You will get Fractional CTO or Advisor: AI Integration, Architecture, Technical Strategy
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I'm a technical leader who's built a platform from zero to acquisition and led engineering teams through scaling challenges. I help founders and non-technical executives make confident technical decisions.
What I Do
• AI/LLM Integration Strategy: Whether AI makes sense for your product, what it'll cost, and how to implement it properly. I've built production LLM pipelines, not just "we added ChatGPT."
• Technical Due Diligence: Acquiring a company? I assess architecture, technical debt, security risks, and what will cost you money post-acquisition. I've been on both sides.
• Architecture & Scaling: When to refactor vs rebuild, infrastructure choices, decomposing monoliths. Practical advice from someone who's inherited bad decisions and made a few.
• Team & Process: Hiring, outsource vs in-house, structuring engineering as you grow.
Background
10+ years. Node.js, TypeScript, React, PostgreSQL, AWS, GCP. Healthcare/HIPAA, fintech, B2B SaaS. I've been a solo founder-engineer, a director managing teams, and a hands-on lead who still writes code.
How I Work
Direct, honest assessments. If you're about to make a mistake, I'll tell you. No padded hours or consultant-speak.
What I Do
• AI/LLM Integration Strategy: Whether AI makes sense for your product, what it'll cost, and how to implement it properly. I've built production LLM pipelines, not just "we added ChatGPT."
• Technical Due Diligence: Acquiring a company? I assess architecture, technical debt, security risks, and what will cost you money post-acquisition. I've been on both sides.
• Architecture & Scaling: When to refactor vs rebuild, infrastructure choices, decomposing monoliths. Practical advice from someone who's inherited bad decisions and made a few.
• Team & Process: Hiring, outsource vs in-house, structuring engineering as you grow.
Background
10+ years. Node.js, TypeScript, React, PostgreSQL, AWS, GCP. Healthcare/HIPAA, fintech, B2B SaaS. I've been a solo founder-engineer, a director managing teams, and a hands-on lead who still writes code.
How I Work
Direct, honest assessments. If you're about to make a mistake, I'll tell you. No padded hours or consultant-speak.
Industry
Ecommerce, Engineering, Health & Medical, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, SoftwareWhat's included
| Service Tiers |
Starter
$100
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Standard
$600
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Advanced
$1,500
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|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery Time | 5 days | 30 days | 30 days |
Live Consultation (Minutes) | 30 | 240 |
Optional add-ons
You can add these on the next page.
Additional 10 Minutes of Consultation
+$30
AI Integration Assessment
(+ 7 Days)
+$300
Technical Due Dilligence Report
(+ 7 Days)
+$500Frequently asked questions
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Furkat K.
Feb 18, 2025
Very knowledgeable and experienced.
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Tim B.
Mar 3, 2025
Shopify Varient updates
Tristian is great.
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Furkat K.
Feb 18, 2025
You will get A Fracional CTO or Software Consultant for your Business
Very knowledgeable and experienced.
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Tim B.
Jan 15, 2025
Multi Location shopfiy inventory shopping
Tristian delivered exceptional work and exceeded my expectations. His expertise in Shopify API is evident, and he completed the project quickly and efficiently. Communication was seamless, and he kept me informed throughout the process. Additionally, his meticulous documentation made it easy to understand and follow the progress. I am looking forward to collaborating with him again in the future. If you're in need of a reliable and skilled Shopify API expert, Look no further.
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Kyle J.
May 23, 2024
Webapp fixes and launch
Tristan was fantastic to work with. He understood right away the requirements of the work and was able to quickly solve some small bugs and issues that we were having with our almost ready to launch application. He was also able to get us fully setup with a database and analytics and made the launch process incredibly quick and smooth.
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Michael C.
Jun 14, 2021
Write an article based on student project submissions
Very pleased with the deliverables that Tristan provided. Highly recommended.
About Tristan
Fractional CTO | Technical Advisor | AI Integration Strategy
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Job Success
Dallas, United States - 4:47 am local time
I've spent 10+ years building and scaling startup technology. Now I help founders and technical leaders avoid costly mistakes, unblock architecture problems, and build systems that scale.
How I Help:
Strategic Advisory — For founders who need experienced guidance:
- Technical due diligence for investors or acquisitions
- Vendor and build-vs-buy evaluation
- Team structure and hiring strategy
- Technology roadmaps aligned to business goals
Architecture & AI Strategy — For teams at an inflection point:
- System design and architecture reviews
- AI/ML integration strategy (LangChain, LangSmith, vector databases)
- Legacy system audits with actionable improvement roadmaps
- Turning messy codebases into maintainable systems
Hands-On Development — When you need an expert to ship:
- Complex feature development or rescuing stuck projects
- Available for implementation after strategic engagement
Recent Engagements:
- Led AI integration for B2B platform: LangSmith, PostgreSQL logging, rate limiting, prompt templating
- Transformed legacy deployment into automated CI/CD with Cloud Build
- Architected enterprise healthcare platform through successful acquisition
- Created gaming applications acquired by DraftKings
- Designed B2B logistics platform for regulated cannabis industry
Tech Stack (when hands-on work is needed):
- Angular, React, Next.js, Node.js, TypeScript, Python, GCP, PostgreSQL, Firestore, MongoDB, Capacitor/Ionic
Steps for completing your project
After purchasing the project, send requirements so Tristan can start the project.
Delivery time starts when Tristan receives requirements from you.
Tristan works on your project following the steps below.
Revisions may occur after the delivery date.
Business Review
Before we meet, I review what you've shared and do basic research on your business so we don't waste time on background.
Initial Consultation
We dig into your actual problem. I ask questions, you get initial recommendations. For Standard/Advanced tiers, we scope out next steps and deliverables.