Tech Consulting
In short: I help founders and business owners make technology decisions they won't regret: which stack to build on, what to build versus buy, how to fix a struggling product, and how to plan the roadmap. You get advice from a hands-on software engineer, not a sales pitch for a particular tool.
What I help with
- Architecture and stack decisions: choosing the frameworks, databases, hosting and services that fit your product, team and budget, and avoiding choices that become expensive later.
- Build vs buy: when an off-the-shelf tool or SaaS is enough, and when custom software genuinely pays for itself.
- Technical reviews: an honest look at an existing codebase, product or agency's work: code quality, security basics, performance, scalability and maintainability, with a prioritised fix list.
- Product and engineering roadmap: turning business goals into a realistic plan with milestones, scope and costs.
- Vendor and hiring support: writing clear requirements, reviewing quotes from developers or agencies, and helping you interview technical hires.
- Hands-on technical leadership: ongoing part-time guidance for teams without a CTO, and I can build the critical pieces myself.
Who it's for
Non-technical founders, business owners planning a software investment, and companies whose product or website has become slow, fragile or hard to change.
How an engagement runs
- Discover. Your goals, current systems, constraints and budget.
- Assess. A review of the options or the existing system, with risks and trade-offs spelled out in plain language.
- Recommend & support. A clear recommendation and roadmap, then as much hands-on help as you want to carry it out.
Related reading
- How much does it cost to build a web app or SaaS MVP?
- Shopify vs WooCommerce
- RAG vs fine-tuning for business
Frequently asked questions
What does a tech consultant do?
A tech consultant helps you make technology decisions: what to build, which tools and architecture to use, how to evaluate vendors and existing systems, and how to plan development so it supports the business rather than slowing it down.
Do you also build what you recommend?
Yes, if you want me to. I'm a full-stack software engineer, so recommendations stay grounded in what's practical to build and maintain, and I can deliver the critical parts myself.
Can you review software an agency built for us?
Yes. I can review the code, architecture, security basics and performance, and give you a plain-language report of what's solid, what's risky and what to fix first.
Do you work with clients outside India?
Yes. I'm based in Malappuram, Kerala, and work remotely with clients in Dubai and the GCC, the UK and the US, as well as across India.
Let's talk about Tech Consulting
Tell me about your workflows and goals. In a free 15-minute call I'll tell you honestly what's worth building, and what isn't.