If you’ve made it this far, you probably want to know exactly what working with me looks like. You won’t find a big agency or a firehose of hourly billing here. Instead, you’ll get one person who thrives on scoped, asynchronous, high-trust work across hardware, software, infrastructure, and governance. I’m here to solve the problems you’ve already outlined or help you define them, aiming for long‑term clarity rather than maximum billable hours.
This page is designed to help you decide whether we’re a match. If we’re not, no hard feelings. If we are, read on.
How I Work
I treat consulting like a system: with purpose, patience, and a healthy skepticism of “quick fixes.” You won’t get a project manager who fills your inbox with stand‑up invites or invoices padded with fluff. You’ll get deep expertise in infrastructure and governance delivered in a focused, asynchronous rhythm that respects both our calendars.
If you need someone always on Slack or attending daily check‑ins, that’s not me. If you’d rather have a roadmap quietly appear in your inbox, you’re in the right place.
When It Works Best
This approach shines when you already have a problem scoped out or you’re ready to collaborate on defining scope together. It works when you value autonomy and understand that asynchronous collaboration lets everyone stay focused. It really shines when the goal is sustainable, long‑term improvements rather than a sprint to a quick fix.
It tends to struggle if you expect daily meetings, need a full‑time embedded engineer, or just want someone to “execute” without any strategic context.
What I Expect From Clients
I ask that you provide a single point of contact rather than a committee in a Slack thread. I need clear success criteria up front—or a willingness to define them together. Please be prepared to pay invoices on time, and let’s agree on communication norms that respect both our boundaries.
What I Don’t Do
I won’t drop everything for an impromptu call with ten minutes’ notice, and I avoid committee‑run Slack threads. I don’t sign on for open‑ended embedded roles without clear deliverables, and I steer clear of subcontracting arrangements that leave scope vague.
Pricing & Engagement
You can check out my services and packages for ideas and inspiration, but in short:
My offerings break down into three main buckets: fixed‑scope engagements with a defined outcome and fee, weekly retainers for ongoing triage and advising, and project‑based work with shared clarity on scope and timeline. If you’re doing nonprofit, mutual aid, or movement work, let’s talk about sliding‑scale or pro bono options.
How to Reach Out
To cut through the noise, email me with a brief description of your challenge, any deadlines or urgency you have, and a ballpark budget if you have one. If it looks like a fit, we’ll schedule a short discovery call, and I’ll follow up with a proposal. If not, I’ll still reply—we don’t ghost over here. 👻
Why I Do This
I love building systems and communities that stand strong. Also, I do it mostly to fund my cat’s lifestyle—Noella insists on only the finest life has to offer. If sustainable chaos sounds like your kind of chaos, let’s chat.