$480 / month
4 calls per month (30min/call)
Unlimited Q&A via chat
Expect responses in 24 hours or less
I’m a CTO, founding engineer and leader with over 25 years of experience developing innovative solutions in both corporate and startup environments. I’ve personally architected, deployed and maintained production services utilizing much of AWS, built out the CI/CD infrastructure and scaled out the team to build on it. I have a thorough understanding of the software development lifecycle, and throughout my career, I’ve been a part of, worked closely with, or managed teams on the front-end, backend, QA, Ops and Security. A believer in a DevOps culture, I’m always looking for ways to help teams work more efficiently.
I can help you achieve your goals by guiding you in many aspects of software engineering including:
- Software Development Life Cycle
- Team Management Advice (local/remote/hybrid)
- Resume Review and Career Advice
- Defining Requirements and Roadmapping
- Software Architecture Design
- Coding Standards and Practices
- System Performance, Scalability, Reliability
- Security and Compliance
- Agile Best Practices
- DevOps
- AWS
5 out of 5 stars
James helped me navigate a complex situation at my current company, from defining what I actually wanted to pursue, to having the confidence to go after it. His structured and direct approach pushed me to have the right conversations and test things in practice, which gave me clarity I wouldn't have reached on my own. What I value most is that James doesn't hand you answers but he helps you think. His questions and way of work helped me cut through the noise and arrive at clear conclusions. In the end, the insights I gained led me to change direction entirely, and I'm confident that's the right call. James is sharp, structured, and won't waste your time with vague advice. Highly recommended!
Lite Plan • 2 months
5 out of 5 stars
James has been a consistent source of great information and clarifying thought when I needed it throughout the year. I very much appreciate having him as a sounding board as I have to navigate challenges and new projects. His counsel has helped me get a big project delivered without incident and on-time!
Lite Plan • 12 months
5 out of 5 stars
Working with James has been an excellent experience. He shared his knowledge generously and offered perspectives that really helped me grow in my role. Our conversations were always practical and focused, and I consistently came away with ideas I could put into action right away. I’m leaving the mentorship with much more clarity, confidence, and motivation about my path forward. It’s been great to have him as a mentor, and I highly recommend him to anyone looking to grow. Thank you, James!
Standard Plan • 3 months
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