Mahmoud Ibrahim — Fractional CTO & Venture Architect
From Prototype to 7-Figure Scale. Elite tech leadership on-demand. I help startups build MVPs, eliminate tech debt, and automate operations through AI — so you can scale from zero to seven figures without hiring a full engineering department.
All engagements billed through RecapBook LLC (US) with secure Stripe payment.
Mahmoud Ibrahim is a Fractional CTO and Venture Architect with 9+ years of experience building scalable software for SaaS, logistics, fintech, and marketplace startups. He operates through RecapBook LLC, a US-registered company based in Delaware, and has delivered platforms handling over 1 million monthly transactions. His expertise spans Ruby on Rails, Python, Next.js, React Native, AWS, Docker, Kafka, Redis, and AI automation. He serves clients primarily in the United States, Gulf region, and United Kingdom.
Track Record
9+ Years
Engineering Leadership Across SaaS, Logistics & Fintech
99.9%
Uptime Maintained Across Cloud Services
1M+
Transactions/Month at Peak Scale
50%
Reduction in System Latency
30%
Cut in Operational Costs via AI
< 2 Weeks
Idea to Live Business — Happy Swap
Three stages. One mission: Scale.
Every startup journey has distinct technical needs. I provide targeted engineering leadership for each critical phase.
010 to $10K
Lean MVP Bootstrapping
High-velocity development using Ruby on Rails, Python, Next.js, React Native, and AI-powered tooling. Launch your product in weeks, not months. Preserve capital, validate fast, iterate faster. I build the entire technical foundation — from database schema to deployment pipeline — so you can focus on finding product-market fit.
Ruby on RailsPythonNext.jsReact NativePostgreSQLAWSCI/CDAI Tools
02$10K to $1M
Scalable Architecture & Fractional CTO
Your monolith is cracking under growth. I architect microservices systems using Docker, Kafka, and Redis that handle millions of transactions without breaking a sweat. Step in as your Fractional CTO to lead engineering strategy, hire the right team, and establish the technical processes that scale with your revenue.
MicroservicesDockerKafkaRedisAWS
03$1M+
AI Orchestration & Margin Optimization
You've hit seven figures. Now maximize every dollar. I deploy automated inference pipelines using AWS SageMaker and Lambda, build AI-driven workflow automation that eliminates manual bottlenecks, and implement intelligent systems that cut operational costs by 30% while maintaining 99.9% uptime.
I take your concept from domain purchase to a complete live platform — website, iOS & Android apps, full backend, payment integrations, and cloud deployment — in under 14 days.
Strategy Call
One-to-one session to plan your entire platform — features, tech stack, timeline, and budget.
2-Week Build
Domain purchase → Web + Mobile apps → Backend APIs → Database → Cloud deployment → Live.
Go Live
Production-ready platform with CI/CD, automated tests, monitoring, and security. Fully live.
$1,000 deposit to secure your 2-week build. Balance due before go-live.
After payment, you'll be redirected to book your kickoff call.
White-Label Development Partner for US Agencies
I build behind the scenes. You take the credit.
US agencies partner with me to deliver web and mobile apps under their own brand — without hiring full-time staff. You sell the project and manage the client. I build the product unbranded, clean, and on deadline.
US-registered LLC (RecapBook). Stripe billing. No international wire hassles.
Senior engineer, not a black-box team. You know exactly who is writing your client's code.
NDA-friendly. Your client never knows I exist.
2–4 week delivery on most web projects. 50% upfront, 50% on delivery.
After payment, you'll be redirected to book your kickoff call.
Shipped. Scaled. Delivered.
A portfolio of production-grade platforms I architected, led, and contributed to — each one a complete business, not just code.
Featured — Bootstrapped in < 2 Weeks
Happy Swap
End-to-End Architect & Builder — happyswap.app
An Egyptian mum-to-mum marketplace for buying, selling, and swapping pre-loved baby gear — built entirely from scratch in under two weeks with AI-powered tooling. Features live video inspection, built-in escrow protection, secure calling, safe public meet-up hubs across every Egyptian governorate, KYC verification, and a real mums community. Ruby on Rails backend, Next.js frontend, React Native mobile apps, MySQL, Redis, WhatsApp OTP, CI/CD, and full cloud deployment with performance and security infrastructure. From domain registration to a live business at happyswap.app.
Ruby on RailsNext.jsReact NativeMySQLRedisWhatsApp OTPCI/CDAWS
AI-driven chatbot platform integrated with WhatsApp, Meta, and Instagram. Bot-building framework with real-time streaming via Kafka. Reduced operational costs by 30% with 24/7 availability.
Comprehensive educational management system with real-time notifications, streamlined user flows, and intuitive interfaces for administrators, teachers, and parents. 30% increase in engagement.
Service marketplace platform with 12 categories. Backend optimized with Redis caching achieving 40% performance improvement and 99.9% uptime on AWS infrastructure.
Multi-user agricultural marketplace connecting brokers, farmers, and merchants. Highly scalable Dockerized backend on AWS handling over 1 million transactions per month, with Redis-powered background job processing for notifications.
Online food delivery platform with RESTful APIs for ordering, geolocation, and restaurant management. PostGIS geospatial calculations and integrated payment gateways, engineered for high traffic with fault-tolerant architecture.
Strategic consulting, technical architecture blueprints, and investor-ready systems audits. No hidden fees. No retainers. Pay for the expertise you need, when you need it.
🔒 Billed through RecapBook LLC via Stripe. Secure payment by credit card, ACH, or wire.
After payment, you'll be redirected to book your kickoff call.
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers about fractional CTO work, US LLC billing, and build timelines.
What is a fractional CTO?
A fractional CTO is a part-time Chief Technology Officer who provides strategic technical leadership to startups without the cost of a full-time hire. They handle architecture decisions, team hiring, code reviews, and technical roadmaps — typically 10–20 hours per month. This gives early-stage companies senior engineering judgment at a fraction of a full-time executive salary. Mahmoud Ibrahim offers fractional CTO services through RecapBook LLC with flexible hourly packs and no retainers.
How much does a fractional CTO cost?
Fractional CTO rates typically range from $150–$500 per hour depending on experience and scope. At RecapBook LLC, the rate is a flat $200 USD per hour, with a 10-hour Fractional CTO Pack at $2,000 for startups that need senior technical leadership without a full-time salary commitment. There are no hidden fees and no retainers — you pay only for the expertise you use. All payments are processed securely through Stripe.
Can a non-US resident own a US LLC and bill clients?
Yes. A non-US resident can legally own a US LLC, obtain an EIN, open a US business bank account, and bill clients through Stripe. The LLC files US informational returns (such as Form 5472) while the owner reports income in their home country. RecapBook LLC is a Delaware-registered company operated by Mahmoud Ibrahim, and all client engagements are billed through it with invoices suitable for US tax deduction.
What is white-label development?
White-label development is when an agency hires an external engineer to build a product that the agency presents as its own work. The developer stays invisible — no branding, no direct client contact, and NDA-friendly terms. This lets agencies scale delivery capacity without hiring full-time staff. RecapBook LLC builds white-label web and mobile apps for US agencies, with 2–4 week delivery on most projects.
How fast can you build an MVP?
With the Rocket Launch Package, a concept goes from domain registration to a live platform — website, iOS and Android apps, backend, payments, and cloud deployment — in under 2 weeks. The process has three steps: a strategy call, a 2-week build, and go-live with CI/CD, automated tests, monitoring, and security. A $1,000 deposit secures your build slot, with the balance due before go-live.
Do you work with Gulf-based startups?
Yes. RecapBook LLC actively serves startups in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. With only a 1–2 hour timezone difference, collaboration happens in real time, in both English and Arabic. All billing is in USD through Stripe, and architecture documents and communication can be provided fully in Arabic.
All communications and billing handled through RecapBook LLC, a Delaware-registered company. Secure Stripe billing. Invoices provided for US tax deduction.