Consulting & Engineering Services
Remote-first with 6+ years working with distributed teams globally, I combine hands-on software expertise with practical AI integrations so that your team can move from idea to impact without the overhead of hiring a full engineering department.
Services That Actually Move Your Business Forward
No fluff. No buzzwords. Just proven solutions that solve real problems and deliver measurable results.
AI Integration & Strategy
Your team knows AI could transform your product, but you're not sure where to start or how to avoid costly mistakes.
I help you identify high-impact AI opportunities, integrate proven platforms (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google), and build production-ready systems that actually work.
What You Get:
- Launch AI features in weeks, not months
- Avoid expensive failed experiments
- Build systems that scale with your growth
Real Example:
Launched LLM underwriting assistant adopted by 120-person fintech team in 10 weeks
Typical Deliverables:
Cloud Infrastructure Setup & Management
DevOps is expensive and you need infrastructure that works now - not after months of trial and error.
I set up and manage production-grade cloud infrastructure on AWS and DigitalOcean that's secure, scalable, and cost-effective from day one.
What You Get:
- Deploy confidently without DevOps team
- Cut infrastructure costs by 30-50%
- Sleep well with monitoring & backups
Real Example:
Modernized data stack processing 6M+ events/day, cut reporting time from hours to minutes
Typical Deliverables:
Business Email Setup & Migration
You're using personal emails or cPanel hosting and 99.9% of your messages land in spam - costing you deals, clients, and credibility. Or you need to migrate but can't risk downtime.
I set up professional email from scratch or migrate your team to Zoho Workplace, Google Workspace, or Microsoft 365 - with proper DNS, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC configuration for maximum deliverability.
What You Get:
- Emails actually reach inboxes, not spam folders
- Professional @yourdomain.com addresses
- Zero downtime during migrations
- Save KES 6,500 - 26,000/month vs agencies
Real Example:
Set up Google Workspace for 50+ users, configured deliverability, achieved 98% inbox rate
Typical Deliverables:
Modern Data Platforms
Your data is scattered, slow, and unreliable - making it impossible to make confident business decisions.
I build modern data pipelines and analytics platforms that turn messy data into actionable insights your team actually uses.
What You Get:
- Go from data chaos to clarity in 4-6 weeks
- Enable self-serve analytics for your team
- Power AI features with clean data
Real Example:
Built real-time analytics pipeline processing millions of events daily with <5min latency
Typical Deliverables:
Full-Stack Product Development
You need to ship fast, but hiring a full engineering team is slow and expensive.
I deliver production-ready web apps, APIs, and automation tools that your customers and team love - built to scale as you grow.
What You Get:
- Ship MVP in 4-8 weeks vs. 6 months
- Avoid technical debt from rushed code
- Build once, scale forever
Real Example:
Shipped customer portal serving 10,000+ users with 99.9% uptime
Typical Deliverables:
Analytics & Business Intelligence
You're flying blind - making million-dollar decisions based on gut feel instead of data.
I build executive dashboards and experimentation frameworks that give you the insights you need to confidently grow your business.
What You Get:
- See key metrics in real-time, not days later
- Run experiments with statistical confidence
- Stop guessing, start knowing
Real Example:
Created executive dashboard replacing 40 hours/month of manual reporting
Typical Deliverables:
Why Hire Me vs. Other Options?
Let's be real about your alternatives and why independent consulting often wins
Time to Start
Me (Consultant)
1-2 weeks
Full-Time Hire
2-4 months (hiring + onboarding)
Agency
2-4 weeks (negotiations)
Do Nothing
Immediate (but costly delays)
Upfront Cost
Me (Consultant)
~KES 200K-500K/month
Full-Time Hire
KES 3M+ first year (salary + benefits + recruiting)
Agency
KES 500K-2M+/month
Do Nothing
KES 0 (but losing revenue daily)
Flexibility
Me (Consultant)
Scale up/down as needed
Full-Time Hire
Fixed cost, hard to scale
Agency
Contract lock-ins
Do Nothing
Stuck in place
Knowledge Transfer
Me (Consultant)
Built-in (documentation & training)
Full-Time Hire
Great (if they don't leave)
Agency
Often locked in their systems
Do Nothing
None
Speed to Results
Me (Consultant)
4-8 weeks to first win
Full-Time Hire
3-6 months to productivity
Agency
8-12 weeks (layers of bureaucracy)
Do Nothing
Never
Me (Consultant) | Full-Time Hire | Agency | Do Nothing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time to Start | 1-2 weeks | 2-4 months (hiring + onboarding) | 2-4 weeks (negotiations) | Immediate (but costly delays) |
| Upfront Cost | ~KES 200K-500K/month | KES 3M+ first year (salary + benefits + recruiting) | KES 500K-2M+/month | KES 0 (but losing revenue daily) |
| Flexibility | Scale up/down as needed | Fixed cost, hard to scale | Contract lock-ins | Stuck in place |
| Knowledge Transfer | Built-in (documentation & training) | Great (if they don't leave) | Often locked in their systems | None |
| Speed to Results | 4-8 weeks to first win | 3-6 months to productivity | 8-12 weeks (layers of bureaucracy) | Never |
Bottom line: Get senior-level execution without the overhead, risk, or long-term commitment of hiring full-time.
Transparent Pricing That Makes Sense
No hidden fees. No surprise bills. Just straightforward pricing based on the value I deliver.
Hourly Consulting
KES 3,000 - 15,000/hour
(USD 30 - 150/hour)
Best for: Strategy sessions, technical advisory, quick wins
- ✓Architecture reviews
- ✓Team enablement workshops
- ✓Technical due diligence
- ✓Ad-hoc consulting
Project-Based
KES 100K - 3M+
(USD 1,000 - 30,000+)
Best for: Defined scope with clear deliverables
- ✓Fixed timeline & milestones
- ✓End-to-end ownership
- ✓Production deployment
- ✓30-day post-launch support
Monthly Retainer
KES 300K - 1.5M/month
(USD 3,000 - 15,000/month)
Best for: Ongoing support & strategic partnership
- ✓Guaranteed availability
- ✓Priority response times
- ✓Regular planning sessions
- ✓Flexible allocation
Typical Project Investments
These are rough estimates to help you budget. Final pricing is agreed upon after we scope your specific needs together - ensuring you only pay for what you actually need.
| Service | Timeline | Investment Range |
|---|---|---|
| Business Email Setup & Migration | 1-2 weeks | ~KES 40K - 200K (USD 400 - 2,000) |
| Simple Website/Landing Page | 1-3 weeks | ~KES 50K - 150K (USD 500 - 1,500) |
| Cloud Infrastructure Setup (AWS/DO) | 2-4 weeks | ~KES 100K - 500K (USD 1,000 - 5,000) |
| AI Feature Integration | 4-8 weeks | ~KES 150K - 1.5M (USD 1,500 - 15,000) |
| Data Pipeline Development | 4-10 weeks | ~KES 200K - 2M (USD 2,000 - 20,000) |
| Full-Stack Web Application | 6-16 weeks | ~KES 300K - 3M (USD 3,000 - 30,000) |
How We'll Work Together
No surprises. No bureaucracy. Just a clear path from idea to production.
Discovery & Planning
We align on goals, success metrics, and scope. No jargon - just clear expectations.
Build & Iterate
I ship working software every week. You see progress, not PowerPoints.
Launch & Handoff
We deploy to production with monitoring, backups, and runbooks.
Support & Evolution
Optional ongoing support or we part ways as friends - your choice.
What You Can Count On
Let's ship your next milestone
Ready to explore where AI and software can unlock leverage?
I partner with founders, product leaders, and data teams to deliver production-grade solutions, from focused delivery sprints to ongoing fractional CTO support. Tell me about your goals and we'll design the most impactful path forward.
Typical engagements run 4-12 weeks with optional fractional CTO coverage for longer-term leadership support.