Services

Engineering
on your terms

Four ways to work together. Pick the one that matches the shape of your problem.

01

Custom Software Development

Fixed bid or hourly

Greenfield builds where the spec is roughly known and the timeline is real. I work full-stack from schema design through deploy, and I treat your codebase like I’ll be the one maintaining it (often I am).

What’s included
  • Architecture and schema design
  • Frontend, backend, and infrastructure
  • Authentication, billing, and integrations as needed
  • Production deployment + observability setup
  • Handover docs and a working CI pipeline
Ideal for: Founders or PMs with a scoped product who need it built right the first time.
02

Tool & Utility Development

Fixed bid

Standalone browser-based tools that solve a specific job — image processing, data conversion, redaction, search. Everything runs locally so user data never touches a server. Ships as a static site with sub-second load.

What’s included
  • Browser-only architecture (no backend, no tracking)
  • WASM/Web Workers for heavy compute
  • Drag-drop, keyboard shortcuts, accessibility
  • Open-source repo with signed releases (SHA-256)
  • Distribution as a hosted page or downloadable bundle
Ideal for: Companies offering a free utility that signals technical credibility.
03

Architecture Review & Refactoring

Fixed bid

A structured audit of an existing codebase or system: where the bodies are buried, what will break under load, and the smallest set of changes that buys the most stability. Output is a written report plus a prioritized refactor plan I can also execute.

What’s included
  • Codebase walkthrough and dependency mapping
  • Performance, security, and maintainability findings
  • Prioritized fix list with effort/impact estimates
  • Optional: hands-on refactor of the top items
  • Written report you can share with stakeholders
Ideal for: Teams inheriting a codebase, scaling past the initial build, or planning a rewrite.
04

Technical Advisory / Fractional CTO

Monthly retainer

Embedded technical leadership without the full-time hire. I sit in on planning, review proposals, weigh in on hiring, and act as a sounding board for the founder or VP Eng. Ongoing engagement, lightweight footprint.

What’s included
  • Weekly strategy session (1-2 hrs)
  • Async availability via Slack/email
  • Proposal and architecture review
  • Hiring panel and interview support
  • Stack and vendor evaluation
Ideal for: Early-stage founders or non-technical CEOs who need senior judgment on tap.

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