Software Architecture
Architecture work is about making decisions you can live with for 5 years. I document every major choice as an Architecture Decision Record, design for the traffic you'll have in 18 months (not 18 weeks), and prefer Postgres + queues over the latest shiny framework. Most systems don't need microservices — they need clear module boundaries.
- Architecture diagrams
- ADRs
- API contracts
- Migration plans
- Risk assessments
- Cost projections
Audit
Review existing system, interview stakeholders, identify bottlenecks.
Options
Draft 2-3 architecture options with trade-offs documented.
Decide
Pick a direction with the team, write ADRs, define migration path.
Prototype
Build a thin vertical slice to validate the architecture.
Document
System diagram, runbooks, on-call guide for the team.
When should I hire an architect?
When you're scaling past 50k users, preparing for an audit, or about to make a 6-figure infrastructure bet.
Do you write code or just diagrams?
Both. Diagrams without code are fiction. I architect, prototype, and ship the foundational pieces myself.
Sound like a fit for your project?
I take on a handful of new engagements each quarter. If your problem is hard, the timeline is real, and you want a thoughtful partner — let's talk.