Kateryna Sytnyk

San Francisco, CA, USA

Fractional CTO | Expert in Early-Stage Tech Strategy & Team Building | Multi-Time Founder

🚀 Transform Your Startup with Strategic Tech Leadership

Hi, I’m Kateryna, the mind behind CTO Doctor. With over 15 years of experience, including roles at Apple, Capital One, Abra, and Couchsurfing, I’ve navigated the full spectrum of tech landscapes. I spent a decade in Silicon Valley and mentored at top accelerators, turning my deep industry knowledge into actionable strategies for early-stage startups. As a multiple-time founder and former CTO and co-founder at Fract, I deeply understand the s…

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Work

Fract - Business Intelligence Gone Spatial
- 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.
https://www.fract.com
Social Optics - EdTech
- 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
https://www.mysocialoptics.com
StructionSite
StructionSite offers AI-powered site documentation for General Contractors, enabling teams to capture and organize 360-degree photos, standard photos, and videos, overlay maps on floor plans, generate reports, and share easily. The platform allows for quick field adoption and seamless sharing of the digital jobsite with all stakeholders.

I worked with the founders from the earliest stages to establ…
https://www.structionsite.com/
Wilma – Ride Sharing for Women
Wilma is North America’s first Women-Driving-Women Ride-hailing membership service dedicated to the safety of women - providing an alternative, hassle-free ride-hailing service and job opportunities that work for and empower women.

As a Fractional CTO, I provided crucial technical leadership during the vendor and team transition phase. I created processes for product and tech teams and set up a rob…
https://getwilma.app/

Experience

CTO Doctor
Founder
Feb 2022 - Present
A tech studio 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
Beachbody
Senior Ios Developer
Dec 2019 - May 2020
iOS
Tyra Beauty
Senior Ios Developer
Sep 2019 - Dec 2019
iOS
World's Greatest Videos™
Lead Ios Developer
Dec 2017 - Sep 2019
World's Greatest Videos™ logo Head of Mobile EngineeringHead of Mobile Engineering World's Greatest Videos™World's Greatest Videos™ Jan 2018 - Oct 2019 · 1 yr 10 mosJan 2018 to Oct 2019 · 1 yr 10 mos Led the iOS app development from concept to launch, scaling to 100,000+ users while balancing technical excellence with business objectives. Key responsibilities and achievements: - Spearheaded end-to-end iOS development, from hands-on coding to high-level strategy - Evaluated and integrated optimal frameworks and third-party solutions - Built and managed the iOS team, implementing robust recruitment and onboarding processes - Implemented Agile methodologies, including sprint planning, user story creation, and cross-team reporting - Established comprehensive documentation for business continuity and knowledge transfer - Collaborated with API/backend teams to define and implement efficient data contracts - Partnered with design team to balance aesthetics and development efficiency, optimizing the design-to-development pipeline - Aligned iOS development timelines with overall company priorities through regular founder communications - Synchronized strategies with Android team to ensure consistent cross-platform user experience - Occasional cross-functional support, providing PM guidance to other teams
Capital One
Senior Ios Developer
Oct 2016 - Nov 2017
Winner of J.D. Power and Associates award for Best Mobile Banking App 2017
- iOS app
Level Studios
Mobile Lead
Jul 2016 - Nov 2016
Abra
Lead Ios Developer for the 2015 Launch Festival Winner
Nov 2014 - Dec 2015
Couchsurfing International
Senior Ios Developer
Mar 2014 - Sep 2014
Fract
Chief Technology Officer and Co-founder
Feb 2014 - Oct 2020
Founders Network
Member; Mobile Sector Chair
Mar 2013 - Sep 2020
Apple
Ios Software Engineer
Mar 2013 - Mar 2014
Leave No Veteran Behind
Technology Consultant
Aug 2011 - Dec 2011
Morgan Stanley
Business Analyst Consultant
Mar 2011 - Dec 2011
R2integrated
Technical Team Lead and Software Engineer
Jun 2009 - Mar 2011