Do you replace my development team?+
Almost always the opposite: I make the team you have more effective, and give you a way to judge their work that doesn't rest on trust alone. If one really does need replacing, you'll hear that early.
How do you charge?+
A fixed fee for a defined review, a monthly retainer for ongoing advisory, or hourly for occasional questions. I propose one after the first call — a number quoted before I understand the problem is always wrong.
Do I need a full-time CTO, or is fractional enough?+
Under about ten engineers, and not raising on the strength of your technology, fractional is almost always enough — the decisions needing real seniority arrive in bursts, not continuously. I'll tell you when you've outgrown it.
I built my MVP with AI tools. Will it all have to be rebuilt?+
Usually not, and be sceptical of anyone who says so before looking — a full rebuild is the most profitable thing an agency can sell you. Most of it will run for years; it's how data, payments, logins and heavy load are handled that needs attention first.
My team keeps missing deadlines. Should I replace them?+
Probably not. Missed deadlines are usually a symptom of unclear direction rather than weak developers — the same team often ships fine once someone gives them a decision they can build against.
We're pre-launch with no team yet. Is it too early?+
That's the cheapest possible moment to talk. The first month's decisions — stack, hosting, what to build versus buy, who to hire first — set your cost base for years.
My team is an outside agency. Will this create friction?+
Rarely. Good agencies welcome a competent counterpart — and if one objects to being reviewed at all, that itself is useful information.
Do you write code?+
I have 10+ years of coding experience, but I'm not your developer — I mentor your team on choosing the best feasible and scalable architecture and practices.
Do you work remotely?+
Yes — I'm based in India and work across time zones, and most engagements are fully remote. On-site visits are possible for larger pieces of work.
