Ryan Machay · Fractional IT Leadership

IT that enables
scale. Not one
that chases it.

As companies grow, IT complexity grows with them. New systems, acquisitions, expanding teams, and rising security expectations. I work alongside executives and founders to bring structure, strategy, and leadership to that complexity — however it shows up.

$4M+
Annualized Cost Savings Delivered
80%
Reduction in IT Provisioning Time
6+
M&A Integrations Led
6K+
Global Users Supported

IT leadership
built for scale.

I've led IT through rapid growth, global scale, and M&A — building the systems, security, and operating models companies rely on as complexity increases.

I work best with executives who are ready to transform IT from a back-office function into a strategic partner to the business.

2015–2020 Solstice · 600+ employees
Head of IT
Built the IT function from the ground up — first hire through fully operational team, supporting 3x headcount growth.
Architected core identity and access management infrastructure (Active Directory, SSO) that scaled with the organization.
Selected and implemented the company's first core IT stack across ITSM, MDM, endpoint security, and office networking.
2020–2024 Kin + Carta · 1,500+ employees
Global Head of IT Transformation
Reduced IT provisioning time by 80% through automated global onboarding and JML processes.
Directed HITRUST certification end-to-end for a 1,200-person organization — on schedule and within budget.
Led IT through five acquisitions, standardizing operations across North America, LATAM, the UK, and Southeast Europe.
2024–2025 Valtech · 6,000+ employees
Global IT Director
Delivered $4M+ in annualized cost savings through post-acquisition application portfolio rationalization.
Primary IT stakeholder for M&A initiatives — led integration strategy across business processes, technology platforms, and security/compliance.
Drove IT strategic planning using OKR and KPI frameworks across global enterprise operations.

What I deliver.

Whether embedded as your full-time IT leader or engaged fractionally, I bring enterprise rigor to every engagement — with outcomes you can measure.

01

IT & Security Health Assessment

A structured diagnostic of your IT infrastructure, security posture, systems architecture, and team operations — delivered as an executive-ready report with prioritized remediation roadmap.

Infrastructure AuditSecurity Gap AnalysisExec Readout90-Day Roadmap
02

System Selection & Implementation

Vendor evaluation, RFP management, and implementation oversight for enterprise platforms — ITSM, MDM, SSO, and beyond. I own the process so your team doesn't have to.

Vendor EvaluationRFP ManagementImplementation OPSChange ManagementWorkforce Enablement
03

M&A IT Advisory

Pre-close due diligence through post-merger integration. I've led 6+ M&A IT integrations — from 50-person bolt-ons to 2,000-person complex mergers — and I bring a proven playbook to every deal.

Due DiligenceIntegration PlanningDay 1 ReadinessPost-Merger Ops
04

Fractional IT Leadership

Ongoing strategic IT leadership for companies that need executive-level direction without a full-time hire. Monthly retainer engagements covering roadmap ownership, team coaching, vendor management, financial management of the IT portfolio, and executive-ready reporting — so you get a full IT leader without the full-time overhead.

IT StrategyTeam LeadershipVendor ManagementAI & Automation ReadinessBudget OwnershipSaaS RationalizationVendor Cost OptimizationIT Spend Reporting

Results that speak.

$4M+
Annualized Cost Savings via Application Portfolio Consolidation & Rationalization
80%
Reduction in IT Provisioning Time Through Workflow Automation
6+
M&A Integrations Led, 50-2,000 Employee Scale
6K+
Global Users Supported Across Enterprise Operations

IT leadership.
On your terms.

At some point, your IT environment stops being a background function and starts being a business risk. Systems break under growth. Acquisitions create chaos. Security gaps become liabilities. Hiring a full-time IT leader is a six-figure commitment you may not be ready for. That's where I come in.

01

No full-time overhead. Access senior IT leadership at a fraction of the cost of a full-time hire.

02

Immediate traction. Proven engagement frameworks — no ramp time, no learning curve. Day 1 readiness across assessment, strategy, and execution.

03

M&A ready. If your PE sponsor is actively looking at add-ons, I've run the IT integration playbook. I can be your IT lead from LOI through post-merger stability.

04

Right-sized engagement. Advisory to full coverage — match the commitment to what your business actually needs today.

Discuss Your Needs
Tier 01

Strategic Advisor

10–15 hrs/month

For companies that need a senior IT voice in the room without day-to-day involvement. Quarterly IT planning, vendor strategy, executive guidance, and on-demand advisory access.

Tier 03

Fractional IT Leader

40–60 hrs/month

For companies that need full IT leadership coverage without the full-time headcount. Complete ownership of strategy, operations, team management, and executive reporting.

Ready to talk?

I work with a small number of companies at a time — enough to stay close to the work and actually move the needle. If your IT environment is at an inflection point, I'd like to hear about it. If it's not the right fit, I'll tell you that too.