Engagement modes for high-stakes operating situations

ATSK starts where hidden system risk, weak visibility, vendor dependence, or leadership gaps are distorting decisions and execution.

Review measured results, see the investor path, and read systems visibility thinking.

Common starting point

Systems Visibility Diagnostic

$45k–$75k2 weeks

Map how the business actually operates across critical workflows, systems, vendors, and handoffs. Identify hidden constraints, fragile dependencies, and what should be fixed first.

  • End-to-end flow map across 2-3 critical paths
  • Revenue/cost impact assessment
  • Instrumentation or control seed where feasible
  • 90-day action plan with owner assignments
$10k applies toward next engagement if you proceed within 30 days
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Investors and acquirers

Technical Diligence Sprint

$35k–$95k1–2 weeks

For investors and acquirers. A focused assessment of a target's technology stack, team capability, operating fragility, vendor dependence, scalability claims, and technical debt before a major decision.

  • Codebase quality and technical debt assessment
  • Infrastructure and security posture review
  • Team capability and key-person risk analysis
  • Scalability, vendor, and first-100-days risk report
Focused: $35k–$55kComprehensive: $55k–$95kCustom: $95k+
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Fractional CTO

Starting at $18k/mo3-month initial term

Embedded technical leadership for companies that need senior judgment, execution continuity, vendor accountability, and operating-system discipline without adding a full-time executive too early.

  • Technology strategy and roadmap ownership
  • Team structure, hiring, and mentorship
  • Vendor evaluation and budget management
  • Board and investor communication
Embedded (1–2 days/wk): $18k–$35k/moTransformation (3–4 days/wk): $35k–$65k/mo
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Supporting scopes

These may be included when they are part of the operating issue, but they do not define ATSK's public offer stack.

  • Cloud Cost / FinOps Audit: Spend attribution and control review when cloud cost is part of the operating issue.
  • Vendor Oversight and Control Review: independent review of ownership, reporting integrity, and vendor dependence.
  • AI Capability Assessment: separates demo theater from production reality where AI claims affect a decision.
2 weeksTo first visibility
15+Years experience
✓ Response within 24 hours✓ NDA-ready / Confidentiality-first✓ No vendor kickbacks

What affects pricing?

  • Scope: Number of systems, teams, or flows in scope
  • Access: Read-only vs. production access changes approach
  • Timeline: Compressed timelines may require additional resources
  • Deliverables: Working implementation vs. documentation only

All prices are indicative. Final scope and pricing confirmed after the initial situation review.