01 Government
Government Technology.
Navigate federal procurement, security requirements, and compliance for PSPC and DND work.
Fractional Technical Leadership
Fractional CTO Support for Ottawa Teams Building in Complex Environments
Part-time technical leadership for Ottawa startups, government suppliers, and security-focused teams that need clear execution, credible compliance planning, and stronger delivery momentum.
- CISSP
- CMMC CCP
- AWS Solutions Architect Pro
- Ottawa-based
Why now
Ottawa's tech environment rewards specialized technical leadership.
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Growing
Tech workforce in Ottawa
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Strong
R&D investment ecosystem
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Thriving
Tech company community
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Leading
Tech talent concentration
Ottawa teams often balance product speed with procurement realities, data handling constraints, and security expectations. CTO guidance works best when it is grounded in that context, with direct access to government departments and a deep local talent pool.
Local Focus
Fractional CTO expertise for Ottawa's key sectors.
02 Defence
Defense Contractors.
CMMC/CPCSC compliance, security clearances, and Controlled Goods Program planning.
03 Cyber
Cybersecurity Startups.
Deep expertise in security architecture and compliance frameworks for security-first products.
04 SaaS
SaaS & Enterprise.
Scale B2B and B2G products with enterprise-grade architecture and procurement-ready delivery.
Public-sector focus
Government and defence sector expertise.
Our work is tailored for teams operating in and around Canadian public-sector and defence requirements.
Standing Offers and Supply Arrangements (SOSA)
PSPC procurement processes
Security clearance requirements (Secret/Top Secret)
Controlled Goods Program compliance
ITSG-33 security controls
Protected B data handling
Why Pilotcore
Why Ottawa companies choose Pilotcore.
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Deep local knowledge.
Understanding of government procurement cycles, Ottawa-area talent markets, and bilingual delivery context.
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Government and defence experience.
Supported teams preparing stronger technical and security inputs for federal bid processes, including CMMC/CPCSC readiness.
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Security-cleared technical context.
Practical guidance for public-sector cloud and security control expectations, security clearance staffing, and Protected B workloads.
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Technical implementation focus.
Beyond strategy decks: secure, maintainable systems and delivery practices your team can keep running after engagement.
Coverage
Serving Ottawa's tech hubs and the National Capital Region.
Kanata North Technology Park | Downtown Ottawa | Gatineau | Orleans | Nepean
Also serving Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, and Calgary.