Before selecting a software vendor
RKS / Advisory
Technology consulting
Technology consulting that reduces business risk.
Independent, experienced advice for decisions involving AI, architecture, engineering execution, vendors, and complex software systems.
When this helps
The best time to get clarity is before uncertainty becomes expensive.
Before starting a major software project
Before adopting AI across the organisation
When an important project stops progressing
When systems stop scaling reliably
When leadership needs independent technical advice
Advisory services
The right depth of engagement for the decision in front of you.
Technology assessment
A clear view of systems, team, delivery risks, and decisions that deserve leadership attention.
Architecture review
An independent assessment of scalability, maintainability, reliability, security, and technical debt.
AI readiness assessment
Identify valuable use cases, data and process gaps, operational risks, and a responsible adoption path.
Engineering process review
Find where planning, ownership, reviews, hand-offs, and releases slow delivery.
Fractional CTO
Ongoing senior technical judgment without a full-time executive hire.
Technical due diligence
Evaluate a product, platform, team, or proposal before an investment or partnership.
Vendor evaluation
Compare proposals, architecture, capability, cost, lock-in, and delivery risk.
Digital transformation advisory
Turn broad transformation goals into a sequenced, practical roadmap.
How it works
Evidence first. Recommendations people can act on.
Discovery
Clarify the decision, context, and useful outcome.
Assessment
Examine the system, team, evidence, and constraints.
Recommendations
Present options, trade-offs, priorities, and a point of view.
Implementation support
Help the team turn the recommendation into action.
Long-term advisory
Remain available for reviews and leadership decisions.
What you receive
Clear enough for leadership. Detailed enough for execution.
- Architecture review report
- Executive summary
- Technical risk assessment
- Implementation roadmap
- Priority matrix
- Presentation to leadership
Frequently asked questions
What to expect before we begin.
Can the work be remote?
Yes. Most assessments and advisory engagements can be delivered remotely. In-person work in India can be arranged.
How is consulting priced?
Focused assessments are usually fixed-scope; ongoing advisory is monthly.
Can we sign an NDA first?
Yes. Confidentiality can be established before detailed information is shared.
Do you implement recommendations?
I can support your team or involve Nirvigo when a dedicated implementation team is appropriate.
A consequential decision is approaching.