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What I do

Consulting

Pragmatic, outcome-focused advice, grounded in nearly two decades of shipping.

Sometimes you don't need another pair of hands, you need a clear read on a decision. I give pragmatic, honest advice grounded in having actually built and shipped the things I'm talking about, not just read about them.

What I bring

  • Architecture and technical due-diligence reviews.
  • Spotting the gaps and patterns across teams that are hard to see from inside them.
  • Straight answers on build-versus-buy, stack choices and where the real risks sit.
  • Honesty over hype: if something is a bad idea, or simpler than it looks, I'll say so.

How I work

I start by understanding what you're actually trying to achieve, then work back to the technical choice. I'd rather give you a clear recommendation you can act on than an exhaustive survey of options, and I'll always tell you what would make me change my mind.

A good fit when

  • You're facing a significant technical decision and want an experienced, independent view.
  • You suspect teams are quietly solving the same problem five different ways.
  • You want advice from someone who's carried the pager, not just the slides.