Engineering Consulting Services
Whether you need fractional leadership, technical rescue, cloud optimization, or strategic advice, I provide hands-on engineering consulting that delivers real results.
Fractional CTO / Head of Engineering
Also known as: Part-Time CTO | Interim CTO | VP Engineering Consultant
Who it's for
Series A-C startups with 10-100 engineers who need technical leadership but can't afford a full-time executive.
What I do
- ✓Step in as your interim or part-time CTO (15-25 hours/week)
- ✓Build or fix engineering processes (agile, sprint planning, delivery cadence)
- ✓Hire and scale teams rapidly—I've grown teams from 5→65 and 2→120 engineers
- ✓Partner with product and CEO to align roadmap with business goals
- ✓Improve sprint predictability and team velocity
Results you can expect
- →25% improvement in sprint predictability (proven at Interchain Foundation)
- →90%+ retention rates across distributed teams
- →Faster hiring with better technical assessment processes
- →Clear technical roadmap aligned with business objectives
Engineering Team Rescue & Turnaround
Who it's for
Companies with stalled projects, missed deadlines, low morale, or navigating post-layoff chaos.
What I do
- ✓Come in during crisis (layoffs, leadership gaps, acquisition uncertainty)
- ✓Stabilize operations and restore team confidence fast
- ✓Ship critical features under pressure—I launched a casino platform in 30 days post-layoff
- ✓Protect IP and assets during wind-downs or transitions
- ✓Build accountability frameworks that stick
Results you can expect
- →Immediate improvement in team morale and delivery cadence
- →Critical features shipped within 30-60 days
- →Clear path forward even in uncertain times
- →Preserved institutional knowledge and IP
Cloud Cost Optimization & Architecture Review
Who it's for
Startups burning $50K-$500K+/month on AWS, GCP, or Azure with unclear ROI.
What I do
- ✓Full infrastructure audit (compute, storage, databases, networking)
- ✓Identify waste (idle resources, over-provisioned instances, poor architecture choices)
- ✓Implement governance, tagging, budgets, and cost alerts
- ✓Migrate to cost-effective patterns (serverless, reserved instances, spot instances)
- ✓Make architectural decisions—not just analyze bills like SaaS tools do
- ✓Deliver 30-50% cost reduction in 60-90 days
Results you can expect
- →30-50% reduction in monthly cloud spend (I cut Everyrealm's costs by 43%)
- →Clear visibility into what you're paying for and why
- →Sustainable cost management practices going forward
- →No impact on performance or user experience
Why This is Different
Unlike automated SaaS tools like CloudZero or nOps, I provide hands-on architectural consulting. You're not getting a dashboard—you're getting a senior engineer who makes strategic technical decisions with you and implements them.
Blockchain/Web3 Technical Advisory
Who it's for
Companies exploring blockchain, raising capital for crypto projects, or building Web3 products.
What I do
- ✓Technical due diligence for investors or acquirers evaluating blockchain companies
- ✓Architecture design for DeFi, NFTs, gaming, or decentralized data platforms
- ✓Smart contract review and security assessments
- ✓Token economics and incentive design consultation
- ✓Regulatory/compliance guidance (HIPAA, SOC2, security)
Results you can expect
- →Clear go/no-go recommendations backed by technical analysis
- →Production-ready architecture that scales
- →Reduced security risk and vulnerability exposure
- →Faster fundraising with investor-ready technical documentation
Rapid Prototyping & MVP Development
Who it's for
Founders who need to validate an idea quickly or build a demo for fundraising.
What I do
- ✓Take your concept from idea to working prototype in 4-8 weeks
- ✓Full-stack development (TypeScript, React, Next.js, Node.js, AWS)
- ✓Focus on speed and learning, not perfection
- ✓Deliver demo-ready product for investors or early customers
- ✓Optional: stay on as technical advisor post-launch
Results you can expect
- →Working prototype in 4-8 weeks, not 6 months
- →Clear validation of core assumptions
- →Investor-ready demo for fundraising
- →Code you can build on (not throwaway prototype)
Technical Due Diligence for Investors
Who it's for
VCs, PE firms, or companies evaluating engineering organizations and tech stacks during acquisitions.
What I do
- ✓Assess code quality, architecture, and technical debt
- ✓Evaluate team structure, processes, and leadership capabilities
- ✓Identify risks (security, scalability, compliance, IP)
- ✓Provide acquisition readiness report with clear recommendations
- ✓Optional: stay on post-acquisition to execute transition plan
Results you can expect
- →Comprehensive technical assessment in 2-4 weeks
- →Clear understanding of risks before you write the check
- →Roadmap for integration or technical improvement post-acquisition
- →Peace of mind that you're making an informed decision
Not Sure What You Need?
Let's talk. Book a free 30-minute consultation and I'll help you figure out the right approach for your specific situation.
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