I Fix
Decision Bottlenecks
in Tech Teams
Mike Mahony went from 105-hour weeks to building autonomous, high-performing teams. Whether you are a CTO stuck as the approval layer or a $5-20M operator drowning in reporting chaos, Mike has a proven system to fix it.
Two Decades. Two Lanes. One Mission.
Mike Mahony has spent 20+ years as a CTO, consultant, and coach — working across SaaS, cybersecurity, fintech, manufacturing, and enterprise tech. He helps tech leaders escape the bottleneck trap and build autonomous teams.
Lane 1 — NetSuite Clarity
Helping $5-$20M operators fix reporting chaos. His 21-Day Sprint locks KPI definitions and builds exec-ready dashboards.
Lane 2 — Leadership Decentralization
Creator of the Decentralized A-Team Method (DCAT), helping CTOs escape firefighter mode by building autonomous teams.
Key Career Milestone
Led tech strategy growing revenue from $4M to $40M, leading to a $85M acquisition by GrubHub.
Scale Your Tech Without the Chaos
Whether it's NetSuite reporting confusion or team execution bottlenecks, Mike provides the framework to eliminate the noise and drive results.
NetSuite Reporting Clarity Sprint
Stop the metric wars. In 21 days, Mike locks your KPI definitions, builds 3 exec-ready dashboards, and eliminates the reporting confusion slowing your decisions. Ideal for $5-$20M operators running on...
The Decentralized A-Team Method
A leadership system designed to eliminate approval bottlenecks. Build a team that thinks, decides, and executes even when you step away. The DCAT method installs ownership maps, decision rules, and...
Fractional CTO Services
Senior technology leadership without the full-time cost. Advising on NetSuite, Shopify integrations, SuiteScript, and technology strategy for 7- and 8-figure companies. Mike embeds with your leadership team part-time to drive...
Gaining the Technology Leadership Edge
The podcast for CTOs and senior tech leaders who are tired of being indispensable.
Key Theme 06
Using AI Without Losing Control of Your Stack
Practical guidance for CTOs integrating AI tools into existing operations without creating new chaos. How to evaluate AI vendors, set...
Key Theme 05
Hiring A-Players Without Breaking the Bank
How fractional and contract talent strategies let smaller companies punch above their weight class. When to hire full-time vs. fractional...
Key Theme 04
Making Decisions Without All the Facts
How senior leaders build judgment frameworks that allow their teams to act with confidence under uncertainty. The difference between a...
What Leaders Are Saying
"Working with Mike was a real joy. He broke down the challenges we were facing very quickly, laying out extremely clear and insightful solutions which resonated off the bat."
Jon Blaylock
Client
"Mike asks questions with the precision of a surgeon. And he also knows when to step in and give great examples that turn abstract ideas into practical steps."
Podcast Listener
Apple Podcasts
"Mike Mahony's show taps into what tech leaders need most — real conversations with experts from all aspects of leading a business."
Podcast Listener
Apple Podcasts
Notable Projects
Real-world solutions delivered across EDI integrations, e-commerce, and manufacturing workflows.
Cancer Diagnostics EDI
Integrated Cancer Diagnostics with GHX via AS2/EDI using Celigo and SuiteScripts. Zero issues on go-live.
Gardyn Integration
Integrated WooCommerce, Amazon, and a mobile app into NetSuite for seamless multi-channel operations.
Lean Factory
Revamped NetSuite workflows and Shopify integration. Achieved 10%+ productivity increase within 2 weeks.
Ready to Stop Being the Bottleneck?
Whether it is NetSuite chaos or team chaos, the root issue is the same: unclear decision ownership. Let us fix it.