How quickly will I get a response?

We aim for 2-4 hour response time during business hours (US Central Time). Complex questions may take up to 24 hours for a thorough response. Urgent consulting inquiries are prioritized.

Do you offer technical debt consulting services?

Yes. Services include technical debt assessments, code audits, architecture reviews, remediation planning, team coaching, executive communication training, and fractional CTO engagements. Contact us to discuss your specific needs.

Can I share my tech debt war stories?

Absolutely! We love hearing real-world experiences. Your anonymized stories may help other developers facing similar challenges. The best lessons come from the trenches - share what worked, what failed, and what you learned.

Do you speak at conferences or meetups?

Yes. Available for conference keynotes, meetup talks, workshop facilitation, and podcast appearances on technical debt, engineering leadership, legacy modernization, and developer productivity topics.

Can you help with a technical due diligence assessment?

Yes. We provide technical due diligence for M&A transactions, investment rounds, and board reporting. Assessment includes codebase quality, technical debt quantification, team capability evaluation, and risk identification.

What information should I include in my inquiry?

For best response, include: your role, company size, specific challenge or question, timeline for any decision, and what you have already tried. The more context, the more helpful our response can be.

Is there a cost for initial consultation?

Initial discovery calls (30 minutes) are complimentary. We will discuss your situation, determine if we can help, and outline potential engagement options. No pressure, no sales pitch - just an honest assessment.

Do you work with startups or only enterprises?

We work with organizations of all sizes. Startups benefit from avoiding debt accumulation early. Scale-ups need help managing rapid growth debt. Enterprises require legacy modernization strategies. Different challenges, tailored approaches.

Can you help convince my management about tech debt?

Yes. We can help develop business cases, create executive presentations, coach on communication strategies, or even present directly to leadership. Sometimes an outside expert carries more weight than internal advocacy.

What makes TechDebt.now different from other resources?

34 years of hands-on coding experience plus 21 years in engineering leadership means we understand tech debt from both the trenches and the boardroom. We have lived it, not just studied it. Every recommendation comes from real-world implementation.

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