501 Group LLC

Ship faster, scale smarter: Fractional CTO & AI leadership for growing teams.

We turn messy data and stalled roadmaps into shipped features, measurable ROI, and resilient teams. From first architecture to production AI, we deliver impact in as little as 60–90 days.

E&O coverage in place NDA on request US-based • Multi-industry

Core Services

Clear deliverables. Tangible outcomes.

Fractional CTO

Scale your engineering org without losing momentum. From roadmap and hiring to delivery rituals and vendor management, we help teams grow from 5→40+ while protecting speed and quality.

AI & Data Strategy

Turn data into a competitive edge. We design AI architectures, select the right models (OpenAI, Bedrock, Azure AI), and build pipelines with Snowflake & dbt—governed to NIST AI RMF.

Cloud & Cost Optimization

Cut costs without slowing delivery. We rightsize workloads, tier services, and build FinOps dashboards. Typical clients reduce spend 25–40% in under three months.

Selected Results

Representative, name-redacted where required.

Reduced cloud spend by 38% in 10 weeks

Delivered measurable cost savings without slowing roadmap delivery.

Launched AI assistant improving support resolution by 23%

Increased customer satisfaction and reduced time-to-resolution.

Scaled engineering team from 3 to 40+ pre-acquisition

Built leadership, hiring pipelines, and delivery practices to support growth.

Cut CI/CD lead time by 62% with platform revamp

Accelerated releases, reduced defects, and improved operational efficiency.

Case Studies

How we diagnose, prioritize, and deliver impact fast.

Cost Optimization — 38% savings in 10 weeks

Situation: Cloud spend outpacing revenue with limited visibility.

Action: Workload observability, service tiering, commitment planning, guardrails.

Result: 38% reduction with zero missed releases.

−38%Total spend
0Missed releases
10 wksTime to impact

How We Work

  1. Assessment (1–2 weeks) — Systems, data, and delivery review.
  2. 90-Day Plan — Prioritized roadmap with KPIs and owners.
  3. Execution — Cadence, dashboards, risk & compliance gates.

Engagements start at 5–10 hrs/week; NDAs available on request.

About 501 Group LLC

Led by Christopher Butters, a senior technology executive focused on AI, data, and cloud-native engineering. Experience includes scaling teams to 40+, leading AI platform integrations (OpenAI, Bedrock, Azure AI, etc), and building data as a strategic differentiator in complex organizations.

LLC registered in the U.S.; E&O insurance in place. NAICS available upon request.

Contact

Business Details

501 Group LLC
hello@501grp.com
Sheridan, WY • USA

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