Your Part Time CTO
Helping independent schools and organizations make clear, confident technology decisions without hiring a full-time CTO.
YPTCTO provides fractional technology leadership, strategic advisory, and mentorship for technology leaders working in schools. The goal is simple: help organizations move from reactive IT support to thoughtful technology leadership.
The Problem Schools Face
Most schools fall into one of three situations:
• They need technology leadership but not a full-time CTO
• Their Director of Technology needs a trusted advisor
• Leadership teams are making major technology decisions without clear guidance
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What YPTCTO Provides
Ongoing technology leadership and operational oversight for schools that need experienced guidance but don’t require a full-time CTO.
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Support for technology leaders in schools who want an experienced thought partner as they navigate leadership, systems decisions, and emerging technology.
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Short engagements that help schools map their systems, assess risks, and develop a clear technology roadmap.
YPTCTO
over 20 years of IT support experience
About John Rison
John Rison is the Chief Technology Officer at Abington Friends School, where he leads technology strategy, infrastructure, data systems, and emerging AI initiatives.
Through YPTCTO, John works with schools and organizations that need experienced technology leadership but do not require a full-time CTO.
With years of experience leading technology in independent schools, John brings a practical perspective to the intersection of technology, leadership, and school culture.
His work focuses on helping organizations move beyond reactive IT support toward thoughtful technology leadership.
At Your Part-Time CTO, we start by listening. Every organization—and every employee—has unique digital needs. Understanding workflows, challenges, and goals is essential to how we work. Our first step in every partnership is gaining a deep understanding of your people and your priorities.
John Rison Founder and CTO
Work With YPTCTO
If you are interested in exploring a fractional CTO partnership, mentorship, or a technology review, please reach out.
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