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CJ Montano

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Fractional CTO at Mojo Trek
📍 Greater Chicago Area, United States

CJ Montano is a technology executive and Fractional CTO with over 25 years of experience in software engineering and scaling complex projects. A graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, he is described by colleagues as a passionate and motivating leader. He has a track record of building high-performing teams at companies like Forte Group and Echo Global Logistics.

Outside of technology, CJ is deeply passionate about hockey, drawing on his experience as a former elite player to inform his work as a youth coach. This passion led him to found MyHockeyIQ, a development platform for young athletes. He is also a hobbyist guitarist and intermediate woodsmith, valuing continuous learning in all aspects of life.

He merges his professional life and personal passions, applying principles learned from elite hockey—like dedication and mastering fundamentals—to his role as a technology leader and business founder.

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Current Role
Fractional CTO
Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States
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Youth Athlete Development
As the founder of MyHockeyIQ, he is building a player-centric learning platform to help young hockey players achieve their potential and extend learning beyond the rink.
AI as a Mentor
Believes AI tools can create a "safe space" for junior developers to learn and experiment, accelerating their growth and confidence without fear of judgment.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
Fractional CTO
Mojo Trek
7-2024
Founder & CEO
MyHockeyIQ
5-2023 - 1-2025
Board Member
Forte Group
3-2021 - 7-2023
Chief Technology Officer
Forte Group
2-2017 - 3-2021
Partner, Managing Director - Global Services & Solutions
Forte Group
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Education
1998 - 2000
Bachelor
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
1996 - 1998
Bachelors
Union College
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