“Only the supplier knows our system. Every change is a quote I can't judge.”
You need a technical lead of your own
I read the quotes, say no when needed and set the roadmap with you. Fractional CTO
Your part-time CTO. And AI in your processes.
For SMEs and startups with systems in production and nobody acting as technical lead. I decide with you, steer team and suppliers, and put AI agents on the repetitive work, with a person who approves.
Book 30 free minutesSee the plans
No commitment. I reply myself, within one business day.
- Role
- Fractional CTO
- Based in
- Naples, remote across Italy
- Channels
- Slack, Teams, Meet, email
- Reply
- within a day
- Companies at a time
- at most 3
- First step
- 30 free minutes
- of experience with SMEs and startups
- 8 yearsof experience with SMEs and startups
- systems in production today
- 8systems in production today
- the oldest system, used every day
- 5 yearsthe oldest system, used every day
- releases on a single management system
- 281releases on a single management system
Sound familiar.
Three situations I meet at almost every first meeting. Each has a precise answer.
“Orders, quotes and tickets always go through the same two people. When they're out, everything stops.”
You need an agent that prepares, and a person who approves
AI does the repetitive work, the decision stays with whoever owns it today. How it works
“We have a software idea, but nobody can tell us what it really costs and how long it takes.”
You need an analysis with a fixed price at the end
Two weeks with your team, then a document with flows, risks and a price. The analysis
What I do.
Consulting and AI automation as the main work. Custom development when it is really needed.
Fractional CTO
The technical director your company can't hire full time. Roadmap, stack choices, steering team and suppliers, on a monthly fee.
AI in your processes
Agents that do the repetitive work, a person who approves before the process goes on. Tested, measurable, adjustable.
Custom software
Management systems, portals, integrations, apps. A two-week analysis, then a fixed price. Built to last and grow with the company.
Not an outside consultant, but part of your team.
I join the channels you already use and reply within one business day. You reach me like a colleague, not like a supplier with days of response time.
- Slack
- Teams
- Google Meet
- In person in Naples
How AI enters a process.
Pick a process you know and see what the agent does and what stays with a person.
It arrivesThe customer's email, as today.
Order 12 boxes item 44719:02
Reorder like last time9:14
The agent reads and preparesExtracts customer, items, quantities and fills in the order.
CustomerRossi Ltd
Item 447112
Deliveryby Friday
A person approvesChecks the critical points and decides. Never automatic.
List price up to dateyes
Quantity plausibleyes
Approve and sendThe process goes onThe order is in the system, the customer has the confirmation.
Order 2026-1187 created9:16
Confirmation sent to customer9:16
Result: two hours a day come back, and no order leaves without Giulia having seen it.
Flow design
Pipelines that fit into existing processes without upending how the team works. Every flow is understandable, adjustable and measurable.
Testing and supervision
No agent goes to production without tests. Edge cases, fallback scenarios and quality metrics for predictable behaviour even outside the ideal cases.
Multi-agent coordination
Specialised agents that collaborate on complex tasks: analysis, generation, verification, routing. The same logic I use to coordinate a team of people.
Human-in-the-loop
AI speeds things up, but critical decisions stay human. Explicit checkpoints where the team steps in, corrects or approves.
Want to find out where AI can really make a difference in your company?
Let's talk about itCases, year by year.
Construction, conferences, recruiting, EV charging, public tenders, pest control. Systems still in production, for companies I have worked with for years.
Construction and safetySafety consultants and construction firms, 2021-2026
Construction site safety platform
Site safety and workforce data out of spreadsheets. A multi-role platform with QR badges, clock-ins, document expiry and compliance, live for five years.
- Laravel 12
- MySQL
- Firebase
- QR codes
- database migrations
- 281database migrations
- period
- 2021-2026period
- role
- Technical lead in a team of 3 to 5 people
About me.
“I don't just write code: I set up the processes, the team and the technical foundations that let a company grow without rebuilding everything every two years.”
Stefano Tassinario
What I work with
- TypeScript
- Node.js
- React
- Next.js
- PostgreSQL
- React Native
- Laravel
- AWS
- Docker
- Claude and AI agents
I'm Stefano Tassinario, Fractional CTO and software engineer, Naples. Since 2018 I have built and run systems companies use every day: management systems, portals, integrations, apps. I work fractionally: I set the technology strategy, steer the team and suppliers and oversee every phase, without the cost of a full-time hire.
For two years I have been bringing AI agents into the processes of the companies I work with: they do the repetitive work, a person approves.
- Fractional CTO and software engineer
- Architecture and system design
- AI and agents in processes
- Backend: TypeScript, Node.js, Laravel
- Cloud and DevOps: AWS, Docker, Kubernetes
- React and React Native
- Mentoring and team growth
- Roadmap and technology strategy
The plans.
Three ways of working together, from a one-hour session to ongoing technical leadership. It always starts with 30 free minutes, and you can cancel at the end of any period.
On average companies stay with me for at least 4 months
One session
One hour on a problem you bring: a supplier choice, an architecture, a quote to evaluate.
€100/ hour
Booked in the calendar, no quote needed
- A one-hour video call, with your team too
- Written note with the decisions by the next day
- Hours done are deducted from the first month, if you continue
Monthly leadership
The technical director in your company one day a week, in your channels all the others.
€2,800/ month
Cancel at the end of any month
- One fixed day a week, remote or in Naples
- Roadmap and priorities set together every month
- Code review and supplier steering
- Reply within one business day on the other days
- A monthly report, written for non-technical readers
Quarterly leadership
Three months to change gear: analysis, roadmap and team, at 10% less than monthly.
€7,560/ quarter
That is €2,520 a month, instead of €2,800
- Everything in the monthly plan
- Two weeks of initial analysis included
- One afternoon in person in Naples every month
- Quarterly report for partners and banks
AI automation and custom software
Two weeks of analysis on the process or the system, with your team. At the end you have a document with flows, risks and a fixed price for the project, which you can also use with another supplier.
€1,500 - €2,500for the analysis, then a fixed price
Ask for an analysisFrequently asked questions.
Still have doubts? Read the most common questions or write to me directly.
What exactly is a Fractional CTO?
A part-time technical director. Makes the technology decisions, steers the team and suppliers, answers for the results, but costs a fraction of a hired CTO.
Does the AI decide on its own?
No. Every flow has a point where a person approves, corrects or blocks. The agent does the repetitive work; responsibility stays with whoever holds it today.
What kind of companies is it for?
SMEs and startups with one or more systems in production and nobody in-house acting as technical lead.
How does onboarding work?
A 30-minute call, then two weeks of analysis of systems, team and suppliers. At the end, a picture and a roadmap proposal.
Can I start with a session and move to monthly?
Yes, the hours already done in the month are deducted from the first fee.
Do you work remotely or in person?
Remotely in your channels. In person in and around Naples when needed.
How many companies do you work with at once?
At most 3, to stay really present.
What would a hired CTO cost?
In Italy, between salary and contributions, from 70,000 € a year upwards, plus the risk of hiring the wrong person. Monthly leadership costs €33,600 a year and stops when you want.
What if after a month it isn't working?
The monthly plan can be cancelled at the end of any month, no penalties. A single session commits you to nothing. In both cases everything we wrote and decided stays yours.
Can I bring you in just for a code review?
Yes, with an hourly session.
Didn't find an answer to your question?
Write to me directly
Let's talk.
Tell me about the process that costs you the most time or the decision you have been putting off for months. I reply within one business day.
Direct contacts
Prefer a direct contact? Pick the channel that suits you.
- The first 30-minute call is always free and without commitment.
- Book a callPick a time in the calendar
- Emailste.tassinario@gmail.com
- LinkedInstefano-tassinario
- GitHubStassinario