How we work together

Early-stage SaaS companies face different technical challenges as they grow. Some need help building their MVP correctly. Others need architectural guidance as complexity increases. Some teams simply need a senior engineer who can step in and stabilize a chaotic codebase.

The services below represent the most common ways I work with founders and engineering teams.

Services

  • Hands-On SaaS Architecture

    Build the foundations that allow SaaS products to evolve without accumulating structural debt. I work directly inside your codebase to improve frontend systems, establish reusable components, and create architecture that supports long-term iteration.

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  • MVP Architecture & Launch

    Ship your product quickly without creating a fragile system you'll have to rewrite six months later. I help teams design and build MVPs that are simple, scalable, and structured for rapid iteration.

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  • Fractional CTO / Technical Partner

    Technical leadership for teams that need architectural direction but aren't ready for a full-time CTO. I work alongside founders and engineers to guide system design, evaluate technical decisions, and maintain long-term architectural clarity.

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  • Stage-Aligned Infrastructure

    Infrastructure decisions should match your company's stage. I help teams avoid unnecessary SaaS sprawl and cloud complexity while building infrastructure that can grow with the product.

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How engagements work

Most engagements fall into one of three patterns:

Architecture engagements
Focused, fixed-scope projects designed to diagnose and correct structural issues in a codebase.
Implementation work
Hands-on engineering to build or refactor core product systems.
Advisory retainers
Ongoing architectural guidance for teams that need senior technical oversight.

Engagements are typically consulting-led and scoped to deliver meaningful progress quickly.

Ideal clients

  • Founder-led SaaS startups
  • Engineering teams with 1–15 developers
  • Products that are actively shipping and evolving
  • Teams that value thoughtful engineering decisions

Not sure which service fits?

Many engagements start with a short conversation about your product and technical challenges. From there we can determine whether architecture work, MVP support, or ongoing technical leadership makes the most sense.