Arturo Andrade Hernandez

Fractional CTO | Technical Leadership Consultant | ISO 27001 Lead Implementor

Helping companies build and stabilise engineering teams, set technical direction, and deliver products with confidence — including ISO 27001 readiness. Based in Melbourne, Australia.

What I Do

I build or step into teams that need experienced technical leadership without hiring a full-time executive or engineering manager.I typically help with:

  • Acting as interim / fractional CTO, EM or tech lead

  • Building development, QA teams and best practice processes

  • Stabilising underperforming engineering teams

  • Setting technical direction and architecture

  • Bridging gaps between product, engineering, and business

  • Supporting delivery as a Scrum Master / delivery lead

  • Leading ISO 27001 implementation and readiness

Typical Outcomes

  • Restore delivery predictability in struggling teams

  • Align engineering work with business goals

  • Improve team structure, processes, and accountability

  • Provide clear technical direction during growth or transition

  • Prepare organisations for ISO 27001 certification

Experience Snapshot

  • Built and led engineering teams of 6 developers and testers from ground up

  • Delivered web applications used by 8k users in highly regulated industries

  • Delivered a 4.8-star rated multi-platform mobile app from concept to release

  • Designed and scaled the Cloud infrastructure to support 400% client growth

  • Drove a 20% productivity improvement by integrating AI solutions to development processes

  • Implemented and maintained ISO 27001 readiness

How I Work

  • Short-term and fractional engagements. 3 months minimum.

  • Hourly or engagement-based pricing (depending on scope)

  • Remote / hybrid depending on needs

  • Able to start quickly

Who I Work Best With

  • Startups or scale-ups needing senior technical leadership fast

  • Teams experiencing delivery or alignment issues

  • Organisations between CTOs or going through change

  • Python, PHP, Vue.js, React, NodeJs, Docker environments

  • Companies preparing for ISO 27001 or improving security practices

What People Say About Me

Daniel Pigott - Software Developer
What made Arturo exceptional was his ability to balance technical excellence with genuine care for his team. He cut through complexity to focus on what truly mattered, while creating an environment where everyone could grow and contribute.

Lars Gustavsson - Product Manager
In our time working together he was a good scrum master, a great technology manager, and an outstanding leader.

Dhaval Budhelia - Senior Software Engineer
He’s incredibly talented, sharp, and forward-thinking, but what truly sets him apart is his genuine care and approachability. No ego, no drama; just a leader who listens, understands, and lifts people up.

Robert Campbell - Senior Software Engineer
He made the system more performant through optimising of complex sql queries, utilising AWS cloud infrastructure to host the system with high availability, and gain ISO27001 certification.

Contact

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