Services
I provide specialized technical consulting at the intersection of digital infrastructure, open-source technologies, and social impact. With 20+ years of experience as a developer and technical architect, I help organizations design and implement effective digital solutions that solve real-world problems through collaborative, conversation-driven approaches.
Digital Public Infrastructure
Expert guidance on designing and implementing secure, interoperable digital infrastructure that delivers equitable access to essential services.
Get StartedDigital Public Infrastructure (DPI) serves as the foundation for modern government services, enabling efficient delivery of social protection, identification, payments, and other essential services. I help governments and organizations design and implement DPI that aligns with international standards while meeting local needs.
Navigating the complexities of building interoperable and secure DPI can be daunting. Many organizations struggle with vendor lock-in, integration challenges with existing systems, and ensuring sustainable solutions that can evolve with changing needs. My approach focuses on practical, adaptable architectures that put your organization in control of your digital future.
What This Service Includes:
- Architecture Design: Designing secure, interoperable systems that follow open standards and enable integration across government services.
- Implementation Roadmaps: Developing phased approaches to DPI implementation that align with resource constraints and policy priorities.
- Technology Selection: Evaluating and recommending appropriate open-source and proprietary technologies based on local context and long-term sustainability.
Deliverables:
- Technical architecture blueprints providing a clear roadmap to ensure scalable and sustainable infrastructure that meets future needs
- Implementation roadmaps with clear milestones to guide successful execution, ensuring projects align with policy goals and deliver measurable impact
- Technology assessment and selection reports to help you avoid vendor lock-in and make confident, informed decisions
- Integration specifications that maximize the value of existing investments while enabling seamless modernization
Digital Public Goods
Strategic guidance on leveraging open-source digital public goods to enhance service delivery, improve interoperability, and build sustainable digital ecosystems.
Get StartedI provide guidance to organizations on navigating the complex landscape of digital public goods, drawing from my extensive experience in the development and governance of open-source technology for social impact. My approach focuses on strategic alignment, sustainable adoption, and building long-term capabilities.
Many organizations struggle to effectively leverage digital public goods despite their potential. Common challenges include uncertain governance models, difficulty integrating with existing systems, and building internal capacity to maintain open-source solutions. I help you overcome these barriers to create sustainable digital ecosystems that deliver genuine value.
What This Service Includes:
- Strategic Assessment: Evaluating your organization's needs and identifying where digital public goods can create the most value in your digital ecosystem.
- Governance Advisory: Guidance on establishing governance frameworks that balance innovation, sustainability, and community participation.
- Ecosystem Alignment: Mapping your existing technology landscape and identifying integration opportunities with open-source solutions.
- Capability Development: Strategic planning for building the internal capabilities needed to effectively engage with digital public goods initiatives.
Deliverables:
- Digital ecosystem assessment to pinpoint high-impact opportunities, ensuring DPG adoption aligns directly with your organizational goals
- DPG adoption roadmaps to guide your journey with clear milestones, ensuring successful implementation with measurable outcomes
- Governance framework design to foster effective collaboration and long-term success, balancing innovation, sustainability, and community participation
- Risk assessment and mitigation strategies to protect your investment and ensure smooth implementation
- Policy recommendations to build internal capabilities and support sustainable open-source adoption
Technical Innovation & PoC Development
Rapid development of innovative technology solutions and proof-of-concepts to validate ideas and demonstrate value before full-scale investment.
Get StartedWith 20+ years of experience as a developer and technical architect, I specialize in turning innovative ideas into working proof-of-concepts (PoCs) that validate technical feasibility and demonstrate value. This approach helps organizations test concepts quickly before committing to full-scale development.
Organizations often face significant risks when implementing new technological solutions. The dilemma is clear: committing substantial resources to unproven concepts can be costly, while missing innovation opportunities can leave you behind. My rapid prototyping approach provides a pragmatic middle path—allowing you to validate ideas quickly, gather stakeholder buy-in, and make informed decisions based on tangible results rather than theoretical proposals.
What This Service Includes:
- Concept Validation: Assessing technical feasibility of proposed digital solutions and identifying potential challenges early.
- Rapid Prototyping: Developing functional prototypes and proof-of-concepts that demonstrate core functionalities and value propositions.
- Technology Experimentation: Testing innovative technologies and approaches to solve complex public service delivery challenges.
- MVP Development: Building minimum viable products that can be deployed for early user feedback and validation in real-world environments.
- Technical Assessment: Evaluating PoC results to inform go/no-go decisions for full-scale development and implementation.
Technical Expertise:
With experience developing social protection platforms, identity systems, and other digital public goods, I bring practical technical knowledge to innovation projects:
- Open-source platform development and customization
- API design and system integration architecture
- Mobile and offline-first applications for low-connectivity environments
- Data modeling and database design for complex information systems
- Secure authentication and authorization systems
- Modern front-end and back-end development technologies
Deliverables:
- Functional proof-of-concept applications allowing you to validate ideas and demonstrate core value with minimal investment
- Technical feasibility assessments to identify and address potential challenges before major resource commitment
- Prototype demonstrations enabling stakeholders to confidently experience solutions and provide crucial feedback
- MVP implementation with core functionalities to gather early user insights and validate real-world impact
- Technology evaluation reports providing actionable insights on which approaches best meet your objectives
- Recommendations for full-scale development to optimize resource allocation and minimize implementation risks
AI & LLM Integration
Practical solutions that leverage AI, large language models, and agentic systems to transform how your organization operates and delivers value.
Get StartedModern AI and language models offer incredible capabilities when applied thoughtfully. I help organizations identify high-value use cases and implement practical AI solutions that solve real problems, focusing on results rather than hype.
Integrating AI into an organization's workflow often presents significant challenges. Many organizations struggle to move beyond the hype to find practical applications that deliver real value. Others face challenges with data quality, integration with existing systems, or ensuring that AI solutions respect privacy and ethical considerations. My approach focuses on identifying concrete, high-value use cases and implementing solutions that deliver measurable benefits with appropriate governance.
What This Service Includes:
- AI Use Case Discovery: Identifying valuable opportunities where AI and language models can genuinely improve your workflows and user experiences.
- LLM Integration: Implementing solutions using large language models through techniques like retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) to create context-aware systems.
- Agentic System Design: Creating semi-autonomous systems that can perform complex tasks through chains of actions, with appropriate human oversight.
- Prototype Development: Building proof-of-concept applications that demonstrate immediate value while establishing a foundation for broader implementation.
- Knowledge Integration: Connecting AI capabilities with your organization's proprietary knowledge and existing systems for enhanced outcomes.
Practical Applications:
I help organizations implement AI solutions across various domains:
- Conversational assistants that provide consistent, accurate responses based on your knowledge base
- Content generation and summarization tools that accelerate workflows
- Document processing systems that extract insights from unstructured data
- Decision support systems that enhance human judgment
- Process automation through intelligent agentic systems
- Knowledge management solutions that make organizational expertise accessible
Deliverables:
- Working AI-powered prototypes demonstrating immediate value, tailored to your specific workflow needs and organizational context
- Integration plans to seamlessly connect AI capabilities with your existing systems for maximum impact and user adoption
- Customized prompts and system designs to ensure consistent, reliable performance aligned with your goals
- Knowledge retrieval frameworks enabling AI to effectively leverage your organization's proprietary information
- Implementation guidance empowering your team to confidently operate and evolve the solution independently
- Comprehensive documentation to build internal capability and reduce long-term dependency
How We Work Together
Let's Chat
We'll start with a conversation about your needs and challenges. I believe in understanding your context before jumping to solutions. No lengthy documents required - just a focused discussion.
Simple Plan
Based on our conversation, I'll propose a straightforward approach with clear goals and timelines. We'll keep things practical and focused on what actually matters to your project.
Collaborative Work
I'll work alongside your team with regular check-ins to make sure we're on track. I prefer working through challenges together rather than delivering surprise results at the end.
Ongoing Support Options
Technical Advisor Retainer
Need ongoing expertise without the commitment of a full-time hire? My retainer service provides regular access to my technical knowledge and experience on a flexible schedule that works for you.
What's Included:
- Reserved time each month (flexible hours)
- Priority response to technical questions
- Regular check-ins and consultations
- Ad-hoc guidance on emerging issues
Ideal For:
- Organizations implementing digital systems
- Teams exploring DPGs integration opportunities
- Projects requiring occasional expert guidance
- Ongoing technical decision support
The retainer model provides budget predictability while ensuring you have access to specialized expertise when you need it. Hours and terms are customized to your specific needs.
Discuss Retainer OptionsFrequently Asked Questions
What types of organizations do you typically work with?
I work with a variety of organizations across public and private sectors that need specialized technical expertise. This includes government agencies, international organizations, NGOs, startups, and forward-thinking companies looking to leverage digital technologies and AI effectively.
What makes your approach unique?
I bring 20+ years of experience as a developer and technical architect with a focus on practical results. My approach combines deep technical expertise with a preference for direct conversation over excessive documentation. I focus on building functional systems that deliver real value, with an emphasis on open-source solutions and sustainable technology choices.
Can you develop a proof-of-concept before we commit to full implementation?
Absolutely. I specialize in rapid proof-of-concept development to validate ideas before full-scale investment. This allows you to test technical feasibility, gather user feedback, and make informed decisions about larger implementations. PoCs can typically be developed in 4-8 weeks depending on complexity and are one of the most effective ways to de-risk technical projects.
How do you structure your engagements?
I offer flexible engagement models to suit your needs. These include project-based work for specific initiatives, retainer arrangements for ongoing support, and advisory services for technical guidance. Each engagement starts with a conversation to understand your specific requirements, followed by a straightforward plan with clear goals. I prefer regular check-ins and collaborative problem-solving rather than formal documentation processes.
How do you approach AI implementation and ethics?
I focus on practical AI applications that solve real problems rather than implementing technology for its own sake. My approach emphasizes transparency, fairness, and appropriate human oversight. Each AI integration includes consideration of ethical implications and potential biases. I help clients identify where AI can add genuine value while implementing appropriate safeguards, treating AI as a practical tool rather than a mystical solution.
What is your pricing structure?
I offer flexible pricing models to accommodate different project needs. For well-defined projects with clear scope, I work on a fixed-price project basis. For ongoing support and advice, monthly retainer arrangements provide predictable access to my expertise. When work is exploratory or difficult to quantify upfront, I prefer Time & Materials (T&M) pricing to provide maximum flexibility. Each approach is tailored to create the best value for your specific situation, with transparency in all pricing discussions. Please contact me to discuss which model would work best for your needs.
Ready to transform your digital infrastructure?
Let's discuss how my expertise can help you build sustainable, locally-owned solutions that deliver measurable impact. No lengthy proposals or complex processes—just a practical conversation about your specific challenges and how we can address them.
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