Format 1

Advisor / Consultant

A one-off engagement or retainer. We work through the problem together — I help find the solution, you implement it.

Discuss This Format

Sometimes you don’t need a whole project — you need one conversation with someone who sees the full picture. A CTO choosing between three technology stacks and can’t decide. A director suspects the contractor is dragging out the project but can’t pinpoint where exactly the problem is. A company preparing a tender spec and wants to make sure they’re not missing anything critical.

A typical scenario: an executive calls with a specific question — say, “we’re being offered to replace the core system for $2M, is it worth it?” Over 2–3 hours of conversation it turns out that 80% of the needs can be addressed with an integration layer and a couple of modules on top of the existing system — for $200K and 3 months instead of 2 years. One consultation saved the company $1.8M and two years of risk.

I work as an independent expert — I don’t sell licenses, don’t represent vendors, don’t lock anyone into a platform. I recommend what solves the problem, not what I earn a commission on. This allows giving an honest assessment: sometimes the best advice is to do nothing, wait, or solve the problem organizationally rather than technically.

The format is flexible: a one-off session, a 1–2 week assessment, or a retainer — when you need regular expert support for decision-making. Every consultation ends with a written document: what was discussed, what decisions were made, what to do next. Not verbal promises — a concrete artifact you can work with.

When This Format Fits

When you need to get clarity on a situation, make a strategic decision, choose a technology stack, audit processes, or prepare a technical specification.

What I Do

I analyze the situation, find the root problem, propose a solution, and help structure an action plan.

What the Team Does

Implementation stays with the client or their team.

What You Get

Analytical report with diagnostics and root causes
Architecture recommendations with rationale
Technical specification ready for development
Roadmap with priorities and effort estimates
Consultation record with decisions and action items

Expected Results

Clear understanding of the problem and path to solution
Documented recommendations ready for implementation
2–6 months saved vs. finding the answer independently
Independent assessment — no vendor affiliation
From 1 week. Format: online / in-person. Retainer engagement available.
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