Chris Frost
Focused technical leadership and tech trouble shooting without the hassle of a full time CTO.
Tech Tamer
When your tech is getting out of control I can tame it. A seasoned software engineer and fractional CTO with over two decades of experience building and scaling complex systems across startups and established organisations. I help teams turn bold ideas into reliable, maintainable products - blending technical excellence with clear communication.
Across my career I’ve worked with a wide range of technologies from the inner workings of large-scale Java platforms to modern cloud-native services and frontend console designs. I’ve led engineering teams, contributed to open-source platforms, and held leadership roles where solving hard problems and mentoring others go hand in hand with delivering value.
I’m passionate about crafting systems that are both robust and adaptable, designing scalable infrastructure and performance tuning. I thrive on tackling technical challenges, breaking down complexity, and helping organisations define pragmatic, future-proof strategies for growth.
My Work
Good Energy
Chris's domain knowledge is extremely strong and allowed us to 'right-size' a new technology estate post-acquisition, whilst also being flexible and easy to work with across all stakeholder groups.
Data Support Hub
Chris brought the technical leadership we were missing. He cut through complexity quickly, grasped the realities of our business and wasn't afraid to challenge ingrained technical thinking. By focusing on what truly mattered, he helped stabilise our SaaS platform and put it on a path for sustainable evolution. Just as importantly, he worked shoulder-to-shoulder with the team, removing obstacles and restoring momentum.
Amber Safety
Chris is an asset to our team, he plays a critical role helping execute and shape our thinking around our technology. He is efficient, dedicated and someone we trust to guide difficult decision making. Since he joined our team, we have been able to confidently go-to-market and refine our product, knowing he is in our corner.
Services
Virtual or Consulting CTO
Startups often don't need a full time CTO. They can be expensive and many experienced CTOs are no longer hands-on enough to help get things built. We offer practical help with day to day issues as well as longer term strategy and planning. We can also represent you to potential investors that want assurances and detailed information about your technology.
Technology planning and roadmaps
Help you understand what technical needs you'll have in the future to meet your business-led objectives, plan for future outsourcing needs or recruit and develop the right in-house skills. Growing an in-house team can be challenging, especially if you don't speak the language.
Solving difficult technical issues
Get focused, expert attention on the hardest tech issues you have to solve. From fixing a bug that just won't go away, to reviewing the latest academic literature and everything in between, we can help.
Technology audits
Audit your existing technology and advise where it needs to be improved to grow your business. With a focus on simplifying the technology to make it easier to maintain and understand, when your existing technology is on solid ground you will be ready to move forward.