Find the path forward without a full rewrite

You've been told you need a rewrite and you're facing stalled delivery and mounting costs.
Most platforms don't need one.
Complexity can be reduced and a path forward found.
Find the safest path forward for your platform, with a rewrite as the last resort.

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Approach: Expert technical guidance appropriate for your stage of growth.

Testimonials

What clients say

Here's what founders and technical leaders have to say about working together.

" Owen effectively takes requirements from stakeholders and turns them in to a detailed specification with ease, understanding any problem quickly. Communication was excellent - we always knew what was happening/where we were in the timeline, but we were not distracted from our own objectives by this. Owen's coding standards are very high and, coupled with detailed docs on the feature, our developers have no qualms about maintaining it moving forward. I would highly recommend Owen. "

Sarah Ellis

Head of Technical @ Howells

" Owen has been instrumental in guiding effit through its first year. From day one, he’s been an exceptional operator, bringing clarity, structure, and calm to what can often be a chaotic startup phase. His ability to balance big-picture thinking with practical, get-it-done execution has made a huge difference to our business. Beyond the work itself, he’s incredibly supportive, reliable, and genuinely invested in our success. We couldn’t have asked for a better tech lead consultant and couldn't recommend Owen anymore highly. "

Tom Kellet

Co-Founder @ effit

" Owen has been our tech lead during the critical early stages of taking our app from MVP to market. His expertise and guidance were absolutely instrumental in shaping the app and ensuring a smooth development process. Not only did he manage the young offshore development team with professionalism and clarity, but also brought strategic thinking and problem-solving skills that helped us save time and avoid costly pitfalls. He has been great at translating complex technical concepts into actionable plans for a couple of non-tech founders. Highly recommended! "

Matt Donzow

Co-Founder @ effit

" Leading class software and Web developer "

Matt Michael

Founder @ Life of Mine Podcast

Owen Pyrah

Fractional Software Consulting: Expert Guidance, On Demand

Not every business needs a full-time CTO

But every business can benefit from expert guidance. As a Fractional Software Consultant, I step in where you need me most: leading projects, mentoring teams, and solving complex technical challenges. Without the cost of a full-time hire.

Lead & Guide Teams

Mentor internal developers, set coding standards, and provide technical leadership for out-sourced or in-house teams.

Drive Projects End-to-End

From architecture and planning to deployment, I ensure projects stay on track and meet business goals.

Tailored, Future-Proof Solutions

Build systems designed to scale with your business, integrating seamlessly with existing infrastructure.

Knowledge Transfer

I provide clear documentation and guidance so your team can maintain and evolve solutions confidently.

Rewrite Risk Review

Find the safest path forward for your platform

For founders and CTOs who've been advised to rewrite a platform they've already invested in - facing stalled delivery, a codebase new developers struggle with, or advice they're not sure is objective.

The Rewrite Risk Review gives you a clear path with rewrite as the last resort: assessment, options (do nothing, stabilise, partial or full rewrite), and a defensible recommendation. Engagements typically range from mid four figures to low five figures depending on complexity.

Learn more about the Rewrite Risk Review