Annie Ellenberger

Fractional CTO & Technology Strategist

Helping small businesses and nonprofits untangle systems and scale with clarity

Who I Work With

I work best with small (1-20 person) mission-driven businesses who are committed to making a positive impact:

  • Leaders who need strategic technical guidance but can't justify a full-time CTO
  • Companies that have outgrown their initial technology setup
  • Organizations juggling multiple software tools that don't communicate
  • Businesses bogged down by manual processes and repetitive tasks

Common challenges I hear:

  • "We're paying for multiple tools that should be talking to each other"
  • "Our current setup worked when we were smaller, but it's not scaling"
  • "We're spending hours every week copying data between systems"
  • "We know we need to modernize our technology but don't know where to start"

Problems I Solve

Technology Strategy & Planning

I help you choose the right systems, avoid costly mistakes, and plan tech that grows with your business.

System Integration & Process Optimization

Connect your existing tools, eliminate manual data entry, and allow you to focus on what matters — running your business.

Team Development & Best Practices

Whether you're managing technical staff or coordinating contractors, establish reliable processes and clear documentation.

How I Work

Flexible service levels designed to meet your business where it is.

Level 1 – Discovery & Audit

  • Deep-dive assessment of current systems, workflows, and pain points
  • Review of team structure (if applicable), tools, and process inefficiencies
  • Written analysis with prioritized recommendations
  • Follow-up session to discuss findings

Level 2 – Roadmap & Strategy

  • Collaborative planning to define your technical strategy
  • Alignment of software decisions with business goals
  • Quick wins for immediate relief
  • Medium and long-term prioritized action plan
  • Specific tool and integration recommendations
  • Risk assessment and budget planning

Level 3 – Ongoing Strategic Guidance & CTO Support

  • Regular check-ins and progress reviews
  • Technical decision-making support
  • Project coordination and vendor management
  • Team mentoring and process improvement

Implementation Projects

  • System integrations and automation implementation
  • Process documentation and training
  • May include subcontractors depending on size

Engagement Options

Discovery & Audit

1 week assessment + written results analysis

$1000

Strategic Roadmap

2-4 week planning engagement + prioritized action plan

Starting at $2000

Fractional CTO Support

Ongoing part-time strategic guidance & oversight

Starting at $1000/month

Project-Based / Implementation

Project management and technical implementation

Custom Quote

All packages are customized to suit your specific needs and timeline.

What You'll Achieve

Clarity

Know exactly what to address first and why

Efficiency

Eliminate repetitive manual work

Integration

Systems that talk to each other

Scalability

Processes that grow with your business

Peace of Mind

Technology that supports your mission

Testimonials

"Having worked alongside Annie Ellenberger for several years, I have found Annie to be a valuable asset as both a technical leader and subject matter expert in software architecture development..."

— H. Wilson

multiple

"I had the pleasure of working with Annie at ALC Schools and EverDriven. She's a standout engineering leader—technically sharp, strategic, and incredibly effective at building scalable, cloud-native systems..."

— N. Bibb

Bibb Technology Consulting

Recent Work

Nonprofit Startup Incubator Operations System

Evaluated processes, automated candidate tracking and mentorship scheduling, created custom integrations between CRM, internal website, and Eventbrite, and implemented KPI reporting dashboard to track impact.

Off-Grid Weather Monitoring System

Built custom satellite data system for off-grid weather monitoring; handled entire technical project independently from conception to deployment.

EverDriven Technologies — a Decade of Technical Leadership

Designed event-driven Azure service architecture enabling rapid company growth. Pioneered cloud-native design reducing infrastructure costs by 90% while improving scalability and performance. Led through two successful company acquisitions, providing critical due diligence support.

Let's Talk

If you're ready to stop fighting your systems and start focusing on growth, let's set up a short conversation. We'll talk through your challenges, explore potential solutions, and see if a Discovery & Audit session is the right step for your business.

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