CTO as a Service for 8ight
Providing strategic technology leadership and managing daily operations for an innovative camera glasses startup.
Strategic technology leadership for a hardware startup
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.
Platform management and mobile app development
M365 operations
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.
Business systems
Overseeing the Frappe Cloud ERP system for business operations, managing inventory, orders, and financial workflows, and customizing ERP workflows to match business requirements.
Direct-to-consumer sales
Managing the Shopify store, optimizing product listings, checkout flows, and customer experience, and integrating Shopify with backend systems for seamless order management.
Offshore team management
Leading and coordinating with an offshore development team for mobile application development, managing sprint planning, code reviews, and technical direction, and ensuring timely delivery of features and bug fixes.
Systems in use
- 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
More efficient operations and product delivery
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.