Software consulting with James Sperring
You’ve got developers or a software partner, and something needs a closer look. Perhaps they’re suggesting a rewrite. Perhaps the work keeps slipping, and you’re struggling to get a straight answer about why. I can help you work through it with them.
I’m based in Gosport, near Portsmouth in Hampshire. I work remotely across the UK, with face-to-face time where the project calls for it.
Tell me what you’re working onThings we could look at
There may be good reasons. I’d want to understand what’s hard to change today, what the replacement would improve and how you’d get from one to the other. Sometimes there’s a smaller change worth trying first.
Thinking through a rewriteI’d follow a piece of work with the team. Where does it wait? What has to be done twice? What happens after the code is written? That gives us something useful to work on together.
Looking at slow deliveryA developer or agency has suggested an approach. You want to understand what’s included, what they’re assuming and what it means for the business. We can talk it through with them before you commit.
Why software estimates need contextSome of my background
That helps when we’re talking about what a change would actually involve.
Guided the EJS to Next.js migration, supported container-based architecture and helped the team build the capability to own the platform.
Experience from fractional CTO and advisory work. Outcomes reflect combined platform, delivery and team improvements.
Read about the Nicer Group workShaped and delivered the integration, connecting the technical approach with partner needs and the business’s priorities.
Experience from hands-on integration delivery. Commercial outcomes involved several contributors across the business and its partners.
Read about the Auto Integrate workThese are examples of past work. For a new engagement, we agree what I’ll take on and who will carry it forward.
We can start with one question, or work together regularly.
A review gives us time to investigate something specific and work through the findings. With ongoing support, I get to know your business and stay involved as the work changes. You work directly with me.
Work with me regularly to decide what to build and help your team move it forward. I get to know your business and stay involved as things change.
Typically 2–3 days a month · Monthly fee agreed with you
See how ongoing support worksA review of decisions spanning product, engineering, platform and leadership. Leave with clear options, prioritised risks and a practical 90-day plan.
10 working days · From £9,500 + VAT
Explore the independent reviewA narrower review for slow releases, slipping roadmaps and unclear ownership. Understand the constraints and give your team a practical plan to improve flow.
2–3 weeks · From £7,500 + VAT
Explore the delivery reviewSometimes it helps to get into the code to answer a question or unblock someone. We can agree a small piece of that within the time set aside for ongoing support. Your team or software partner keeps responsibility for day-to-day delivery. We’ll agree the scope and fee before starting.
Choosing between advice, leadership and delivery helpGet in touch
You’re welcome to get in touch with a question, or just to see whether working together might help.
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