Software & Technology Consulting

Senior engineering judgment — before you commit the budget.

Most expensive software mistakes happen before a line of code is written: the wrong platform, the wrong vendor, a rebuild that didn't need to happen, or an estimate nobody sanity-checked. Software consulting is how you avoid paying for those lessons yourself.

I advise business owners and teams as a senior full-stack engineer — someone who still builds and ships, not a slide-deck consultant. Whether you're choosing between off-the-shelf and custom, evaluating an agency's proposal, untangling a stalled project, or planning where AI actually fits, you get a straight technical opinion grounded in what it really takes to build and maintain.

What you get

Technology strategy

A clear-eyed plan for what to build, what to buy, and what to skip — matched to your budget and where the business is actually headed.

Architecture & code review

An independent review of your codebase, infrastructure, or an agency's work — what's solid, what's fragile, and what it will cost you later.

Vendor & proposal evaluation

A second opinion on quotes, proposals, and platform choices before you sign — so you know if the scope, stack, and price actually hold up.

Project rescue

When a build has stalled or gone sideways, I diagnose why, salvage what's worth keeping, and lay out the realistic path to shipped.

How it works

1. Diagnose

We dig into the actual problem — the systems, the code, the proposal, or the plan — not just the symptoms.

2. Recommend

You get specific, prioritized recommendations in plain English, with the trade-offs and costs spelled out.

3. Support the follow-through

I can advise your team as they execute, vet the vendor doing the work — or build it myself if that's the right fit.

What it gets you

  • Confident technology decisions instead of expensive guesses
  • An honest read on proposals, estimates, and existing code
  • Stalled projects moving again with a realistic plan
  • A senior engineer in your corner without a full-time hire

Frequently asked questions

How is this different from hiring a development agency?

An agency's incentive is to sell you a build. My consulting is independent — sometimes the right answer is off-the-shelf software, a smaller scope, or fixing what you have. When building is the answer, I can do that too, but the advice comes first.

How does software consulting pricing work?

Straightforward: focused engagements like a code review or proposal evaluation are fixed-price, and ongoing advisory is a simple retainer or hourly arrangement. Email me what you're facing and I'll tell you what it takes — no discovery-call gauntlet.

Can you review work an agency or freelancer delivered?

Yes — independent code and architecture reviews are one of the most common engagements. You'll get an honest assessment of quality, security, and maintainability, and what to do about any gaps.

Do you consult on AI adoption?

Yes. I help businesses figure out where AI genuinely pays off in their operations and where it's hype — then design and build the integrations that make sense.

Let's talk about your project

Tell me what you're building and I'll get back to you within one business day — no sales runaround.

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