Welcome -
If you are looking for a fractional CTO, solution architect,
technology advisor, software developer or
technical cofounder ...
My name is Rob Shaw
I'll help you solve your technical challenges,
improve your business processes, delight your customers,
or accomplish any other technical tasks that you've set your sights on.
Clients
My clients are typically startups and small to medium sized organizations
Examples of How I Can Help
Reduce the paper shuffle and transition to digital solutions
Evaluating and selecting a COTS software product/service
Help make a technology related decision
Adoption of Google's GSuite, Microsoft's 365, Slack, Zoom, or other
Creation or refinement of a website
Developing a custom software solution or MVP
Create a strategic technical roadmap
Analyze &/or create an integration between systems
Performing a technology audit
Let's be honest, most technology service providers and software vendors are trying to
upsell you or lock you into their services. They're looking after their bottom line and do not have your best interests at heart.
As someone that's independent, I will stand on your side and will take all factors into consideration. I then leverage my
technology experience and can provide you with unbiased recommendations and actions.
In addition, I can provide these services at a fraction of the cost as compared to having a full-time employee on the payroll.
A Typical Engagement
Let's chat about any technical challenges or opportunities that are on your mind.
Together, we'll extract and refine your requirements.
We'll explore options, experiment if required, and I'll provide recommendations.
I can help you put a plan in place to implement the recommendations. My preferred approach is an Agile or Iterative one, where we'll quickly tackle the riskiest unknowns and deliver something of value or change course as quickly as possible.
I can lead or assist with team recruitment if required.
I can help with training and adoption if necessary.
I can assist with ongoing maintenance and sustainment if necessary.
Sharpest Tools At Present
RESTful APIs
PHP
Python
Tailwind CSS
Alpine.JS
Jekyll
Ubuntu
Vagrant
VirtualBox
AWS
Docker
Stripe
Visual Studio Code
Postman
Git
GitHub
Bitbucket
Marvel POP
Balsamiq
Inkscape
GIMP
Slack
G Suite
Google App Script
I'm a lifelong learner and technology changes quickly so this list is continually evolving.
A comprehensive skills matrix can be found here
More About Rob
- Desired Roles
- CTO, Solution Architect, Technology Advisor, Software Developer or Technical Cofounder
- Education
- Electrical Engineer w/ Minor in Computer Science
- Experience
- To date, I've had the priviledge of providing 24 years of services to companies of all sizes in industries including Technology, Education, Oil & Gas and Healthcare.
- Entrepreneurial
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Founded or co-founded 5 businesses, 3 of which became profitable, and 1 of which was acquired.
Total capital raised = $7.7 million.
1 successful exit and lots of lessons learned. - Unique Skill
- I am both a big picture thinker and very detail oriented.
- Practitioner Of
- Lean Startup Methodology, MVPs, Customer Development, Product-Market Fit, Business Model Canvas, AARRR, Failing Fast, Agile SDLC, Scrum, DevOps, CI/CD, Trend Following, Bayesian Inference, Pareto Principle, Bias for Action, Grit, Honesty, Transparency, Travel, Having Fun With Family/Friends/Coworkers, Reese Peanut Butter Cup Diet
My experience and skills are very diverse, but the common thread is that I love solving technology challenges and delivering value to those that I work with.
Let's Explore Working Together
Reach out for a free, no obligation chat.
I'll be the first to let you know whether I can help you or not, and can likely provide alternative recommendations otherwise.
- Name
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Rob Shaw
- Phone
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1.403.680.8802
- Postal address
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Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Remotely via 'The Internets'
