27 years hands-on CTO experience

Fractional CTO support without the full-time hire.

Board-level technology strategy, product direction, architecture review, vendor oversight and delivery leadership from an experienced CTO. Plans from $1,000/month. No lock-in. No setup fees.

27 years CTO experience 100+ organisations From $1,000/month AU / US / UK experience Start within 48 hours
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LONDONNEW YORKSYDNEY
AU · US · UK
27Y · 100+ ORGS
[ 01 ] When you need us

You may not need a full-time CTO yet. But you do need senior technical judgement.

Building software but unsure if the architecture is right

Developers need clearer direction

Preparing for investment, acquisition or board reporting

Spending too much on vendors, cloud or platforms

Need AI, automation or product strategy without hype

Project is drifting and needs senior oversight

[ 02 ] What we do

Four ways we lead, end to end.

Every technology challenge covered by one senior CTO — strategy through to delivery.

[ 03 ] Plans & pricing

Senior leadership, scaled to you.

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Advisor
$1k/mo

Best for: founders who need a senior sounding board and clear direction.

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Growth
$5.5k/mo

Best for: scaling teams needing hands-on technical oversight.

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Scale
$11k/mo

Best for: complex delivery and board-level reporting.

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Embedded
$22k/mo

Best for: organisations needing a near full-time CTO.

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[ 04 ] How it works

From first call to focused delivery — fast.

1Step 01

Book a free CTO call

A 45-minute discovery call to understand your business, stage and the technical decisions ahead.

2Step 02

Get a clear recommendation

We'll tell you exactly what needs attention and which support level makes sense — even if it's not us.

3Step 03

Start with focused priorities

We get to work on the highest-impact priorities first, with senior judgement from day one.

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Support can start within 48 business hours.
[ 06 ] Who we work with

Built for businesses where technology decisions now carry real commercial risk.

From startups to listed companies and government — backed by 27 years of hands-on CTO experience across every sector and stage.

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Public companies & boards

ASX-listed, NYSE, LSE and other publicly traded companies requiring board-level technology leadership and compliance-grade delivery.

ASX / NYSE / LSEBoard reportingSOX / ASICInvestor relations
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Startups, SMEs & PE-backed

Founder-led businesses, PE-backed companies, and private SMEs scaling from startup through to exit — we embed into your leadership team.

StartupsPE / VC-backedSMEsM&A diligence
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Government & regulated

Federal, state, and local government bodies undertaking digital transformation. Experienced with AusTender panels, IRAP, and ICT sourcing frameworks.

AusTenderIRAP / ISMDigital transformation
IPO & procurement ready $50M+ M&A delivered ASIC registered · GST compliant NDA as standard Panel arrangements welcome
[ 07 ] Your CTO
Ken Armitt
Founder & Principal CTO · Digital One Agency

Ken Armitt is a seasoned technology leader and founder of Digital One Agency, with over 27 years of experience building, scaling, and advising on complex digital systems and businesses. His career spans the full evolution of technology — from early web infrastructure through to modern AI systems, fintech platforms, marketplaces, and high-performance au…

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27y
Hands-on CTO experience
100+
Organisations advised
$50M+
M&A and delivery overseen
3
Regions — AU · US · UK
[ 08 ] FAQs

Questions, answered.

Still unsure? A free call is the fastest way to find out if this is the right fit.

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Senior technology leadership on a part-time basis — strategy, architecture, delivery oversight, vendor management and board reporting — without the cost or commitment of a full-time executive.

A consultant advises and leaves. A Fractional CTO owns outcomes: we embed in your team, set direction, and stay accountable for what actually gets delivered.

Yes. We provide clear direction, review the work, and hold your internal team or external agency to a professional standard — so delivery stays on track.

Absolutely. We add senior judgement above your existing team — strategy, architecture and governance — without replacing anyone or disrupting momentum.

Most engagements begin within 48 business hours of your discovery call, once we agree on priorities and the right support level.

No. Every plan is month-to-month with no lock-in and no setup fees. Scale up, down, or pause as your needs change.

We'll recommend the right level on your free call, based on your stage, team and the priorities that need attention first — even if that's our smallest plan.

Free 45-minute discovery call

Need senior technology leadership without hiring a full-time CTO?

Book a free 45-minute discovery call. We'll review where you are, what needs attention, and which CTO support level makes sense — even if the answer is not us.

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