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Advice from someone who actually ships
I've shipped 10production apps solo: web apps, Discord bots, AI systems, gaming platforms, and CRMs. When I give you advice on architecture, stack, or AI strategy, it's grounded in having shipped the stack myself. Not what sounds good in a slide deck.
What I consult on
Architecture Review
I read your codebase and tell you what's going to break under scale and what's already broken. Not a report. A direct conversation about what I'd change and why.
- Database schema and query patterns
- API design and auth flow audit
- Dependency and bundle risk assessment
Stack Selection
I've built across Next.js, Python, Rust, Go, and a dozen third-party integrations. When you're choosing a stack, you want input from someone who has shipped across them, not a benchmark chart.
- Framework selection for your specific use case
- Hosting and infrastructure recommendations
- Tradeoffs explained in plain language
AI Strategy
Most teams add AI to the wrong parts of their stack and miss where it would cut real throughput. I've shipped production AI systems. I'll tell you where the output is real and where the vendor pitch outpaces it.
- Where AI actually saves time in your workflow
- Build vs. buy decisions for AI tooling
- Agent architecture for your specific domain
Technical Due Diligence
If you're buying, investing in, or acquiring a software product, I'll evaluate the codebase, infrastructure, and technical risk. I give you a plain-language assessment, not a 90-page report.
- Codebase quality and maintainability scoring
- Security and compliance surface review
- Rebuild risk and cost estimation
Mobile Apps
I build React Native apps offline-first and wire them to the same API stack as your web product. One codebase, one developer, one sprint cadence.
- iOS and Android from a single React Native codebase
- Offline sync, push notifications, and deep linking
- Shared backend with your existing web app
API & Backend
I build with FastAPI, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and real-time WebSockets. Every API is purpose-built around what your product actually does — not generic scaffolding you'll spend two years fighting.
- FastAPI or Node.js REST and WebSocket endpoints
- PostgreSQL schema design and query optimization
- Auth, rate limiting, and infrastructure hardening
How it works
Intake
You send me the context: repo access, architecture docs, or a written description of the problem. I review it async before we ever get on a call.
Deep Dive
For audits: I spend 4-8 hours in your codebase. For strategy calls: I come prepared with specific questions. Either way, you're getting someone who did the homework.
Deliverable
You get a clear, prioritized list of what to fix, what to keep, and what to build next. Written deliverable plus a live walkthrough call. No 90-page report that collects dust.
Who this is for
Startup CTOs & founders
You're making stack decisions, planning architecture, or evaluating AI feasibility. You need a second opinion from someone who has shipped, not a consultant who only advises.
Teams without senior engineers
Your team is shipping fast but making stack and architecture decisions without senior eyes on the code. Code reviews, tech debt triage, and build-vs-buy calls — that's where I come in.
Investors & acquirers
You're evaluating a software company and need an honest technical assessment. Codebase quality, rebuild risk, security posture, and scalability, all in plain language.
Track record
10 apps shipped
Solo. No agency, no team
4 platforms in production
Check Up, VIBE CRM, 2K Service Plug, NuroPicks
0 abandoned projects
Every engagement delivered
4+ industries
Real estate, esports, SaaS, entertainment
How to engage
Strategy Call
60 minOne focused call. You bring the problem, I give you a direct take. Architecture question, AI roadmap, or stack decision.
Codebase Audit
Async + 60 min debriefI review your repo, document the issues, and walk you through everything on a call. You leave with a clear prioritized list.
Ongoing Retainer
MonthlyWeekly check-ins, async Q&A, and code reviews. For teams shipping regularly who need a senior technical voice on architecture calls, PR reviews, and build-vs-buy decisions.
Pricing
Strategy calls are $150/hr. Architecture review packages run $1K to $3K — async review, written deliverable, and a debrief call. Monthly retainers start at $1.5K. I only take on engagements where the problem is concrete and the direction is clear.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a consulting session include?
A 60-minute focused call where I give you a direct take on your problem: architecture question, AI roadmap, stack decision, or anything technical. For codebase audits, I also spend 4-8 hours in your repo beforehand and deliver a written prioritized findings doc.
How much does web development consulting cost?
Strategy calls are $150/hr with a one-hour minimum. Architecture review packages run $1K to $3K depending on codebase size, including async review, a written deliverable, and a debrief call. Monthly retainers start at $1.5K.
Can you review our existing codebase?
Yes. I spend 4-8 hours reading your code, document the issues, and walk you through everything on a 60-minute debrief call. You leave with a prioritized list: critical issues, architectural risks, quick wins, and a recommended roadmap.
Do you offer ongoing advisory retainers?
Yes. Monthly retainers include weekly check-ins, async Q&A, and code reviews. Good fit for teams shipping regularly who need a senior technical voice on architecture calls and PR reviews.
Book a call. Tell me the problem.
60 minutes. I'll tell you what's broken, what to build, and what to skip. No upsell, no vague frameworks.
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