Tech Leadership to Move Your Vision Forward
Mission-Aligned Technology Leadership for Founders and Firms Who Need Scalable, Secure, and Strategic Technology
— Without the Full-Time Overhead.
Healthcare AI founders are changing the world by saving lives through technology. You've built something extraordinary. Now let's ensure your technology foundation can support the massive impact you're destined to create. We help align your systems with your mission, because when technology serves purpose, scaling becomes sustainable.
Tech Leadership to
Move Your Vision Forward
Mission-Aligned Technology Leadership for Founders and Firms Who Need Scalable, Secure, and Strategic Technology
— Without the Full-Time Overhead.
Healthcare AI founders are changing the world by saving lives through technology. You've built something extraordinary. Now let's ensure your technology foundation can support the massive impact you're destined to create. We help align your systems with your mission, because when technology serves purpose, scaling becomes sustainable.
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The Only Team Who Understands
Mission-Critical Scaling
Healthcare AI requires more than technical expertise, it requires understanding that your technology serves life-saving missions.
Proven Alignment Methodology
The same principles that transformed our approach to sustainable success now helps healthcare companies scale with purpose and clarity.
Purpose + Performance
While others choose between mission and margins, we help you achieve both through an aligned technology strategy.
Companies We've Worked With:
HOW WE CAN HELP
Steal any of these proven systems
Strategic Leadership
Healthcare AI companies move fast to save and improve the quality of lives, but without clear technology leadership, speed becomes chaos. As Fractional CTOs, we bring executive-level guidance to align your technology strategy with your life-saving mission. From SOC 2 compliance to Series A readiness, we help you scale with clarity, not confusion.
Navigate Compliance
Regulatory requirements like HIPAA and SOC 2 aren't obstacles, they're safeguards that ensure your life-saving technology can be trusted at scale. We help you integrate compliance into your innovation strategy, accelerating your ability to improve healthcare outcomes. When technology serves a greater purpose, compliance becomes a competitive advantage.
Mission-Aligned Growth
Growth in healthcare AI isn't just exciting, it's essential to your mission of saving lives at scale. But rapid expansion can compromise the values that drive your work. Whether you're onboarding enterprise clients, expanding teams, or launching features, we help you scale with intention. We ensure your growth strengthens rather than dilutes your impact on healthcare outcomes.
Strategic Leadership
Healthcare AI companies move fast to save
and improve the quality of lives, but without clear technology leadership, speed becomes chaos. As Fractional CTOs, we bring executive-level guidance to align your technology strategy with your life-saving mission. From SOC 2 compliance to Series A readiness, we help you scale with clarity, not confusion.
Navigate Compliance
Regulatory requirements like HIPAA and SOC 2 aren't obstacles, they're safeguards that ensure your life-saving technology can be trusted at scale. we help you integrate compliance into your innovation strategy, accelerating your ability to improve healthcare outcomes. When technology serves a greater purpose, compliance becomes a competitive advantage.
Scale Faster
Growth in healthcare AI isn't just exciting, it's essential to your mission of saving lives at scale. But rapid expansion can compromise the values that drive your work. Whether you're onboarding enterprise clients, expanding teams, or launching features, we help you scale with intention. We ensure your growth strengthens rather than dilutes your impact on healthcare outcomes.
THIS SOUND FAMILIAR TO YOU?
THIS SOUND FAMILIAR TO YOU?
While other companies struggle with technical debt and team misalignment, purpose-driven organizations build sustainable competitive advantages.
While other companies struggle with technical debt and team misalignment, purpose-driven organizations build sustainable competitive advantages.
Most CTOs optimize for efficiency. we optimize for sustainable impact. Using the same alignment principles that took me from rock bottom to helping enable $25M funding rounds, we help healthcare AI companies build technology that serves their life-saving mission.
Healthcare AI founders face a unique challenge: your technology doesn't just need to scale, it needs to scale while maintaining the integrity of your life-saving mission. We specialize in helping companies build systems that support both rapid growth and rigorous compliance, because in healthcare, there's no room for shortcuts.
MEET THE FOUNDER & CEO
Hey, I'm Waddell
I understand what it's like to have brilliant ideas but struggle with sustainable execution. After my own transformation from losing everything to helping enable a $25M Series A, I discovered the secret: aligning technology strategy with deeper purpose creates unshakeable foundations.
That's why healthcare AI leaders choose me. You're not just building a business, you're building something that saves and improves lives. Your technology should reflect that mission. I help ensure every system, every process, every strategic technical decision serves your greater purpose of improving healthcare outcomes.
MD Ally: Achieved Series A funding by aligning technology with their 911 telehealth mission
Achieving, back to back, SOC 2 compliances while maintaining innovation velocity
Systems that scale sustainably because they serve a purpose as well as profit
TESTIMONIALS
What others are saying
"I had the pleasure of working with Dell and want to wholeheartedly recommend him for his outstanding leadership and support. Dell has been instrumental in guiding our team and the product with clarity, transparency, and a deep sense of care. He consistently ensured that everyone was informed, valued, and included, creating an environment where we could all do our best work. It was truly a privilege to work with him. Any team would be lucky to have him at the helm."
- Jana Djordjevic
"I had the pleasure of working with Dell and want to wholeheartedly recommend him for his outstanding leadership and support. Dell has been instrumental in guiding our team and the product with clarity, transparency, and a deep sense of care. He consistently ensured that everyone was informed, valued, and included, creating an environment where we could all do our best work. It was truly a privilege to work with him. Any team would be lucky to have him at the helm."
- Jana Djordjevic
"Waddell is a one of a kind. He has an amazing mind and is always solving problems. He is inspirational and will motivate you to push yourself to that next level. If you need someone to give you a push, Waddell knows exactly how to do it, where you get results!"
- Alexander Mazzei
- Alexander Mazzei
"I wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you from our operations floor to your entire team... It’s clear that the new team you’ve assembled brings a wealth of experience and tools that will significantly enhance the support available to agencies like ours—far beyond what we’ve had access to in the past."
- Matthew Davis
- Matthew Davis
Dell led the technology transformation that helped position us for our Series A. He stabilized the core systems powering our 911 and EMS telemedicine operations, helped us achieve two clean SOC 2 audits, and realigned our dev teams to deliver both stability and innovation. He also played a key role in standing up the compliance infrastructure we needed to land enterprise health system clients.
- Shanel Fields
- Shanel Fields
"It has been a pleasure working and learning with you. Thanks a lot for your guidance and support."
- Anjali Sharma
- Anjali Sharma
CASE STUDY #1: MD Ally
Scaling Without Burnout
Client: MD Ally (911 Telehealth Platform)
Role: Vice President of Technology Enablement
Stage: Fast-growing health tech startup in need of strategic operational scale
🧩 Problem:
MD Ally was growing rapidly and needed to mature its product and engineering operations fast. Without strong systems and cross-functional alignment, the risk of tech debt, release delays, and team burnout was rising.
🎯 Solution:
Waddell stepped in to architect a scalable tech enablement function. He:
-Built a high-performing product and technology team from the ground up.
-Refined the development methodology to boost delivery throughput.
-Introduced bi-weekly demos and monthly cross-org reviews to drive alignment and visibility
-Aligned technology strategy with business objectives and stakeholder goals.
🚀 Results:
-Achieved zero production failures during his leadership
-Elevated team velocity and transparency across engineering and leadership
-Laid the operational foundation for MD Ally’s growth roadmap and ongoing investor confidence
CASE STUDY #2: Carrier Corp
Multi-Million Dollar Tech Transformation
Client: Carrier Global Corporation (via Infosys)
Role: Senior Project Manager (Consultant)
Stage: Corporate spin-off from United Technologies Corp (UTC)
🧩 Problem:
Carrier was undergoing a massive brand and systems separation from UTC. The challenge: execute a full rebrand and systems re-alignment across 400+ applications and 1,500+ business documents ,without disrupting global operations.
🎯 Solution:
Waddell led a portfolio of mission-critical projects, including:
-Rebranding and modifying 440+ SAP and in-house applications across global systems
-Managing Agile and Waterfall teams to align with rebrand deadlines
-Launching a new Carrier PAC website to meet Federal Election Commission requirements
-Selecting and migrating to a modern streaming/VOD platform for global teams
🚀 Results:
-Delivered all projects on-time and aligned with legal/regulatory compliance
-Maintained operational continuity through a complex system transition
-Enabled Carrier’s independent digital footprint post-spinout from UTC
CASE STUDY #1:
MD Ally
Scaling Without Burnout
Client: MD Ally (911 Telehealth Platform)
Role: Vice President of Technology Enablement
Stage: Fast-growing health tech startup in need of strategic operational scale
🧩 Problem:
MD Ally was growing rapidly and needed to mature its product and engineering operations fast. Without strong systems and cross-functional alignment, the risk of tech debt, release delays, and team burnout was rising.
🎯 Solution:
Waddell stepped in to architect a scalable tech enablement function. He:
-Built a high-performing product and technology team from the ground up.
-Refined the development methodology to boost delivery throughput.
-Introduced bi-weekly demos and monthly cross-org reviews to drive alignment and visibility
-Aligned technology strategy with business objectives and stakeholder goals.
🚀 Results:
-Achieved zero production failures during his leadership
-Elevated team velocity and transparency across engineering and leadership
-Laid the operational foundation for MD Ally’s growth roadmap and ongoing investor confidence
CASE STUDY #2: Carrier Corp
Multi-Million Dollar Tech Transformation
Client: Carrier Global Corporation (via Infosys)
Role: Senior Project Manager (Consultant)
Stage: Corporate spin-off from United Technologies Corp (UTC)
🧩 Problem:
Carrier was undergoing a massive brand and systems separation from UTC. The challenge: execute a full rebrand and systems re-alignment across 400+ applications and 1,500+ business documents, without disrupting global operations.
🎯 Solution:
Waddell led a portfolio of mission-critical projects, including:
-Rebranding and modifying 440+ SAP and in-house applications across global systems
-Managing Agile and Waterfall teams to align with rebrand deadlines
-Launching a new Carrier PAC website to meet Federal Election Commission requirements
-Selecting and migrating to a modern streaming/VOD platform for global teams
🚀 Results:
-Delivered all projects on-time and aligned with legal/regulatory compliance
-Maintained operational continuity through a complex system transition
-Enabled Carrier’s independent digital footprint post-spinout from UTC
ALL OUR OFFERS
Something for every budget
Engaged
As a Fractional Chief Technology Officer for your business, we deploy a Purpose-Driven Scaling System to develop a clear technology strategy, establish key performance indicators and reporting structures, and optimize your cybersecurity posture, ensuring that every aspect of your tech stack supports your growth. Within the first 30 days, you’ll receive a customized Purpose-Driven Scaling System Map that gives you a clear view of your current state and roadmap. Engagement includes structured Quarterly Planning calls, weekly Sprint Planning and Review sessions, and daily team stand-ups to maintain momentum and alignment. We also manage the full talent lifecycle, hiring, training, evaluating, and, when necessary, transitioning vendors, employees, and contractors. With a 3-month minimum commitment, this is a high-impact, high-octane partnership designed to deliver real results fast.
Investment: Starting at $10,000/month
Half-Day Consultative Strategy Session
The 4-hour Strategy Session is a deep-dive, executive-level engagement using a Purpose-Driven Scaling System to sharpen your company’s technology strategy and align it with your business goals. This session is fully customized to your organization’s specific needs, ensuring it delivers actionable insight, not generic advice. Prior to the session, we conduct a 14- to 7-day preparatory period via email to gather context, assess priorities, and ensure focus. The outcome includes a clearly defined technology punch list, identification of critical blind spots, and a prioritized roadmap of key technology initiatives for the next 1 to 6 months, giving your leadership team clarity, confidence, and direction.
Investment: Starting at $7,500 + travel
Advisor
As your Fractional CTO strategic advisor, we lead your team with high-level guidance and proven systems to drive sustained growth. This advisory role is available after completing at least one 90-day sprint or a Half-Day Consultative Strategy Session. Engagement includes Quarterly Planning calls, twice-monthly Sprint Planning sessions, and unlimited email correspondence to ensure continued momentum and clarity. You'll also gain access to our proprietary technology project Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to streamline execution across your team. With a 6-month commitment, this partnership is designed to deliver long-term impact while minimizing financial risk, giving you executive-level leadership without the full-time burden.
Investment: Starting at $3,000/month
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