cto-advisor-cntest

Analyze engineering debt and plan scalable growth with KPIs and ADR templates.

4|5|Updated Jan 19, 2026
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Skill: cto-advisor-cntest
Source: https://github.com/QuestNova502/claude-skills-sync/tree/main/skills/cto-advisor-cntest
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/QuestNova502/claude-skills-sync --skill cto-advisor-cntest

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Provides CTO-level guidance for engineering leadership, including a technical debt analyzer, team scaling calculator, engineering metrics framework, ADR templates, and a technology evaluation toolkit. It helps leaders evaluate debt, plan scalable growth, and make architecture decisions with measurable KPIs and governance.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Tech Debt Analyzer: assess, score, and prioritize debt across architecture, code quality, infrastructure, security, and performance.
  • Team Scaling Calculator: model headcount growth, timelines, and organizational structure for scaling engineering teams.
  • Engineering Metrics Framework: DORA-like KPIs and dashboards for delivery, reliability, and team health.
  • ADR Templates & Evaluation: structured decision records to document reasoning and outcomes.
  • Technology Evaluation Framework: framework for build vs buy, PoCs, and vendor assessments.
  • Use Cases: when CTOs or engineering leaders face debt, growth, or technology choices, use this skill to generate actionable plans.

Quick Start

Run the included scripts to generate a practical plan for debt reduction and team expansion.

Frequently Asked Questions about cto-advisor-cntest

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

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How do I analyze and prioritize technical debt across my engineering organization?

To analyze technical debt, use the Tech Debt Analyzer to assess and score debt across architecture, code quality, infrastructure, security, and performance. This helps prioritize debt reduction by generating actionable plans for executive briefs.

What is the best way to document architecture decisions for engineering teams?

The best way to document architecture decisions is using ADR templates, which provide structured architecture decision records to capture technical reasoning and outcomes. This ensures clear governance and technology evaluation for scalable growth.

How do I model headcount growth and organizational structure for scaling engineering teams?

You model headcount growth using the Team Scaling Calculator, which calculates timelines and organizational structures for team expansion. This supports engineering management by quantifying scalable growth requirements.

Can I establish DORA-like engineering metrics for delivery and team health?

Yes, you can establish DORA-like engineering metrics using the Engineering Metrics Framework. It generates KPIs and dashboards to measure delivery, reliability, and team health for executive briefs.

Does this toolkit support build vs buy technology evaluation for CTOs?

Yes, the technology evaluation framework supports build vs buy decisions, PoCs, and vendor assessments. It helps CTOs make measurable architecture decisions and evaluate technology choices during team expansion.

When do I need an engineering leadership toolkit for technology evaluation?

You need an engineering leadership toolkit when facing technical debt, team scaling, or technology choices. It identifies engineering debt, establishes metrics, and plans for scalable growth in technology organizations.