Architecture Review
Technical review of an existing system—something you built, inherited, or bought. We assess health, security, risks, and provide a prioritized action plan.
You have a system. You’re not sure what you have.
Maybe it was built by a previous team. Maybe it’s a vendor solution that’s been customized beyond recognition. Maybe your internal team built it and you need an outside perspective. Either way, you need to understand what you’re working with.
Inherited complexity
The system was built by people who are gone. Documentation is sparse or outdated. You’re not sure what it does, let alone what it should do.
Unknown risks
Is the system secure? Scalable? Maintained? You don’t know what you don’t know, and that uncertainty is a business risk.
Vendor lock-in questions
You’ve invested in a platform or tool but don’t know if you’re using it well, overpaying, or stuck with something that doesn’t fit anymore.
Conflicting opinions
Internal teams disagree about the system’s state and future. You need an objective assessment to move forward.
What you get
Complete technical assessment with prioritized recommendations.
Architecture Documentation
Clear diagram of how the system actually works. Components, integrations, data flows—documented so anyone can understand it.
- System architecture diagram
- Component inventory with versions
- Integration map
- Data flow documentation
Health Assessment
Evaluation against best practices. What’s working, what’s risky, and what’s actively broken.
- Code quality review (if applicable)
- Security posture assessment
- Performance analysis
- Maintainability evaluation
Action Plan
Prioritized recommendations with effort estimates. What to fix now, what to improve later, and what to leave alone.
- Critical issues requiring immediate attention
- Medium-term improvements
- Long-term modernization options
- Cost-benefit analysis for each recommendation
How it works
Access & Context
Day 1-2We get access to the system and gather context from your team. What is it supposed to do? What are the known issues? What are your concerns?
Technical Deep Dive
Days 3-7We examine the system. Code review, architecture analysis, security scan, performance review—the full picture.
Assessment & Recommendations
Days 8-9We synthesize findings and develop prioritized recommendations tailored to your situation and resources.
Report Delivery
Day 10Presentation of findings with time for questions. You receive the full report and supporting documentation.
Access & Context
Day 1-2We get access to the system and gather context from your team. What is it supposed to do? What are the known issues? What are your concerns?
Technical Deep Dive
Days 3-7We examine the system. Code review, architecture analysis, security scan, performance review—the full picture.
Assessment & Recommendations
Days 8-9We synthesize findings and develop prioritized recommendations tailored to your situation and resources.
Report Delivery
Day 10Presentation of findings with time for questions. You receive the full report and supporting documentation.
TOTAL DURATION
1-2 weeks
YOUR INVOLVEMENT
3-4 hours of your team’s time
After the review
You’ll understand your system and have a clear path forward.
System understanding
You finally have clear documentation of how the system works. No more guessing or relying on tribal knowledge.
Risk visibility
Known risks are documented and prioritized. No more unknown unknowns keeping you up at night.
Investment confidence
You can make informed decisions about maintaining, improving, or replacing the system. Data-driven, not gut-feel.
Aligned stakeholders
An objective assessment everyone can reference. No more internal debates about the system’s state.
Investment
Fixed price for a single system. Large or complex systems may require additional scope.
Fixed Scope
1-2 weeks engagement — pricing discussed during consultation
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Full architecture documentation
- Code review (up to 50k lines)
- Security posture assessment
- Performance analysis
- Prioritized action plan
- Written report with findings
- Presentation and Q&A
- 30-day follow-up call
NOT INCLUDED (BUT AVAILABLE)
- Implementation of recommendations
- Penetration testing (can be added)
- Ongoing monitoring or support
Know what you have
Get an objective assessment of your system. Clear documentation, identified risks, and a path forward.
No sales pitch. No pressure. Just an honest conversation about fit.