About Michael Haggerty

I help growing companies build, scale, and optimize their technology operations without the cost of a full-time CTO. With over 25 years of experience leading technology initiatives, I partner with businesses to make strategic technology decisions that drive sustainable growth.

As Founder and Principal CTO at Stavewood CTO, I serve as a trusted technology advisor to ambitious companies looking to leverage technology for competitive advantage.

How I help

My role as your Fractional CTO combines strategic guidance with hands-on leadership to help your business:

  • Transform technology from a cost center into a strategic asset

  • Build and mentor high-performing engineering teams

  • Develop technology roadmaps aligned with business objectives

  • Make confident decisions about architecture and infrastructure

  • Optimize development processes and technical operations

  • Navigate critical technical challenges and transitions

Experience & Expertise

Throughout my career, I've guided companies through critical technology initiatives including:

  • Leading digital transformation projects

  • Building engineering teams from the ground up

  • Modernizing legacy systems while maintaining business continuity

  • Implementing scalable cloud architecture and DevOps practices

  • Developing technology strategies that enable rapid growth

Education

Bucknell University, BS in Computer Engineering

My Approach

I believe technology leadership should be:

Strategic: Every technical decision is viewed through the lens of business impact and ROI.

Practical: Solutions are tailored to your specific context, resources, and goals.

Collaborative: Success comes from working closely with your team and understanding your business deeply.

Results-Focused: Measurable outcomes drive every initiative and recommendation.