Service

IT Consulting & Architecture

The right technical calls before the money is spent, not after.

Tech stack and architecture selection before development starts, code audits and technical due diligence, UX/accessibility audits, and part-time CTO work for teams that need an experienced technical decision-maker without a full-time hire.

  • Tech-choice report with reasoning and alternatives considered
  • Written code audit: quality, security, dependencies, bottlenecks
  • UX/UI and accessibility audit with concrete fixes
  • Manual-process mapping and automation strategy
  • Monthly part-time CTO agreement with clear areas of responsibility

Examples

Typical situations and how I'd handle them

Startup before a funding round

Technical due diligence in 5 days

Problem

The investor wants a technical assessment and there's no CTO on the team.

Solution

A review of code, security, dependencies and architecture with a written report and a prioritised fix list.

Result

You know the risks before the investor finds them.

Online shop whose developer vanished

Your system back in your hands

Problem

The developer stopped replying and nobody knows how the system works or where the passwords are.

Solution

System mapping, taking over access, documentation and a plan for what's next.

Result

The business no longer depends on one person's memory or mood.

What's included

What I do as part of this service

Tech choice before the first line of code

Stack, database and architecture chosen for your scale and budget, not for what's trending.

Code audit in 5–10 working days

Quality, security holes, dependencies and bottlenecks in a written, prioritised report.

For the long run: a part-time IT lead

If you need a technical decision-maker on an ongoing basis, see the IT lead service: 1–2 days a week for a monthly fee, no full-time salary.

Cloud architecture built to grow into

Designed for 10x growth, not just the load you have today.

GDPR-aware development from the start

Data protection, backup and disaster-recovery plans are part of the architecture, not bolted on later.

  • AWS
  • Google Cloud
  • Docker
  • PostgreSQL
  • GitHub Actions

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who is a part-time CTO for?

Startups and SMEs that need an experienced technical decision-maker regularly, but not full-time: typically 1–2 days a week.

What does a code audit actually cover?

Code quality, security holes, dependency health, performance bottlenecks and architectural risk: all in a written, prioritised report.

Can I get consulting without committing to a build afterwards?

Yes. Consulting, audits and architecture advice are standalone services: there’s no obligation to continue into development.

All frequently asked questions

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Facing a technical decision?

Describe what you're building and the options you're weighing. I'll help you decide before the money is spent.

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