Banwalo Factory Management ERP
Enterprise manufacturing ERP dashboard tracking live profit trends, raw material stock, production stages, client/vendor ledgers, and automated payroll.
Technical consulting
Technical consulting and fractional CTO support
Technical consulting gives you an experienced developer's judgement on the decisions that are expensive to get wrong: architecture, technology choices, what to build or buy, how long it will take and whether an existing codebase is healthy. I work with founders and business owners who do not have a CTO, and with teams that need a second opinion, and I stay hands-on with code rather than only writing recommendations.
When an outside technical view helps
- You are about to fund a build and want the plan, stack and estimate checked before committing
- A project has stalled, deadlines keep moving and nobody can say clearly what is wrong
- You inherited a codebase from an agency or freelancer and need to know what you actually have
- You are deciding between a SaaS product, a no-code tool and custom development
- You need to hire developers but are not sure what skills to look for or how to assess them
What's included
Architecture review
An assessment of how the system is structured, where it will struggle as usage grows and which changes matter most, with reasoning you can share with your team.
Code and security audit
A review of code quality, dependencies, data handling, access control and deployment, with findings ranked by risk and effort to fix.
Stack and build-vs-buy advice
A comparison of realistic options for your product, covering cost, speed, hiring and lock-in, ending in a clear recommendation.
Scoping and estimates
A feature breakdown, phased roadmap and estimate for the first release, with assumptions and risks written down.
Hiring support
Role descriptions, technical interview questions, review of take-home tasks and an opinion on candidates or agency proposals.
Project rescue
Diagnosing why a project is stuck, stabilising what exists and producing a plan to finish, whether with me, your team or another developer.
Practical advice from someone who builds
Good technical advice depends on the business behind it. The right architecture for a funded startup expecting fast growth is different from the right one for a factory that needs a reliable internal tool for years. I start with your goals, budget, timeline and team, and recommend the simplest approach that meets them, including telling you when you do not need custom software at all.
Because I build ERPs, SaaS platforms and dashboards myself, my reviews and estimates are based on how the work actually goes, not on theory. Findings come with reasons and trade-offs rather than verdicts, so you can make the decision yourself and explain it to investors, partners or your team.
How the project runs
- BriefA call to understand the business goal, the decision you face, the current state of the product and any deadlines or constraints.
- Access and reviewRead the code, documentation, hosting setup, proposals or plans involved, and speak with the people who built or will use the system.
- FindingsA written report with the main issues, options and a recommendation, ranked by impact and effort.
- WalkthroughA session to go through the findings, answer questions and agree on next steps.
- Ongoing supportOptional regular check-ins as a fractional technical lead, reviewing progress, pull requests and decisions as the project moves forward.
Technology choices
- React and Next.jsReviewing and planning frontends, rendering strategy and performance.
- Node.js and TypeScriptAssessing backend structure, APIs, background jobs and code maintainability.
- PostgreSQL and PrismaReviewing data models, query performance, migrations and data integrity.
- Cloud and CI/CD platformsChecking hosting, deployment, secrets, backups and running costs.
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What affects cost and timeline
- Size and condition of the codebase or system being reviewed
- Whether you need a one-off review or ongoing fractional support
- How many decisions, options or vendor proposals need to be assessed
- Depth of the written report and any follow-up sessions
- Whether hands-on fixes are included or only recommendations
Every estimate starts from your requirements. Request a quote with your users, must-have features, timeline and budget range, and I will reply with questions and a suggested first phase.
Frequently asked questions
What does a fractional CTO actually do?
A fractional CTO provides technical leadership part-time: making architecture and stack decisions, reviewing work, planning releases, helping hire and acting as the technical voice in business discussions, without the cost of a full-time executive.
Can you review work done by another agency or freelancer?
Yes. Reviews are factual and focused on risk to your business, not on blame. The goal is to understand what you have and what it will take to move forward.
Do you only advise, or can you also build?
Both. Some clients want only a review or a plan; others ask me to carry out the recommendations. You are not obliged to hire me for the build after a consultation.
Can you rescue a project that has gone off track?
Often, yes. The first step is a short diagnosis to understand what works, what does not and why. Sometimes the fix is technical; sometimes it is scope, priorities or communication. The plan addresses whichever it is.
Will you sign an NDA?
Yes. Reviewing code and business plans usually requires confidentiality, and I am happy to sign a reasonable NDA before any access is shared.
Have a project in mind?
Tell me what you want to build, who will use it and when you need it. I will reply with questions and a practical next step.
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