I fix the infrastructure, scaling, and security problems that block growth. Then I hand you a system you can trust. Without the cost or delay of a full-time CTO hire.
Your platform has cracks. You can feel them. Every deploy is a gamble, every traffic spike is a prayer, and every month the cloud bill grows without a clear explanation. You need senior infrastructure leadership and you need it before the next raise, audit, or outage forces the issue.
Your platform slows down or goes down under load. Users notice before you do. Recovery takes hours you do not have.
Years of shortcuts make every release risky. The codebase is fragile. Engineers are afraid to touch the core systems.
Spend climbs every quarter with no clear return. No one owns the architecture. No one is accountable for efficiency.
The next raise, audit, or traffic spike is coming. You have no one at the helm who has been through it before.
Inaction has a price. Every week without senior technical leadership is a week of compounding risk. The damage is not always visible until it is too late to contain it cheaply.
Customers who cannot load your product during a critical moment go to a competitor. They rarely come back. The window closes fast.
One bad call at the foundation level costs six figures to unwind. The longer it sits, the more expensive the fix becomes.
Regulatory gaps carry real fines and reputational damage. Under GDPR, the penalties are not theoretical. They are enforced.
A shaky technical story kills rounds. Investors ask hard questions about infrastructure. Without clear answers, confidence collapses.
I don't just advise; I integrate, diagnose rapidly, and drive tangible results. My unique model ensures you get senior technical leadership precisely when and how you need it, delivering impact faster than traditional engagement models.
Access 25 years of critical infrastructure experience without the commitment of a full-time CTO. Strategic guidance, optimized for your business needs.
I quickly pinpoint root causes, prioritize critical fixes, and either lead the implementation or direct your team for swift resolution.
A paid audit delivers initial findings and a clear action plan within a fortnight. No drawn-out discovery; just immediate, actionable intelligence.
Beyond the audit, we move straight to implementing high-impact solutions. Experience tangible improvements and reduced risk without delay.
My services are designed for specific profiles within funded startups and scale-ups who need expert technical leadership without the overhead of a permanent hire. If you recognize yourself in these descriptions, you're in the right place.
You've built a strong business vision but lack deep technical infrastructure expertise. I provide the strategic technical guidance your platform needs to grow securely and efficiently.
You're swamped with day-to-day operations and strategic demands. I act as a trusted peer, sharing the load on critical infrastructure, security, and scaling challenges.
Your business is expanding rapidly, and your technical foundation must keep pace. I ensure your platform can handle increasing demands and new features without breaking.
Running critical infrastructure across industries and geographies.
My longest client relationships run over 12 years. No lock-in, just results.
AWS and Scaleway certified partner. Deep platform expertise across both ecosystems.
Independent and bootstrapped since 2003. Running on client trust alone.
Don't let technical debt, security gaps, or scaling issues hold you back. Schedule a free 30-minute consultation to discuss your unique challenges and explore a clear path forward.
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Senior Technical Leadership, On Demand