Technical
Advisory
Architecture reviews, AI strategy, and expert technical guidance
You have a business decision with a technical dimension. Maybe you're evaluating whether to build or buy, planning an AI integration, or need a second opinion on your architecture before committing budget. I give you honest, experienced guidance at $100-$200/hour -- no retainer, no minimum, no upsell into a larger engagement.
What You Get
Straight answers from someone who builds production systems -- not a consultant who stopped writing code ten years ago.
Architecture Reviews
I look at your system design, database schema, API structure, and deployment setup. You get a written assessment of what's solid, what's fragile, and what will break at scale.
AI Integration Strategy
Before you spend six figures on an AI build, I'll tell you whether it makes sense. Which models fit your use case, what the real costs look like, and where the hype outpaces the reality.
Technical Due Diligence
Evaluating a vendor, acquisition, or partnership? I assess the technical substance behind the pitch deck -- code quality, scalability, technical debt, and real capability vs. marketing claims.
System Design
Starting a new project or feature? I help you design the system before a line of code is written. Data flow, service boundaries, auth model, infrastructure choices -- the decisions that are expensive to change later.
Code Review
Deep review of your codebase or a specific module. I look at patterns, security, performance bottlenecks, and maintainability. You get actionable findings, not a 150-page report that collects dust.
Technology Stack Guidance
Choosing between frameworks, databases, cloud providers, or AI platforms? I give you the tradeoffs based on your specific situation -- team size, budget, timeline, and what you're actually building.
When to Use This Service
These are the moments where a few hours of honest technical guidance saves you months of wasted effort and budget.
Before Starting a Build
You have a project scope and a budget. Before you hire a team or engage an agency, get an independent review of the plan. Are the estimates realistic? Is the architecture sound? Is the tech stack appropriate for your scale?
Evaluating AI Tools
Every vendor says their AI solution will transform your business. Most are overselling. I help you separate the tools that actually fit your use case from the ones that are just repackaged ChatGPT wrappers.
Auditing Existing Systems
Something feels off. Your app is slow, your team is struggling, your costs are climbing. I look under the hood and tell you what's actually wrong -- not what a vendor hopes you'll pay them to fix.
Planning a Migration
Moving from legacy systems, switching cloud providers, or modernizing your stack. I help you plan the migration path, identify risks, and set realistic timelines so the project doesn't spiral.
How Engagement Works
No sales funnel. No discovery calls that are really pitches. You book time, we sign an NDA, and I get to work.
One-Off Session
A single focused session -- typically 2-4 hours. Good for architecture reviews, second opinions, or evaluating a specific decision. You get a written summary of findings and recommendations.
Recurring Hours
An ongoing arrangement where you have me on call for technical questions as they come up. Good for founders and CTOs who need a trusted sounding board without hiring a full-time advisor.
Project-Based Advisory
Embedded advisory for the duration of a specific project. I review plans, attend key meetings, audit deliverables, and flag problems before they become expensive. Scoped to your timeline.
Get Technical Guidance
Before You Commit Budget
A few hours of honest advisory now is cheaper than discovering the wrong architecture, the wrong vendor, or the wrong approach six months into a build.
Book Hours
No minimum commitment. No retainer. No long-term contract. Book what you need, pay for what you use.
$100-$200/hour depending on scope and complexity. No minimum hours. NDA signed before engagement.