Fractional CTO Services

Get the Senior Technical Leadership You Need, Without the Full-Time Cost

As your Fractional CTO, I join your leadership team to provide the technical vision, team mentorship, and architectural oversight you need to scale with confidence.

I help TPAs turn data into faster decisions, better outcomes, and scalable operations.

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The Problems I Solve

You have a clear vision, but you're facing growing pains. If you're experiencing any of the following, a Fractional CTO could be the right solution.

Reduce claims processing bottlenecks

Align technology with operational priorities to eliminate the friction slowing your team down.

Build engineering teams that scale

Keep pace with client growth and regulatory change without constant rework or fire drills.

Apply AI to cut manual work

Streamline claims workflows using AI without compromising accuracy or compliance.

Give leadership clear visibility

Turn scattered data into reliable, decision-ready reporting so leadership can act with confidence.

Questions to Ask Me

  • How can we reduce claims processing time without increasing errors or compliance risk?
  • How do we scale our technology and team as we grow without constant rework or fire drills?
  • How can better data visibility actually improve our turnaround times, accuracy, and client satisfaction?

Is a Fractional CTO Right for You?

This partnership model is most successful when there is a strong alignment of needs and working style.

You're likely a great fit if…

  • You are a TPA with a clear product vision looking for an expert to help execute it.
  • Your company has up to 50 employees and is facing the challenges of growth.
  • You value a collaborative, pragmatic, and results-focused approach to technology.
  • Your core challenges involve data architecture, team performance, or AI adoption in claims workflows.

This might not be the right fit if...

  • You are still in the idea phase and trying to find product-market fit.
  • You require a full-time, on-site CTO to manage a large, established department.
  • You are a large enterprise looking for a massive, multi-year digital transformation.

My Approach: A Collaborative & Pragmatic Partnership

01

I Listen First

Every engagement begins with a deep dive into your business, your team, and your goals. I don't believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. My approach is to understand your unique context and work with you to develop a strategy that fits.

02

I Focus on Pragmatic Results

I prioritize practical, results-driven solutions over chasing the latest trends. We will use proven technologies and adopt AI as a tool to make your team more effective, always with a clear eye on the business impact.

03

I Empower Your Team

I become a part of your leadership team, providing consistent guidance, delegating responsibilities, and equipping your team to succeed and remain accountable for the results.

Dave Cassel

Founder, 4V Services

Dave Cassel

Fractional CTO & Enterprise Data Architect

With 30 years leading software teams, I connect executive priorities like claims efficiency, accuracy, and client satisfaction to practical engineering execution. I specialize in simplifying fragmented systems, improving data visibility, and applying AI to streamline operations without increasing risk.

I build high-performing teams by creating clarity around business goals, fostering ownership, and equipping teams with the tools and support they need to grow — so engineering consistently delivers meaningful results.

A Partnership That Fits Your Needs

I offer flexible engagement models designed to provide the right level of support for your business. Pricing is available upon request.

Long-Term Growth
Advisory

A fractional CTO leading your team as a strategic advisor

  • Quarterly Planning calls, Sprint Planning calls led twice-monthly
  • Unlimited email correspondence
  • Grow long-term with the least financial risk
  • Access to technology project standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Focused & Actionable
Half-Day Workshop

4-hour Strategy Session for your team

  • Uses the Functional Technology® Framework to focus your technology strategy — custom, bespoke to your company's needs
  • 14-to-7-day Preparatory Period via email correspondence
  • Delivery includes immediate technology punch list, list of blindspots, and technology projects for the next 1-6 months

What Clients Say

"4V Services has been a very responsive and affordable option to manage my software tool. We have worked together through product releases to meet the needs of a very diverse client population of insurance companies, physician researchers, attorneys, journalists and non-profit health organizations."

Madris Kinard — Founder and CEO, Device Events

"I had the pleasure of working with 4V Services to process large volumes of unstructured text and extract insights that were critical for our business. Thanks to their expertise, we were able to shift our focus from data gathering to analysis and decision making, ultimately improving our business performance."

Innovation Strategist — Life Sciences Company

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