ADVISORY
Technology and product advisory for complex decisions.
I support a small number of founders, executives and product teams that need experienced guidance before or during a major technology initiative — where the wrong call is expensive and the right one is not obvious.
AREAS OF ADVISORY
Where advisory support tends to matter most
01
Technology strategy
Clarifying technology priorities, product direction and investment decisions before commitment.
Good fit when
- You are planning a significant technology investment
- The team is torn between competing directions
- The strategy has drifted from the business goal
02
Product & architecture review
Reviewing product plans, software architecture, scalability, security and technical risk with a written outcome.
Good fit when
- You are about to sign a major build
- An existing platform is struggling under load
- You want a second opinion before you commit
03
Engineering delivery review
Assessing team structure, delivery bottlenecks, ownership and execution — with specific, sequenced recommendations.
Good fit when
- Delivery has slowed and nobody is sure why
- The team is scaling faster than its practices
- A programme is behind and needs a reset
04
AI & automation assessment
Identifying practical AI and automation opportunities without forcing AI into processes where it creates little value.
Good fit when
- The team is under pressure to add AI
- Early experiments have failed to reach production
- You need to decide build vs. buy vs. wait
05
Blockchain product assessment
Evaluating whether blockchain is genuinely appropriate for a product, and defining a practical technical direction when it is.
Good fit when
- You are considering a token or on-chain component
- You need honest input on Web3 fit
- You already have a chain and want it reviewed
ENGAGEMENT FORMATS
Different problems require different formats
Engagements are shaped around the specific decision or programme in front of the team — not sold as fixed packages.
Strategic consultation
A focused conversation on a specific decision or opportunity, with a written summary of what I recommend.
Project assessment
A structured review of a product plan, architecture, delivery programme or AI initiative, with specific findings.
Advisory engagement
An ongoing advisory relationship covering technology direction, delivery oversight or leadership sounding board.
Fractional technology leadership
Acting as a fractional CTO or head of engineering for founders and executive teams that need experienced leadership on a defined basis.
Executive workshop
A working session for leadership teams around a specific decision — technology, product, AI or delivery.
Discuss an advisory engagement.
Share the decision or programme you are working on. I’ll respond directly if the fit looks right for both sides.
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