About Us
Our Story
At Boston Fractional CTO, we believe that the future of business is not just about adopting technology, but about harnessing the transformative power of artificial intelligence to redefine what’s possible. Our mission is to democratize AI technology, making it accessible to medium and small businesses that are eager to embrace the next wave of digital innovation. Founded by Afshin Moshrefi, a visionary and a polymath in the world of technology, Boston Fractional CTO stands at the crossroads of experience and innovation, offering bespoke AI consulting and fractional CTO services.
Afshin’s journey through the realm of technology is nothing short of extraordinary. With a foundational education in Computer Design and Solid State Physics and Engineering, he has always been at the forefront of technological advancements. Afshin’s career began with a groundbreaking contribution to medical technology, where he developed the world’s first practical image management system for gastroenterology at Pentax Medical. This spirit of innovation continued as he co-founded System Concepts Associates, bringing advanced medical image management systems to a broader range of medical fields.
However, Afshin’s vision extended beyond medical technology. He pioneered InstantWeb, a web application that predated and presaged platforms like WordPress, allowing users to effortlessly publish content online directly from MS Word. This innovation laid the groundwork for future content management systems and showcased Afshin’s ability to anticipate and shape digital trends.
Afshin’s expertise also played a pivotal role in the e-commerce and telecommunications sectors, where he led innovative projects for companies like Silknet, Kana, and Verizon. His work at Verizon was particularly notable, filing patents that foresaw the integration of IP and traditional telephony, and laying the groundwork for technologies that are commonplace today, such as IP video conferencing and smart devices.
After Verizon, Afshin continued to push the boundaries of technology at Avaya, where he mentored a new generation of technologists and developed early versions of tools that would presage platforms like Slack and advanced sales analytics integrated with Salesforce.
Yet, it was his deep dive into AI and machine learning that marked the next chapter of Afshin’s career. After becoming certified in AI and deep learning, Afshin applied his expertise to real-world problems, from healthcare analytics to legal tech, and eventually to financial analytics with TradeWave, a platform he enriched using early versions of generative AI tools.
Boston Fractional CTO was born out of this rich tapestry of experience and a desire to bring AI’s potential to businesses ready to step into the future. Our ethos is simple: whether it’s about computers, AI, or the next digital frontier, either we’ve done it, or we can figure out how to do it very fast. This confidence stems not just from our founder’s impressive resume but from our collective experience and commitment to staying at the forefront of AI technology.
We’re not just consultants; we’re pioneers in a rapidly evolving landscape, dedicated to finding practical, innovative solutions that bring real value to businesses. With Boston Fractional CTO, you’re not just preparing for the future; you’re shaping it.
Outside the digital world, Afshin channels his creative energy into music, playing the bass with his bands, Six Hours in Vegas, and Satellite Repair Men, reflecting the blend of precision and creativity that defines Boston Fractional CTO.
Welcome to Boston Fractional CTO — where your business meets the future of AI.