Ahmad Shiina
What I Offer
Fractional CTO
As a Fractional (part-time) CTO, I will provide executive-level support around everything technology and engineering related. I offer flexible support around all of the areas below as we identify strategies and issues together.
I offer the following services to make your technology work for you and grow your business.
Strategy Consultant
- Provide executive-level strategies on engineering investments, business growth, and team management.
- Conduct and present research and proof-of-concepts to support strategic decision-making.
Agile Project Manager
- Lead software development projects with a focus on Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Mentor product managers and development teams in modern software development practices.
Engineering Manager
- Foster a high-performing engineering team, enhancing productivity, personal growth, and job satisfaction.
- Oversee communications and relationships with outsourced development firms to ensure seamless collaboration.
Recruitment Consultant
- Advise on optimal headcount, effective hiring strategies, and outreach methods.
- Conduct thorough hiring interviews to identify top talent.
- Craft compelling job descriptions and outreach messages to attract the best candidates.
Areas/Industries
I have strong expertise in the areas/industries below - though I am comfortable helping companies in other industries also.
E-commerce
Mobile Apps
B2B SaaS
AI/ML
About Me
I co-founded and have been running a startup for over 10 years. From its nascent stages to its current scale of 60+ employees, I've been instrumental in its growth. In the early days, I architected and developed the core backend using AWS, Node.js, Golang.
Now, I wear multiple hats — from leading a product and engineering team, overseeing hiring, management, and development, to managing an entire business division and being responsible for the P/L. Currently I am also leading AI development, writing code alongside other developers.
In addition to my role as CTO, I also serve as an advisor and consultant for multiple companies, helping CEOs run effective engineering teams and create successful IT strategies.
Appearances
Forbes 30 under 30 Asia 2017
Selected for Forbes 30 under 30 Asia 2017 in the Consumer Technology category.
AWS Official Interview Article (Japanese)
Interview article based on a lecture I gave at AWS Dev Day 2019. I talked about implementing a BFF architecture using AWS Lambda and other serverless solutions.
CTO Conference Panel Discussion (Japanese)
Article for a panel discussion I participated in at IVS CTO Night & Day, one of the largest CTO conferences in Japan.
Videos
Botpress & Stack AI Complete Step-by-Step Tutorial
I go through a step-by-step tutorial for how to use Botpress with Stack AI powered by GPT-4.
Voiceflow & Zapier Tutorial
I create a Lead Generation AI Chatbot that can answer questions about the business, and guide the customer to giving them their contact info.
ChatGPT & Zapier Social Media Automation Tutorial
I go through a step-by-step tutorial for how to create your own AI Social Media content generator, using Zapier, ChatGPT, and buffer.
Book a Free Call
If you are a manager, executive, or an business owner, I will be happy to take a free 30 minute call. Let's go over your issues together, and discuss how I maybe able to help.
Contact
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me here: Contact Form