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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about fractional CTO services, technology advisory, and working with Code To Cloud.

Questions and answers

What is a fractional CTO?

A fractional CTO is a part-time technology executive who provides strategic leadership without the full-time cost. Instead of hiring a $300K+ CTO, you get the same expertise on a fractional basis — typically a few hours per week or month. Suited to startups, small businesses, and growing companies who need technology leadership but aren't ready for a full-time hire.

How is advisory different from consulting?

Advisory focuses on ongoing strategic partnership over time, rather than a one-time project or report. It means working alongside you as your technology advisor — helping you make decisions, avoid costly mistakes, and build technology that scales.

What does a typical engagement look like?

Most clients start with a technology review — a focused assessment of current stack, security posture, and opportunities. From there, engagements move to ongoing fractional CTO support, project-based work, or team training. Every engagement starts with a free strategy call.

How much does fractional CTO support cost?

Pricing depends on the scope of engagement and isn't published on this site — every business's situation is different enough that a number without context would be misleading. As a reference point, a full-time CTO costs $200K–$350K/year; fractional support is typically a fraction of that. Book a free strategy call for a specific quote.

Do you help with AI readiness?

Yes — AI readiness is a core focus area: understanding which AI tools make sense for a given business, how to adopt AI safely without vendor lock-in, and how to prepare teams and processes for it.

What is a forward deployed engineer?

A forward deployed engineer works embedded inside your team to build and ship the actual system — cloud infrastructure, AI pipelines, security controls — rather than just handing over a recommendation. Code To Cloud has always worked hands-on for cloud, AI, and security engagements; forward deployed engineering is the name for that delivery model.

What areas do you serve?

Based in Calgary, Alberta, serving clients throughout Western Canada — including Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, and surrounding regions — remotely across Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, and more broadly across Canada.

Who is Kevin Evans?

Kevin Evans is the founder of Code To Cloud Inc. and a fractional CTO based in Calgary, Alberta — a platform engineer turned technology advisor with experience across infrastructure, cloud architecture, applications, and AI.

How do I get started?

Book a free strategy call. In 30 minutes, you'll cover the situation, the technology challenges, and whether it's a good fit — no pressure, no sales pitch.

Still have questions?

Book a free strategy call and we'll answer anything else you want to know.