Fractional CTO, Management Consulting & Executive Search with Cortip

Independent

Improving SaaS Product Development, Optimizing Engineering Process, Improving Operations & Executive Search

Drive Your Tech to the Next Level

Expert Leadership,
On Demand

Unlock expert leadership to optimize development, build high-performing teams, and align technology with your business objectives.

Will investigate your current process
Will identify problems and areas for improvement
Will make a plan for the improvement
Will help to execute the plan

Expertise in building SaaS and e-Commerce products in high-risk Healthcare projects, ERP, HR, Automotive, and Travel industries.

18+

years of exp.

About Us

Executive Search & Recruitment

We specialize in executive and professional search, recruitment, and headhunting services. With years of experience and expertise, we excel at finding and selecting top talent for our clients.

Recruitment of IT managers and specialists
Candidate skill assessment and coding challenges
AI Agent - Recruiter with our Solidmatics product

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REAL

Technical Screening

how we HELP

Our Framework

We help you uncover the real value you’re seeking, identify opportunities, and gain a deep understanding of your business and its structure. We analyze processes, roadblocks, successes, and failures while assessing stakeholder perspectives and team dynamics. Through iterative discovery, we reveal hidden challenges and untapped potential within your organization. Once we have the full picture, we work with you to strategize, plan, and drive meaningful change—paving the way for sustainable success.

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Understanding & Defining the Problem

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Data-Driven Diagnosis

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Identifying Opportunities & Root Causes

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Strategy & Solution Design

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Execution & Change Management

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Continuous Improvement & Scalability

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Management Consulting & Advisory

Fractional CTO as a Service

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Drive Your Tech to the Next Level

Executive Search & Recruitment

We specialize in executive and professional search, recruitment, and headhunting services. With years of experience and expertise, we excel at finding and selecting top talent for our clients.

Assessing Executives and Managers
Finding the best Software Engineers
Partial or full screening

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Unique value proposition

Hands-On Expertise

Vygandas Pliasas has experience working, and not limited, with a broad range of technologies across various domains:

Programming Languages: JavaScript, TypeScript, PHP, Java, C# (.NET)
Front-end Technologies & Frameworks: React.js, Next.js, Redux, GraphQL, jQuery, TailwindCss, Material UI
Back-end Technologies & Frameworks: Node.js, Nest.js, Express.js, Ruby on Rails, Laravel
Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, ElasticSearch
Cloud & DevOps: AWS, Google Cloud, DigitalOcean, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD)
AI & Automation: GPT (OpenAI Stack), automation tools like N8N
Product & Engineering Tools: Jira, Confluence, GitHub, GitLab, HubSpot, Pipedrive, Salesforce

This hands-on expertise enables Vygandas to lead technical discussions, make informed decisions, and drive the successful execution of complex projects across different technology stacks.

how we HIRE

A Collaborative Approach in Hiring

We follow a structured and transparent recruitment process to ensure efficiency and successful hires. Each step is carefully designed, with clear responsibilities divided between our team and the client, ensuring we attract, assess, and secure the best talent for your organization.

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Preparation

We dive deep into your project, technical stack, and team needs—as if we were your Fractional CTO. This ensures we understand the role fully and craft a compelling pitch for candidates.

2

Sourcing & Assessment

We attract top candidates through targeted sourcing and advertising, then pitch the role directly. Initial applications are shared with you to flag prior interviews or rejections. Next, we conduct technical assessments and coding challenges to identify the best talent.

3

Decision & Hiring

You focus on culture fit interviews and make the final hiring decision. We’ll support the process to ensure a seamless and successful hire.

leadership

Our Core Team

Experts in their field, always ready to help!

Director

Vygandas Pliasas

18+ years of experience in building teams, engineering, and product management

Main HR Consultant

Roberto Pestel

I am a seasoned Human Resources (HR) professional with a passion for creating dynamic inclusive work.

Manager

Monica Lucco

I've spearheaded initiatives to align HR strategies with organizational goals, fostering a culture.

Testimonials

"Vygandas was employee #1 of our Lithuania branch, and his hard work was crucial in getting the new office and team up and running."

Sune Westphalen

VP of Engineering

Testimonials

"Vygandas was a great technical partner and support helping as I built out the MVP for my SAAS business. He was patient and offered tons of value as we architectured the initial tech stack!"

Shane Dutka

Founder & CEO

Testimonials

"Vygandas is great to work with and brings a depth and breadth of experience. He's thoughtful and detail-oriented and is able to switch quickly from big-picture planning to granular project management."

Dean Levitt

Marketing & Operations

Testimonials

"I worked closely with Vygandas on a day-to-day basis as the product manager of the team he managed. We frequently discussed ways to optimize the team and to prioritize features. It was truly a pleasure working alongside Vygandas as he will go above and beyond to support his team. He excels when it comes to capacity planning and providing high-level estimates on LOE for the initiatives on the roadmap. His management style is pretty straightforward - ensure that everyone is equipped to succeed. This includes removing blockers, researching the unknowns, and getting the right people in the room. This mentality is the reason for the success of the team, why his direct reports thrived and how the Product team was able to manage stakeholders and expectations. I would highly recommend Vygandas for a management position at any company that requires building strong teams and effective, strategic planning."

Stevy Cheung

Sr. Product Manager

Testimonials

"Great professional and team leader. Very calm and friendly professional. Feels like everything will be ok, all the time. This helps maintain the team morale in the right place. When calling him to a Design Brainstorming or Process, he is the one that provides the boldest ideas. I really hope we get to work together again in the future."

André B. Finageiv

Director of Product

Testimonials

"Vygandas and I worked together on growth initiatives, primarily on roadmapping and prioritization. Vygandas does a great job in managing his engineering team and collaborating across the engineering organization to make sure that his team works on high impact projects. While I only worked with Vygandas for a few months, I enjoyed his leadership style and hands-on approach to scoping."

Andrew Reagan

Head of Product

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Expert Leadership,
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