Technical Architecture · AI Integration · Fractional CTO
Years of Experience
Production Projects
System Uptime
Architecture Audits
I'm Ihor Chyshkala — CTO & Technical Architect based in Manchester, UK. With 18+ years of experience building scalable systems, I help businesses design robust architectures, optimize performance, and make technology decisions that support long-term growth.
From fintech platforms processing millions in transactions to e-commerce systems handling peak loads — I focus on architecture, maintainability, and reliability.
Growth brings complexity. I provide the architectural oversight and strategic leadership to turn your technology into a competitive advantage.
Features that took days now take weeks. Technical debt is mounting, and your team is fighting fires instead of building value.
You know AI could transform your business, but you don't know where to start or how to integrate it without compromising data security.
Your systems grew organically and are now too complex to change safely. You need a clear roadmap for scaling to the next level.
You need executive-level technical strategy but aren't ready for a full-time £150k+ CTO. You're stuck between "doing" and "leading".
From technical strategy to hands-on development — I help businesses build products that scale.
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Real-world examples of how I've helped businesses achieve measurable results through technology
After suffering a 2-day outage from a zero-day React vulnerability exploited by attackers, we implemented OpenCVE + n8n + Slack for real-time CVE monitoring. When a new critical Next.js vulnerability was published, the client patched within minutes — not days.
Time to Awareness
-99.9%
Patch Deployment Time
-99.6%
Transformed MySQL LIKE search into Elasticsearch-powered engine for HVAC e-commerce. Increased search usage 10x, reduced zero-result queries from 40% to 3-5%, enabled cross-content search across products and articles.
Search Usage
+900%
Zero-Result Rate
-87%
Instant order diagnostics system for children's camp administrators. Reduced check-in troubleshooting from 3-5 minutes to under 3 seconds by consolidating 7 critical checks into one real-time dashboard.
Diagnosis Time
-98%
Clicks Required
-86%
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Your money. All banks. One truth.
Built for family businesses juggling UK and Ukrainian accounts. FinIQ pulls transactions from 5 banks, converts 3 currencies, and finally answers "where did the money go?"
One dashboard. Five AI engines. Infinite possibilities.
Why pay for 5 AI subscriptions when one platform gives you GPT-4, Claude, DALL-E, and video generation? Built for creators who want results, not tool-juggling.
Because "who picked up which kid when" shouldn't be a paper nightmare.
Summer camps track hundreds of kids across multiple check-ins per day. Paper sign-out sheets don't scale. Built a digital system with QR codes, digital signatures, and real-time attendance dashboards.
Let's discuss how I can help bring your idea to life. Free 30-minute consultation to understand your needs and propose solutions.
Deep dives into technology, architecture, and software engineering
A visit to a Manchester bakery with an 18-character WiFi password led to a QR code solution — and a reminder that developers can make the world better.
Ihor (Harry) Chyshkala
Britain built the foundations of computing but risks falling behind in the AI revolution. While US teams deploy autonomous AI agents, UK developers debate whether to use Copilot...
Ihor (Harry) ChyshkalaGoogle Workspace still advertises custom Gmail URLs as a feature, but fails to provision SSL certificates for them. In a world where browsers enforce HTTPS by default, this silent failure breaks access, confuses users, and wastes admin time—with no documentation or warnings from Google.
Ihor (Harry) ChyshkalaLatest tech breakthroughs & ecosystem updates
Trivy's attackers didn't just plant malware—they weaponized AI coding assistants and force-pushed 75 GitHub tags. The irony is suffocating.
As a CTO & Technical Architect with over 18 years of experience in the IT industry, I help businesses design, build, and scale robust digital foundations. Based in Manchester, I provide fractional leadership and architectural oversight for startups and established enterprises across the UK, ensuring technology decisions align with long-term business objectives.
In the rapidly evolving landscape of Generative AI, I specialise in integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) into production environments. From custom AI chatbots with RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) architecture to automated internal workflows, I help companies leverage AI to reduce operational costs and create unique competitive advantages.
Success in software isn't just about writing code; it's about the architecture that supports it. I focus on creating scalable, maintainable systems using modern paradigms like microservices, serverless computing, and event-driven design. My expertise in React, Next.js 16, and TypeScript allows for the development of high-performance frontends, while my backend experience ensures data integrity and security at scale.
I provide Software Architecture Audits for companies facing technical debt or performance bottlenecks. By analyzing your existing codebase and infrastructure, I identify critical risks and provide a clear 6-month roadmap for modernization and growth.
The gap between an AI demo and a production-ready AI system is significant. I bridge this gap by implementing LLM Ops best practices, including prompt versioning, cost monitoring, and hallucination prevention. Whether you're looking to automate customer support in E-commerce or streamline document analysis in Legal or Healthcare sectors, I build RAG systems that provide accurate, source-grounded answers from your own data.
Many growing businesses need senior technical leadership but aren't ready for a full-time executive salary. As a Fractional CTO, I provide strategic guidance on tech stack selection, vendor management, and engineering team mentoring. I help UK-based non-technical founders navigate the complexities of building a product, avoiding common pitfalls like the "freelancer trap" and ensuring investor-ready technical documentation.
I design infrastructure that doesn't just work, but scales. Using AWS, Vercel, and Docker, I implement robust CI/CD pipelines and monitoring solutions that ensure high availability and security. My focus on performance optimization ensures that your applications remain fast even as your user base grows from hundreds to millions.
Ready to elevate your technology? Book a strategy call to discuss how we can transform your business through expert architecture and AI integration.