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CTO advisory services

Pythian's CTO advisory services offer innovative technology guidance to align business objectives with tailored technical perspectives. Our services include executive advisory programs, AI workshops, compliance assessments, IT strategy sessions, and transformation roadmapping. They help organizations design data strategies, accelerate digital transformation, maximize AI investments, and build digital resilience. Ultimately, Pythian aims to deliver faster results, modernize legacy systems, save costs by resolving technical debt, mitigate risks, and empower employees for increased productivity.

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Streamline your data strategy and AI implementation with Pythian's CTO advisory services

Our CTO advisory consultants have supported customers in discovering the most impactful AI use cases for their business. We provide a clear roadmap toward the implementation of innovative solutions that empower a competitive advantage.

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Years of effort automated down to just months

With Pythian's AI expertise, your organization can automate decades of tedious effort, like complex document processing, down to a small fraction of that timeline.

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Decrease in processing time through automation

Extensively reduce your processing times by up to 90% by drawing on Pythian's expert AI consultants to build autonomous systems that streamline your workflows.

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Global customers

As a global CTO advisory services provider, we serve customers across the world—many who have been with us for decades and trust us with their most innovative AI initiatives.

Value-driven CTO advisory services

Pythian's CTO advisory services offer comprehensive support across crucial areas, designed to empower organizations in navigating the complexities of modern technology and achieving their strategic objectives.

Strategic and operational guidance

Pythian offers comprehensive technology leadership and execution, helping customers define technology strategies and roadmaps aligned with business goals. Our expertise spans project management for critical technology initiatives and IT infrastructure optimization for enhanced performance and cost-efficiency. Pythian provides support in tech stack selection and guides organizations through digital transformation to reimagine business models.

Risk and compliance

Pythian offers cybersecurity and risk management solutions to protect organizations' assets and reputations in an interconnected and regulated world. Our services include developing security policies, implementing threat detection systems, and creating incident response plans. Additionally, Pythian conducts penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities before malicious actors can exploit them.

Team and budget management

Pythian's services emphasize effective leadership and prudent financial management for sustainable technology operations. We offer expertise in team building, leadership development, and fostering a culture of innovation. Pythian assists with IT budget cost optimization and vendor management to ensure efficient spending and optimal service delivery.

General guidance and training

Pythian offers flexible support and knowledge transfer to address evolving technology needs. This includes providing expert advice for complex technology challenges, offering technical leadership, and delivering product development oversight. Pythian provides customized training workshops for staff, equipping internal teams with the latest skills and knowledge to effectively manage and leverage new technologies.

Fresno Unified School District drives data strategy forward with AI workshop

The challenge that Fresno Unified faced was where to begin with AI. They knew they wanted to stay ahead of the curve by leveraging the most innovative technology to solve unique business challenges, but were unsure how to meaningfully kickstart this initiative and where to focus effort and investment.

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Meet our CTO advisors

Pythian's Field CTOs, supporting your strategic initiatives

Grounded in real-world business leadership, our Field CTOs have successfully navigated the complexities of integrating innovative technologies (including AI) into large organizations—helping hundreds of executives build their enterprise data and AI strategy. Their experience extends beyond technical implementation to encompass the strategic decisions that truly drive value, such as identifying high-impact use cases, building a data-driven culture, and managing ethical and security risks at an executive level.

Paul Lewis
Paul Lewis | Chief Technology Officer
As CTO, Paul Lewis drives Pythian’s technology strategy, helping customers scale their data and cloud assets to deliver valuable business outcomes throughout their digital transformation journey.
Karen Pfeifer | Field Chief AI Officer Karen_FieldCTO
Karen Pfeifer | Field Chief AI Officer
As Field CAIO, Karen Pfeifer leverages her deep technical insights experience in formulating AI and data strategies that directly address critical business needs and drive innovation.
Ernest Solomon | Field Chief Information Security Officer Ernest_Solomon
Ernest Solomon | Field Chief Information Security Officer
As Field CISO, Ernest Solomon consistently aligns technology strategy with real-world objectives, ensuring customers gain operational resilience and a definitive competitive edge.
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Jeff DeVerter | Field Chief Technology Officer
As Field CTO, Jeff DeVerter leverages his deep expertise across platforms to guide organizations through complex evolutions to achieve tangible business outcomes.
"Day & Ross are implementing a significant technology transformation to improve how we serve our customers and ensure we continue to innovate in our market. Pythian served as a trustworthy and reliable guide in integrating key AI tools and technologies. The strong partnerships they hold with large platforms like Google Cloud have been valuable in accelerating our efforts.”
Jeff Schnarr
Chief Information Officer, Day & Ross

Pythian's CTO advisory services provide the support and guidance you need to realize your goals

Our CTO advisory services deliver expert leadership, technical guidance, and operational efficiency, significantly reducing costs and optimizing resources. We offer strategic leadership, develop technology roadmaps, provide access to cutting-edge expertise, and mitigate risks. We strengthen internal teams, enhance the software development lifecycle, and offer flexibility to adapt to evolving needs.

Efficiency and cost-effectiveness

Our CTO advisory services offer cost-effective access to high-level technological expertise. We optimize resource utilization during crucial phases by ensuring efficient investments in technology, personnel, and infrastructure, preventing wasted resources. By implementing effective IT solutions and practices, our CTO advisory consultants improve efficiency, streamline workflows, automate tasks, and ultimately boost productivity while reducing operational bottlenecks.

A path to innovation and resilience

Pythian's services offer crucial strategic and technical leadership beyond daily operations, translating business objectives into a clear, actionable technology roadmap. We provide access to deep expertise in cutting-edge technologies and actively mitigate technological risks, from cybersecurity threats to technical debt. We guide companies in building scalable technology foundations, maintaining market awareness, and ensuring technology serves as an enabler for growth and competitiveness.

Fostering a culture of innovation

Our CTO advisory consultants strengthen internal tech teams by defining objectives, aiding recruitment, and fostering a positive culture that promotes innovation and collaboration. We offer critical input for the software development process, implementing modern methodologies like Agile and Scrum for efficient product delivery. This includes guiding architectural decisions, emphasizing secure coding, and tracking progress to ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget.

Solutions for evolving business needs

Pythian's CTO advisory service offers compelling flexibility, adapting to evolving company needs and unique business circumstances. As companies grow and market conditions shift, our service can rapidly adjust technological strategies. It provides a dynamic and responsive technological leadership solution, scaling engagement up or down as required, and pivoting strategies to address new challenges, opportunities, or unexpected shifts.

How our CTO advisory services work

Accelerate with strategic advice

Pythian's streamlined process to support your most strategic initiatives is a tried and tested approach that we have successfully proved out with our customers, spanning a variety of industries and use cases.

Deliverable discovery

Meet with Pythian's executive technology consultants to define deliverables. In an initial discussion, we gain an understanding of your business goals, challenges, and milestones.

Current state assessment

Pythian will assess and analyze your infrastructure, systems, and processes to reveal opportunities for optimization and growth.

Data strategy design

Recognizing that each business is unique, Pythian designs customized data strategies and transformation roadmaps. We align your business goals, required timelines and resources to ensure your data becomes a key asset in driving future success.

Ongoing executive support

Pythian provides dedicated, ongoing support to guarantee success. Throughout your transformation and deployment, we assure you mitigate risk and minimize business disruption.

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See what our customers are accomplishing leveraging our CTO expertise

Learn how our innovative customers are drawing on Pythian's expert CTO advisory consultants to identify new opportunities to leverage AI tools that support them in accomplishing their most valuable business goals.

Day & Ross scale operations leveraging AI
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Day & Ross scale operations leveraging AI

Pythian built a custom AI solution to assist the trucking giant with a complex, multi-step document processing workflow, ensuring real-time data visibility and accuracy for a better customer experience.

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Fresno Unified gains enhanced understanding of AI opportunities
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Fresno Unified gains enhanced understanding of AI opportunities

A key outcome of Pythian's guidance was the realization that Fresno Unified's immediate barrier to AI adoption was not a lack of understanding of AI itself, but rather challenges with their underlying data infrastructure.

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GigaOm partners with Pythian for AI strategy
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GigaOm partners with Pythian for AI strategy

GigaOm needed to help customers make decisions faster—using AI to summarize their dense and impartial analyst reports. Our expert AI consultants built intelligent AI solutions to solve this challenge.

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about CTO advisory services

What are CTO advisory services?

Our CTO advisory services offer strategic, expert guidance on technology to businesses, often at a fraction of the cost of a full-time Chief Technology Officer. Our services help companies align their technology strategy with business goals, make informed decisions, and navigate challenges like scaling and innovation. It's a flexible option for organizations seeking strategic direction without needing a full-time, hands-on technical leader.

What does a CTO advisory consultant do?

Our CTO advisory consultants provide strategic, expert guidance on technology to businesses, helping them align their technology strategy with business goals and make informed decisions. Our services are a cost-effective and flexible option, offering support for challenges like scaling, innovation, and IT infrastructure optimization. Ultimately, a CTO advisory consultant empowers companies to navigate the complexities of modern technology and achieve strategic objectives without the overhead of a full-time executive.

What value is provided through CTO advisory services?

CTO advisory services offer strategic, expert guidance on technology, helping businesses align their technology strategy with overall business goals and make informed decisions about architecture and development. Pythian's services provide a cost-effective and flexible option for companies to navigate challenges like scaling, innovation, and IT infrastructure optimization without the overhead of a full-time executive. Ultimately, CTO advisory consultants empower organizations to achieve strategic objectives, mitigate risks, and stay competitive in the rapidly evolving technological landscape.

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