Fractional CTO & Technology Advisor for PE-Backed and Growth-Stage Companies
Mark Hildreth / Ardent Hill
Execution-focused technology leadership. From strategy to implementation — without the full-time overhead.
Mark Hildreth / Ardent Hill
Execution-focused technology leadership. From strategy to implementation — without the full-time overhead.
Comprehensive technology expertise across strategic planning, development, and infrastructure management.
Translating business objectives into actionable technology roadmaps — platform decisions, build vs. buy, and M&A diligence.
Connecting disparate platforms, rationalizing tech stacks, and leading migrations without burning down what works.
CRM, FSM, contact center, and workflow tooling — assessed, selected, and implemented to drive measurable operational outcomes.
Azure-native environments, identity management, contact center platforms, and enterprise infrastructure built for scale and cost efficiency.
Building the data foundations PE-backed companies need — funnel visibility, operational KPIs, and BI that actually gets used.
Recruiting, structuring, and leading engineering and IT organizations — from first hire to scaled team.
I'm Mark Hildreth, a senior technology executive with 20+ years leading engineering, infrastructure, and IT organizations — from early-stage startups to PE-backed platforms operating at scale.
My background spans the full technology leadership stack: building and leading engineering teams, architecting cloud-native infrastructure, owning enterprise platforms, and driving the operational technology decisions that determine whether a company scales or stalls.
I've served as CTO and CIO across both commercial and federal environments, including a decade-long tenure as CTO of a private-equity-backed technology company where I led an Azure migration, stood up full remote operations overnight during COVID, and drove significant reductions in infrastructure and vendor spend.
Today I work as a fractional CTO and technology advisor — partnering with PE-backed and growth-stage companies that need senior technology leadership without the full-time commitment. I focus on execution: getting the right systems in place, the right teams built, and the right metrics visible so operators and investors can make decisions with confidence.
Let's talk. Whether you're evaluating a technology challenge, building out a platform, or looking for senior technology leadership — I'm happy to have a direct conversation.
Available for consulting engagements, advisory work, and strategic technology projects. Response time is typically within 24 hours.