Services
I help engineering teams modernise legacy systems, stabilise backend platforms, and adopt AI safely without vendor lock-in.
API Modernisation
Upgrade legacy .NET systems into clean, maintainable, scalable APIs.
What I deliver
- Modern .NET API architecture
- Refactoring of legacy controllers & services
- Performance & reliability improvements
- Documentation & handover for internal teams
Outcomes
- Faster delivery of new features
- Reduced operational risk
- Lower long-term maintenance cost
- Clear, predictable API behaviour
AI-assisted Delivery
Integrate AI safely into existing workflows without vendor lock-in.
What I deliver
- Local-first AI integration patterns
- Secure prompt pipelines
- Agent workflows for internal tools
- Performance & safety validation
Outcomes
- Faster delivery with AI-assisted engineering
- No dependency on proprietary SaaS
- Reduced operational cost
- Safe, auditable AI usage
Productised Consulting
Fixed-scope, outcome-based engagements with predictable delivery.
Engagements include
- Architecture review
- API performance diagnosis
- Legacy system assessment
- AI readiness audit
Outcomes
- Clear recommendations
- Actionable next steps
- Risk reduction
- Predictable timelines
How I Work
A clear, structured delivery process that reduces risk and keeps teams moving.
1. Discovery
We clarify goals, constraints, and the current state of your systems.
2. Deep Technical Review
I analyse architecture, APIs, performance bottlenecks, and risks.
3. Delivery
Focused engineering work: modernisation, refactoring, performance fixes, or AI integration.
4. Handover
Clear documentation and next-step recommendations.
Tech I Use
Modern, stable, well-supported technologies chosen for reliability and long-term maintainability.
- .NET 6-10
- C#
- ASP.NET Core
- Entity Framework Core
- SQL Server / PostgreSQL
- Docker/Podman
- Azure (App Service, Functions, API Management)
- Local-first AI tooling (Ollama, llama.cpp)
- Modern frontend frameworks (Astro, React when needed)
Who I Work With
- Engineering teams maintaining legacy .NET systems
- CTOs needing clarity on API architecture
- Teams exploring AI integration without SaaS lock-in
- Companies needing performance diagnosis
When to Bring Me In
Your API is slowing down delivery
Symptoms include long release cycles and fragile endpoints.
Your team is struggling with legacy .NET
Refactoring and modernisation can restore velocity and stability.
You want AI but don't want SaaS lock-in
I help teams adopt local-first AI patterns safely and predictably.
Need help with a backend or API project?
I offer short, focused engagements that deliver clarity, stability, and measurable outcomes.
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