Your Smart Contract Works. Now You Need Everything Around It to Work Too.
I build the backend infrastructure that turns your protocol into a product — APIs, integrations, scaling, monitoring. As your fractional CTO or hands-on tech lead.
3+ years building crypto exchange infrastructure. 40+ provider integrations. Team of 8 built from scratch.
Does this sound like your startup?
“We're paying $15K/month to a dev team and we have no idea if the code is any good.”
You need technical oversight, not more developers. Someone who can evaluate code quality, review architecture decisions, and tell you the truth.
“We hired 3 more engineers last quarter. Features are shipping even slower.”
Your architecture is the bottleneck, not your team size. Adding people to a broken system makes it worse.
“Our exchange integration broke at 2 AM. We found out from user complaints on Telegram.”
No alerting. No monitoring. No observability. You're flying blind in production.
“Investors asked about our infrastructure scalability. We couldn't answer.”
That unanswered question can cost you the entire round. Technical due diligence isn't optional.
“Our CTO left. Nobody else understands the architecture.”
Single point of failure in your most critical function. The knowledge walked out the door.
I've solved these problems before. Here's how.
Platform Migration
Challenge
Crypto exchange aggregator running on bare-metal Hetzner servers with a monolithic backend. Deployments were manual and risky. No auto-scaling. Production incidents were discovered through user complaints on Telegram — sometimes hours after they started.
Solution
Full migration to GCP/Kubernetes. Consolidated the monolithic backend into well-defined NestJS services. Implemented CI/CD with GitHub Actions for automated, zero-downtime deployments. Built a complete observability stack with OpenTelemetry and SigNoz — distributed tracing, metrics dashboards, alerting on anomalies before users notice.
Result
Auto-scaling handles traffic spikes without intervention. Incidents detected in seconds, not hours. Deployment frequency increased 5x. Platform uptime reached 99.9%+.
Unified API Layer — 40+ Providers
Challenge
Platform needed to aggregate real-time rates and execute swaps across 40+ crypto exchange providers. Each provider had a different API format, authentication method, rate limits, error codes, and reliability profile. Adding a new provider took weeks of custom development.
Solution
Designed a unified integration architecture with a standardized provider interface (adapter pattern). Built retry logic with exponential backoff, automatic failover between providers, centralized rate limit management, and a real-time health dashboard monitoring each provider's latency, error rate, and availability.
Result
Onboarding a new provider now takes 2–3 days instead of weeks. When a provider goes down, traffic automatically shifts to alternatives — users don't notice. The system handles 40+ providers with consistent reliability.
Engineering Team Built from Scratch
Challenge
Early-stage crypto startup with 2 developers, no engineering processes, no code review, no CI/CD, no documentation. Every deployment was a manual, risky event. Hiring was ad hoc — no structured interviews, no technical evaluation.
Solution
Designed and ran the entire hiring pipeline: job descriptions, technical interview process, coding challenges, and evaluation criteria. Hired 6 engineers over 6 months. Established code review as a non-negotiable practice. Built CI/CD pipelines. Created documentation templates and onboarding guides. Ran weekly 1:1 mentorship sessions with every team member.
Result
Team of 8 shipping features consistently with predictable velocity. New developers productive within 4 days instead of weeks. Code quality measurably improved — production bugs dropped significantly after implementing mandatory code review.
Active in the crypto community
Cosmoverse Hackathon Dubai
WinnerConsensus Hong Kong 2025
AttendeeThailand Blockchain Week 2025
AttendeeSui Basecamp Dubai 2025
AttendeeThree ways I can help — pick what fits
Tech Audit & Roadmap
One-time deep dive
Best for: Founders preparing for a funding round, or teams that feel something is wrong but can't pinpoint what.
I review your codebase, architecture, infrastructure, and development processes. You get a written report with a prioritized action plan: what to fix now, what can wait, and specific recommendations for hiring and team structure.
What's included
- Written audit report with prioritized findings
- Architecture diagram of current state + recommended target state
- Hiring recommendations (roles, seniority levels, interview questions)
- 60-minute walkthrough call to discuss findings
Timeline: 1–2 weeks
Discuss Your Audit →Fractional CTO
Ongoing technical leadership
Best for: Startups with 3–15 engineers that need senior technical direction without a $250K+ full-time CTO.
I join your team part-time as your technical leader. I make architecture decisions, review critical PRs, help hire engineers, set up observability, and align your tech with business goals. Weekly syncs with founders to keep everything on track.
What's included
- Architecture decisions and code review for critical PRs
- Hiring support: writing profiles, conducting technical interviews, evaluating candidates
- CI/CD and observability setup
- Weekly 1:1 with founder/CEO
- Async availability via Slack/Telegram for urgent decisions
Commitment: 20–40 hours/month
Explore This Option →Hands-on Tech Lead
Code + leadership
Best for: Teams with a specific project: migration, new integration, infrastructure overhaul, or a critical deadline.
I write code, review architecture, and lead the technical execution of your project. Not advisory — I'm in the repo, in the standups, in the PRs.
What's included
- Direct code contributions to your codebase
- Architecture design and implementation
- Team mentorship during the project
- Documentation and knowledge transfer on completion
Engagement: Project-based
Tell Me About Your Project →Pricing depends on scope and engagement model. Let's talk about what makes sense for your situation.
Full-time CTO vs. Fractional CTO
The savings from a fractional model can fund additional engineers to actually build your product.
What makes this different
I've built exactly what you're building
Not a generic consultant who reads your docs on day 1. I've spent 3+ years building crypto exchange infrastructure — provider integrations, custody, real-time aggregation. I know your domain.
I speak both languages
I can explain an architecture decision to your investors in business terms, then write the PR review for your developers in technical terms. Bridge between boardroom and codebase.
I'm hands-on, not advisory-only
Many fractional CTOs only give advice. I connect to your repo, review code, join standups, deploy to production. You get a leader who actually does the work.
I know my limits
Smart contracts, tokenomics, frontend design — not my scope. But I'll help you hire the right people for those roles. Honest about boundaries, expert within them.
Things founders ask before we start
How is this different from hiring a senior freelance developer?
A freelancer writes code you assign. I make the decisions about what code should be written, how it should be architected, who should write it, and whether your current team is building the right things. I own technical outcomes, not just tasks.
What if I need someone full-time eventually?
Most early-stage startups don't need a full-time CTO yet — they need the right guidance at the right time. Start with 20 hours/month, scale up if needed. When you grow to the point of needing full-time technical leadership, I'll help you hire that person and transition smoothly.
Do you write smart contracts?
No. I build everything around them — APIs, backend services, infrastructure, integrations, monitoring. If you need a Solidity or Move developer, I can help you find and evaluate the right one.
I'm not in crypto. Can you still help?
Yes. My deepest expertise is in crypto infrastructure, but the skills — backend architecture, Kubernetes, team building, NestJS/PostgreSQL — apply to any tech startup. I've also built a SaaS CRM product from scratch.
What's your timezone and availability?
I'm based in Bangkok (GMT+7) and work with teams across all timezones. Async-first communication with sync calls when needed. For urgent production issues, I'm reachable outside regular hours.
How fast can we start?
Usually within a week. For urgent situations — faster. Let's talk.
What if it doesn't work out?
We start with a trial month. If it's not the right fit — no hard feelings, no lock-in. I'll document everything I've done so your team can continue without friction.
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Not sure if you need a fractional CTO? Let's figure it out in 30 minutes.
Free introductory call. No pitch, no commitment. I'll give you honest feedback on your technical setup — even if we don't work together.
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