Travis Sutphin - Fractional CTO & Business Technology Consultant
Full-Stack Business Solutions | Systems Architect | AI Implementation Specialist
Your Global Partner | 20+ Years Experience | Serving Clients Worldwide
Your Technology Partner for Business Growth
I help solopreneurs and small businesses reclaim their time by transforming overwhelming technology challenges into streamlined, automated systems that just work. With over two decades of hands-on experience managing technology for businesses, I understand the unique pressures you face: the constant website updates, security concerns, integration nightmares, and the feeling that technology is consuming your business instead of powering it.
My approach is simple: I handle the complex technical details so you can focus on what you do best – growing your business. Whether you need to migrate from spreadsheets to scalable systems, secure your digital assets, or finally integrate all those disconnected tools that are slowing you down, I provide practical solutions that deliver immediate impact without the typical tech headaches.
Core Competencies
Business Technology Solutions
Infrastructure & Operations
Development & Integration
Security & Compliance
How I Help Businesses Like Yours
Business Technology Leadership
I've spent the last decade helping businesses transform their technology operations from cost centers into growth engines. Here's what I bring to your business:
- Enterprise-Scale Management: Successfully maintained and optimized large portfolios of web properties, implementing automated monitoring, security hardening, and performance optimization that significantly improved page load times and overall uptime.
- System Integration Expertise: Designed and implemented API integrations connecting CRMs, payment processors, and marketing platforms, eliminating substantial manual data entry for clients and dramatically reducing human error.
- Process Automation: Created custom automation workflows using Zapier, Make.com, and custom scripts that saved clients significant time each week, allowing them to focus on revenue-generating activities instead of administrative tasks.
- Cloud Migration Leadership: Orchestrated migration of websites from shared hosting to cloud infrastructure (AWS, DigitalOcean), substantially improving performance and reducing hosting costs while increasing reliability.
- Security & Compliance: Implemented comprehensive security protocols including SSL/TLS, malware scanning, and automated backups across entire client portfolio, preventing potential security incidents and maintaining excellent security record.
Full-Stack Problem Solver
As a full-stack developer and technical lead, I learned to see technology through the business lens – not just what's possible, but what actually moves the needle.
- Custom Solutions: Built tailored web applications that solved specific business problems, not generic tools that sort-of worked.
- User-First Design: Created interfaces that your team will actually use, not complex systems that require a manual.
- Database Architecture: Designed data structures that make reporting simple and insights accessible.
- API Integration: Connected disparate systems to create unified workflows that save hours of manual data entry.
- Performance Optimization: Made slow systems fast and expensive systems efficient.
Infrastructure & Support Foundation
Twelve years in the trenches taught me what businesses really need from their technology – reliability, simplicity, and someone who answers the phone when things go wrong.
Problems I Solve for Small Businesses
- "My website is always breaking" – I implement monitoring, maintenance, and backup systems that prevent issues before they impact your business.
- "I'm drowning in manual tasks" – I identify repetitive work and implement automation that gives you back hours every week.
- "My tools don't talk to each other" – I create integrations that make your systems work as one cohesive unit.
- "Technology costs are out of control" – I audit your tech stack and optimize for both performance and cost-efficiency.
- "I don't know if we're secure" – I perform security audits and implement protection that lets you sleep soundly.
- "We need to scale but don't know how" – I design growth-ready systems that expand with your business, not against it.
Education
Certifications
My Approach
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Fractional CTO and how can it help my small business?
A Fractional CTO is an experienced technology leader who works with your business part-time or on a contract basis, providing the same strategic technology guidance as a full-time CTO but at a fraction of the cost. For small businesses, this means you get expert-level technology leadership for web optimization, cloud migration, systems integration, and AI implementation without a full-time executive salary. I help you make smart technology decisions, avoid costly mistakes, and leverage automation to scale your operations efficiently.
How much does it cost to hire you as a Fractional CTO or technology consultant?
My services are structured to be accessible for small businesses and solopreneurs. I offer flexible retainer packages for ongoing technology leadership and strategic guidance, which includes dedicated time for infrastructure management, security monitoring, and strategic consulting. For specific projects like web migrations, API integrations, or automation implementations, I provide fixed-price quotes after an initial assessment. This approach ensures you get enterprise-level expertise at small business-friendly pricing.
What technologies and platforms do you specialize in?
I specialize in practical, business-focused technologies that deliver ROI. My core expertise includes WordPress and WooCommerce optimization, PHP and JavaScript development, RESTful API integration, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, DigitalOcean), automation tools (Zapier, Make.com, Airtable), MySQL database design, and AI implementation (ChatGPT API, Claude API). I also work extensively with modern frameworks like Tailwind CSS and focus on no-code/low-code solutions that empower your team to make updates without always needing a developer.
Do you work with clients globally, or are you limited to specific regions?
I work with clients all over the world. All of my services are delivered remotely, which means you get the same high-quality technology leadership regardless of your location or timezone. I've successfully managed infrastructure, implemented automation, and provided strategic technology guidance for businesses across multiple continents, all while maintaining comprehensive monitoring and support for critical systems. Distance is no barrier to delivering exceptional results.
How quickly can you help if my website goes down or I have a technology emergency?
For retainer clients, I provide comprehensive monitoring of critical systems with automated alerts, which means I'm often aware of issues before you are. Response times vary by service level, with priority support clients receiving rapid acknowledgment and resolution, while standard retainer clients receive timely response during business hours. I've maintained excellent service levels and reliability records. All clients also get access to my automated backup systems, ensuring we can restore your site quickly in worst-case scenarios.
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