CTO on Demand
Scale without breaking
Stop delaying critical decisions. Get rapid, expert CTO-level guidance on your stack, architecture, or roadmap now. A small time investment prevents months of costly rework later.
3 Steps to Clarity
1. Book
Pick a time, pay the fee. Takes 2 minutes.
2. Brief
Share your challenge beforehand so I come prepared.
3. Solve
Get clear, actionable answers in 30 minutes.
Why Bad Tech Kills Startups
Real data. Real consequences. Don't let this be your story.
63% Tech Debt Rate
Most startups suffer significant tech debt from skipping quality practices
42% Time Lost
Developers waste nearly half their time managing debt instead of shipping features
$1.52 Trillion Cost
Annual economic impact of technical debt in the US economy alone
10-100x Cost Multiplier
Fixing bad architecture later costs exponentially more than building it right
30-50% Valuation Drop
Weak tech foundations destroy due diligence and tank startup valuations
70% User Abandonment
Slow, buggy systems drive users away in seconds—bad tech kills growth
Meet Ilyess
Full-time dad and husband, lifelong gamer, Jiu-Jitsu enthusiast who taps way more than he'd like to admit, French, fancy food lover, UAE resident, and proud tech nerd always chasing the latest shiny thing.
- • Practical CTO: Makes tech simple and accessible.
- • Pedagogical Communicator: Explains complex topics clearly, even for non-technical people.
- • Fast Decision-Maker: Helps teams move quickly with the right solutions.
- • Builder Mindset: Brings clear thinking and solid problem-solving to every project.
- • Straightforward & Reliable: Easy to work with and always transparent.
- • Pirate Spirit: Finds clever workarounds and out-of-the-box solutions when needed.
Battle-Tested at Scale
Active CTO Today
Leading engineering teams right now, not retired from the field
17 Years Engineering
Deep expertise across the full software development lifecycle
100+ Engineers Led
Built, scaled, and managed high-performing technical teams
Millions of Orders/Day
Architected systems handling massive scale and traffic
Grab, Careem, Hungerstation
Delivered critical systems for global tech giants
Startup to Scale
Guided multiple companies from idea to production across industries
Global: 5 Countries
International experience across France, Australia, Korea, Singapore, UAE
Client Satisfaction: See What They're Saying
Ilyess is a true multi-tool in his field, he can handle the full spectrum of development challenges. What makes him stand out even more is a rare quality: he genuinely understands what you say and is able to translate your request into an effective IT solution.
