Learn how a data science executive thinks about building scalable data systems at startups.
Kateryna Sytnyk
Fractional CTO | Building MVPs and Early Tech Teams | Ex Silicon Valley Tech Co-Founder
Hey there, I’m Kateryna. Picture this: You’ve got a startup idea that could make a real impact and truly speaks to you. You’ve even got some traction and a bit of funding. But now, the tech side is staring you down, and overnight, you’re supposed to become a tech wizard. Sound familiar?
That’s where I come in, your tech co-founder for rent. You don’t have to give up a piece of your company just to get the tech expertise you need. With me, you get all the benefits of having a tech co-founder—strat…
Work
Social Optics - EdTech
https://www.mysocialoptics.com- De facto tech co-founder at SocialOptics, enhancing teens' well-being.
- From inception to Clever App Store launch, built with Flutter/Supabase, and daily sync with school data.
- Crafted Canva-like builder for lessons with AI-driven reporting, serving Teachers, School admins, Lesson Creators, Students, and Parents.
- Created and animated 3D Anime characters with Rive, aiming for AR/VR.
- Built internal IT, transitioned design/dev team, ensured smooth hand-off
Fract - Business Intelligence Gone Spatial
https://www.fract.com- Led Fract as founding CTO, a B2B Geospatial AI platform identifying profitable business locations by integrating diverse data sources, including Census, partner data, and real-time customer movements.
- Developed mobile web dashboards, mapping interfaces for franchisee/franchisor, and an admin section powered by sophisticated AI for territory scoring and team collaboration.
- Achieved traction with national chains, secured a partnership with GE, and presented at key conferences.
Experience
CTO Doctor
Founder
Mar 2022 - Present
I've led CTO Doctor, a consultancy dedicated to empowering startups in their critical 0-1 stage. With a focus on providing fractional CTO services, we specialize in laying down solid tech foundations, crafting impactful MVPs, and developing scalable tech strategies. Our mission is to fill the tech leadership gap for startups, offering strategic guidance, systems architecture, and the hands-on development necessary to turn visionary ideas into market-ready products. At CTO Doctor, we blend deep tech expertise with a soulful approach to business, ensuring startups not only launch successfully but also grow with purpose and resilience.
- fractional CTO
Abra
Lead Ios Developer
Oct 2014 - Nov 2015
- Launch Festival Winner
Fract
Chief Technology Officer and Co-founder
Jan 2014 - Sep 2020
- Closed partnership with GE and got featured as an AI partner of the year
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