NOD Software

After 20 years of building things, I've learned that the hardest part is rarely the code — it's knowing what to build and why. In the evenings, I help a small number of people get that clarity before they build.

If you're a founder, CTO, or tech lead second-guessing a big decision — or just want someone experienced to think it through with — this is exactly why this exists. Most things start with a free 30-minute call.

Software architecture

Helping you design systems that stay understandable as they grow. I look at domain models, service boundaries, where data lives and why. I write things down so the reasoning doesn't disappear.

AI in your product

Getting AI to actually work for real users. Not chasing what's trendy, but figuring out what's genuinely useful and building that carefully. I've made the mistakes so you don't have to.

Technical sounding board

Someone to think out loud with. Architecture decisions, hiring, hard tradeoffs. I have opinions and I'll share them honestly, even if it's not what you want to hear.

Engineering coaching

Weekly 60-minute sessions with an engineer, tech lead, or founder. We pick a real problem you're stuck on and work through it together.

Architecture review

A close look at what you have, with a written summary you can actually use. What's working, what worries me, and what I'd do next. Mostly async with two short calls.