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cto-advisor

Provide strategic technical leadership guidance for engineering teams and architecture decisions.

Updated Feb 27, 2026
Search Tags:#architecture#tech debt#engineering metrics#team scaling#technical leadership#cto
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npx skills add https://github.com/amanhsn/flyerbuild --skill cto-advisor-amanhsn
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Skill: cto-advisor
Source: https://github.com/amanhsn/flyerbuild/tree/main/.cursor/skills/cto-advisor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/amanhsn/flyerbuild --skill cto-advisor-amanhsn

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires tech_debt_analyzer.py, team_scaling_calculator.py, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides comprehensive guidance and tools for technical leadership, helping CTOs and engineering leaders make informed decisions about technology strategy, team scaling, architecture, and operational excellence.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Technical Debt Analysis: Assess and prioritize technical debt with actionable plans.
  • Team Scaling Calculator: Plan engineering team growth and structure.
  • Architecture Decision Records (ADR): Frameworks and templates for making sound architectural choices.
  • Engineering Metrics: Guidance on implementing DORA, productivity, and team health metrics.
  • Use Case: A CTO needs to plan for scaling their engineering team from 25 to 75 engineers over the next year. They can use the Team Scaling Calculator to determine hiring needs, role distribution, and budget projections.

Quick Start

Use the cto-advisor skill to analyze the technical debt of the 'Legacy E-commerce Platform' system.

Frequently Asked Questions about cto-advisor

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I analyze technical debt for a legacy platform?▼

To analyze technical debt, you can use dedicated tools that assess and prioritize debt while generating actionable remediation plans for legacy platforms. This helps engineering leaders systematically address accumulated architectural issues.

What is the best way to plan engineering team scaling and hiring needs?▼

Planning engineering team scaling requires calculating role distribution, hiring timelines, and budget projections. A team scaling calculator helps CTOs structure growth, such as expanding from 25 to 75 engineers, ensuring balanced team composition.

How do I create Architecture Decision Records for technology strategy?▼

Creating Architecture Decision Records involves using standardized ADR templates and frameworks to document sound architectural choices. This ensures strategic technology decisions are consistently evaluated and recorded across engineering teams.

Can I implement DORA and engineering metrics frameworks for my team?▼

Yes, you can implement DORA and engineering metrics frameworks to measure productivity and team health. This provides CTOs with quantitative guidance for tracking operational excellence and technical leadership effectiveness.

Does this technical leadership guidance suit large engineering team structures?▼

Yes, this technical leadership guidance suits large engineering team structures by addressing CTO-level concerns regarding technology strategy, architecture decisions, and operational excellence for teams scaling to 75 engineers or more.

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