cto-advisor

Centralizes tech debt assessment, team scaling planning, and architecture evaluation for engineering leaders.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/LRYuChi/TAHZAN-ARCHIVE --skill cto-advisor-lryuchi
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Skill: cto-advisor
Source: https://github.com/LRYuChi/TAHZAN-ARCHIVE/tree/main/.claude/skills/cto-advisor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/LRYuChi/TAHZAN-ARCHIVE --skill cto-advisor-lryuchi

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Provides strategic frameworks, templates, and tooling to assist technology leadership in aligning engineering organizations, managing tech debt, scaling teams, and evaluating technologies.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Tech Debt Analysis: Use the tech debt analyzer to identify and prioritize architectural and code-quality issues.
  • Team Scaling: Use the team scaling calculator to design hiring plans and organizational structure for growth.
  • Engineering Metrics: Apply engineering metrics frameworks to measure performance, reliability, and productivity.
  • ADR Templates & Tech Evaluation: Leverage architecture decision records and technology evaluation tools to document decisions and vendor comparisons.
  • Use Case: When user mentions CTO, tech debt, team scaling, architecture decisions, or technology strategy, load relevant guidance and templates.

Quick Start

Instruct the system to load the CTO Advisor plan and generate a tailored architecture and staffing roadmap for your organization.

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 assess and prioritize tech debt across my engineering organization?

To assess tech debt, use a dedicated analyzer to identify architectural and code-quality issues. This approach centralizes debt evaluation, helping technology leadership prioritize remediation and align engineering organizations from startup to enterprise.

What frameworks can I use to measure engineering team performance and productivity?

Engineering metrics frameworks measure performance, reliability, and productivity. Applying these frameworks provides strategic guidance to evaluate team output and align technology strategy with organizational goals.

How do I plan team scaling and hiring for engineering growth?

Plan team scaling by using a team scaling calculator to design hiring plans and organizational structure. This supports growth planning by generating tailored staffing roadmaps for your specific engineering organization.

What is the best way to document architecture decisions and evaluate new technologies?

The best way to document architecture decisions is leveraging ADR templates and technology evaluation tools. This centralizes vendor comparisons and records architectural choices for future reference.

Does this CTO guidance work for both startup and enterprise engineering teams?

Yes, this strategic guidance is applicable across engineering organizations from startup to enterprise. It enables quick assessment of debt, staffing needs, and technology choices regardless of organizational scale.