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Mikael Danielian

Building scalable solutions & empowering engineering teams through technical leadership and product architecture.

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About Me

I'm an Engineering Leader dedicated to building scalable, efficient, and impactful software solutions. My expertise lies in microservices and event-driven architectures, leading teams in delivering high-quality products and innovative systems that solve real-world problems. My experience spans full-stack development, cloud infrastructure, and engineering leadership, from hands-on architecture design to mentoring engineers and driving technical strategy.

I'm passionate about creating engineering cultures where teams thrive, technical excellence is the standard, and innovation drives business value. Whether it's scaling systems to handle millions of users or building teams that ship reliably, I focus on sustainable solutions that stand the test of time.

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Latest Articles

May 25, 2026 / Mikael Danielian

Engineering Process Audit: How to Assess Your Team's Health

An engineering process audit is one of the highest-leverage things a leader can do. Here is a practical framework for running one, plus what good and bad actually look like.
May 25, 2026 / Mikael Danielian

Your First 90 Days as a Fractional CTO: A Practical Playbook

The first 90 days set the tone for the entire engagement. Move too fast and the team resists. Move too slow and you lose credibility. Here is the playbook I follow.
May 25, 2026 / Mikael Danielian

Fractional CTO vs Full-Time CTO: Cost, Scope & When Each Makes Sense

Most founders pick between a fractional and full-time CTO based on cost. That's the wrong way to choose. Here is a clearer way to think about it.
May 25, 2026 / Mikael Danielian

How Much Does a Fractional CTO Cost in 2026?

Fractional CTO pricing is all over the place. Here are the real numbers, the engagement models, and what actually drives the price up or down.
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How I Can Help

Fractional CTO

Strategic technology leadership: technical vision, roadmap planning, and aligning engineering with business objectives, without a full-time hire.

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Fractional VP of Engineering

Operational engineering leadership focused on team scaling, delivery execution, process optimization, and establishing engineering culture that drives results.

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Technical Due Diligence

Comprehensive tech audits and architecture reviews for founders, investors, and acquirers making critical decisions.

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Engineering Team Scaling

Expert guidance on scaling your engineering team from 10 to 100+: org design, hiring, culture, and improving development velocity and engineering excellence.

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Software Architecture Consulting

System design, microservices migration, event-driven architectures, and API strategy for teams building scalable systems that handle growth and complexity.

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Whether you need technical leadership, architecture consulting, or help scaling your engineering team, let's discuss how I can help drive your technical vision forward.

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