Suja Gusam
Fractional CTO/CIO/CDO at Ambaa Tech
Based in United States · 20+ years experience
Summary
Fractional CTO/CIO/CDO @ AmbaaTech | AI Powered FinTech, MarTech, RevTech | Expert in Software Development, Cloud Infrastructure, Security & Compliance, Global Tech Ops, Data & Insights, and M&A Integ
About
As a Fractional Chief Technology, Information, and Digital Officer (CTIO/CDDO) and a Founder of 2 startups, I bring over 20+ years of experience in leading and delivering tech-driven solutions for various industries. I have an Executive MBA in International Business and a Master's in Math and Computer Science, which enable me to combine strategic vision, analytical thinking, and technical expertise.
My core competencies include aligning technology investments with corporate objectives, articulating leadership goals, enabling business development, risk mitigation, vendor management, team building, hybrid working methodologies, programming languages, frameworks, and tools, and infrastructure, security, and compliance management. I foster a culture of innovation, empowering teams to excel and exceed expectations.
My mission is to leverage technology to create value and impact for businesses and customers.
My experience is focused on customer experience (CX), marketing technology (MarTech), revenue technology (RevTech), and financial technology (FinTech). I also help businesses optimize operations, enhance UX/CX, increase loyalty, and unlock new opportunities by implementing and integrating various systems and platforms.
Currently,
I lead platform development for startups and growth stage companies.
Deliver digital transformation for mature organizations and setup AI capabilities.
Evaluate and draft roadmap for security and compliance.
Skills
Software Architecture, Cloud & Infrastructure, M&A / Due Diligence, Platform Modernisation, Cybersecurity, Engineering Leadership, Vendor Management, DevOps, Governance & Risk, Data & AI
Regions covered
Singapore, Israel, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Asia-Pacific, United Arab Emirates, United States, Europe, North America, Middle East, India, Canada
Industry experience
Government, Fintech, Retail, SaaS, Education
At a glance
Suja 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 Singapore, Israel, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Asia-Pacific, United Arab Emirates, United States, Europe, North America, Middle East, India, Canada. Industry experience includes Government, Fintech, Retail, SaaS, Education.
How fractional CTO engagements with Suja work
Suja 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.