A focused working session for one difficult technical decision.
Some problems do not require a large consulting engagement. They require an experienced person who can understand the situation quickly, challenge assumptions, identify tradeoffs, and help determine what to do next.
Common reasons to book a session
Architecture and product
- Rebuild or refactor
- Review a proposed architecture
- Define an MVP
- Prioritize technical debt
AI and delivery
- Review an AI product idea
- Evaluate AI-generated code
- Diagnose stalled delivery
- Introduce AI coding tools
How it works
- Submit the request.
- Holden reviews the fit.
- If accepted, receive payment and scheduling instructions.
- Complete the short intake.
- Attend the session.
- Receive a concise written recap of conclusions, tradeoffs, and next steps.
You do not need a formal presentation or extensive documentation. A concise description of the situation and any directly relevant material is usually enough. Extensive codebase or document review may require a Technical Risk Review.
What this is not
This is a paid advisory session, not a discovery call or sales presentation. It does not include staff augmentation, implementation work, or an open-ended advisory relationship. The goal is to create clarity around a defined problem.
Ready to work through your decision?
Describe the problem you are facing and what a useful outcome would look like. I review every request personally.
Request a Working SessionEngagements are scheduled by mutual availability and conducted remotely.