About Chris Page
Fractional CTO and software engineering leader with over 25 years of experience building products and teams that deliver exceptional results. From early-stage startups to enterprise organizations, I've helped companies achieve their technical vision.
My Journey
For more than 25 years I've worked inside startups, venture-backed companies, consulting firms, and founder-led businesses. Along the way I've served as an engineer, engineering leader, founder, consultant, and CTO. That perspective allows me to help clients solve both technical and business challenges, not just write code.
Most recently, I've been focused on bringing that experience to small businesses and helping them use AI to improve efficiency, reduce costs, reduce overhead, streamline workflows, and launch new products.
What Drives Me
I believe that the best technology solutions come from understanding both the technical possibilities and the business realities. That's why I take a holistic approach to fractional CTO work. I'm not just here to write code or make technology decisions, but to help you build a sustainable, scalable business.
My current focus on AI-assisted development allows me to help business owners move faster without unnecessary complexity. By combining modern AI tools with practical software strategy, I help identify where automation, custom workflows, and focused product development can create real business leverage.
Career Progression
A concise view of how my work evolved from startup engineering to CTO leadership and AI-assisted product execution.
1999 - 2008
Startup Engineer
Built software inside early-stage internet startups during the growth of the web. Worked across engineering, infrastructure, product development, and operations while learning how startups are built from the ground floor.
2008 - 2014
Engineering Leader
Moved into senior engineering and technical leadership roles within growing technology companies. Led projects, mentored teams, scaled systems, and gained firsthand experience navigating growth-stage organizations.
2014 - 2024
Founder & Consultant
Founded Nearby Creative and spent a decade helping startups and businesses build software products. Grew the company to seven figures in annual revenue while working with hundreds of organizations across healthcare, finance, professional services, and technology.
2024 - Present
CTO, Founder & AI-Assisted Builder
Served as CTO of VetNOW while continuing to build products and advise founders. Today I combine 25+ years of startup experience with modern AI-assisted development workflows to help companies launch faster, reduce risk, and accelerate growth.
Selected Ventures & Leadership Roles
A few of the ventures and leadership roles that shaped how I think about products, teams, and business execution.
Nearby Creative
Founded and grew a software consulting firm to seven figures in annual revenue while helping startups and businesses build, modernize, and scale software products.
VetNOW
Served as CTO, helping deliver telehealth technology in East Africa and bringing technical leadership to a mission-driven healthcare platform.
MenuSavvy
Co-founded a restaurant technology venture focused on helping venues use digital experiences to create new revenue opportunities and support local discovery.
Skills & Expertise
Comprehensive technical knowledge refined through decades of industry experience
Engineering Leadership
- Team Building & Mentorship
- Agile Project Management
- Technical Roadmapping
- Resource Optimization
Cloud Architecture
- AWS Infrastructure Design
- Microservices Architecture
- Serverless Applications
- CI/CD Pipeline Automation
AI Integration
- AI-Assisted Development
- LLM API Implementation
- Prompt Engineering
- AI-Powered Workflows
Full-Stack Development
- Laravel/PHP Expertise
- JavaScript Frameworks
- Database Design
- API Development
Product Strategy
- MVP Development
- Feature Prioritization
- User Experience Design
- Go-to-Market Planning
Security & Compliance
- GDPR Implementation
- Security Audits
- Data Encryption
- Authentication Systems
Let's Work Together
Ready to leverage 25+ years of experience to scale your startup? Let's discuss how I can help you achieve your goals.