Technology Consulting
When You Need Expertise, Not a Retainer
Not every situation needs an ongoing fractional CTO engagement. Sometimes you need:
- An expert opinion on a specific technical decision
- An architecture review before a major investment
- A second opinion on what a vendor is telling you
- Help evaluating technical co-founders or hires
That's where our consulting services come in.
What We Offer
Expert Assessment
When you need an outside perspective on your technology
Architecture reviews, technical due diligence for investors, codebase audits, infrastructure analysis. We assess what you have, identify risks and opportunities, and give you honest recommendations.
Typical scenarios:
- Pre-investment technical diligence
- Architecture review before scaling
- Codebase health check before acquisition
- Security and compliance assessment
Deliverable: Written report with findings, risks, and prioritised recommendations
Strategic Consultation
When you need CTO-level thinking without an ongoing engagement
Build vs. buy decisions. Platform selection. Hiring strategy. Technical roadmap validation. We provide experienced perspective on specific decisions.
Typical scenarios:
- Evaluating technical co-founders or senior hires
- Choosing between build and buy for a major feature
- Validating or challenging your technical roadmap
- Platform or vendor selection
Deliverable: Structured recommendation with rationale
How It Works
1. Discovery Call (30 min)
Free initial conversation to understand your situation and determine if we can help. No obligation.
2. Scoping & Proposal
If it's a fit, we provide a clear scope and fixed price for the engagement. No surprises.
3. Engagement
We do the work. Access to your team, codebase, or documentation as needed.
4. Deliverable
Written report or presentation with findings and recommendations.
5. Follow-up
30-minute call to walk through findings and answer questions.
Why Work With Us?
Actual Experience
DreamSolve is led by a former CTO who's made these decisions. Not a consultant who advises from the sidelines, but someone who's lived with the consequences of technical choices.
No Agenda
We're not trying to sell you ongoing services. If a one-off consultation solves your problem, great. If you need more help later, we're here.
Clear Deliverables
Every engagement has a defined deliverable. You know exactly what you're getting and when.
Common Questions
Can this turn into a fractional CTO engagement? Yes, if that makes sense for your situation. Many clients start with a consulting engagement and later move to fractional CTO. No pressure either way.
Do you sign NDAs? Yes, standard mutual NDAs before any access to confidential information.
What if I just need a 1-hour call? We offer that too. Single advisory calls are available for quick questions.
Ready to Talk?
Book a free 30-minute discovery call. We'll discuss your situation and determine if a consulting engagement makes sense.
No sales pitch. Just an honest conversation about whether we can help.