Your product is slow, fragile or too expensive to run. I fix that and stay as your CTO if you want.
Senior backend and cloud engineer, 10+ years. Start with a fixed-price technical audit for Seed to Series B startups, after a free 30-minute technical review.
Worked with startups and production systems handling real-world scale.
Systems handling 10k+ requests/sec
Proven track record of architecting scalable systems for millions of users.
Engineering for Business Outcomes
Technical decisions driven by ROI, speed to market, and strategic goals, not just code.
Production systems used by real users
Experience building and maintaining high-stakes platforms in live environments.
Strategic Technical Partnership
I provide senior technical leadership for startups that need to move fast without breaking things.
Fractional CTO / Tech Partner
I take ownership of your technical roadmap, architecture, and execution — so you can focus on building the business.
View serviceMVP to Production Systems
Building high-performance products that don't need a rewrite in 3 months. I bridge the gap between prototype and scale.
View serviceFix & Scale Broken Systems
If your system is slow or unstable, I step in to rescue the codebase, clean up technical debt, and unlock developer velocity.
View serviceAI Systems & Automation
Integrating practical AI (LLMs, RAG, Agents) into your workflow to drive real efficiency and measurable value.
View serviceHow I Work
Problem Discovery
I identify bottlenecks in your current system and product direction. I start by understanding your business model to ensure we solve the right problems.
System Design
I architect systems that scale from day one. Deep expertise in cloud infra, database design, and resilient backend systems.
Rapid Execution
Shipping improvements in days/weeks, not months. We ship fast and iterate based on real feedback to drive rapid outcomes.
Legacy & Stability
I ensure your tech stack is robust enough for long-term growth, documented, and maintainable by your future engineering team.
Ownership Mindset
I don't just write code; I own the problem and the outcome.
Speed + Execution
Moving fast without breaking the things that actually matter.
Founder's Focus
Every line of code I write is tied to your business goals.
Focus on the product, not just the task.
Most engineers focus on completing tickets. I focus on making sure the system actually works, scales, and supports the business goal.
I don't just follow specs — I think like a founder. Every decision I make is tied to performance, cost, and long-term maintainability.
My Engineering PrinciplesTechnical Case Studies
Solving high-stakes problems with measurable technical impact.
Global Fintech Infrastructure
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Re-architecting a monolithic payment gateway into a resilient, microservices-based infrastructure capable of handling massive spikes in transaction volume.
- Successfully scaled to 10,000+ transactions per second.
- Achieved 99.99% uptime through multi-region deployment.
AI-Powered CRM Ecosystem
[Technical Deep Dive Available]
Integrating custom LLM agents into a legacy CRM to automate lead qualification and personalizing customer outreach at scale.
- Automated 70% of the initial lead qualification process.
- Increased lead conversion rate by 40%.
Technical Insights
Insights on backend systems, scaling, startup engineering, and real-world technical challenges.
What a Fractional CTO Costs, and Red Flags to Avoid
What drives fractional CTO pricing, what each engagement size buys you, an illustrative cost comparison with a full-time CTO, and red flags to watch.
Do I Need a CTO? A Guide for Non-Technical Founders
Do you need a full-time CTO, a fractional one, a senior engineer, or nothing yet? A simple scoring guide by stage and situation.
What a Technical Audit Delivers (and What to Demand)
What a 1-2 week technical audit should hand you: scope, week-by-week shape, a sample report outline, how findings get ranked, and red flags.
10 Signs Your Technology Is Slowing Your Startup
Ten business symptoms that point to a technical cause, with the first cheap check for each and a quick self-score to decide what to do next.
Let's build something that actually works — and scales.
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Best suited for founders and teams building serious products. Whether you need a fractional CTO, a technical audit, or a complex build from zero to one.
Startup CTO & Tech Consulting Services
As an experienced startup CTO and tech consultant I partner with founders to bridge the gap between business vision and technical execution. Whether you are navigating the complexities of backend systems design, optimizing cloud infrastructure, or implementing Scalable DevOps pipelines, I provide the high-level expertise needed for mission-critical platforms.
My work focuses on building production-grade tech systems that handle millions of users and high-throughput data. From technical debt rescue to AI-first product development, I ensure every engineering decision drives ROI, security, and long-term maintainability for Seed-to-Series B startups.