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Executive technology leadership for moments that matter
Technology challenges rarely arrive neatly packaged. They surface as stalled decisions, rising costs, delivery friction, or risk that no one fully owns.
Tech Alchemy Consulting provides senior technology leadership to organizations navigating complexity, transition, and growth. Our services are structured around how executives actually engage help, not around packaged solutions.
Service Details
90-Minute Technology Strategy SessionExecutive strategy session with pre-work and a written recap you can share with stakeholders.
A focused, executive advisory block that gets you clarity in one working session. Review current state, risks, and tradeoffs, then leave with documented next steps and a written summary for stakeholders.
- 90-minute remote working session led by an executive technology leader
- Pre-session intake and post-session write-up of decisions and next steps
- Ideal for validating investments, vendor choices, or board-ready decision support
When leaders use this
- A high-impact technology decision needs clarity before moving forward
- Vendor, platform, or investment choices require validation
- Leadership needs a grounded external perspective quickly
What you leave with
- Clear articulation of the core decision and tradeoffs
- Defined next steps and ownership
- A written summary suitable for executive or board review
3-Day Tech Deep DiveThree-day executive working engagement that delivers evidence-backed findings and a prioritized modernization plan.
A focused three-day executive working engagement that meets with stakeholders, reviews systems, uncovers risks, and turns findings into recommendations leaders can act on.
- Stakeholder interviews and system reviews across three days
- Risk, cost, and resilience findings with clear evidence
- Executive themes and prioritized modernization recommendations
When leaders use this
- The organization is entering or exiting a period of transition
- Technology risk is material to business outcomes
- Alignment and direction must be established quickly
What you leave with
- Shared understanding of risks, constraints, and priorities
- Defined ownership and decision authority
- A prioritized action plan leadership can execute immediately
Fractional CTO ServicesExecutive tech leadership that aligns work to outcomes and builds momentum.
Executive-level technology leadership to define strategy, align teams, and accelerate modernization without committing to a full-time CTO.
- Drive modernization and innovation
- Establish scalable IT operations
- Bridge technical and business priorities
When leaders use this
- Senior technology leadership is missing or stretched thin
- Decisions are slowing execution or increasing risk
- Ongoing oversight is needed without a full-time hire
What you leave with
- Clear technology direction aligned to business priorities
- Consistent executive-level decision-making
- Improved delivery predictability and accountability
Technology StrategyPragmatic strategy that ties investments to growth and execution.
Build a pragmatic, forward-looking strategy that supports growth and operational efficiency, tied to clear business outcomes.
- Assess maturity and roadmap future capabilities
- Define technology standards and ownership
- Align investments with strategic goals
When leaders use this
- Growth or change requires a clear technology direction
- Investment decisions need stronger alignment to outcomes
- Existing strategy no longer reflects business reality
What you leave with
- A pragmatic strategy tied to measurable business goals
- Prioritized initiatives with clear ownership
- Confidence in where to invest and where to pause
IT Leadership ConsultingStrengthen leadership, governance, and delivery to make IT a business enabler.
Transform IT departments into business enablers with clear priorities, strong governance, and measurable value.
- Assess leadership structure and performance
- Develop decision frameworks and key metrics
- Strengthen alignment between business units
When leaders use this
- IT leadership structure is unclear or ineffective
- Governance exists but does not drive outcomes
- Business and technology leaders are misaligned
What you leave with
- Clear leadership roles and decision frameworks
- Governance that supports execution
- Improved trust between business and IT leadership
IT Cost OptimizationVisibility and controls to cut run costs without eroding capability.
Reduce technology spend while maintaining capability and performance through detailed financial visibility.
- Eliminate unnecessary software and licenses
- Identify and stop hidden cloud expenses
- Implement sustainable cost governance
When leaders use this
- Technology spend is rising without clear explanation
- Cloud and SaaS costs feel unpredictable
- Finance needs durable controls and visibility
What you leave with
- Transparent cost ownership and accountability
- A prioritized plan to reduce waste without eroding capability
- Guardrails that keep spend predictable over time
Digital TransformationModernize legacy with staged, low-risk change that builds long-term agility.
Lead complex transformations that modernize legacy systems and deliver long-term business agility.
- Define transformation objectives and milestones
- Rearchitect legacy processes for scalability
- Integrate digital tools for measurable ROI
When leaders use this
- Legacy systems are slowing growth or innovation
- Change initiatives stall due to risk or complexity
- Modernization must happen without disrupting operations
What you leave with
- A staged transformation plan with clear milestones
- Reduced execution risk and clearer dependencies
- A platform that supports long-term agility
IT GovernanceSimple guardrails and visibility so work stays on track.
Implement lean, effective governance structures that ensure compliance and operational transparency.
- Define roles, ownership, and decision rights
- Establish review cadence and risk controls
- Create concise reporting for leaders
When leaders use this
- Decision rights and ownership are unclear
- Risk is growing without visibility
- Reporting exists but does not support leadership decisions
What you leave with
- Defined roles, ownership, and escalation paths
- A lightweight governance cadence that holds
- Executive visibility into cost, risk, and progress
Business & IT AlignmentConnect strategy to delivery so everyone rows in the same direction.
Bridge the gap between business strategy and IT execution for measurable performance improvement.
- Shared priorities tied to outcomes
- Simple status and decision reporting
- Steady operating cadence across teams
When leaders use this
- Strategy and execution are disconnected
- Teams are working hard without shared priorities
- Leadership lacks a common operating rhythm
What you leave with
- Shared priorities tied to business outcomes
- Clear communication and decision flow
- Fewer surprises and stronger execution alignment
Cloud Strategy & OptimizationGet more from cloud with guardrails and visibility that last.
Optimize cloud usage and architecture to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs.
- Rightsize resources and eliminate waste
- Design for resiliency and cost tradeoffs
- Establish budgets, owners, and alerts
When leaders use this
- Cloud spend is volatile or poorly understood
- Architecture decisions are driven by convenience rather than tradeoffs
- Resilience and cost need to be balanced deliberately
What you leave with
- Predictable cloud spend with clear ownership
- Architecture choices aligned to risk and cost tolerance
- Guardrails that scale as the organization grows
Cybersecurity StrategyPragmatic controls to reduce risk and protect what matters.
Develop a pragmatic security approach that reduces risk and safeguards critical business operations.
- Prioritize high-impact, low-friction controls
- Clarify ownership and escalation paths
- Test readiness with real-world scenarios
When leaders use this
- Security risk is increasing but poorly prioritized
- Ownership and escalation paths are unclear
- Leadership needs confidence in readiness
What you leave with
- A pragmatic security posture focused on real risk
- Clear ownership and response paths
- Improved resilience without unnecessary friction
IT Roadmap PlanningSequence investments, de-risk execution, and measure progress.
Strategic roadmap creation to sequence investments, de-risk execution, and measure progress effectively.
- Define goals, value, and dependencies
- Align teams and vendors to milestones
- Set metrics and review cadences
When leaders use this
- Too many initiatives compete for attention
- Dependencies and sequencing are unclear
- Progress is hard to measure quarter to quarter
What you leave with
- A sequenced roadmap tied to value and risk
- Clear milestones and review cadence
- Confidence in execution and progress tracking
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