I help founders build, scale, and operate high-performing engineering teams. My clients are typically fast-growing companies that need an experienced executive to help them anticipate challenges, make better decisions, and level up their leadership.
Below are some examples of how I’ve worked with companies in the past. Not sure what’s best? Let’s talk! I’m happy to work with you and structure something that fits your needs.
Project-based engagements
You have a specific problem in mind and need help solving it. As we work together, we may end up discovering more places I can help.
Prior examples:
- Evaluate technical architectural changes to assess viability and business impact
- Run a code red to stop the bleeding after a major outage and uplevel reliability going forward
- Redesign recruiting processes to bring in top talent without burning out interviewers
- Retune product development processes to ship the right products faster
- Hire a VP of Engineering
Founder support engagements
You need help identifying which problems to solve and want advice from an executive who’s experienced what you’re going through several times over.
I’ve helped founders:
- Develop intuition for what “good” looks like in engineering - technical decisions, talent, etc
- Coach their engineering leaders on day-to-day management and leadership
- Determine the culture and talent strategy best-suited for their business
- Design processes for execution and team structures that scale with the business
- Uplevel themselves as leaders of a fast-growth startup
Compensation
Typically, I charge an hourly rate in cash, and unless the work requires creating a lot of artifacts (process documents, interview loops, etc), the time billed is what’s spent live in meetings. Within reason, followups over email and/or Slack are included. If an engagement is particularly involved, I’ll do a discounted rate for a minimum set of hours.
Sometimes, my contracts include equity compensation, vesting over the expected duration of the contract.