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IT CONSULTANT — BONIFACIO GLOBAL CITY

IT Consultant & Fractional CTO Services in BGC

Engineering leadership and IT consulting for BGC-based startups, fintech firms, SaaS companies, and corporate innovation teams. Native BGC startup ecosystem fluency, on-the-ground availability for office meetings, premium delivery without premium agency overhead.

Bonifacio Global City is the Philippines' premier startup and corporate-innovation district — home to fintech firms, SaaS startups, multinational HQs, and the dense investor/operator ecosystem that surrounds them. BGC-based companies need IT consulting and CTO services that understand the district's pace, cost expectations, and stakeholder dynamics. I work with BGC startups and operators on tech strategy, engineering leadership, and architecture decisions — with on-the-ground availability for the in-person sessions that BGC culture still values.

BGC

On-the-ground availability

PHP

Local pricing, no FX or overseas markup

15+

Years independent practice in PH startup space

Why BGC startups hire a local IT consultant

1

Native BGC startup ecosystem fluency

I know the BGC investor scene, the talent pool living and working in the district, the competitive landscape, and the rhythm of BGC startup operations. That context shapes the advice in ways an outside consultant cannot match.

2

On-the-ground availability for BGC office meetings

BGC culture still values in-person sessions for board reviews, stakeholder alignment, and strategic decisions. I am available for BGC office meetings without travel-day overhead — same-week, often same-day for urgent decisions.

3

Premium delivery without premium agency overhead

BGC firms often default to hiring international consulting firms or large local agencies — at PHP 5-15M annual contracts. A senior fractional CTO seat delivers similar strategic value at PHP 1-3M/year by skipping the layered overhead.

4

Fluent in BGC stakeholder dynamics

BGC operators routinely have to manage US/Singapore HQ stakeholders, local PH operations teams, and external investors. Engagements account for that multi-stakeholder reality from day one.

What this engagement covers

  • Fractional CTO seat for BGC-based startups (8-60 hrs/month engagement)
  • Architecture audits and technical due diligence for funding rounds
  • Engineering team builds — sourcing senior PH dev talent for BGC product orgs
  • Vendor evaluation — local PH dev shops, fintech infrastructure (Xendit, PayMaya, GCash, Brankas)
  • BSP and NPC compliance review for fintech and data-handling architectures
  • Cloud cost optimization for AWS/GCP-heavy BGC SaaS operations
  • Founder-CTO transition coaching for BGC technical founders moving to operator role
  • In-person board meetings and stakeholder alignment sessions in BGC

Frequently asked questions

Are you available for BGC in-person meetings on short notice?

Usually yes — same-week typical, often same-day for urgent decisions. BGC is well within my regular travel zone. Standing weekly or bi-weekly in-person blocks are common with active engagements.

What does an IT consultant / fractional CTO retainer cost in PHP for BGC firms?

Typical bands: PHP 30-60k/month for 8-15 hrs of advisory (suited to BGC SMEs needing strategic input), PHP 100-200k/month for 30-50 hrs of dedicated CTO bandwidth (suited to growth-stage BGC startups). One-time technical audits at PHP 80-200k depending on scope.

How is this different from hiring one of the big local consulting firms or PH offices of international firms?

The big firms have layered overhead — partners, principals, associates, junior consultants — and their pricing reflects that. A senior fractional CTO seat delivers similar strategic value with one senior person doing the work directly. Faster turnarounds, more direct accountability, lower cost.

Do you work with BGC fintech specifically?

Yes. BGC fintech engagements cover BSP regulatory considerations (e.g. virtual asset service provider rules), NPC data privacy implementation, payment infrastructure decisions (Xendit vs PayMaya vs Brankas vs Stripe PH), and AML/KYC architecture. Familiar territory.

Can you help us hire a permanent in-house CTO eventually?

Yes — many engagements include "founder-CTO handoff" planning, where I help you find and onboard your eventual full-time CTO once the company is at the right stage. Often I help screen the candidates and give you a second-opinion read on the panel.

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