IT consulting from engineers who ship
Good technology decisions are mostly about knowing what not to build. We help owners and operations leads make the handful of decisions that shape the next three years — then, if you want, we build what was decided.
What we help with
- Technology roadmapWhere the business is going, what systems it needs to get there, in what order, and roughly what each step costs.
- Build vs. buyWhether the SaaS you are evaluating fits, whether a custom tool is justified, and what the honest total cost of each path is over three years.
- Architecture reviewA second opinion on a system you are about to build or have inherited: data model, scaling risks, security, and what to fix first.
- Vendor and quote evaluationWe read the proposals you received, tell you what is missing, and help you negotiate scope — without bidding on the work ourselves unless you ask.
- Digital transformation, minus the buzzwordReplacing paper, spreadsheets and email chains with systems your staff will actually use. Sequenced so operations never stops.
- Fractional CTOA few hours a week of technical leadership for a company that is not ready for a full-time hire.
Skin in the game. Our advice comes from operating businesses, not just advising them. We have replaced QuickBooks with in-house accounting for a logistics group, chosen between building and licensing for our own products, and unwound decisions that turned out to be wrong. We will tell you when the cheap option is the right one.
Formats
- One-day assessment. Interviews, a look at your systems, and a written memo with the three things to do next. Fixed price.
- Roadmap engagement (2–4 weeks). Current state, target state, phased plan, budget ranges, and a decision log you can hand to any vendor.
- Retained advisory. A monthly block of hours for ongoing decisions, vendor calls and reviews.
Frequently asked questions
Do you only recommend solutions you would build?
No. A large share of our recommendations are “buy this SaaS” or “do nothing yet”. If custom work is the right answer we say so, and you are free to take the plan to another builder.
What size of business do you work with?
Mostly owner-led companies from five to a few hundred staff — logistics, trades, professional services, retail and e-commerce. Large enough to have real process problems, small enough that one good decision matters.
Can you review a proposal we already received?
Yes. A proposal review is a short fixed-price engagement: what is included, what is missing, whether the price is reasonable, and the questions to ask before signing.
How do you charge?
Fixed price for assessments and roadmaps; a monthly block for retained advisory. No percentage of project value and no vendor commissions.
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Talk to an engineer, not a salesperson
Send a short description of what you need. You get a plain-English reply within one business day — scope, rough timeline, and whether we are the right fit. No pressure, no retainer to find out.