Technical Review
A one-off paid session on a single technology question: a decision, a risk, a choice, an assessment of someone else's work. An hour or so of conversation and a short written conclusion. A format for situations where the answer matters but a full engagement isn't yet required.
When companies bring me in
- There's a specific technical decision where the cost of a mistake is high, and a second opinion is needed before moving on.
- A contractor or team proposes an option and there's no one to judge whether it holds up.
- A quick call is needed on whether an idea, product or direction is worth investing in.
- Before a larger review (due diligence, audit), there's a need to know whether there's even a case for one.
- The situation needs to be talked through with someone competent and independent, with a straight answer at the end.
What you get
- A direct answer to your question — no hedging, no "it depends on a lot of things".
- The risks named, and a list of what's worth checking first.
- A recommended direction: what's worth doing next, and what isn't.
- A short written conclusion (one page) within one to two business days — so the decision stays with you rather than dissolving into a conversation.
How it works
- You describe the question and send over the relevant materials in advance, so the call stays on point.
- A 60–90 minute call: working through the situation, clarifying questions, answers to yours.
- Within one to two business days you receive a written conclusion: risks, recommended direction, next steps.
- If there's no case for digging deeper, you'll be told so plainly. The point of the review is to give an answer, not to sell a large project.
Cost and format
Cost
$450
fixed
- Format: a 60–90 minute call and a one-page written conclusion.
- If the work continues, the review's cost is credited toward the next step (within 30 days).
FAQ
- How is this different from the free first email?
- The first email is to see whether help is warranted. The review is already work: getting into a specific question and delivering a conclusion backed by accountability.
- What if the question doesn't fill 90 minutes?
- Then the call ends early, and the written conclusion is delivered regardless. You pay for the answer, not for time served.
- What if a larger engagement is needed afterwards?
- Then a format will be proposed, with the review's cost credited toward it. If none is needed, you'll be told so as well.
- What about confidentiality?
- An NDA is standard. Nothing observed leaves the room, including public materials.