Austin Devs

Austin Devs

Technical Co-Founder & Fractional CTO Services

Schedule a Conversation

A Chief Technology Officer oversees a company's technology needs, R&D, and the strategic investments that move the business forward. Bringing one on fractionally works well for startups and small businesses that need technology leadership, mid-sized companies looking to sharpen their technology strategy, and larger organizations that want specialized expertise or temporary support on a specific project.

Cost-effectiveness

Access high-level strategic guidance without the expense of a full-time executive.

Specialized expertise

Diverse industry experience and knowledge in technology strategy and implementation.

Scalability

Adapt to your company's changing technology needs and growth trajectory.

Strategic planning

Develop technology roadmaps aligned with your business goals and objectives.

Leadership

Provide mentorship and guidance for existing development teams.

Objective perspective

Fresh perspectives and objective insights for technology-related decisions.

Web Development +
Full-stack web application development using modern frameworks. E-commerce platforms, SaaS applications, corporate websites, web portals.
Mobile Development +
Native and cross-platform mobile app development for iOS and Android. Consumer apps, enterprise mobile solutions, fitness trackers.
SaaS Infrastructure +
Building scalable, multi-tenant SaaS platforms with robust authentication, billing, and monitoring.
Browser Extensions +
Custom browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, and other browsers. Productivity tools, shopping assistants.
Browser Automation +
Automated web testing, data extraction, and workflow automation using Selenium and Puppeteer.
HubSpot Development +
Custom HubSpot integrations, workflows, and CMS development for marketing and sales teams.
Prototyping & MVPs +
Rapid development of minimum viable products to validate business ideas and secure funding.
Business Intelligence +
Data analytics, visualization, and reporting solutions to drive data-informed decision making.
Practical AI Solutions +
Applying AI to solve real business problems. Custom integrations, workflow automation, intelligent assistants, and data-driven insights.
Custom MCP Development +
Building Model Context Protocol servers and tools that connect AI assistants to your data, APIs, and internal systems.
AI Development Workflows +
Agentic coding setups, prompt and context engineering, and CI/automation that let teams ship faster with AI in the loop.
AI Cost Reduction +
Getting AI spend under control. Auditing where the tokens go, matching each job to the cheapest model that can do it, caching and batching, consolidating overlapping vendor subscriptions, and running open-weight models on your own hardware or private cloud where that pencils out.
Managing Offshore Teams +
Building, managing, and scaling distributed development teams across time zones.
Open Source Development +
Contributing to and maintaining open source projects, building developer communities.
Self-Financing Solutions +
Building revenue-generating features and systems that pay for themselves through efficiency gains.
Sales Ops & CRMs +
Implementing and optimizing sales operations tools, marketing technology, and CRM systems.
RAG/AI Knowledge Systems +
Building retrieval-augmented generation systems and AI-powered knowledge management platforms.
EdTech & LMS +
Educational technology platforms and learning management systems for schools and training programs.
DevOps & Internal Systems +
Infrastructure automation, CI/CD pipelines, and internal tooling for development teams.
Mentoring & Hiring +
Building engineering teams, technical interviewing, and mentoring developers for growth.
Custom Payment Plans +
Flexible payment systems with usage-based billing, subscriptions, and custom pricing models.
Customer Dashboards +
Interactive dashboards and reporting tools for customers to track metrics and performance.
Tech-Enabling Services +
Digital transformation for traditional service companies through custom software solutions.
Prop-tech & AVMs +
Real estate technology solutions including property valuation algorithms and market analysis tools.
IoT Development +
End-to-end IoT solutions including embedded firmware, device connectivity, real-time data pipelines, and cloud dashboards for smart devices and connected hardware.
Austin Coding Academy

Austin Coding Academy

Acquired 2019

Change Your Life With a New Career. Software Development Courses Offered In-Person and Online.

Visit site →
Zollege

Zollege

Acquired 2021

Producing Freedom Through Education. Operating Dental and Medical Assistant Schools Across the US.

Visit site →
CMAsnap

CMAsnap

Launched 2022

CMAsnap lets REALTORS produce a branded, accurate CMA from anywhere, on any device in a fraction of the time.

Visit site →
Paycove

Paycove

Partnered 2023

Automated quoting, invoicing, and payments solution that integrates seamlessly with CRM and accounting software.

Visit site →
DineUp

DineUp

Acquired 2026

The mission of DineUp is to revolutionize the onboard dining experience for air travelers.

Visit site →
LP First Capital

LP First Capital

Partnered 2024 - 2026

LP First Capital is a private investment firm focused on commercial, consumer, education, and healthcare services.

Visit site →

Kevin Colten

A CTO with expertise in tech-enabled service companies, business intelligence, and software development. Skilled in leading teams and implementing technology strategies that drive business growth, improve operations, and enhance customer experience. Strong background in identifying and analyzing industry trends and emerging technologies to identify opportunities and stay ahead of the competition.

[email protected] linkedin.com/in/kevincolten Schedule a Meeting
Kevin Colten