Martin Laws is a fractional CTO who specializes in bridging the gap between design, development, and business strategy. As a former Shopify Staff Developer and Engineering Manager who led the App Developer Experience team, he’s known for being “the designiest dev on engineering teams and the most technical person on design teams.” Martin helps creative organizations and design agencies navigate complex technical decisions while maintaining focus on user experience and accessibility.
Currently working as a fractional CTO, Martin brings systematic approaches to chaotic technical challenges, specializing in production-ready AI workflows, team process optimization, and translating between disciplines. His work focuses on React, TypeScript, and semantic HTML with a strong emphasis on accessibility and clean code architecture. When he’s not untangling technical complexity, Martin enjoys cooking, coffee, and stand-up comedy.