The CTO partner for scaling education impact.
Fractional CTO for Education:
Smart technology leadership that drives growth, innovation, and student success. I partner with educational institutions to strengthen digital infrastructure, optimize cloud spending, and transform AI investments into measurable, mission-aligned results while avoiding the expense and long-term commitment of a full-time CTO.
THIS SOUND FAMILIAR TO YOU?
Uncertain Technology Direction: Struggling to define how digital strategy supports your institution’s mission and long-term goals.
Inefficient or Expensive Tech Investments: Facing rising costs and limited returns from systems that don’t fully serve students, faculty, or staff.
Disconnect Between Technology and Academics: Finding it difficult to align digital initiatives with teaching, learning, and institutional values.
But don't worry, we can help!
Finally break free from the pain
HOW WE CAN HELP
Define a Clear, Scalable Tech Roadmap
We turn big ideas into structured, prioritized roadmaps—aligning your product vision with technical architecture that supports long-term growth and real-world classroom impact.
Make Smart, Cost-Effective Tech Decisions
With executive-level guidance, we help you avoid expensive missteps—optimizing cloud infrastructure, hiring the right talent at the right time, and investing only in what drives outcomes.
Align Product Strategy with Learning Goals
We bridge the gap between pedagogy and engineering—ensuring your platform enhances, not hinders, the educator and learner experience.
Why a Fractional CTO Is the Strategic Edge Education Institutions Need for Innovation, Cost Savings, and Scalable Growth
A fractional CTO empowers educational leaders to harness technology as a true catalyst for growth. By providing strategic vision, operational excellence, and deep technical expertise without the cost of a full-time executive, this model helps your institution stay ahead in an evolving digital landscape. Whether guiding innovation in classrooms, enhancing digital learning platforms, or strengthening data-driven decision-making, a fractional CTO enables academic institutions to accelerate progress, boost efficiency, and build technology teams ready for the future while maintaining financial flexibility and a strong focus on mission-driven goals.
Schedule a 15-minute call to see if a Fractional CTO is a good fit.
Hey, I'm Larry!
With over two decades of experience in technology leadership, I’m passionate about helping organizations harness the power of innovative solutions to drive growth and efficiency. I’ve led high-performing teams, architected enterprise-level systems, and guided companies through complex digital transformations. My approach blends technical expertise with a focus on people—empowering teams to deliver their best work and achieve meaningful results. Whether you’re looking to solve a specific challenge or elevate your entire technology strategy, I’m here to help you succeed.
Led technology strategy and operations for organizations ranging from startups to Fortune 100 companies, delivering scalable solutions and driving digital transformation initiatives.
Successfully built and managed high-performing technical teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Architected and executed complex cloud migrations and enterprise system integrations, enabling businesses to achieve greater agility, security, and growth.
Why I’m passionate about making your technology world class -
I get how frustrating it is when you have big ambitions for your company or school, but your tech just isn’t keeping up—or worse, it’s slowing you down. I’ve been there myself. That’s why I’m so driven to help. I genuinely enjoy tackling technology challenges and helping teams play to their strengths so they can achieve even more.
TESTIMONIALS
What others are saying
"I am delighted to recommend Larry as an exceptional leader who makes immediate and lasting impact through his results-driven approach and ability to build high-performing teams.
Larry has a clear talent to understand regional nuances and empower his teams with appropriate autonomy while maintaining high standards of excellence. He consistently dives deep into complex issues, asks insightful questions, and brings fresh perspectives to discussions that others might miss.
Most importantly, Larry shows genuine concern for team well-being while driving results, creating a safe, collaborative environment where teams can achieve their goals while enjoying their work."
- Luis Curioso
"I had the pleasure of working with Larry Gilreath during our time at Microsoft, and I can say without hesitation that he is one of the most dependable and solutions-oriented professionals I’ve worked with. Larry brings a rare combination of deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and a collaborative spirit that consistently elevates team performance and delivers real results.
What stood out most during our time working together was Larry’s ability to navigate complex challenges with clarity and composure. Whether we were dealing with high-stakes projects or evolving product requirements, Larry was always a step ahead—anticipating issues, proposing smart solutions, and following through with precision.
He’s also an outstanding communicator. Larry has a gift for translating technical concepts into actionable insights for stakeholders at every level, which made cross-functional collaboration smoother and more effective.
Our time as was early on in his career, back in the days of tough love, and it has been a great honor to watch him grow as a business leader, husband, and most importantly a father."
- Brian Oakes
"I had the honor of working with Larry for over 9 years at AWS as he grew from team-mate to Manager and finally Director leading a team of over 400 builders.
Larry is a visionary leader who can inspire any team to achieve greatness. He maintains consistently high standards for himself, he leads by doing, comfortably operates at multiple levels, diving deep into the details while keeping the bigger picture in mind.
He thrives at driving business outcomes through technology."
- Maitreya Ranganath
Let’s work together
Half Day Consult
With two weeks of prep via email and one 4-hour session together, I’ll put together the customer journey and essential next steps for your technology department.
Fractional Chief Technology Officer
You’ll get a comprehensive tech strategy with prioritized campaigns. I’ll work with your team daily to execute the strategy I lay out.
Ongoing Advisor
With check-ins every other week, your team will stay on track and campaigns will continually improve.
Let’s Get Started
Chat -
Schedule a 15-minute call to see if a Fractional CTO is a good fit.
Strategy -
Then, we'll get on a longer call to deep dive into your needs. Then, I’ll share the recommended steps with a proposal.
Technology Transformation -
In the first 30 days, you’ll have a comprehensive technology plan and the leadership to execute it over the rest of the quarter.