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What is an IT Consultant?
An IT consultant is a professional who advises businesses on how to use technology to meet their objectives and optimize operations. Unlike in-house IT staff, IT consultants are brought in for their specialized expertise and objective perspective. Their goal is to help your organization get the most value from your technology investments, whether that means modernizing systems, improving cybersecurity, or supporting a major transformation.
What does an IT Consultant do?
IT consultants act as trusted advisors, providing both high-level strategy and actionable recommendations for new initiatives. They’re prepared to deliver targeted, high-impact services for businesses, including:
IT strategy and planning
Developing long-term technology roadmaps that align IT initiatives with business objectives.
Systems assessment and optimization
Analyzing IT infrastructure to pinpoint inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
Cybersecurity and risk management
Evaluating security processes, identifying vulnerabilities, and designing strategies for data protection.
Cloud migration and digital transformation
Guiding the transition to cloud-based systems for minimal disruption and maximum ROI.
Process improvement
Streamlining IT workflows and processes to boost productivity and reduce costs.
Vendor and software selection
Helping businesses choose the right tools and service providers for their needs.
Project management
Overseeing IT projects to ensure they’re delivered on time and within budget.
The benefits of hiring an IT Consultant
Even if you already have an in-house IT team, chief information officer (CIO), or managed services provider, there are many reasons to bring in an outside IT consultant. These professionals can provide:
Immediate expertise
Access advanced information technology skills and industry knowledge to quickly tackle a specific initiative or challenge.
Objective insights
Gain an unbiased, external perspective to help identify blind spots and uncover overlooked opportunities for improvement.
Scalable engagement
Ramp services up or down as needed, whether for project-based work, periods of rapid change, or seasonal fluctuations.
Faster results
Consultants are accustomed to hitting the ground running, helping businesses accelerate project timelines and produce measurable outcomes.
Cost efficiency
Pay only for the expertise you need, when you need it—no long-term salary or benefits required.
How to hire an IT Consultant
No more endless job boards or sifting through unqualified applicants. Hiring an IT consultant is simple with Go Fractional.
Here’s how it works:
Set your goals
Specify the type of candidate you need, including their industry experience, skills, and availability.
Find your match
Search our curated network of thoroughly vetted operations consultants. Don’t worry, we’ve already put them through a rigorous screening process to make sure they meet the highest standards.
Hash out the details
Set up an interview or discussion with your top candidates to go over the details and ensure it’s a good fit.
Draft the proposal
We’ll take it from here. Once everyone is on board, Go Fractional will craft a detailed proposal for your consultant, giving you and your stakeholders an opportunity to review it thoroughly.
Get started
Once you’ve reviewed and approved the proposal, we’ll send the contracts. And your operations consultant can get to work.
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I worked with a Fractional Engineer to bring my MAD landscape project to life - we were able to brainstorm, design, and ultimately ship something great. To work with a trusted engineer brought confidence to the project, and positioned FirstMark to be able to scale this project in the future and into other verticals. I would highly recommend working with them if you need fractional talent.
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Vice President of PeopleLobGo Fractional provided a detailed audit of our tech stack with a prioritized list of recommendations while redesigning and launching our app to a new single codebase across all platforms
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CEO & FounderJust SaladHiring a fractional Head of Data Science has been transformative for our company. At just 50% of the cost of a full-time data scientist, we secured a seasoned data leader with over 12 years of experience in top startups. This strategic move has significantly enhanced our data strategy and execution. The expert leadership has instilled confidence in our data capabilities, driving measurable results for our business.
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Head of Product#paidWorking with a Fractional COO was a great way to level up our operations, guide our existing team, and overall run things in a more streamlined way. We were lucky to work with someone who had seen and built the things we needed to do before, and brought a wealth of knowledge to where we wanted to go.
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CEOOnDeckPartnering with Go Fractional allowed Enertiv to bring on Nate Wylie as a fractional Head of Talent streamlining the recruitment process - saving us time and cost. Nate implemented a state-of-the-art ATS, developed customized interview kits and scorecards, and reduced the time-to-fill our roles. This swift process successfully placed top-tier talent, including a Solutions Engineer, a Growth Marketer, and an Onboarding Manager. If you’re a business looking to scale rapidly with elite talent - I strongly recommend you check out Go Fractional.
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Founder & CEOEnertivHiring an executive team is critical to get right. Eric as a Fractional Operator played a key role in helping me screen, interview, and generally think through building out our executive team at ChartHop. He brought an outside perspective from someone that has done it before, and I benefited from the additional horsepower.
Ian White
Founder & CEOChartHopIn just 5 months, working only 1 to 2 days a week, Matt Spangler made a significant impact at the Uniswap Foundation. He led customer research and crafted the foundation’s first-ever brand and marketing strategy. He designed the initial 2024 marketing budget, conducted a successful Marketing Director hiring search sourced from his network. Matt also launched an email marketing campaign strategy that achieved outstanding results, producing open and click rates +15% over the standard in our industry.
Raffi Sapire
COOUniswap FoundationWe had a never-ending backlog of tickets and engineers to hire. We were able to go Fractional and started knocking out tickets immediately
Chris Polk
VP of EngineeringPolyworkI worked with a Fractional Engineer to bring my MAD landscape project to life - we were able to brainstorm, design, and ultimately ship something great. To work with a trusted engineer brought confidence to the project, and positioned FirstMark to be able to scale this project in the future and into other verticals. I would highly recommend working with them if you need fractional talent.
Matt Turck
PartnerFirstMarkGo Fractional provided Mockingbird with a founder-level engineering leader that helped us out of a huge amount of tech debt, streamlining and modernizing our entire e-commerce stack
Ross Berger
VP of OperationsMockingbirdWorking with Go Fractional has been an absolute pleasure. They connected us with high-quality engineering leaders and filled the role within just 12 days of our first call. After six weeks of fractional work, he joined as our permanent VP of Engineering. Go Fractional’s speed and partnership significantly boosted our team’s productivity, and we are thrilled to have filled the position seamlessly without any gaps.
Victoria Ashton
Vice President of PeopleLobGo Fractional provided a detailed audit of our tech stack with a prioritized list of recommendations while redesigning and launching our app to a new single codebase across all platforms
Nick Kenner
CEO & FounderJust SaladHiring a fractional Head of Data Science has been transformative for our company. At just 50% of the cost of a full-time data scientist, we secured a seasoned data leader with over 12 years of experience in top startups. This strategic move has significantly enhanced our data strategy and execution. The expert leadership has instilled confidence in our data capabilities, driving measurable results for our business.
Khadija Ali
Head of Product#paidWorking with a Fractional COO was a great way to level up our operations, guide our existing team, and overall run things in a more streamlined way. We were lucky to work with someone who had seen and built the things we needed to do before, and brought a wealth of knowledge to where we wanted to go.
David Booth
CEOOnDeckPartnering with Go Fractional allowed Enertiv to bring on Nate Wylie as a fractional Head of Talent streamlining the recruitment process - saving us time and cost. Nate implemented a state-of-the-art ATS, developed customized interview kits and scorecards, and reduced the time-to-fill our roles. This swift process successfully placed top-tier talent, including a Solutions Engineer, a Growth Marketer, and an Onboarding Manager. If you’re a business looking to scale rapidly with elite talent - I strongly recommend you check out Go Fractional.
Connell McGill
Founder & CEOEnertivHiring an executive team is critical to get right. Eric as a Fractional Operator played a key role in helping me screen, interview, and generally think through building out our executive team at ChartHop. He brought an outside perspective from someone that has done it before, and I benefited from the additional horsepower.
Ian White
Founder & CEOChartHopIn just 5 months, working only 1 to 2 days a week, Matt Spangler made a significant impact at the Uniswap Foundation. He led customer research and crafted the foundation’s first-ever brand and marketing strategy. He designed the initial 2024 marketing budget, conducted a successful Marketing Director hiring search sourced from his network. Matt also launched an email marketing campaign strategy that achieved outstanding results, producing open and click rates +15% over the standard in our industry.
Raffi Sapire
COOUniswap FoundationWe had a never-ending backlog of tickets and engineers to hire. We were able to go Fractional and started knocking out tickets immediately
Chris Polk
VP of EngineeringPolyworkWhat’s the difference between an IT consultant and an IT fractional leader?
While both IT consultants and fractional IT leaders bring valuable expertise to your organization, their roles and impact are distinct. IT consultants are typically hired to handle specific projects or to address unique technical challenges. They can provide analysis, recommendations, and hands-on support for a range of initiatives. Their work is usually project-based or advisory in nature, with a clear start and end point. Fractional IT leaders, such as fractional CIOs or fractional CTOs, take on a more strategic, ongoing role within an organization. They serve as part-time executive leaders, guiding overall IT strategies, managing teams, and ensuring technology initiatives align with business goals. Fractional IT leaders are ideal when you need executive-level oversight and leadership, but don’t require a full-time hire.
When to hire an IT Consultant
Whether you’re implementing new AI tools or streamlining IT budgets, experienced consultants are prepared to help.
Specifically, you might hire an IT consultant if your business is:
Expertise Gap
Lacking in-house expertise for a critical project or initiative
Tech Shift
Planning a major transition, such as cloud migration or digital transformation
Security Fix
Needing to shore up cybersecurity, compliance, or risk management processes
IT Audit
Seeking an objective review and analysis of your current IT systems
Smart Spend
Looking to better align IT investments with business growth and innovation
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What is a CTO What is a Fractional CIO? A fractional CIO provides strategic IT leadership to companies on a part-time basis. Learn more about how to become a fractional CIO and find clients.
What is a CIO | 2025 Guide to Skills, Responsibilities, Salaries, & More A CIO provides IT systems leadership and management to help businesses meet their goals. Learn more about a CIO’s responsibilities and how to hire a CIO.
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