Daniel Walters

I am a fractional CTO, a Principal Consultant for several well-respected consultancies, and a CTO coach who works with CTOs and CEOs across a diverse range of industries. I advise and mentor startups, and as a fractional, I specialise in working with Scale-ups and helping them address growth pains.
Daniel Walters is a seasoned technology leader with over 25 years of experience spanning CTO roles, product and technical leadership, and consulting across various sectors. Currently based in Auckland, New Zealand, he is a Principal Consultant with HYPR and a CTO Coach for leaders across Australia and NZ. Daniel specializes in systems thinking, outcome orientation, technology strategy, and situational leadership.
His career highlights include leading Seek Asia's tech transformation across Southeast Asia, working in strategic roles at Experian, and contributing to high-impact public sector projects in Malaysia. Before that, he held roles in Melbourne with companies like Hitwise and Infogrames.
Focus
Set long-term technology and information vision and strategy. Direct technology strategy across multiple departments or locations. Lead a sizable tech department, managing teams and projects. Develop a tech strategy that drives strategic business goals. Expand IT team and manage technology output. Collaborate with the executive team on long-term tech-enabled business strategies.
Services
Hourly rate
Standard rate
350
Monthly retainer
Minimum 2 days a week
15000