Marc Mangus
Founder & Principal — Fractional CTO/CPO, AI Strategy & Technical Diligence at Vital Harmony LLC
Based in United States · 30+ years experience
Summary
Chief Product Officer | Chief Technology Officer | Senior Digital Health Executive | Industry Ambassador @ PlatformEngineering.org | Architecting Human-Centric Systems | Operationalizing Ethical AI
About
Experimentation is easy; operationalization is hard.
I am a Chief Product & Technology Officer (CPO/CTO) and Strategic Advisor who partners with visionary founders, venture capital ecosystems, and established enterprises to build resilient, scalable technology. Whether deploying as a full-time executive to scale high-velocity startups or advising through my practice at Vital Harmony LLC, I operate with a value-based, business-case-first methodology to ensure technology isn't just "innovative" - it's operational, measurable, and ethically sound.
The Harmonic Thesis: Conscious ScalingIn the rush toward artificial intelligence, the desire to deploy new tools often outpaces the mandate to deliver actual business value and human service. As a technology steward, I believe high-integrity systems require conscious architecture. I view AI not as a black-box replacement, but as an ally within human-centric systems. For early-stage companies, operationalizing ethical AI and prescriptive data governance isn't just a moral imperative - it is a critical technical moat that protects valuations, accelerates funding, and drives sustainable growth.
Executive Proof: Complex Domains and Scale. I built global software products, tested core infrastructure in the trenches, and led cross-functional teams to deliver $80M portfolios for Fortune 50 enterprises. While I possess specialized expertise in navigating the severe regulatory and data complexities of Healthcare and Insurtech, these industries serve as crucibles. The frameworks I deploy to secure highly regulated data and ensure explainable AI seamlessly translate to complex environments across industrial manufacturing, energy, and distribution.
Core Capabilities:Executive Leadership (CPO/CTO): Bridging visionary business strategy with pragmatic, agile technical execution for scaling startups and legacy enterprises under pressure to transform and thrive in the new AI economy.
AI Strategy & Value Creation: Designing specialized, high-integrity models operating securely on private data to create defensible intellectual property and measurable ROI.
Platform Engineering & Infrastructure: Translating a deep lineage in core systems into modern, scalable, developer-friendly platforms.
Partner With Me: I partner with agile founders, VC operating partners, and established organizations facing the mandate to modernize. If you need a veteran leader who brings deep technical rigor, the agility to pivot in startup environments, and the strategic gravity to guide legacy companies through complex AI transformations, let's connect
Skills
Software Architecture, Cloud & Infrastructure, M&A / Due Diligence, Platform Modernisation, Cybersecurity, Engineering Leadership, Vendor Management, DevOps, Governance & Risk, Data & AI
Regions covered
Industry experience
Not-for-profit, Fintech, Professional Services, Manufacturing, SaaS, Healthcare
At a glance
Marc brings hands-on experience across Software Architecture, Cloud & Infrastructure, M&A / Due Diligence, Platform Modernisation, Cybersecurity, Engineering Leadership and 4 other areas. Available for engagements across United States, North America, South America, Canada. Industry experience includes Not-for-profit, Fintech, Professional Services, Manufacturing, SaaS and 1 more.
How fractional CTO engagements with Marc work
Marc works on a fractional basis — typically one to three days a week for an agreed engagement length — so you get senior technical leadership without the cost or commitment of a full-time hire. Engagements commonly include technical due diligence, board reporting, engineering team leadership, technology strategy, architecture reviews, hiring support, and stepping in as interim CTO during a transition.