Hands-on engineering lead
8-16 weeks · 20-40 hrs/week. I architect the system, build where it matters, and own delivery.
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Let's talk.
I have one new engagement opening for Q3 2026. Discovery calls run 30 minutes. No pitch deck, no slide review, just a straight conversation about what you're trying to ship and whether I'm the right person to lead it.
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Send me your roadmap
Email me a short brief: stage, stack, constraints, and what's blocked. I'll reply within two business days with a yes, a no, or a scoped proposal. If I'm not the right fit, I'll point you to someone who is.
contact@nirjash.com →
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Reach out on LinkedIn
If we're not connected yet and you want to confirm I'm a real person before emailing, start here. I respond to every message that has a real ask behind it.
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What happens after you reach out.
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Within one business day, I acknowledge and either ask a few clarifying questions or propose a 30-min call.
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On the call, we cover what you're building, what's blocked, what you've already tried, and what success looks like 90 days out.
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Within two business days, you get either a yes/no/scoped proposal or a clear referral if I'm not the best fit.
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The discovery call is free. An engagement starts only if both sides want it to.
How I structure engagements.
Fractional CTO / advisor
Ongoing · 8-16 hrs/week. Architecture decisions, hiring calls, vendor selection, technical due diligence.
Architecture review
1-2 weeks · fixed-fee. Architecture diagram, findings memo, prioritized remediation roadmap.
Pricing depends on the engagement. I quote it on the discovery call, once I know what you're building.