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Technical Consulting

Senior engineering leadership on demand. Architecture reviews, technical due diligence, and strategic guidance.

CTOLevel Expertise
M&ADue Diligence
12Years Operating
NDAStandard Practice
Service Overview

Senior technical leadership without the full-time commitment

Sometimes you need deep technical expertise for a specific challenge. An architecture that needs review before a major investment. Due diligence on a potential acquisition. Strategic guidance during a critical growth phase.

That is senior operator work. I have built and scaled systems inside companies from startups to Fortune 2000 enterprises, and I have been through acquisitions on both sides of the table. I bring that judgment to your specific context.

This is not generic advice. I dig into your systems, understand your constraints, and hand you recommendations you can act on, prioritized by impact.

Core Capabilities

What you get

Architecture Review

Expert evaluation of technical systems and decisions.

  • System architecture assessment
  • Scalability analysis
  • Security review
  • Technical debt quantification

Technical Due Diligence

M&A support for investors and acquirers.

  • Codebase assessment
  • Team capability evaluation
  • Risk identification
  • Integration planning

Fractional CTO

Part-time technical leadership for growing companies.

  • Technology strategy
  • Team building & hiring
  • Vendor evaluation
  • Board/investor communications
The Method

A systematic approach to delivery

01

Scoping

First, the specific challenge, timeline, and desired outcomes. Clear scope is what separates actionable insight from generic recommendations.

Deliverables
Engagement ScopeTimelineAccess RequirementsSuccess Criteria
02

Discovery

Deep dive into your systems, processes, and team. I review code, architecture, and documentation, and interview key stakeholders.

Deliverables
Technical InterviewsCodebase ReviewArchitecture AnalysisProcess Assessment
03

Analysis

I synthesize findings into actionable insights. Every recommendation is prioritized by impact and effort, with clear rationale.

Deliverables
Findings ReportRisk AssessmentRecommendationsPriority Matrix
04

Delivery

I present findings to stakeholders, answer questions, and support implementation planning.

Deliverables
Executive PresentationDetailed ReportQ&A SessionImplementation Guidance
Practice Areas
Architecture Patterns
Cloud Infrastructure
Security Frameworks
DevOps Practices
Data Architecture
API Design
Microservices
Compliance Standards
Common Questions

FAQ

What's your typical engagement length?+

It varies by scope. Architecture reviews are typically 1-2 weeks. Due diligence engagements run 2-4 weeks. Fractional CTO arrangements are ongoing, usually 2-4 days per month.

Do you sign NDAs?+

Yes. NDAs are standard practice before any engagement, and for due diligence work I can operate within whatever confidentiality framework you need.

Can you help implement your recommendations?+

Absolutely. Many consulting engagements evolve into implementation projects. I can execute on the recommendations directly, or work with your team to build the capability in-house.

What industries do you have experience in?+

I have shipped across fintech, healthcare, e-commerce, enterprise SaaS, and developer tools, with deep specialty in B2B cybersecurity. The expertise transfers, and I come up to speed on domain specifics fast.

Get expert guidance for critical decisions

Bring me the decision you are staring at and I will help you make it with confidence.

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