MarcTek Group | Fractional CTO & IT Strategy Consultant
Fractional CTO & IT Strategy Consultant

Built in the
Real World.
Deployed for Yours.

From AT&T’s enterprise NOC to 11 years keeping Insomniac Games running 24/7 to global satellite operations at Intelsat — I’ve operated in environments where failure wasn’t an option. Now I bring that caliber of experience to growing businesses that need senior IT leadership without the full-time price tag.

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marc@marctekgroup ~ audit.sh
$ run diagnostics –client smb experience: 30+ years AT&T: ✓ enterprise NOC Insomniac Games: ✓ 11 yrs / 24-7 Intelsat: ✓ global satellite CIO Award: ✓ 2006 $ scan services –available fractional_cto cybersecurity_assessment cloud_migration ai_automation managed_it_oversight $ get pricing –tier all advisor: $750/mo strategic: $1,500/mo fractional_cto: $3,000/mo $ book –audit free –duration 30min_
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30+
Years IT
Experience
6
Service
Specializations
~10%
Cost of Full-Time
CTO Hire
$0
To Start With
Free Audit
// Worked At AT&T · Insomniac Games · Intelsat · JF Shea Inc. · AWS · VMware · Cisco · O365 · Windows Server
The Background

30 Years.
No Theory.
Just Receipts.

🏆 2006 Corporate CIO Award for Information Technology — JF Shea Inc., awarded for outstanding performance managing the LA/Ventura regional network infrastructure.

I didn’t get into consulting by reading about IT. I got here by doing it — for three decades, in organizations where the stakes were real. I’ve kept 24/7 global game development infrastructure running at Insomniac Games for 11 years. I’ve monitored and configured satellite uplinks for Intelsat’s global ISP network. I’ve managed thousands of servers and voice/data networks inside AT&T’s enterprise NOC.

Most small businesses are overcharged by vendors, under-protected on security, and making expensive technology decisions without anyone qualified in their corner. That’s the gap I fill — as a fractional advisor at a price that makes sense for a growing business. You get the thinking of a seasoned CTO without the full-time cost, the corporate overhead, or the long ramp-up.

My background spans entertainment, telecommunications, consulting, and construction. That cross-industry experience is a real advantage — I bring solutions from adjacent worlds that single-vertical consultants never see.

IT Strategy & Leadership
Infrastructure Modernization
AWS Hybrid Cloud
Cybersecurity & Risk Mgmt
Network Architecture (Cisco)
Vendor & Stakeholder Mgmt
Disaster Recovery & BCP
Budgeting & Cost Optimization
What I Do

Six Ways I Move
Your Business Forward

Every service backed by direct, hands-on experience — not consulting frameworks.

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// 01

Fractional CTO

Strategic IT leadership on a part-time basis. Technology roadmap, key decision support, and executive-level oversight — without the six-figure salary.

> Delivered exec-level IT strategy at Suburban Tech Services. Advised leadership teams on technology alignment across multiple client engagements.
Most Requested
// 02

Cybersecurity Assessment

Audit your security posture — systems, vendors, access, data practices. Plain-English risk report plus a prioritized action plan.

> Implemented enterprise-wide security policies, Group Policy, and disaster recovery planning at Insomniac Games across 11 years.
High Priority
// 03

Cloud Migration

Plan and oversee migrations to AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Minimize downtime, control costs, avoid the post-launch scramble.

> Executed physical-to-VMware, Exchange-to-O365, and AWS EC2 hybrid cloud migrations at Insomniac Games. SMB cloud advisory at Suburban Tech.
Infrastructure
// 04

AI & Automation Setup

Identify where automation creates real leverage, cut through the AI hype, and implement tools that actually reduce manual work and cost.

> Mentored engineering and IT staff on infrastructure, coding, and architecture — practical implementation over theory for 11+ years.
High ROI
// 05

Managed IT Oversight

Audit vendors, helpdesk, and infrastructure. Put guardrails in place so IT runs reliably and you stop overpaying for underperforming contracts.

> Primary vendor liaison at multiple organizations — negotiating contracts, coordinating delivery, and managing MSP relationships across career.
Operations
// 06

Tech Leadership Coaching

Direct mentorship for IT professionals moving into leadership. Built on 30 real years — not certifications, not recycled LinkedIn advice.

> Mentored IT staff and engineering colleagues at Insomniac Games on infrastructure, architecture, and career development for over a decade.
Career Growth
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Career History

Where This
Experience Comes From

30+ years across enterprise, creative, telecom, and construction.

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2019 – 2021 2 years
Suburban Tech Services
// Principal Engineer
  • Designed and deployed secure WFH solutions during pandemic for multiple clients
  • Delivered executive-level IT modernization presentations to real estate firms
  • Primary vendor liaison — negotiating contracts and coordinating solution delivery
  • Trained clients on Microsoft and Cisco platforms
2008 – 2019 11 years
Insomniac Games
// Senior Systems Engineer
  • Directed large-scale infrastructure supporting 24/7 global game development operations
  • Executed physical-to-VMware migration, Exchange-to-O365, and AWS EC2 hybrid cloud adoption
  • Implemented enterprise-wide security policies, Group Policy, and disaster recovery planning
  • Liaison between IT and Core Engineering — bridging business and technical priorities
  • Mentored IT staff and engineering colleagues on infrastructure, coding, and architecture
2007 – 2008 1 year
Intelsat / Think Resources
// Data Operations Center — Global Satellite Networks
  • Triage and troubleshooting of global satellite ISP network faults
  • Configured satellite uplinks using SIECAMS, Vipersat, and Cisco CLI
  • BGP routing for remote international sites
  • Escalation team for complex network operations issues
2006 – 2007 1 year
JF Shea Inc.
// Network Technical Analyst — LA / Ventura Region
  • Tier 3 network and systems support for regional construction operations
  • Managed LAN/WAN design, fiber and copper infrastructure, VPNs, and enterprise servers
  • Primary liaison with major ISPs including Verizon and AT&T
🏆 2006 Corporate CIO Award for Information Technology
2002 – 2006 4 years
AT&T
// Sr. Communications Specialist — Enterprise NOC
  • Tier 2 support for enterprise clients across Southern California in a 24/7 environment
  • Managed thousands of servers, LAN/WAN, and voice/video networks
  • Capacity planning, system tuning, and infrastructure upgrades
  • Developed IT policies, system documentation, and escalation procedures
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Industries Served

Cross-Industry
Experience & Availability

Solutions from adjacent worlds that single-vertical consultants never see.

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🎮
Entertainment
24/7 global production infrastructure, creative asset management
// Lived Experience
📡
Telecom
Enterprise NOC, satellite ISP, BGP routing, global uptime
// Lived Experience
🏗️
Construction
Regional LAN/WAN, field connectivity, enterprise servers
// Lived Experience
🏠
Real Estate
IT modernization, transaction systems, remote access
// Consulting Exp.
🏥
Healthcare
Compliance, data protection, vendor management
// Available Now
⚖️
Law Firms
Client confidentiality, document security, remote access
// Available Now
📊
Accounting
Financial data security, compliance, client portals
// Available Now
🛒
E-Commerce
Platform stability, fraud prevention, scaling ops
// Available Now
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Engagement Options

Clear Pricing.
No Surprises.

Flexible monthly retainers. Cancel or upgrade anytime.

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// Tier 01 — Advisor
$750
per month
  • On-call technology advisor access
  • One 60-min strategy call per month
  • Monthly technology health check
  • Vendor invoice review
  • Basic cybersecurity checklist review
  • Email / async Q&A within 24 hours
Initialize Engagement
// Tier 03 — Fractional CTO
$3,000
per month
  • Everything in Strategic
  • Weekly calls or check-ins
  • Full technology roadmap
  • Leadership / board meeting attendance
  • IT staff & MSP vendor oversight
  • AI & automation implementation
  • Cloud migration planning & oversight
  • New hire tech vetting
  • Quarterly technology review report
Initialize Engagement
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Ready to Run
Diagnostics on Your Tech?

30 minutes. I’ll tell you exactly where your technology stands, what’s at risk, and where the fastest wins are. No pitch deck. No obligation. Just an honest assessment from someone who has been doing this for 30 years.

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