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 1-100 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 (10-25 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 crypto casino platform in 30 days
- ✓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
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
Cloud Cost Optimization & Architecture Review
Who it's for
Startups burning $5K-$100K+/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 (43% in most recent engagement)
- →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
OpenClaw AI Agent Setup
Also known as: AI Agent Configuration | Personal AI Assistant Setup
Who it's for
Professionals, executives, and founders who want a powerful AI agent running locally but don't have time to configure it themselves.
What I do
- ✓Install and configure OpenClaw on your Mac in as little as 90 minutes
- ✓Set up communication channels (Telegram, Slack, Discord, SMS)
- ✓Integrate with your existing tools (Calendar, email, Notion, databases)
- ✓Configure custom automations: morning briefings, inbox triage, research tasks
- ✓Personalize agent personality and memory to match your workflow
Results you can expect
- →Working AI agent tailored to your workflow in 90 minutes, not 10+ hours
- →Advanced features activated that most DIY users never discover
- →Custom automations handling research, scheduling, and communication
- →Ongoing support so you're never stuck when things change
Why This is Different
I've been running OpenClaw daily since launch. You're not getting generic setup instructions—you're getting the configuration that took me weeks to optimize, delivered in a single session by someone with 20+ years of engineering expertise.
Private AI Stack
Also known as: Local LLM Setup | On-Premise AI | Private ChatGPT Alternative
Who it's for
Executives, lawyers, doctors, and anyone handling sensitive information who wants AI that runs entirely on their own hardware with zero cloud dependency.
What I do
- ✓Set up a complete private AI stack: local LLM (Ollama), AI agent (OpenClaw), and voice interface
- ✓Install and optimize multiple models for your specific use cases (Llama, Mistral, DeepSeek)
- ✓Configure RAG pipeline so you can chat with your own documents privately
- ✓Set up voice interface for hands-free operation and dictation
- ✓Configure secure remote access from any device on your network
Results you can expect
- →AI that runs 100% on your hardware - your data never leaves your machine
- →HIPAA-compliant, attorney-client privilege preserved, zero compliance risk
- →No monthly subscription fees for the core stack
- →Full control over uptime, pricing, and policy - no Big Tech dependency
Why This is Different
I run this exact stack daily. You're not getting theoretical advice - you're getting the configuration I've optimized over months, deployed on your hardware in a day by someone with 20+ years of engineering expertise and 12 patents in AI/ML.
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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