Available for Fractional CTO Engagements

Senior Tech Leadership
Without the Full-Time Cost

I'm David Arago — a results-driven technology executive with 25+ years of experience. Through AraGrow LLC, I help growing businesses integrate AI, scale their infrastructure, and ship better products — at a fraction of the cost of a full-time CTO.

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25+

Years Experience

50+

Projects Delivered

2×

Emmy Award Winner

EN · ES

Bilingual

What I Do

Apps for Scalable Growth

From strategy to execution — I deliver senior-level technology expertise that drives measurable results for your business.

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Fractional CTO

Strategic technology leadership on your terms. I align your tech roadmap with business goals, lead engineering teams, and make the critical architectural decisions that fuel growth.

Leadership · Strategy

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AI Integration

Practical AI solutions tailored to your workflows. From LLM-powered tools to intelligent automation, I help you harness AI without the hype — and deliver real ROI.

AI · Automation

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Web Development

Custom WordPress sites, Laravel applications, and full-stack platforms built for performance. Emmy Award–winning experience in web design and usability.

WordPress · Laravel · Full-Stack

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Cloud Infrastructure

Oracle Cloud architecture, deployment pipelines, and scalable infrastructure design. I build systems that handle growth today and tomorrow.

Oracle Cloud · DevOps

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Database Management

Oracle DBA expertise in MySQL, Oracle, and modern data architectures. Performance tuning, schema design, and data strategy for your most critical assets.

Oracle · MySQL · Architecture

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Web Performance & WebOps

Best in WebOps award winner. I optimize load times, implement CDN strategies, and streamline deployment workflows for maximum uptime.

Performance · WebOps · Pantheon

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🏆 Emmy Winner

🥇 Best in WebOps

About Me

David Arago

I'm a results-oriented technology leader based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with over 25 years of experience building and scaling digital products across industries.

Through AraGrow LLC, I provide senior-level tech leadership to startups and small businesses — helping them leverage AI, build scalable web platforms, and make smart infrastructure decisions without the overhead of a full-time executive hire.

I'm fully bilingual (English & Spanish), which opens the door to broader collaboration and serving diverse markets.

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Emmy Award — Web Site Design & Usability

Upper Midwest Chapter · 2007–2008

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Best in WebOps Award Winner

Pantheon Platform · 2023

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Brooklyn Center Local Business Person of the Year

Alignable · 2025

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Highly Recommended by Locals

Alignable · 2025

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Community Supporter Award

Alignable · 2025

What Clients Say

Trusted by Great People

Real feedback from clients and peers across Minneapolis and beyond.

David Arago is a WordPress development virtuoso who consistently delivers top-notch solutions. His 25+ years of experience shine through in his ability to navigate complex problems with finesse. David's deep understanding of WordPress and his knack for creative problem-solving make him an invaluable asset to any project. His dedication to his craft and his collaborative spirit ensure that he not only meets but exceeds expectations. I wholeheartedly recommend David for any WordPress development needs.