Philip Paquette | Technical Consulting

Bridging the Gap Between Institutional Finance & Production-Grade AI.

20+ years of engineering rigor. Mila MSc in AI. Finance Background. I help Fintechs and Founders build scalable, secure, and capital-efficient technical infrastructure.

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Mila
McGill
AWS
Python
TypeScript

Fluent in both "CTO" and "CFO".

Most engineers don't understand CapEx, OpEx, or financial modeling. Most finance professionals can't differentiate between a container and a VM. I do both.

With an MSc in AI from Mila, a background in Finance (McGill, CFA Level II passed), and two decades of Full-Stack Engineering, I offer a rare perspective. I don't just write code; I design systems that are secure, compliant, and built for business ROI. Whether you are a Fintech needing investor-ready architecture, or an agency needing high-scale infrastructure, I bring senior leadership to your team on a fractional basis.

Services

I work across three pillars that map cleanly to how Fintechs, funds, and high-scale marketers operate.

01.

Fractional CTO & Founding Engineer

Best for: Seed/Series A Fintechs & Startups

  • Architecture & Strategy: Designing cloud-native systems (AWS/K8s) that scale without breaking the bank.
  • Investor Readiness: Technical Due Diligence preparation and security compliance for Fintech/Banking.
  • Team Leadership: Managing junior developers and bridging the gap between product vision and technical execution.
02.

Applied AI for Finance

Best for: Asset Managers, Family Offices, & Insurance

  • Data Privacy Focus: Deploying local LLMs and secure NLP pipelines for sensitive financial data.
  • Automation: Automating document parsing, sentiment analysis, and workflow efficiencies.
  • Feasibility Audits: Telling you honestly what AI can and cannot do for your P&L.
03.

High-Scale Email Infrastructure

Best for: Lead Generation Agencies & MarTech SaaS

  • Infrastructure Setup: Deep configuration of IPs, DNS (SPF/DKIM/DMARC), and rotation logic.
  • Deliverability Engineering: Troubleshooting spam-folder issues at the network and protocol level.
  • K8s & DevOps: Managing complex containerized environments for high-volume sending.

Current Operator Status

Currently Building: Hybridbox

A specialized comprehensive infrastructure platform for cold email marketers.

The Tech: Python, TypeScript, Kubernetes, AWS.

I consult based on what I build every day. I am an operator, not a theorist.

Senior Expertise. Fractional Commitment.

I am based in South America, working Eastern Standard Time (EST). I am available for retainer-based engagements (<20 hours/week) or high-impact project work.

Preferred engagements: Fintechs, funds, B2B SaaS, and high-scale marketing operators.

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Or email directly at ppaquette@saletero.com