Targeted architectural guidance for specific projects and products — helping engineering teams make the right design decisions at the right time. From structured reviews to retained capability and AI-augmented architecture function.
Whether you need a one-off review, a solution design sprint, or an ongoing retained capability, I adapt my engagement model to where you are — and what you need.
A structured, independent review of your existing or proposed architecture. I produce a clear findings report with a prioritised risk register and actionable recommendations — giving your team and leadership the confidence to move forward.
Best for: Pre-build validation, due diligence, board assurance, acquisition technical review.
A focused, time-boxed engagement to produce a target-state architecture, align your team around key decisions, and create the artefacts needed to proceed with confidence. Structured to fit into your delivery cadence.
Best for: Greenfield projects, critical platform redesigns, technology selection decisions.
An embedded, retained architecture capability for teams that need ongoing expert access without a full-time hire. I become a seamless extension of your engineering organisation — available when you need me, with full context of your estate.
Best for: Teams without in-house architecture capability, scale-ups, organisations going through rapid growth.
Two specialised services designed for organisations at opposite ends of the architecture maturity curve — those with no practice yet, and those looking to augment an established one.
For organisations that have never had a formal architecture practice, I apply just enough structure to deliver real value — without heavy bureaucracy, excessive documentation, or lengthy setup programmes. Drawing on TOGAF and Zachman as guiding frameworks, I establish a pragmatic foundation that your teams will actually use.
For organisations with an established architecture practice, I introduce AI-powered capabilities that make your architecture function faster, more consistent, and more proactive — without replacing the human judgement at its core.
Each engagement model is designed for a different context and need. Here's a quick guide to help you find the right starting point.
| Engagement | Description | Typical Duration | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture Review | Independent review with findings report and risk register | 1–2 weeks | Pre-build validation, due diligence, board assurance |
| Architecture Sprint | Solution design sprint producing target-state architecture and ADRs | 1–2 weeks | Greenfield projects, critical design decisions |
| Architecture as a Service | Retained, embedded architecture capability on an ongoing basis | Monthly retainer | Teams without in-house architecture capability |
| Light-Touch Setup | Establishing a pragmatic architecture practice from scratch | 4–6 weeks | Organisations with no existing architecture function |
| AI-Augmented Function | Enhancing an existing practice with AI-powered tools and processes | Ongoing / retainer | Mature architecture functions seeking efficiency gains |