The most expensive code is the one that is unnecessary.
Technology consulting deals with decisions that are hard to undo once development starts: choosing the technology, designing the architecture (PIM/ERP/Store), and setting an implementation plan. Most IT projects fail not because of weak developers, but because of wrong assumptions made at the very start.
Architecture Blueprint
Ver. 2.0 ApprovedEstimated savings
30% of Budget
Technology is a lever, or a ball and chain
Choosing the "most popular" solution can be misleading - Magento's maintenance costs can outgrow a small store's budget, and WooCommerce has limits at large B2B wholesale scale. As an independent consultant, I recommend what fits the business model, not a fixed offer built around one platform.
Strategy Instead of Chaos
Instead of implementing features "on the fly", we create a long-term roadmap. You know what we do today, and what in half a year.
Tech Stack Selection
PrestaShop, Magento, or maybe dedicated Laravel? I analyze your needs and select tools that are scalable and cost-effective to maintain.
Supervision (CTO as a Service)
For companies without an in-house IT department, I review the work of an external agency: code quality, contracts, and estimates, from a perspective independent of the contractor.
Scope of consulting
System Architecture & PIM
When product data drifts apart across spreadsheets, ERP, and the store, I design a PIM (Product Information Management) implementation and the data flow structure between these systems.
- Organizing category and attribute structure
- Omnichannel integration planning
- PIM system selection (Akeneo / Pimcore)
Technical Specification
The most common reason for disputes with developers? "I thought it would work differently". I create precise functional and technical specifications that are an attachment to the contract. Thanks to this, you know exactly what you get, and the developer knows what to write.
Effect:
No hidden costs (Change Requests) during the project.
Discovery Workshops & Specification
Before we start coding, we must understand your business. I conduct workshops (Event Storming) during which we break down your processes into prime factors. The result is documentation that is a ready instruction for the development team.
More about the discovery workshopProcess Automation (BaseLinker)
Tool implementation is not everything. I design automation schemes for order, return, and logistics processes in BaseLinker. The goal is for the order from purchase to label printing to pass "touchlessly".
Business Scaling
Well-designed automation allows handling 2x more orders without hiring new employees.
What does consulting cooperation look like?
Discovery Call
Short conversation (30 min) where I get to know your problem. If I can help, we set the scope.
Analysis & Strategy
I prepare a document with technology recommendation, architecture, and cost estimation.
Roadmap
I prepare a detailed implementation schedule for you. I divide the project into stages (MVP) to deliver business value faster.
Execution / Supervision
I can implement the project personally as the lead developer or supervise your internal team as an external CTO.
Do you only need an audit of an existing store?
If you already have a store, but it runs slow or unstable, check the audit offer.
Questions and Answers (Consulting)
Why should I pay for "talk" and not code?
Because one hour of consultation can save 100 hours of programming a function that turns out to be unnecessary. Consulting is insurance for your project against architectural errors.
If you advise, do I have to implement it with you?
No. My product in this case is "Plan" and "Knowledge". You can realize it with your team or another agency. Of course, I will gladly undertake implementation as well.
What is "CTO as a Service"?
It is a service for companies that do not have a technical director. You rent my competencies by the hour to make key technological decisions, recruit developers, or verify their work.
Do you help in recruiting developers?
Yes. I conduct technical verification of candidates (technical interviews, tasks) so you can be sure you are hiring a competent person.