Pricing

Structured, not mysterious.

The exact numbers should be discussed per engagement, but the model should be legible and confidence-inspiring.

Discovery sprint

Fixed-scope

Best when the product shape, system design, or execution plan is still unclear.

Build engagement

Project or milestone based

Best for MVPs, major features, and clean implementation work with explicit deliverables.

Retainer / advisory

Ongoing

Best for teams that need senior technical judgment, not just ticket execution.

What affects price

How fuzzy the product still is
How messy the current codebase is
Whether the work is greenfield or rescue/refactor
How much architecture and product guidance is expected

What I optimize for

Not maximizing billed hours. The goal is to get to a durable, sane outcome quickly and honestly, even when that means pushing back on unnecessary complexity.