Why Choose Hawke Robinson for Fractional Services?

Fractional Services can be a very cost-effective method for integrating exceptional resources into your organization, whether you are fledgling start-up, mom and pop shop wanting to grow, a small-to-mid-size business (SMB), or multi-national global enterprise roganization, all can benefit from these services.

Fractional executive services offer transformative value across organizations of all sizes - from ambitious startups to global enterprises. By providing focused, high-impact leadership in concentrated time blocks, I deliver enterprise-grade expertise that drives measurable results while maintaining cost efficiency.

I provide fractional executive services for a limited number of time slots each month. Fractional executive work is different from contracting, or part-time employee work. This section explains further, and lists the current slot allocations availability.

Proven Track Record:

My decades-long track record demonstrates consistent ability to accelerate growth and optimize operations across diverse industries and company stages. Key achievements include:

• Built and scaled technology departments from 0 to 30+ staff within 90 days.
• Achieved 99.999% uptime across enterprise infrastructure.
• Reduced infrastructure costs by 90% while improving features and capacity.
• Increased SDLC efficiency by 400% through strategic implementation of open source solutions.

Technical Innovation:

Through strategic implementation of emerging technologies and innovative architectures, I've delivered industry-leading solutions that include:

• Developed AI/ML solutions outperforming Google's ASR/NLP by 30% accuracy and 150% speed.
• Scaled platforms from 200 to 20,000+ concurrent users within 3 months.
• Built enterprise platforms serving millions of users across 150+ countries.
• Successfully implemented regulatory compliance frameworks including SOX, HIPAA, and PCI.

Leadership Experience:

My executive leadership spans organizations from early-stage startups through Fortune 500 enterprises, consistently delivering transformative results:

• 20+ years C-level experience across startups through $20B enterprises.
• Led organizations through full startup cycles to profitability/acquisition.
• Managed teams of 200+ across 6 continents.
• Directed annual budgets exceeding $20M.

Industry Versatility:

My cross-industry experience enables rapid assessment and optimization of diverse business models, with particular expertise in

• Deep expertise across education, healthcare, manufacturing, ecommerce, and media sectors.
• Successfully integrated emerging technologies like AI/ML, cloud infrastructure, and neurotechnology.
• Proven ability to rapidly understand and improve diverse business models.
• Track record of innovation in both technical and business strategies.

Cost-Effective Solutions:

I specialize in maximizing return on investment through strategic resource allocation and innovative solutions:

• Consistently deliver 90%+ cost reductions while improving capabilities.
• Expertise in optimizing resource allocation and vendor relationships.
• Strong focus on sustainable, scalable growth strategies.
• History of achieving profitability within 6-18 months for new initiatives.

What Is C-Level Fractional Work?

Fractional executive work involves experienced professionals providing high-level strategic leadership and expertise to multiple organizations simultaneously on a part-time but ongoing basis. These executives typically serve in C-suite or senior leadership roles, dedicating a "fraction" of their time (often measured in days or hours per week or month) to each client company, allowing smaller organizations to access executive-level talent they couldn't afford full-time.

How Does This Differ From Contractor or Part-Time Employee Work?

Fractional executives are more personally invested in their client companies than a contractor or part-time employee. In addition to regular compensation, they often have ownership-related impact and benefits, often also receiving profit sharing, company success bonuses, equity ownership, etc.

Unlike contractors who typically work on specific, time-bound projects or interim roles, fractional executives maintain long-term strategic relationships with their client companies and are deeply integrated into the organization's leadership team.

While part-time employees work regular but reduced hours in a single role, fractional executives actively manage multiple concurrent client relationships, bringing cross-pollinated insights and best practices from their portfolio of engagements. They also typically operate as independent businesses rather than employees, with more strategic autonomy and flexibility in their client relationships, but often with more integration and personal investment in the success of the client company.

Hawke Robinson Fractional Work Slots Availability

The following is an approximate listing of my current status. This is not a real-time list, but I do attempt to update this periodically.

If interested in one of the service slots, whether listed as allocated or available, feel free to contact me about which slots you are interested in, to determine if there is a match. Or feel free to schedule an introductory 15 minutes meeting through my Calendly.

Sign-Up Process for Hawke Robinson Fractional Services

Sign-Up Process:

1. Initial consultation (15-minute Calendly call)
2. Scope definition & needs assessment
3. Service level agreement review
4. Rate/equity structure negotiation
5. Contract finalization
6. Onboarding schedule establishment
7. Add timeframes for each step
8. Include preparatory materials needed
9. Specify deliverables at each stage

Fractional Services Process Overview by Slot Type

For each slot type, the onboarding and engagement process varies.

Fractional Services Process Overview:

1. Strategic assessment phase (2-4 weeks)
2. Action plan development
3. Implementation roadmap
4. Regular check-in cadence
5. Quarterly review and adjustment
6. Annual strategic planning
7. Detail assessment methodologies
8. Include success metrics establishment
9. Add communication protocols
10. Specify escalation procedures

Weekly Slots

Weekly Slots:

• Weekly strategy sessions
• Team oversight meetings
• Progress reviews
• Technical direction
• Vendor/partner management
• Crisis response availability
• Define specific deliverables
• Outline communication expectations
• Include emergency response protocols
• Specify reporting requirements

Monthly Slots

Monthly Slots:

• Monthly strategic planning
• Department reviews
• Budget oversight
• Define specific deliverables
• Outline communication expectations
• Include emergency response protocols
• Specify reporting requirements
• Project milestone reviews
• Stakeholder reporting
• Quarterly business reviews

Testimonials

“Hawke is one of the most intelligent, dedicated, and capable people that I have ever met. He is extraordinarily gifted and insightful and a pleasure to work with. He will be successful in any endeavor or capacity.” 2017. I can unequivocally recommend Hawke Robinson as a person of high integrity and one of the very best technicians that I have ever worked with. I have worked with him on several teams and diverse projects and he has ALWAYS exceeded the expectations of the mission. His detailed knowledge and unyielding dedication make him an ideal choice for any effort on any team.
One of the brightest and most dedicated individuals I have ever met, Hawke is a highly skilled technician as well as a uniquely talented individual. He demonstrates outstanding leadership abilities, an unparalleled work ethic and enjoys tremendous success in all efforts he undertakes. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, he is an extremely pleasant person to work around. I can recommend Mr. Hawke Robinson as a person and technician without reservation.

-- Phillip Hillian, Director of Data Department, Devon Energy, 2011.

I have had the pleasure of working with Hawke and I am consistently impressed by his professionalism, dedication, and expertise.
As CTO, Hawke is responsible for overseeing all aspects of our company's technology infrastructure, including software development, system administration, and security. He has demonstrated a deep understanding of the latest technological trends and is always ahead of the curve when it comes to implementing new technologies and processes.
Hawke's ability to manage a team of technology professionals is remarkable. He is always approachable and available to his team, providing clear guidance and support to help them succeed in their roles. His leadership style is collaborative, encouraging open communication and transparency at all times.
One of the key strengths Hawke has brought to his role as CTO is his strategic thinking. He is able to identify opportunities for innovation and growth within the company and has been instrumental in developing and implementing successful technology strategies with a direct impact on the company's bottom line.
In summary, I have no hesitation in recommending Hawke.
--Mike Franz, CEO, ManufacturingPower and iNSUPPLi. Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area www.linkedin.com/in/mikefranz1. 2023.

Hawke is a complete pleasure to work with as CTO at ManufacturingPower, demonstrates exceptional leadership, technical expertise, and a passion for driving innovation. He possesses a deep understanding of the latest technological trends and advancements, and is able to effectively translate these into practical solutions that drive business results.
In addition to his advanced technical acumen, Hawke demonstrates an outstanding leadership. With the talent to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams to achieve their goals. Strong communication skills demonstrated daily with stakeholders, vendors, and other internal teams ensure that projects are delivered on time and on budget.
One of the things that I appreciated most about working with Hawke, is his tenacity to balance the need for innovation with the need for quality control. The ability to drive documentation, accountability, along with the persistence to do the right steps are spot on! He is able to effectively manage complex projects while maintaining a high level of attention to detail, and is able to adapt quickly to changing business needs.
Hawke has been an exceptional addition to our organization at ManufacturingPower, and I highly recommend him to tackle high level projects and roles that add instant value.
--Scott Heilman, COO, ManufacturingPower and iNSUPPLi. Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. www.linkedin.com/in/scottallenheilman. 2023.

Hawke’s broad expertise, deep knowledge, security-first mindset, detailed documentation, and ability to stay abreast of current technology trends is remarkable. It's been fantastic working together -- Hawke’s work ethic is impeccable. He is a tremendous coach and mentor and was always the first person to offer help and support to his team. Hawke brings a unique skill set and breadth of experience that would benefit any organization. Overall, Hawke was truly a pleasure to work with and I have no qualms recommending him for senior technology leadership roles. Thanks, Hawke!
--Daniel Lawrence, VP Engagement Management, LearningMate. Baltimore, Maryland, United States. www.linkedin.com/in/wdlawrence. 2022.

I had the pleasure of working with Hawke Robinson on a very challenging project. Apart from his diverse technical expertise, what amazed me was his level of meticulousness and thoroughness in solutioning. He leaves no stones unturned and got some great solutions to the table for our academic setting. His collaborative approach to working with the open-source community surely gives him an edge.
I will be happy to work with him on another challenge if the opportunity presents itself. Hawke will be a great asset to any organization that hires him.

Anoop Datar Product Owner | Product ManagementProduct Owner | Product Management, LearningMate. 2022.

To Whom It May Concern,
I am writing today to offer my unequivocable endorsement of Hawke Robinson’s skills as an experienced, world-class Chief Technology Officer. A high-level corporate officer for many years, Mr. Robinson subsequently dedicated many years of his life to building a global non-profit that has advanced research in its field by significant margins, as well as helping countless individuals with cutting-edge trauma therapy.
As the founder of a successful tech startup, The Fantasy Network, I credit our success to the enterprise-level knowledge, support, and experience that Mr. Robinson brought to our company. His ability to design well-documented, scalable solutions that meet new and emerging needs is a gift to whomever hires or contracts him. It is clear from the quality of his work, his dedication, and his commitment that Mr. Robinson has, during his tenure running a non-profit, not only retained the technical and communication skills that make him a phenomenal executive hire but has also grown as a leader and visionary.
There are very few CTOs who possess not only the ability to execute complex technical tasks, but the high-level “soft” knowledge that maintains team cohesion, communication with non-technical partners, and essential support in investor pitch meetings. Mr. Robinson is one of them.
Sincerely,

Ben Dobyns – CEO, Zombie Orpheus Entertainment (ZOE). COO, The Fantasy Network Corporation (TFN), 2020.

Rob Zazueta – Senior Software Developer, 2009
Hawke is largely responsible for the developer I am today. While at MightyWords, he sort of took me under his wing and gave me the room to expand my knowledge and make a massive impact on the technical operations of the company while providing opportunity after opportunity to let me learn, grow and put my new-found knowledge to work. His knowledge is amazingly broad and deep and he is able to see the big picture for any project and get the right people in the right places at the right time to make it all come together. On a personal level, he is one of the most generous and friendly people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. This engendered a loyalty to him that I still haven't shaken. I consider him a natural leader for all of these reasons.
--Rob Zazueta. Director of Digital Strategy at TIBCO Software Inc. Concord, California, United States. www.linkedin.com/in/techknowme
More testimonials at https://hawkenterprising.com/testimonials. 2009.

Hawke was an outstanding leader with the highest level of integrity. He took a rag tag team of developers and built an amazing department through coaching and leading by example. Hawke is a perfect blend of business man meets technical maven. I would recommend Hawke to any company looking for a stand-up leader, with great people skills and a broad understanding of technology.
--Brian Scardina. Directory, Application Security at TSYS. Conifer, Colorado, United States. www.linkedin.com/in/bscardina. 2008.

Hawke is, without a doubt, the most influential mentor I’ve had in my young adult life. His guidance, both personally and professionally, has profoundly shaped who I am today. Without his influence, I wouldn’t have come as far in life as I have, or achieved things I never thought possible.
Having the right mentor at the right time can make all the difference in a person’s journey, and Hawke embodies that perfectly. His motives and integrity are rare qualities in today’s world, and I can say with absolute confidence that I highly recommend him for any task he takes on. His dedication and character set him apart, and anyone would be fortunate to work with him. I am ever so thankful to the universe that I shared that time with you, those years were massively, influential, and I wouldn’t be where I am today without you. Single-handedly, you have been the best teacher I’ve ever had in my life. Too much to describe here, but gratitude is not complete enough of a word. You might find it silly, but I have a picture of you hanging on the wall in my house. You’re an amazing person, and I’m very impressed with all that you do for humanity.

Anthony Tanner. Video Storage / Network Engineer | Avid TechnologyVideo Storage / Network Engineer | Avid Technology. 2024,