🔍 Architecture Review

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## Critical: Database Query Performance

**Finding:** Orders query lacks composite index, causing 
full table scans at scale.

**Current:** 3+ second query times at 10K orders/day
**Risk:** System will become unusable at 2x current load

**Recommendation:** Add composite index
```sql
CREATE INDEX idx_orders_dispensary_status 
ON orders(dispensary_id, status, created_at DESC);

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## Review Deliverables

| Deliverable | Description |
|-------------|-------------|
| **Executive Summary** | 1-page overview for leadership |
| **Detailed Report** | Complete findings with evidence |
| **Risk Matrix** | Prioritized issues by severity/effort |
| **Action Plan** | Recommended sequence of fixes |
| **Architecture Diagrams** | Current state documentation |
| **Walkthrough Session** | Live Q&A on findings |

## Technologies I Review

**Languages:** Python, TypeScript, Java, PHP, JavaScript
**Frameworks:** FastAPI, Django, Spring Boot, Node.js, React
**Databases:** PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis
**Cloud:** AWS, GCP, Azure
**Infrastructure:** Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform
**AI/ML:** LangChain, RAG systems, LLM integrations

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is a technical architecture review?

A technical architecture review evaluates your system's design, technology choices, scalability, security, and maintainability. It identifies risks, technical debt, and improvement opportunities, providing actionable recommendations.

### How much does an architecture review cost?

Architecture reviews typically cost $150-200 per hour. A focused review (specific concern) starts around $5,000-10,000, while thorough system reviews range from $15,000-40,000+. The investment often prevents much larger problems.

### When should I get an architecture review?

Consider a review when: preparing for scale, before major investments, after team changes, when experiencing performance issues, before acquisitions (due diligence), or when technical debt is slowing development.

### What does an architecture review include?

Typically: codebase analysis, infrastructure review, database design evaluation, security assessment, scalability analysis, technology stack evaluation, and recommendations with prioritized action items.

### What do you deliver from an architecture review?

I deliver: executive summary, detailed findings with severity ratings, architecture diagrams, prioritized recommendations, and optional implementation support. Findings are actionable, not just observations.

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## Related

**Experience:**
- AI Backend Lead at Anaqua - Built reviewed systems
- Senior Engineer at Drop Delivery - Scaled under pressure
- Senior Backend at Virtulab - Greenfield architecture

**Related Services:** Fractional CTO, Performance Optimization, Due Diligence