About David

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David Salem Lee

Fractional CTO &
Hands-On Technical Leader

Hi, I'm David. I'm a Fractional CTO and Technical Leader. My passion is translating ambitious business goals into powerful, effective web platforms while making the entire process clear and understandable.

For many years, I've served as the trusted technical partner for businesses, especially those without a dedicated IT or development leader.

Many leaders feel burdened by technology they don't fully understand. I step in to provide clarity, guidance, and take ownership of those challenges.

My role is to be your guide through the digital landscape. I architect, build, and manage high-performing web solutions, freeing you to focus on what you do best: running your business.

Whether it's launching a new application, migrating from a costly and complex setup, or architecting a system for future growth or clarity, I provide both the strategic roadmap and the hands-on expertise to get it done.

If you're looking for a clear path forward on your web technology challenges, I'd love to hear about them.

My Role as Your Fractional CTO

I provide the strategic oversight of a
Chief Technology Officer and the hands-on skill of a lead engineer, all on a flexible, part-time basis.

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Technical Strategy & Roadmapping

We'll work together to create a clear, actionable plan that aligns your technology with your business goals, ensuring every decision is purposeful and effective.

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Budgeting & Vendor Management

I'll help you create realistic tech budgets and manage agency or software vendors, ensuring you get the most value from your investments without overspending.

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Technical Audits & Solutions

I'll analyze your existing websites or applications to identify risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities, then architect the right solution to move you forward.

What My Partners Say

David's work for my company has been exceptional. We are very picky with the people that we work with. After our first experience with him, I could tell that he'd be a valuable partner that we'd love to work with for as long as possible. He's quick to respond with thorough and thoughtful communication and cares deeply about his quality of work. He's one of the few diamonds in the rough that anyone would be lucky to hire for project or full-time work.

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Chris Kilbourn

CEO

'Ridiculous drive' comes to mind when I think about David. PencilTrix had the pleasure of collaborating with him on a few marketing projects. I was most impressed by David's work ethic and attention to detail in his research - which made a dramatic difference for both projects. Add professionalism and a sense of humor to the mix - David would be an asset to any team hands down.

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Luke Campbell

CEO & Art Director

From the moment I met David you could tell he is passionate about his work and what he creates. He looked over my website just to give his feedback and ended up creating a mock design that I couldn't refuse. Not only does his talent and skillset surpass most, he communicates effectively throughout the entire process and works hard to meet any deadline. As a Healthcare provider in private practice, a clean, professional, easy to navigate website is a must and David's work has topped the charts. I receive endless compliments on my site and my business has improved dramatically since working with him! Another added bonus is seeing the results of your site ranking on the Web which I love that he shares. I cannot thank David enough for all of his help and beautiful work!

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Dr. Dena Amato, D.C.

Owner & Chiropractor

Process of
Working With Me

Many business leaders feel overwhelmed by technology.
My primary role is to lift that burden.

01 Discovery & Analysis

Understanding your business needs, project requirements, and technical constraints to establish clear objectives and success criteria.

02 Strategy & Planning

Developing a tailored technical approach, selecting appropriate technologies, and creating a detailed implementation plan with milestones.

03 Implementation

Crafting high-quality solutions with regular checkpoints to ensure alignment with requirements, best practices, and performance standards.

04 Testing & Optimization

Comprehensive testing across devices and browsers, performance optimization, accessibility compliance, and security hardening.

05 Deployment & Support

Smooth deployment to production with detailed documentation, knowledge transfer, and ongoing support as needed.

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Let's Find Your
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