I turn complex software and operational problems into elegant, bottom-line-altering systems.

I help companies with their hardest technical challenges across full-stack web, system design, and data infrastructure, as well as strategic initiatives like build vs buy/vendor assessments, large-scale migrations, and new product development.

Limited slots for fixed-fee projects or flexible retainers, led by a former Director of Engineering who still ships code.

How I can help

Fractional CTO

Strategic oversight without a full-time salary: hiring funnels, developer experience, CI/CD, architecture reviews, and exec-level reporting a few days per month.

Build vs. Buy / Vendor Evaluation

Need X but unsure whether to build, buy, or partner? I run a rapid tech-and-ROI analysis so you make appropriate strategic investments.

Staff Augmentation

Drop a staff-plus engineer straight into your team. I ramp fast, drive outcomes, mentor others, and leave the codebase healthier than I found it.

System Migration

Seamless moves: Vendor swaps, monolith-to-microservice, v1-to-v2, with zero data loss, minimal downtime, and support for your teams.

New Product Development

You’re launching a new product and need to ensure you go to market with quality and speed. I help with strategy, UX, and rapid execution.

Ad-hoc Consulting

Struggling with a hairy problem and not sure where to go? That’s my specialty. I’ll rapidly assess your concerns, make recommendations, and deliver step-change solutions.

What People Are Saying

  • “An exceptional engineer, effective communicator, strategic thinker, and one of the kindest and most thoughtful people I have had the privilege to work with.

    Matt Franz
    Director of Engineering | Cityblock

  • “A rare combination of technical expertise, thoughtfulness, genuine curiosity and deep desire to drive impact”

    Meredith Welch
    Founding Engineer | Marble Health

  • "One of my absolute favorite people to work with."

    Jari Niskala
    Senior Engineer | Picnic Health

  • “Exactly the type of engineer and tech lead that any rapidly-growing startup trying to find product-market fit would want.”

    Cary Wang
    Product Manager | Google

  • "Work ethic, technical expertise, and problem solving creativity that are second to none."

    Brad Havens
    Director of Basketball Systems
    Cleveland Cavaliers

  • "One of the smartest people I’ve had the opportunity to work with. I highly recommend him."

    Richard Banfield
    CEO | Fresh Tilled Soil

  • “Impact extends well beyond his immediate team and helps lift up the entire organization.”

    Austin Gardner
    Staff Software Engineer | Cityblock

  • "One of the rarest mixtures in technology: competence, intelligence and integrity."

    Nick Steele
    CTO | Source Digital

How I Work

Fixed-fee Projects

Own a scoped strategic outcome.
I listen, assess, recommend, build, and deliver.

Retainer / Fractional Engineering

Rapidly increase your engineering velocity with staff-plus technical chops and Director-level acumen.