Technology Leadership Without Hiring a Full-Time Director
Fractional Technology Leadership, UX Strategy, WordPress Architecture, AI Consulting, and Digital Problem Solving.
I help organizations improve websites, applications, user experiences, analytics, hosting infrastructure, and digital operations.
Why Organizations Call Me
"When a website is slow and the team can't find the bottleneck..."
"When leadership needs technical strategy but doesn't have a seat at the table..."
"When they need an experienced leader who speaks both business and code."
20+ Years Experience
Deep expertise across the full stack and leadership spectrum.
- check_circle UX Strategy
- check_circle WordPress Architecture
- check_circle Custom Applications
- check_circle Hosting & Analytics
- check_circle AI & Team Leadership
Services & Strategic Engagement
Fractional Technology Leadership
Monthly RetainerStrategic oversight for companies without a full-time CTO. I manage roadmaps, advise on stacks, and mentor engineering teams.
Website & Digital Platform Audits
Fixed FeeComprehensive technical and UX review. I identify security risks, performance gaps, and conversion roadblocks with a detailed action plan.
WordPress Consulting
Project BasedHigh-scale architecture, custom plugin development, and security hardening for enterprise-level WordPress installations.
AI Strategy & Workflow Consulting
Custom EngagementsImplementing LLMs and automation into your business processes. Moving from AI curiosity to practical, scalable production use cases.
Recent Problem Types I've Solved
I specialize in fixing the "unfixable" and providing clarity where technical debt has created confusion.
Hi, I'm Michael Shank.
I bridge the gap between business goals and technical execution. For over two decades, I’ve served as the technical translator for leadership teams who know they need to modernize but don’t want to navigate the complexity alone.
My approach is rooted in pragmatism. I don't build tech for tech's sake; I build solutions that increase efficiency, reduce risk, and provide measurable ROI for the organizations I serve.
Whether it's managing a global team of developers or auditing a legacy codebase, my focus remains on clarity, security, and strategic growth.
Let's Talk
Ready to bring strategic technical leadership to your organization? Reach out for an initial consultation.