What to do first
We identify quick wins, critical risks, blockers, dependencies and initiatives that truly pay back.
- quick wins
- risk register
- priorities
CTO session for decisions, budget and technical roadmap
We help an owner, CEO or CTO quickly understand the business decision and technical situation: where the risk is, what inaction costs, what to do first and how to defend the modernization budget.
- CTO as a Service
- Executive brief
- Roadmap
- TCO
- Risk register
- Architecture board
- technical strategy
Which search requests this service matches
We map similar search wording into engineering scope, artifacts, roadmap and a clear next step.
Questions a CTO session resolves
The format turns technical uncertainty into a clear agenda for decisions, budget and delivery.
How to defend the budget
We estimate cost of inaction, TCO, incident cost, release delays, manual operations and infrastructure overspend.
- TCO
- cost of inaction
- budget defense
How to control delivery
We define acceptance criteria, release gates, ownership, knowledge transfer and architecture supervision format.
- release gates
- ownership
- knowledge transfer
What remains after the CTO session
Not a presentation for its own sake, but a set of decisions the team can execute.
Executive brief
A short document for leadership: situation, risks, solution options, budget logic and next step.
30/60/90-day roadmap
Phased action plan: what to fix now, what to design and what to postpone until more data appears.
Control criteria
Acceptance criteria, release gates, Definition of Done and minimum metrics for delivery control.
Working format
We start with a management question, then connect it to architecture, risks and delivery plan.
- 1. InterviewWe discuss the goal, constraints, symptoms, stakeholders and technical decision history.
- 2. Option reviewWe compare options by risk, cost, timeline, team dependencies and expected impact.
- 3. RoadmapWe document the decision, priorities, next step and delivery control format.
Request route, budget and SLA for CTO session
Before kickoff, SO-TECH documents the business goal, scope, constraints, SLA/SLO, RPO/RTO, risk map, budget logic and the next safe step.
Team and communication: CTO session
The legal and communication center is in Moscow; interviews, reviews, artifact demos and support can run remotely with clear communication slots and owners.
- Moscow
- remote
- owner
How we estimate budget, SLA/SLO and risk map
The estimate depends on system count, diagnostic depth, access to logs and metrics, downtime risk, required artifacts, deadline and decision-defense format.
- budget
- SLA/SLO
- risk map
What to send for a fast start
Describe the goal, current system, critical services, integrations, symptoms, timeline, budget constraints, available diagrams and desired artifact: risk map, roadmap, executive brief or delivery control.
- scope
- timeline
- artifact
When the CTO roadmap points to a dedicated server
If the executive brief shows stable workload, 1C/ERP, highload, compliance, predictable TCO and strict SLA/SLO, we turn the strategy into Dedicated sizing, ownership boundary and a launch plan.
- Dedicated sizing
- TCO
- ownership boundary
When the CTO roadmap should move through SaaS
If cost of inaction is higher than the value of in-house operations and the business needs fast launch, support, updates and SLA, we fix a SaaS model instead of extra infrastructure.
- buy vs build
- support
- SLA
When the CTO roadmap depends on 1C and ERP
If budget, licenses, latency, backup, RPO/RTO and user access depend on 1C or ERP, we turn the strategy into accounting-system server sizing and a launch plan.
- 1C/ERP
- latency
- RPO/RTO
When the CTO roadmap depends on Bitrix and SEO
If growth, leads and releases depend on Bitrix D7, ORM, REST/API, SEO, IndexNow, cache, access rights and an upgrade-safe roadmap, we split out a Bitrix audit before delivery budget approval.
- Bitrix D7
- SEO/IndexNow
- upgrade-safe
CTO session FAQ
What to prepare and what result to expect.
Who benefits from a CTO session?
Owner, CEO, CTO, product owner or IT lead who needs to make a technical decision and defend the budget quickly.
How is a CTO session different from an audit?
A CTO session is faster and management-focused. An audit inspects systems, metrics, configs and technical details more deeply.
Can we move to delivery after the session?
Yes. If the decision is clear, the next step can be delivery control, architecture supervision or a focused technical audit.
How much does CTO session cost and what affects the budget?
The cost of CTO as a Service depends on scope, number of systems, access model, diagnostic depth, SLA/SLO, downtime risk, urgency and required artifacts. We first document the goal, constraints and expected output, then propose the work format instead of a generic made-up price.
What is included in CTO session at the start?
At the start we collect the business goal, constraints, symptoms, available diagrams, configs, logs, metrics, dependencies and success criteria. Then we prepare a risk map, roadmap, next steps and artifacts that can support budget approval or delivery.
When should you choose CTO session versus another consulting service?
If the task clearly belongs to this contour, start with CTO session. If the question is broader, compare technical audit, CTO session, architecture audit, Bitrix audit, infrastructure audit and delivery control by risk, timeline, budget and expected outcome.
Let us prepare a technical decision for management
Describe the goal, open question and constraints. We will suggest a CTO session format and input list.
Send a request or contact us about the project: SO-TECH will clarify scope, risks, budget, owners and suggest the next safe step without audit theater.
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