Let's Build Something Together
Founding Engineer & AI Systems Architect. Available for sprints, retainers, and full-time roles for venture-backed startups that need serious technical horsepower from day one.
Engagement Models
2-Week Sprint
Focused, time-boxed execution. One well-defined problem, one dedicated engineer, shipped and deployed in 2 weeks.
- Production-ready feature or MVP
- Architecture spec & documentation
- Deployed with CI/CD pipeline
- 1-week support post-launch
Best for: Seed-stage startups who need to ship fast and prove a concept.
Book Intro CallFractional Founding Engineer
Embedded as your first or second engineer. I own the architecture, lead technical decisions, and ship alongside your team on a part-time retainer.
- Full technical ownership & architecture
- Weekly async updates + bi-weekly demos
- Direct Slack/Telegram access
- Code reviews & hiring support
- IP ownership transferred to you
Best for: Series A startups without a CTO or with an early eng team needing leadership.
Book Intro CallFounding Engineer (Full-Time)
I join your startup as a founding engineer — building the core product from 0 to 1, defining the technical vision, and growing alongside the company.
- 0-to-1 product architecture & build
- Technical co-founder responsibilities
- Hiring & scaling the engineering team
- Investor technical due diligence support
- Long-term commitment
Best for: Venture-backed founding teams who need a technical co-founder or first engineer.
Book Intro CallThe Process
From First Call to Production
15-Min Intro Call
We align on your problem, timeline, and budget. No pitch, no hard sell — just a technical conversation.
Scope & Proposal (24h)
I send a written proposal with architecture outline, timeline, and fixed price within 24 hours.
Week 1: Foundation
Repo setup, architecture decisions, CI/CD, and first working vertical slice shipped.
Bi-Weekly Demos
Working software every two weeks. No black-box development — you see progress in real time.
Handoff & Docs
Clean handoff with full documentation, deployment runbook, and architecture decision records.
FAQ
Common Questions
Do you work with pre-seed / very early stage startups?
Yes. Early-stage is where I do my best work. I'm used to operating with ambiguity, incomplete specs, and shifting priorities. Sprint contracts are often the best fit.
Are you available for US and EU clients?
Yes — I actively work with clients across the US and Europe. On our intro call, we agree on a working schedule that fits your timezone: mornings, afternoons, or fully async. The schedule adapts to you, not the other way around.
Is an NDA available?
Yes. I'm comfortable signing NDAs before our first call if needed. All client projects are strictly confidential by default.
Can you build both the web app and backend?
Yes — full-stack is my default mode. Next.js frontend, Node/Python backend, PostgreSQL/Redis data layer, Docker/K8s deployment. I also build React Native mobile when needed.
How quickly can you start?
For sprint contracts — within 1 week of signed agreement. For retainer/full-time — typically 2 weeks lead time. Current availability: Q3–Q4 2026.
Do you take equity?
For founding engineer roles — yes, equity is part of the conversation. For sprint and retainer contracts — cash only. I'm not interested in purely equity-based arrangements.
Ready to move forward?
Book a 15-Minute Intro Call
No commitment. Just a technical conversation — scope, timeline, and fit.
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