Straight answers, in writing

Architecture reviews, code audits, AI strategy, technical due diligence. Written by engineers who build for a living, not career consultants. You get findings on paper, a prioritized plan, and zero pressure to hire us for the fixes.

What we review
Engagements

Second opinions that pay for themselves

The most expensive mistakes are the ones nobody questioned. That's our job.

Architecture Review

We map what you have, flag what will hurt at scale, and hand you a prioritized plan — in language your whole team can read.

Code & Security Audit

A senior engineer reads your codebase like a mechanic listens to an engine: what's solid, what's rusting, what fails next.

AI Strategy & Feasibility

Before you budget for AI, know what it can actually do for you. We separate the real wins from the demo magic — we build this stuff daily.

Technical Due Diligence

Buying or investing in a software company? We tell you what the codebase is actually worth — before you sign, not after.

Project Rescue

Deadline slipping, vendor underdelivering, nobody sure why? We diagnose fast and give you options — not blame.

Fractional CTO

Senior technical judgment on your side of the table — hiring, vendor calls, roadmaps — without the full-time salary.

How it works

From question to answer in four steps

Tight scope, fixed price, and a deliverable you can hand to anyone.

1

Scoping Call

Free. You describe the situation; we agree on the questions the engagement must answer.

2

Deep Dive

We read the code, the infrastructure, the plans — under NDA, with minimal disruption to your team.

3

Written Report

Findings, risks, and a prioritized plan — ranked by impact and cost, readable by engineers and executives alike.

4

Walkthrough

A working session with your team: questions answered, priorities agreed, next steps yours to assign — to anyone.

Why it's worth it

Advice from the builder's chair

We build for a living

Our advice comes from shipping software every week — not from slide decks about other people's work.

Everything in writing

Every engagement ends with a report you keep — not a meeting that evaporates by Friday.

No upsell, by design

The audit isn't a sales funnel. Fixes are a separate decision, and hiring us for them is optional — many clients don't.

Pattern recognition

After years of codebases — startup MVPs to corporate monoliths — we've seen your problem before, and its five most likely causes.

Both sides of the table

We've been the vendor and the client. We know which questions get honest answers — and which get sales answers.

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FAQ

What people ask first

Usually on the scoping call. Sometimes before hello.

What does a code audit actually include?

A senior engineer reads your codebase the way a mechanic listens to an engine: architecture, code quality, security posture, test coverage, deploy pipeline, and the bus factor. You get a written report — what's solid, what's rusting, what breaks next — with fixes ranked by risk and cost.

How long does a review or audit take?

Most engagements run one to three weeks depending on the size of the system. You get the written report at the end, plus a walkthrough call where we answer questions in plain language — for your engineers and your executives alike.

Do we have to hire you for the fixes afterwards?

No, and that's the point. The report is written so any competent team can act on it — your in-house engineers, another vendor, or us. An audit that's secretly a sales funnel isn't an audit; we keep the two strictly separate.

Can you evaluate our AI plans before we spend on them?

Yes — that's one of our most requested engagements. We separate what AI can genuinely do for your business from what only works in demos, estimate costs realistically, and often save clients from six-figure mistakes. Sometimes the best advice is a smaller project first.

Will you sign an NDA?

Of course — it's standard for us. Due diligence and rescue work in particular involve sensitive material; we handle code, contracts, and financials with the discretion they require.

What does consulting cost?

Fixed price per engagement, agreed after a free scoping call — no open-ended hourly billing. A typical audit or feasibility study costs a small fraction of the mistakes it prevents.

Get a second opinion before it gets expensive

Describe the decision you're facing — architecture, vendor, acquisition, AI budget. The scoping call is free, and so is the honesty.

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