Hard problems. Quietly handled.
Tough tech. Simply explained.
Independent, senior-level Fractional CIO, CTO, and vCISO expertise, deep-dive proposal reviews, AI and cybersecurity strategy and clarity, and clear, practical problem solving.
Spot risks before contracts get signed, design flaws get buried or audits derail delivery.
Cut the hype. Skip the mistakes. Make confident decision. Your systems stay accountable, scalable and secure.
Why Teams Call Fulcrum Vector
See risk before they explode
We spot patterns early, so you don't pay for late surprises.
Get clarity, fast
Complexity tripped down to the shortest path that still stands under audit.
Advice, not a sales pitch
No products to push, no hidden agendas.
Stay calm under pressure
When the stakes are high, problems get handled calmly and quietly.
Technology C-Suite as a Service
CIO • CTO • vCISO leadership without the full-time cost.
Fractional CIO: Optmize spend, smart acquisitions, align IT to business goals.
Fractional CTO: Build scalable, future-proof systems.
Virtual CISO: Protect against risk, pass audits, reduce liability.
Idependent
Fulcrum Vector holds no government contracts and sells no products, ensuring our guidance remains fully independent, objective, and free of conflicts of interest.
Major Acquisitions
Over 20 years of experience leading enterprise-scale technology acquisition and programs, managing decisions where mistakes cost millions. That's experience you can now access fractionally to protect your business and accelerate growth.
Who We Are & Why It Matter
We are not your IT vendor. We are the senior advisor who sits on your side of the table. Independent. Product-agnostic. Focused on your outcomes.
The Specialist
Depth and pattern recognition on par with your lawyer or CPA.
• Turning complex systems into clear choices leaders can act on.
• Surface risks early so cost, and schedule do not be blindsided.
• Align teams around one plan that actually holds up under scrutiny.
The Protector
Like good insurance, we help you avoid costly mistakes and find blind spots.
• Cut through vendor hype and fine print before you sign.
• Stress-test proposals and roadmaps like an evaluator would.
• Prioritize effort where risk and impact are highest.
The Trusted Advisor
Calm judgement when stakes are high. No products to push.
• Straight answers that re defensible in the boardroom and under audit.
• Senior-level perspective you can tap without full-time overhead.
• A clear next step every time you call.
The Executive Partner
CIO, CTO, CISO leadership on demand.
• Independent, senior-level guidance without full-time payroll.
• Enterprise-scale acquisition and program experience, scaled to your business.
• Technology clarity that empowers leaders in business and government.
Bottom line: We help your technology decision reduce risk, avoid waste, and keep your business moving forward.
Who We Work With
Commercial Businesses
Our core business clients are small to mid-sized companies under ~250 employees and below ~75M annual revenue range, large enough that technology mistakes are costly, but often too lean to justify a full-time CIO, CTP or CISO.
When a company already has a CIO/CTO/CISO, we can often serve as a second set of eyes: providing independent perspective, bridging project gaps, or acting as a sounding board outside of internal operations.
Federal Contractors
We also partner with Federal contracting firms that support the government. Our role is to help them sharpen proposals, spot risk early, and deliver with confidence under audit and compliance pressure.
Services
AI Clarity & Strategy
Problem: AI hype creates costly detours and false confidence.
What I Do: Map risks, limits, and practical opportunities. Guide leaders on when to build, when to buy, and when to walk away.
What You Get: A grounded, achievable AI strategy that reduces wasted investment and builds confidence with stakeholders.
Cybersecurity Strategy
Problem: Security gaps and compliance hoops derail delivery and erode trust.
What I Do: Identify vulnerabilities early, shape designs that are secure and compliant.
What You Get: Clear priorities and advisory direction for secure, compliant systems.
This applies whether it is a federal audit or a business insurance review.
Fractional / Virtual C-Suite
Problem: Growing businesses and federal contractors need CIO/CTO/CISO leadership but can’t justify full-time payroll.
What I Do: Step in as your part-time CIO, CTO, or Virtual CISO.
What You Get: Enterprise-level leadership on demand. Clear roadmaps, controlled spend, stronger security.
Proposal & Vendor Review
Problem: Proposals and vendor pitches often hide gaps, risks, or fluff that cost you points or money.
What I Do: Stress-test proposals and vendor claims with an evaluator’s eye.
What You Get: Actionable recommendations that strengthen clarity, credibility, and trust before reviewers or your checkbook do.
Solutions Architecture
Problem: Programs and systems fail when design flaws only show up late in delivery.
What I Do: Define the high-level solution up front, before contracts and specs get locked.
What You Get: Early risk detection and alignment across leadership and teams. Less churn, less rework.
Technical Communication
Problem: Technical brilliance gets lost when it cannot be explained to leaders or clients.
What I Do: Distill complex input into concise, executive-ready messaging.
What You Get: Cohesive narratives leaders, evaluators, and clients can actually act on.
Clarity at a fair price
When you hire Fulcrum Vector, you get senior experience without junior overhead. No sales pitches. No hidden angles.
Hourly
• $250
Retainers
• 12 hrs. - $3,000
• 24 hrs. - 5,700 (5% off)
• 48 hrs. - 10,800 (10% off)
• 96 hrs. - $21,000 (12.5% off)
• 192 hrs. - $40,000 (16.7% off)
Value to You
• Independent: no vendor kickbacks
• Experienced: 22+ years leading federal IT and health programs
• Trusted: evaluator on $500M+ contracts, calm under pressure
• Practical: clarity you can act on immediately
Proof of past success
• Turned a stalled 4-year federal program into a working system that finally delivered.
• Guided organizations through compliance reviews without drowning them in jargon.
• Helped businesses avoid overspending by surfacing hidden risks in vendor contracts.
• Proven DoD acquisition experience bringing military-grade rigor to business and agency decisions.
