Blake C.

I'm a hands-on fractional CTO/CIO who doesn't just advise. I build. I help companies fix the expensive technology and operations problems slowing them down: writing the software, standing up the AI, re-engineering the broken process, and steering the strategy. Startups to Fortune 500, on time and on budget. A few recent results: • Designed and shipped custom software end-to-end, including the world's first open-source brewery production management system. • Built an optimization engine for a translation service provider, saved $16.4m/year, in a $104K, 696-hour engagement. • Architected a knowledge-graph database for an ML initiative. Client: "clearly an expert at what he does." • Served as virtual CIO/CISO through a high-stakes situation. Client: "We will hire Blake every single day of the week." Where I create value: • Hands-on software development. I write production code, not just specs • Fractional tech leadership (CIO/CTO/CISO): strategy, roadmaps, cost reduction • AI/ML strategy, knowledge graphs, model evaluation • Optimization & process engineering: Lean, SPC, mathematical modeling • Enterprise architecture & systems modernization Background: 15+ years building for startups to the Fortune 500, always with my hands on the keyboard. Expert-Vetted and Top Rated Plus. Flexible on scope and budget for the right fit. If you've got a problem, let's talk about whether I can solve it.