Consulting Services
I'm a software fanatic with a unique blend of technical expertise and leadership skills. My experience spans from early-stage startups to large media corporations, allowing me to combine the agility of startup environments with the scalable practices of larger organizations.
My services are designed to offer companies a bridge between their business vision and the complex world of technology. By partnering with me, you gain a seasoned technical advisor who can navigate the complex tech landscape, allowing you to focus on your core business vision and growth strategies.
Product Development
- Design MVP architecture: Create a scalable and efficient technical foundation for your product.
- Build the MVP: Develop a functional Minimum Viable Product to validate your business idea.
- Write technical specifications/requirements for engineers: Translate business needs into clear, actionable technical guidelines.
Team Building and Management
- Vet and hire engineering team: Build a skilled and cohesive development team, whether on-shore or off-shore.
- Act as a project manager for development: Oversee the development process to ensure timely and quality delivery of features.
- Ensure Quality through Code Reviews: Implement and lead regular code reviews to maintain high code quality standards.
Technology and Infrastructure
- Choose appropriate technologies: Select the right tech stack that aligns with your project goals and scalability needs.
- Set up cloud accounts: Establish and configure cloud services to host your application securely and cost-effectively.
- Implement development workflows and CI/CD pipelines: Create efficient processes for code integration, testing, and deployment.
- Establish coding standards and best practices: Define and implement coding guidelines to ensure consistency and maintainability.
- Evaluate and select key technology vendors: Assess and choose third-party services and tools that complement your tech stack.
- Advise on scalability and performance optimization: Provide guidance on architectural decisions and coding practices to ensure your product can handle growth.
- Implement analytics and monitoring solutions: Set up tools to track key performance metrics and user behavior.
Strategic Planning and Leadership
- Develop technology strategy and roadmap: Create a comprehensive plan aligning technology initiatives with business goals.
- Assist with technical aspects of investor pitches: Help prepare and deliver the technical portions of investor presentations.
- Act as a bridge CTO: Provide high-level technical leadership and guidance on a part-time basis until funding for a full-time position is secured.
Technologies
My expertise spans a wide range of technologies, allowing me to select the best tools for your project's unique needs. Here is list of some of the technologies I work with:
- Programming Languages: Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Ruby, Java, C++, Go
- Frameworks: React, Next.js, Ruby on Rails, FastAPI, Express, Spring Boot
- Compute: Lambda, Fargate, AWS Batch, EC2, AWS Step Functions
- Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Redis, Neo4j, Elaticsearch
- Data Engineering: PySpark, Kafka, Kinesis, AWS Glue, Athena
- Machine Learning and Data Science: PyTorch, Scikit-learn, SciPy, SageMaker, Pandas, NumPy
- Large Language Models: OpenAI, Claude, LangChain
- DevOps Tools: Docker, GitHub Actions, Terraform, CloudFormation
Ready to Get Started?
If you're interested in learning more about how I can help your business achieve its technology goals, please contact me at marcus@marcusirven.com to schedule a free consultation.