Flexible Engineering for Serious Builders
Sprint-based delivery or prepaid engineering hours. You choose how we work together.
From MVPs to production-grade AI systems — senior-level backend, AI, and DevOps execution without hiring overhead.
Flexible Engagement Models
I offer multiple ways to work together, choose what fits your needs best. Whether you need a quick MVP, ongoing engineering support, or flexible hours for your team, I have an option that works.
No long-term contracts. No bloated teams. Just senior execution.
Interactive Pricing Calculator
For custom hour bundles and multi-month retainer discounts with interactive sliders, visit the full pricing page at Sparrow Intelligence →
Risk-Free Trial Options
Not ready to commit? Start small and see how we work together.
Project Kickoff Session — $499
2-3 Hours (One-Time)
Deep technical clarity before you invest in an MVP, Hours, or Retainer.
What You Get:
- Requirement deep-dive
- System & data architecture
- Tech stack decisions
- Feature breakdown
- Execution roadmap
- Accurate delivery & cost estimate
Risk Reversal: If you continue with any plan (MVP, Hours, or Retainer), 100% of this $499 is credited back.
Trial Hours Pack — $300
5 Hours
Test real execution before committing to a full hours bundle.
What You Get:
- 5 production-grade engineering hours
- Backend, AI, or DevOps work
- Same workflows as full clients
- Real code in your system
Use For: Bug fixes, small features, API tweaks, infrastructure issues, AI experiments.
Projects & Retainers
Outcome-Based Execution
Fixed-scope projects and monthly retainers for founders who want results, not hourly billing.
MVP Launch Project — $3,499
One-Time Project Fee | 2-4 Weeks
A fixed, outcome-based project to launch a real, production-ready MVP.
Includes:
- Product architecture & technical planning
- Backend & API development
- Core feature implementation
- Database & authentication
- AI integration (if required)
- Cloud deployment (AWS / GCP)
Deliverables:
- Live deployed MVP
- GitHub repository
- Technical documentation
- Post-MVP scaling roadmap
Best For: Pre-seed founders, first-time startup founders, rapid market validation.
Growth Retainer — $6,499/month
Month-to-month, cancel anytime
A long-term system ownership plan with a dedicated senior engineer.
Includes:
- Dedicated senior engineer
- Unlimited task queue
- Daily progress updates
- Long-term architecture ownership
- Priority support
Deliverables (Ongoing):
- Continuous feature releases
- Stable production systems
- Scalable backend architecture
- AI agents & pipelines
- Infrastructure & performance improvements
Best For: Funded SaaS products, growing platforms, teams needing long-term technical ownership.
Multi-Month Discounts:
- 3+ months: 5% off
- 6+ months: 10% off
- 12 months: 15% off
Use the interactive calculator at Sparrow → to see exact savings for multi-month commitments.
Client Hours
Flexible & CTO-Grade
Best for CTOs, product teams, engineering managers, and companies needing flexible execution. You prepay engineering hours. I draw down as work is completed.
No scope fights. No task caps. No confusion.
| Plan | Hours | Price | Effective Rate | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flex Hours | 20 | $1,200 | $60/hr | 60 days |
| Team Hours | 80 | $4,400 | $55/hr | 90 days |
| Scale Hours | 160 | $8,000 | $50/hr | 120 days |
| Custom | 200+ | Custom | from $45/hr | Custom |
Need a custom amount? Use the interactive hours calculator at Sparrow → to build your own package.
- Hours tracked in 30-minute increments
- No contracts required to start
- Transparent delivery & communication
- Unused hours expire after validity
Enterprise & Custom Plans
Need a custom solution? For multi-developer teams, enterprise SaaS, 24/7 production systems, or long-term AI infrastructure.
Includes:
- Multiple engineers
- Custom SLAs
- On-call support
- Security & compliance workflows
- Custom billing (hourly + milestone hybrid)
Which Model Should You Choose?
| If You Are… | Choose |
|---|---|
| Pre-seed / First-time founder | MVP Launch Project |
| Funded startup / Growing SaaS | Growth Retainer |
| CTO / Product Lead | Client Hours |
| Scaling team with volume needs | Team or Scale Hours |
| Enterprise team | Custom Plan |
What I Work On
- AI agents & RAG systems
- Backend APIs & microservices
- DevOps & cloud infrastructure
- System architecture & scaling
- Performance & security
- Production debugging & refactoring
What I Don’t Do
To maintain quality, I don’t take:
- Design-only work
- Generic WordPress sites
- SEO/content-only services
- Marketing automation
I focus strictly on engineering-first execution.
How It Works
- Choose Your Model: Pick the way you want to work: MVP Project, Growth Retainer, or Client Hours
- Share Requirements: Tell me what you’re building or improving
- I Build & Ship: Architecture, backend, AI, infrastructure, production deployment
- Scale or Transition: Extend with hours, upgrade to retainer, or continue independently
Guarantees:
- You always own your code
- You always control your budget
- You can change plans anytime
Ready to Build?
No recruiters. No long interviews. Just immediate access to senior execution.
Ready to Build?
No recruiters. No long interviews. Just immediate access to senior execution.