Technical Consultant
Strategic, Not Transactional
European companies think strategically about technology. You need a consultant who understands the long-term implications of technical decisions β not someone selling the latest trend. I bring 11+ years of experience advising European companies on technology that lasts.
How I consult for European companies
I do not offer quick fixes or surface-level advice. My consulting is based on understanding your company, your constraints, and your goals β then giving you honest recommendations you can act on.
Architecture Decisions
Microservices or monolith? Cloud or on-premise? Kubernetes or managed services? I help you make the decisions that are right for your company, not the ones that are trendy.
Technology Audits
Deep-dive reviews of your existing technology stack, codebase, and processes. Written reports with prioritized recommendations, notε£ε€΄ advice that gets forgotten.
Team Building
Hiring strategies, team structure, developer experience, and engineering culture. I help European companies build engineering teams that last.
Technology Strategy
Multi-year technology roadmaps aligned with business goals. I help you plan technology investments that pay off over years, not just quarters.
Vendor Evaluation
Independent evaluation of technology vendors, agencies, and tools. Unbiased recommendations based on your specific context.
Due Diligence
Technical due diligence for acquisitions, investments, or partnerships. Honest assessment of what you are buying or partnering with.
Types of European companies I work with
European Scale-ups
Growing European companies that have outgrown their initial technology choices and need strategic guidance on what comes next.
Corporate Innovation Labs
European corporations running innovation initiatives that need experienced technical guidance to separate real opportunities from hype.
Family Businesses
European family businesses navigating digital transformation. Long-term thinking and the need to preserve institutional knowledge.
βWe needed someone who understood European business culture and could give us honest advice about our technology strategy β not just what was trendy. Usama delivered a comprehensive technology audit that we have been following for two years now. It was exactly what we needed.β
β Managing Director, Mittelstand Company (Stuttgart)
How we work together
Initial Consultation
30-minute call to understand your situation and whether we are a good fit. No sales pitch β honest assessment of whether I can help.
Define Scope
We agree on the specific questions to answer and the format of deliverables. Fixed scope, fixed price.
Deep Investigation
I read your code, interview your team, and research your context. This happens in writing and async, to respect your time.
Written Report
Clear written recommendations with rationale, tradeoffs, and a prioritized action plan. You own the advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is your consulting format?
Most engagements are written-first β I review your materials, research your context, and deliver written recommendations. We then discuss in a call. Written deliverables are more thorough and easier to share with stakeholders.
How long does a typical engagement take?
Architecture reviews take 1β2 weeks. Full technology audits take 3β4 weeks. Strategy engagements vary. I give you a timeline before we start.
Do you implement what you recommend?
Yes. After advisory work, I can move into implementation β either as a project engagement or ongoing retainer. Many clients start with consulting and stay for implementation.
How do you handle confidentiality?
I am happy to sign NDAs before any engagement. All materials are handled with strict confidentiality.
Do you work with non-English speaking teams?
My consulting is in English, but I have worked with teams across Europe where English is not the first language. I adapt communication to what works best for your team.
What if your advice conflicts with what we want to hear?
I tell you what I believe is right, not what you want to hear. If my recommendation is not what you expected, I will explain the tradeoffs clearly so you can make an informed decision.
Let us think through your technology
Book a consultation. Tell me about your technology challenges and I will tell you honestly whether I can help β and how.
Or email usama@bitrupt.co