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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about working with me, my engagement models, and technical approach.

What is your policy regarding Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)?
I take intellectual property and confidentiality very seriously. I am fully open to signing custom mutual NDAs before reviewing any proprietary codebase, architecture diagrams, or product roadmaps.
Which time zones do you operate in, and how do you handle communication?
I am based in the Pacific Time Zone (PT) / Eastern Time Zone (ET) collaborative windows and maintain flexible overlap hours for international teams. I rely on asynchronous updates via Slack/Linear alongside scheduled weekly syncs to keep engineering velocity high.
What is your typical billing structure and minimum project size?
For fractional CTO and advisory retainers, I bill on a predictable monthly basis. For MVP builds and cloud migrations, I typically work on a milestone-driven fixed-scope basis starting at a minimum engagement size of $10,000.
Do you work solo or can you manage a broader engineering team?
While I frequently execute end-to-end full-stack development independently for MVPs, I routinely step in as a Lead Architect or Fractional CTO to mentor existing junior/mid-level developers, conduct code reviews, and establish CI/CD best practices.
What happens after the product launches?
Every engagement includes a 30-day post-launch warranty period for bug fixes and performance tuning. Beyond that, I offer ongoing fractional maintenance retainers or help transition the system smoothly to your full-time internal hires.
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