expertise
- JavaScript Frameworks
- Database Design
- API Development
Product Strategy
- MVP Development
- Feature Prioritization
- User Experience Design
- Go-to-Market Planning
Security & Compliance
- GDPR Implementation
- Security Audits
- Data Encryption
- Authentication Systems
Let's Work Together
Ready to leverage 25+ years of experience to scale your startup? Let's discuss how I can help you achieve your goals.