System Architecture & Rescue

AI Projects Stalled?
Let's Get It Shipped.

Fractional CTO expertise for founders and teams who need solid architecture, clear execution, and real results.

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50+
Projects Shipped
500+
Users Served
6+
Languages
10+
Frameworks
Team Experience Includes
NetAppDropboxOrbital ATK

What We Actually Do

We specialize in completing AI and automation projects that need experienced technical leadership.

AI Integration & Completion

Build and ship AI-powered features that work reliably.

  • AI workflows & Chatbots
  • API-based systems
  • Voice pipelines (Whisper/OpenAI)
  • Retrieval systems (RAG)
  • Automation chains

Replit & Lovable Migration

Move from prototyping platforms to production infrastructure.

  • Migration to Docker/VPS/Cloud
  • Database extraction & setup
  • CI/CD pipeline configuration
  • Domain & SSL setup
  • Cost optimization

Infrastructure & Architecture

Build scalable systems that handle growth.

  • Docker + cloud hosting
  • Postgres/Supabase integrations
  • Payment flows (Stripe)
  • Multi-platform architecture
  • Performance optimization

Production & Delivery

Launch with confidence and full support.

  • End-to-end testing
  • Bug fixes & stabilization
  • Production deployment
  • Security hardening
  • Documentation & handoff

Specialized in Project Completion

Many AI projects stall in the final stages: the integration work, the architecture decisions, the production deployment challenges.

We step in, identify the blockers, and deliver production-ready solutions with clear documentation and support.

Expert Help When
You Need It Most.

Founders ready to ship their vision
Business owners seeking reliable delivery
Development teams needing senior support
Agencies requiring backend expertise

Case Studies

Real projects. Real results. Here's what we've shipped.

Fractional CTO

Edify Platform

The Problem

Multi-vendor marketplace needed Stripe Connect integration with 80/20 revenue splits, mobile app, and 500+ athlete profiles.

The Fix

Built full-stack platform: Node.js/TypeScript backend, React Native mobile app, WordPress storefronts, and automated commission tracking.

The Outcome

500+ active profiles, 36+ database tables, zero-downtime deploys with PM2 clustering.

AI Engineer

Paperless AI System

The Problem

10 years of documents with useless search. OCR couldn't handle poor scans, no semantic understanding.

The Fix

Three-layer AI system: multi-provider OCR (GPT-4 Vision, Google Document AI, Ollama), LLM auto-tagging, ChromaDB vector search.

The Outcome

3,000+ documents auto-organized, 90%+ OCR accuracy, semantic search in <1s.

Lead Engineer

WhatsAppMeta

The Problem

Needed messaging automation with webhook handling, session management, and job queuing.

The Fix

Twilio webhook system with 4-worker job pool, state machines, cross-conversation sessions, and real-time admin dashboard.

The Outcome

27 test files, architecture ready for WhatsApp Business API integration.

Mobile Developer

EdifyMobile

The Problem

Cross-platform app needed for custom trading card design with camera capture and print fulfillment.

The Fix

React Native/Expo app with Fabric.js canvas editor, ImageKit CDN, Stripe payments, and Printful integration.

The Outcome

Single codebase for iOS/Android with native camera, haptics, and push notifications.

Game Developer

WingBeat

The Problem

Browser-based rhythm game needed real-time audio analysis and procedural obstacle generation.

The Fix

Phaser 3 game with Web Audio API FFT processing, 7 frequency bands, beat detection, and object pooling for 60 FPS.

The Outcome

Sub-50ms beat detection, procedural generation from any audio, WebGL rendering.

AI Engineer

Paperless-GPT

The Problem

Document intelligence system needed semantic search and natural language queries against document collections.

The Fix

RAG pipeline with sentence transformer embeddings, ChromaDB vectors, and multi-provider LLM support (OpenAI, Ollama).

The Outcome

Concept-based search finds related docs instantly. "Car accident" returns insurance claims, repair estimates.

Leadership

Two backgrounds. One mission: Shipping your software.

Christopher Ledbetter

The Finisher

Fractional CTO & AI Rescue Specialist. I step in when projects stall, find what's actually blocking them, and get them shipped.

Taylor Westmoreland

The Strategist

Aerospace Engineer turned CTO & Realtor. Background in systems that can't fail and deals that have to close.

Old-Fashioned Values.
Modern Execution.

We believe in honest work, clear communication, and delivering results you can depend on.

Finish What Others Start

We deliver completed, working systems. Not half-done prototypes.

Clear Communication

No tech jargon to hide behind. Honest, direct updates.

Respect the Craft

Old-fashioned integrity. Do the work right, even when no one is looking.

Move Fast with Purpose

Speed matters, but not at the cost of stability.

Transparent Pricing

Fair rates for expert work. No hidden fees.

Hourly Consulting

$150–$300/hour

For immediate troubleshooting or expert pairing.

  • Live debugging sessions
  • Architecture review
  • Code audit
  • Immediate problem solving
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Project Rescue

$3k–$20k/project

Fixed-scope rescue for stalled AI projects.

  • Full code diagnosis
  • Architecture overhaul
  • Production deployment
  • Documentation & handoff
  • 30-day warranty
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Fractional CTO

$1.5k–$5k/month

Ongoing guidance and technical leadership.

  • Weekly strategy calls
  • Team leadership & code review
  • Vendor/tool selection
  • Hiring assistance
  • Long-term roadmap
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Let’s Get Your AI Project
Across the Finish Line.

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