Tristella Advisors

John M.

Fractional CTO & AI Governance Lead

John has spent 30 years in technology, the last two decades in engineering leadership, including roles as VP of Engineering and CTO of an early-stage startup. He has led engineering organizations across fintech, insurance, media, and retail, and now focuses on AI architecture and governance for growth-stage companies. He publishes Grounded AI, a weekly briefing on practical AI adoption without the hype.

Practice areas

Fractional CTO
AI Governance
AI Strategy & Architecture
Engineering Leadership
Technical Due Diligence

Industry experience

Fintech
Insurtech
Media
Retail