Executive IT strategy, without the overhead.
A seasoned CIO-level perspective on your technology roadmap, vendor relationships, budget, and risk, at a fraction of the cost of a full-time hire. Present at board meetings, own vendor negotiations, drive compliance.
IT Governance Snapshot
All programs on track
IT budget variance (avg client)
< 3%
Strategy execution rate
94%
Vendor contracts under management
8.4 avg
Clients with documented IT roadmap
100%
What's Included
Full CIO-level capability, without the full-time cost.
Everything a seasoned technology executive brings to the table, aligned to your business and not a generic IT template.
IT Roadmapping
A 12–36 month technology roadmap aligned with your business strategy. Prioritized initiatives, estimated costs, and measurable outcomes.
Board & Leadership Reporting
Translate IT risk and investment into language your board understands. Monthly executive summaries and quarterly board presentations.
Vendor Management
Own all vendor relationships on your behalf. RFPs, contract negotiations, SLA enforcement, and renewal management.
IT Budget Planning
Annual IT budget development, quarterly variance tracking, and cost optimization analysis. No more surprise capital requests.
Risk & Compliance Governance
Identify and manage IT risk across your environment. Compliance gap analysis for HIPAA, SOC 2, CMMC, or your specific requirements.
Technology Selection
Unbiased evaluation and recommendation of new platforms, tools, and vendors. We have no reseller relationships that bias our advice.
M&A IT Due Diligence
Pre-acquisition IT assessment and post-merger integration planning. Know what you're buying before you buy it.
IT Policy Development
Acceptable use, incident response, data classification, and BYOD policies. Documented, reviewed, and maintained annually.
Who It's For
Organizations that need strategic IT leadership.
The vCIO program is designed for businesses where IT decisions have significant business consequences.
Growing SMBs
"You've outgrown break-fix but can't afford a full-time CIO."
Strategic IT leadership that scales with your growth without full-time overhead.
Healthcare Organizations
"HIPAA compliance requires documented governance."
Risk committee support, policy frameworks, BAA management, and audit readiness.
Professional Services Firms
"Clients increasingly ask about your IT security posture."
Documented SOC 2 roadmap, vendor security reviews, and client-facing security attestations.
Private Equity Portfolio
"Every portfolio company needs IT governance."
Standardized IT assessment, rapid integration planning, and value-creation roadmaps.
How We Deliver It
Structured engagement from day one.
A repeatable process that gets your IT strategy documented and governed in the first 60 days.
Step 01
IT Assessment & Baseline
We spend 2–4 weeks auditing your current state: systems, spend, vendors, risks, and team capabilities. You receive a written assessment with findings and recommendations.
Step 02
Roadmap & Governance Setup
We build your IT roadmap, establish governance cadences, and take over vendor management. Your leadership team gets a clear picture of IT for the first time.
Step 03
Ongoing Strategic Leadership
Monthly executive reporting, quarterly board presentations, and ongoing strategic advisory. We represent IT at the leadership table so you don't have to.
Pricing
Executive IT leadership at a fraction of the hiring cost.
One monthly engagement covers strategy, governance, vendor management, and board reporting.
Minimum 6-month engagement
Virtual CIO Program
$2,500 / mo starting
- IT roadmapping
- Board reporting
- Vendor management
- Budget planning
- Risk & compliance governance
- Technology selection advisory
- Policy development
Pricing based on organization size and complexity. Most engagements: $2,500–$6,500/mo.
Free Assessment
30 minutes.
A complete picture of your IT.
Most assessments surface 3–5 issues the client did not know existed. You will leave with a written summary, specific recommendations, and a clear understanding of your risk posture.
No obligation. The assessment report is yours regardless.
Conducted by a senior engineer, not a sales representative
Written findings delivered within 24 hours
Available remotely or on-site in Northeast Ohio
Prefer email? info@geekbrothers.tech