CTO as a Service for 8ight

Overview

Providing comprehensive CTO as a Service for 8ight, an innovative startup developing smart camera glasses that blend fashion with cutting-edge technology. This engagement involves managing daily business technology requirements while contributing strategic technical direction to help scale their platform and operations.

Responsibilities

Platform Management

Microsoft 365 Administration

• Managing the company's M365 tenant including user management, security policies, and collaboration tools
• Configuring SharePoint for document management and team collaboration
• Implementing security best practices and compliance measures

ERP Management (Frappe Cloud)

• Overseeing the Frappe Cloud ERP system for business operations
• Managing inventory, orders, and financial workflows
• Customizing ERP workflows to match business requirements

E-Commerce Platform (Shopify)

• Managing the Shopify store for direct-to-consumer sales
• Optimizing product listings, checkout flows, and customer experience
• Integrating Shopify with backend systems for seamless order management

Mobile App Development

Offshore Team Management

• Leading and coordinating with an offshore development team for mobile application development
• Managing sprint planning, code reviews, and technical direction
• Ensuring timely delivery of features and bug fixes

Feature Development

• Contributing technical features to the mobile application
• Implementing user-facing improvements and backend integrations
• Coordinating with hardware team for camera/glass integration features

Technical Stack

• Collaboration: Microsoft 365 (SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive)
• ERP: Frappe Cloud
• E-Commerce: Shopify
• Mobile: Cross-platform mobile development
• Version Control: Git-based workflows
• Team Communication: Slack, Zoom, Teams

Impact

This ongoing engagement demonstrates the value of fractional CTO services for early-stage startups, providing enterprise-level technical leadership without the cost of a full-time executive. The result is a more efficient technology operation that enables the founding team to focus on product vision and business growth while ensuring technical excellence across all platforms.