Fractional leaders who've
been inside the black box.

Every UpShift HQ engagement is led by a practitioner — not a project manager. We bring the leadership, systems, and operating cadence that turn chaotic tech orgs into high-performing ones.

Dustin Parham

Dustin Parham

Founder & Fractional CTO

Dustin brings 20+ years of tech leadership to EOS-run companies. He builds the systems, accountability, and operating rhythm that scale — then hands them off fully functional.

  • 20+ years tech leadership
  • EOS · Scaling Up · Agile · Lean · Flow
  • Based in Colorado
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Kayla Doan

Kayla Doan

Fractional Head of Product

Kayla is a seasoned product leader with over a decade of experience in AI, B2B, and B2C sectors. She transforms visionary ideas into scalable, market-ready products and brings calm, strategic process to fast-moving teams.

  • 10+ years product leadership
  • AI · MVP Scoping · Roadmap Strategy
  • Founder, Intentional Ventures
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Brooks Patton

Brooks Patton

Fractional Director of Engineering

Brooks combines full-stack engineering depth with a genuine passion for team development and continuous learning. From NASA's Advanced Supercomputing Facility to leading engineering orgs, he builds cultures where great work happens sustainably.

  • Full-stack · Cloud · Systems Architecture
  • NASA · Health Scholars · Galvanize
  • Organizer, Denver Node.js Meetup
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Two ways to start.
No long-term commitment required.

Take the free self-assessment and walk away with a clear picture of where your tech org stands — and what to do about it.

START HERE — FREE
Step One

Tech Org Self-Assessment

15 questions. 5 minutes. An honest read on your tech department — scored across visibility, velocity, alignment, team health, and cost. You'll know exactly where you stand and what to address first.

  • Instant scored results
  • Personalized next-step recommendation
  • No sales call required to get your results
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Takes 5 minutes · No credit card · No commitment

Already Know What You Need?

Book a Discovery Call

30 minutes with Dustin. Bring your biggest tech headache. He'll tell you honestly whether UpShift HQ is the right fit — and if not, he'll point you toward what is.

  • No pitch, no deck
  • Direct conversation about your situation
  • Walk away with clarity, not a contract
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30 minutes · Calendly · Dustin, not a SDR

You've probably hired consultants before who showed up, made slides, and disappeared.
That's not this.

The engagement ends with a transition plan — not a dependency. When UpShift HQ leaves, the systems stay, the team can run them, and you have a scorecard to measure it.

Based in Colorado 20+ years tech leadership EOS-fluent from day one $0 dependency left behind