Common Questions &
Methodology.

A Fractional CTO is a principal-level technical executive who provides leadership and strategy on a part-time or on-demand basis. Unlike a full-time hire, we provide the same high-level oversight—architecture, scaling, and team mentoring—at a fraction of the cost, typically 10–20 hours per week.

Most agencies bill you for a project manager, a junior developer, and their Woodward office rent. When you work with Scott’s Development, you skip the line and get 15 years of senior engineering experience directly. You get Silicon Valley speed and Principal mindset without the agency markup or the ticket-taker bureaucracy.

Project rescue is a specialized service for businesses with software that is failing, over budget, or stalled. We have a track record of stepping into high-stakes situations—including multi-million dollar initiatives at risk—to audit the code, secure the infrastructure, and get the product back on a revenue-generating track.

Vibe coding (using AI to prompt code quickly) is an incredible shortcut, but it often lacks structure. Without engineering ceremony—proper documentation, security audits, and scalable architecture—vibe-coded apps eventually break under their own weight. We bring the adult in the room ownership to ensure your AI-enabled shortcuts remain stable and secure for the long term.

In 2026, we leverage advanced agentic workflows and custom automation that weren't industry standard just two years ago. By combining 15 years of veteran experience with these latest tools, we can complete in 10 hours what would take a traditional team 40+ hours to execute.

We don't just write code and disappear. Our process includes a strict Technical Handover phase where we implement proper Observability (logging, error tracking) and create Engineering Ceremony documentation. This ensures your internal team or future hires can maintain the system without us, preventing the black box problem common with agency work.

Every project is directly led by Scott as your Principal Architect. Depending on the scale and speed required, we leverage our own 20x development workflows or lead a hand-picked team of specialists. The difference? We maintain absolute ownership of the outcomes, the architecture, and the Engineering Ceremony—ensuring your project never suffers from the lost context or sloppy standards common in traditional outsourcing.

Yes. We are based in Ferndale, Michigan, right at the 8 Mile and Woodward corridor. While we work with Silicon Valley startups and international clients, we are dedicated partners for Metro Detroit businesses that want high-performance technical leadership.

Simply Book a Discovery Call. We’ll spend 60 minutes looking over your technical roadmap, your SEO/GEO performance, or your existing code. If we can’t identify a way to save you money or increase your revenue in that hour, we aren't a fit.