CTO partnership · Fractional CTO / Technical Director

Nicole Barlow

Nicole Barlow is an independent South African journalist and podcaster, publishing investigative articles, videos, the NicoleB Show and books.

01 · The author website nicole-barlow.com
Nicole Barlow’s author website on desktop: the ‘No compromise.’ homepage with her latest podcast and video
Nicole Barlow’s author website on a phone: the NB logo, menu and ‘No compromise.’ banner with subscribe links
02 · The publications e-reader publications.nicole-barlow.com
Nicole Barlow Publications on desktop: the book catalogue with sign-up and sign-in
The e-reader on a phone: the title page of Hani’s Assassin, with back, text settings and menu controls and a page counter
Nicole Barlow’s book Hani’s Assassin open in the e-reader on a phone, at the start of chapter 1

About Nicole Barlow

Nicole Barlow is an independent South African journalist and podcaster, publishing investigative articles, videos, the NicoleB Show and books.

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Short bio of Nicole Barlow

Two or three sentences, approved by the client.

The partnership

The problem

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What wasn’t working before

The situation when Henry started, in the client’s terms.

My role

Fractional CTO / Technical Director, on an ongoing retainer.

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What I lead day to day

Strategy, architecture, vendors, team, security: which, and how often.

What was built

I lead Nicole Barlow’s digital platform, which I built: her author website and a full mobile e-reader for her books.

  • The author website (nicole-barlow.com). Nicole’s main site, home to her investigative articles, videos, the NicoleB Show and her books.

  • The publications e-reader (publications.nicole-barlow.com). A full e-reader platform: readers sign up and read her books in a mobile-optimised reader, with PayFast payments and member access control.

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More detail on the build

Systems, stack and integrations. Facts only.

The outcome

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Outcome

Only results the client is happy to publish. No invented metrics.

In their words

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Testimonial from Nicole Barlow

Real name, role and photo, with the client’s permission.

Tell me what you’re working on.

Every conversation starts with understanding your business. No pitch, no pressure.

Book an Ideas session

1 hour · R850, or 45 minutes · R550 · remote or in person, same price

or email henry@erzo.co.za

South African time (SAST, UTC+2). I reply to every message myself, within 24 hours.