Engineering Excellence,
Delivered.
15+ years of technical leadership and full stack engineering — delivered across SaaS, e-commerce, and enterprise transformation in the US, UK, Australia, Germany, and France.
Engineering Team Setup & Management
Build the team that builds the product.
Who this is for
Ideal for startups scaling from 2 to 20 engineers, or established companies needing to restructure an underperforming team.
I design and build engineering organisations from scratch — defining team structures, establishing Agile processes, setting hiring standards, and creating the sprint cadence and performance culture that keeps teams shipping consistently. With 12+ engineers led across global markets, I bring a proven operating model that removes guesswork and replaces it with repeatable delivery.
What's included
- ▸Team structure design and role definition
- ▸Engineering hiring pipeline and interview frameworks
- ▸Agile / Scrum setup — sprints, standups, retrospectives
- ▸Performance management and career growth frameworks
- ▸Stakeholder reporting cadence and communication structure
- ▸Onboarding playbook for new engineers
Technical Project Management
End-to-end ownership from discovery to deployment.
Who this is for
Best suited for companies with 3–15 person dev teams who need a senior technical PM who can also read the code.
I manage the full project lifecycle — from requirements gathering and technical scoping through to launch and post-go-live stabilisation. Unlike traditional PMs, I understand the codebase well enough to spot risks early, have credible technical conversations with your engineers, and translate complexity into clear timelines for business stakeholders. Delivered 50+ projects on time across SaaS, e-commerce and enterprise.
What's included
- ▸Technical discovery and requirements analysis
- ▸Project roadmap and milestone planning
- ▸Risk identification and mitigation strategies
- ▸Sprint planning, backlog grooming and velocity tracking
- ▸Stakeholder management and executive reporting
- ▸Post-launch monitoring and handover documentation
Full Stack Development
Production-grade code, built to scale.
Who this is for
For startups and SMBs who need a senior developer who can own the full technical layer — not just write tickets.
I design and build full stack web applications using Laravel, React, TypeScript and Node.js — with cloud infrastructure on AWS. From database schema design to REST API architecture to interactive frontends, I own the entire technical execution. Every system I build is designed for maintainability, performance and future scale from day one.
What's included
- ▸Full stack application development (Laravel + React / Next.js)
- ▸REST API and GraphQL design and implementation
- ▸Database architecture — MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis
- ▸AWS infrastructure setup (EC2, RDS, S3, CloudFront)
- ▸CI/CD pipeline configuration (GitHub Actions, Docker)
- ▸Code reviews, refactoring and technical debt reduction
SaaS Platform Architecture
From napkin sketch to multi-tenant product.
Who this is for
Founders and CTOs who need senior technical guidance on how to architect their SaaS product before writing the first line of code — or before the current architecture breaks.
I specialise in designing scalable SaaS architectures — multi-tenancy models, subscription billing integration, role-based access systems, and the data layer decisions that define how well the platform scales. I have taken SaaS products from 0 to their first 500 paying clients and led teams migrating legacy monoliths into modern cloud-native platforms with 40% infrastructure cost reductions.
What's included
- ▸Technical architecture design and documentation
- ▸Multi-tenant data model and isolation strategy
- ▸Subscription and billing system integration (Stripe, Paddle)
- ▸Authentication and RBAC system design
- ▸Scalability planning and load testing strategy
- ▸Technology stack recommendation and evaluation
What clients say
Ratnesh is the rare person who speaks both fluent business and fluent engineering. He kept our project on track, our team aligned, and our stakeholders confident throughout a very complex migration.
He doesn't just manage — he engineers solutions. Ratnesh spotted a performance bottleneck in our checkout that would have cost $200k during peak season. Incredibly sharp technical instinct.
E-Commerce Development
High-performance storefronts built for revenue.
Who this is for
Retail brands, D2C founders, and agencies who need a developer with proven experience in high-traffic, multi-market e-commerce at scale.
I build custom e-commerce platforms and Shopify solutions that are engineered for performance, conversion and global reach. From Black Friday traffic spikes to multi-currency checkout across 5 countries, I have designed and delivered commerce systems that stay live when it matters most. Every implementation is built around revenue outcomes — not just feature delivery.
What's included
- ▸Custom e-commerce platform development
- ▸Shopify and WooCommerce development and customisation
- ▸Payment gateway integration (Stripe, PayPal, Klarna, Razorpay)
- ▸Multi-currency and multi-language storefront setup
- ▸Order management and inventory system integration
- ▸Performance optimisation for high-traffic events
Legacy System Modernisation
Retire the old. Ship the new. Without breaking production.
Who this is for
Enterprises and scale-ups running on legacy technology — PHP monoliths, outdated ERP systems, or fragile codebases that are slowing the business down.
I plan and manage the migration of legacy systems to modern, maintainable platforms — without disrupting live operations. This is high-stakes work that requires both deep technical knowledge and careful programme management. I have led 18-month transformation programmes, replacing ERP workflows, re-platforming monoliths to microservices, and onboarding 200+ users onto new systems across Germany and France.
What's included
- ▸Legacy system audit and technical debt assessment
- ▸Migration strategy and phased delivery plan
- ▸Parallel-running architecture to minimise downtime risk
- ▸Data migration planning and execution
- ▸Team training and user onboarding programme
- ▸Post-migration stabilisation and documentation
Fractional CTO
Senior technical leadership, without the full-time cost.
Who this is for
Early-stage startups, funded pre-Series A companies, and founders who need a strategic technical voice in the room — but are not yet ready to hire a full-time CTO.
As a fractional CTO, I provide part-time senior technical leadership — owning the engineering strategy, making architectural decisions, managing the dev team, and being your technical co-founder in the boardroom. I work with you on a retained basis, typically 2–3 days per week, giving you access to 15+ years of experience at a fraction of a full-time hire. Engagements typically run 3–12 months.
What's included
- ▸Engineering strategy and technology roadmap
- ▸Technical hiring — job specs, interviews, onboarding
- ▸Architecture and stack decisions
- ▸Vendor and tooling evaluation
- ▸Investor and board-level technical communication
- ▸Engineering team mentorship and leadership coaching
Technical Due Diligence
Know exactly what you are buying before you buy it.
Who this is for
Investors, acquirers, and founders evaluating a technical acquisition, partnership, or major vendor decision who need an independent senior engineering assessment.
I conduct structured technical assessments of software products, engineering teams, and codebases — providing a clear, honest report on architecture quality, technical debt, scalability risks, team capability, and security posture. This is independent, conflict-free analysis written for both technical and non-technical decision-makers. Turnaround is typically 5–10 business days.
What's included
- ▸Codebase quality and architecture review
- ▸Technical debt quantification and risk rating
- ▸Scalability and performance assessment
- ▸Security posture review (OWASP, common vulnerabilities)
- ▸Engineering team capability evaluation
- ▸Written report with executive summary and recommendations
Why work with me
Single Point of Contact
No account managers or handoffs. You work directly with me from brief to delivery. That means faster decisions, fewer misunderstandings, and full accountability at every step.
Global Delivery, Local Understanding
Experience across 5 markets means I understand the business context behind your technology decisions — not just the code. I have worked with US-growth, EU-compliance, and APAC-scale requirements simultaneously.
Engineering + Management
Unlike a pure PM or pure developer, I own both layers — which means fewer gaps between strategy and execution, fewer surprises in delivery, and a single person accountable for both the roadmap and the code.
Ready to start a conversation?
Tell me what you're building and I'll tell you if I can help.
Whether it's a new product, consulting engagement, or a technical leadership role — I'd love to hear what you're working on.