Jamie Schiesel

Jamie Schiesel is a seasoned technology leader who brings over 15 years of experience building exceptional engineering teams and delivering scalable, innovative solutions. As Fractional CTO and Head of Engineering at MetaCTO, Jamie focuses on AI enablement for clients, helping companies unlock faster and more accurate delivery through cutting-edge technology solutions.

Engineering Leadership Excellence

Jamie’s leadership philosophy centers on building high-performance teams with low attrition and high engagement. Her approach combines technical expertise with strong people management skills, focusing on:

Team Development & Culture
Creating environments where engineers thrive, tackle complex problems, and continuously innovate. Jamie believes in empowering teams through clear vision, proper tooling, and psychological safety.

AI Enablement Strategy
Specializing in helping organizations integrate AI technologies to enhance and optimize business processes, delivering measurable impact and competitive advantages.

Technical Excellence
Driving consistency, quality, and security through the creation of reusable software components and standardized practices that scale across organizations.

Technical Expertise

With AWS Solutions Architect Professional certification and extensive hands-on experience, Jamie brings deep technical knowledge across the full technology stack:

Cloud Architecture
Expert in designing and implementing scalable cloud solutions using AWS services, including infrastructure optimization, security best practices, and cost management.

Software Engineering
Proven track record in full-stack development, from frontend user experiences to backend systems and APIs, with particular expertise in modern web technologies and microservices architecture.

DevOps & Infrastructure
Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines, automated deployment processes, and infrastructure as code to enable rapid, reliable software delivery.

Industry Impact

Throughout her career, Jamie has consistently delivered results across diverse industries:

Power Digital Marketing (5 Years)
Progressive leadership roles from Sr. Cloud Architect to VP of Engineering, where she built and scaled engineering teams, implemented AI technologies, and established technical roadmaps that supported significant business growth.

Enterprise & Startup Experience
Worked with organizations ranging from startups to enterprise companies, adapting leadership style and technical approaches to meet unique organizational needs and constraints.

Philosophy & Approach

Jamie’s approach to technology leadership emphasizes:

Data-Driven Decision Making
Using analytics and key insights to guide technical strategy, team optimization, and process improvements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
Expert at working with product managers, business stakeholders, and executive leadership to align technical initiatives with business objectives.

Continuous Learning & Innovation
Staying current with industry trends and emerging technologies, particularly in AI/ML, cloud computing, and engineering best practices.

Sustainable Growth
Building technical foundations and team structures that support long-term scalability while maintaining high engineering standards.

The MetaCTO Advantage

At MetaCTO, Jamie focuses on:

AI Implementation Strategy
Helping clients identify, implement, and optimize AI solutions that deliver real business value, from process automation to intelligent feature development.

Engineering Team Optimization
Working with organizations to build high-performing engineering cultures, improve delivery velocity, and reduce technical debt.

Scalable Architecture Design
Creating technical foundations that support rapid business growth while maintaining performance, security, and maintainability.

Technical Due Diligence
Providing expert assessment of technical assets, team capabilities, and infrastructure readiness for scaling, investment, or acquisition scenarios.

Whether you’re looking to implement AI solutions, scale your engineering organization, optimize your technical infrastructure, or build a world-class engineering culture, Jamie brings the expertise, leadership experience, and strategic vision needed to transform your technology capabilities and achieve your business objectives.

Her unique combination of deep technical expertise, proven leadership experience, and specialization in AI enablement makes her an invaluable partner for companies seeking to leverage technology as a competitive advantage in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.