Practical software consultancy for small teams
This is for decisions where you need a grounded technical view, not a long strategy deck. I help you understand the trade-offs, simplify the scope and choose the next useful move.
Software consultancy
Software consultancy for product and technical decisions
I help founders and small teams think through product and technical decisions before they spend too much time or money building the wrong thing.
Founders and small teams who need a direct technical sounding board before committing to a build, rebuild or product decision.
Quick answers
What this covers
The practical parts.
Product scoping
Technical trade-offs
Delivery planning
AI prototype review
Light ongoing technical support
What you get back
- A focused technical opinion on the decision in front of you.
- A clear recommendation with trade-offs and next steps.
- Scope notes that separate the useful first version from nice-to-have complexity.
Useful outcomes
- Spend less time and money on the wrong build path.
- Understand the risks behind a technical choice before committing.
- Move from fuzzy product ideas to a practical next step.
Risk areas
The things I look for.
Over-scoped MVPs
Fragile product assumptions
Tool or architecture choices that are too heavy for the stage
AI prototype decisions made without technical review
Good fit if...
- You need a technical view before committing to a build.
- You are choosing between several implementation paths.
- You want direct, practical advice rather than a thick strategy deck.
How the work usually runs
- Understand the product goal, constraints and current state.
- Identify the technical risks and trade-offs that matter.
- Recommend a clear next step with sensible scope.
- Help you move into build, review or rescue work if needed.
Examples
Common situations where this helps.
Pre-build technical scoping
You know the product direction but need help deciding what should be built first and what can wait.
Second opinion before spending
You are about to commit to a platform, agency, freelancer or architecture choice and want a practical developer view.
Questions
Useful things to know before getting in touch.
Can you help before we are ready to build?
Yes. Early technical scoping can save a lot of wasted build time, especially when the idea is still flexible.
Will you recommend tools and architecture?
Yes, but only as far as the decision needs. I prefer simple, durable choices over fashionable complexity.
Is this suitable for AI-generated prototypes?
Yes. I can help assess what the prototype really does, what is risky and what needs rebuilding before launch.
Do you offer ongoing support after the initial work?
Sometimes. If there is a clear reason for it, I can help with light ongoing technical support after the initial piece of work.
Want to talk through whether this is the right shape of help?
Send a note with a little context and I will let you know whether it sounds like something I can help with.