Emir Gluhbegovic
Fractional CTO | Technology Leader | Startup Founder
I'm Emir, a technology leader and strategic advisor based in Cape Town, South Africa. As a Fractional CTO, I help startups and growing businesses make smart technology decisions, build scalable systems, and develop high-performing engineering teams. With over 10 years of experience leading technology initiatives at companies like Glint and Hohm Energy, I specialize in turning complex business challenges into elegant technical solutions.
Fractional CTO Services
Strategic technology leadership that has helped businesses reduce development costs by 40% while accelerating time-to-market. Get the expertise of a seasoned CTO without the full-time commitment.
- Strategic technology roadmap development
- Engineering team building & leadership
- Architecture & technology stack decisions
- Technical due diligence & risk assessment
- Development process optimization (30% efficiency gains)
MVP to Scale Development
From concept to market-ready product in 8-12 weeks. Build scalable systems that have supported 10x user growth and processed millions in transactions for startups and growing businesses.
- Rapid prototype development (4-6 week delivery)
- Scalable architecture designed for growth
- High-performance backend systems
- Conversion-optimized user experiences
- Cloud infrastructure with 99.9% uptime
Strategic Technology Consulting
Expert guidance for critical technology decisions and digital transformation initiatives. Clients have achieved 35% faster implementation and 25% reduction in technology costs.
- Technology strategy & digital transformation
- Technical due diligence for acquisitions
- Legacy system modernization planning
- Technology stack evaluation & selection
- Data strategy & architecture consulting
Work
Glint
Head of Engineering
2024 — Present
Leading technology strategy and engineering teams for renewable energy solutions, focusing on scalable platform development and system architecture.
Hohm Energy SA
Chief Technology Officer
2021 — 2024
Led development of a solar marketplace platform that processed over R1.9B in solar loan applications. Scaled engineering team from 3 to 15 members.
Symbionix
Founder & Director
2015 — Present
Providing fractional CTO services and MVP development for startups and growing businesses across healthcare, fintech, and renewable energy sectors.
Skills & Expertise
Reduced time-to-market by 40% for SaaS platforms
Scaled teams from 3 to 15+ engineers
Built high-performing remote teams across 3 continents
Aligned technology and business objectives for 20+ products
Processed R1.9B+ in solar financing applications
Advised 15+ startups from inception to Series A
Built marketplaces with 25%+ conversion rates
Developed HIPAA-compliant patient management systems
Engagement Models
Quick Sprint
Rapid solution for a specific technical challenge or feature implementation.
Key Benefits:
- Fast turnaround time
- Focused on a single deliverable
- Fixed price with clear scope
- Immediate business impact
Strategic Project
Comprehensive solution for more complex challenges requiring strategic planning.
Key Benefits:
- Thorough planning and execution
- Weekly progress updates
- Flexible scope adjustments
- Knowledge transfer to your team
Ongoing Partnership
Long-term collaboration with potential for deeper involvement and co-founding opportunities.
Key Benefits:
- Strategic technology leadership
- Equity or revenue-sharing options
- Deeper business integration
- Co-founding potential for the right fit
Need strategic technology leadership?
Let's discuss how my fractional CTO services or MVP development expertise can help your business grow and scale.