Services · Technology consulting
Straight tech advice
before you spend the money.
Technology consulting for small and growing businesses in Toronto. Get a senior engineer's opinion on what to build, what to buy, which vendor to trust and where AI fits, without hiring a full-time CTO.
Free evaluation. We reply within one business day.
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In short
What does a technology consultant do for a small business?
A technology consultant helps you make the tech decisions you'd otherwise make alone: whether to build or buy, which software to choose, whether a vendor's quote is fair, and how to fit AI into how you work. You get a clear recommendation and a plan, from someone who has built large systems, not someone selling a product.
What we help you decide.
We don't do help-desk IT like printers, networks or passwords. We help you decide what software and AI your business should run on, then build it if you want.
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Build vs buy
Should you build it, buy it, or connect what you already have? You get a costed comparison.
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Software & vendor review
A second opinion on a quote, a contract or a system before you sign.
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AI roadmap
Where AI fits in your business, in what order, and what it will cost to run.
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Project rescue
A project stalled with another vendor? We review the code and the plan and tell you how to get it moving.
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Architecture & security review
Is your system ready to scale, and is it safe? Findings ranked by risk.
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Ongoing technical advisor
A fractional CTO on call for your roadmap, hires and vendor decisions.
Pick the format that fits.
Every engagement starts with a free call. You'll know the price before anything else.
- Start here Free call
30 minutes on your question
Bring the decision you're stuck on. Useful even if we never work together.
- One-off Audit
Audit & roadmap
A fixed-fee review of your systems, vendors or plans, with a written roadmap you own.
- Ongoing Advisor
Fractional CTO
A monthly retainer for regular check-ins and decisions as they come up.
Advice from someone who builds.
Jonathon Temelkovski has built and run infrastructure serving tens of millions of users every day at Amazon, launched AI features on Alexa, and engineered embedded vehicle systems at Ford. The same judgment goes into small-business decisions: what will hold up, what won't, and what it will really cost.
About Jonathon →Questions about technology consulting
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What's the difference between technology consulting and IT consulting?
- IT consulting usually means managing computers, networks and support tickets. Technology consulting is about decisions: which software to run, what to build, which vendors to use and how to adopt AI.
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Do I need a CTO?
- Most small businesses don't need a full-time one. A few hours of senior advice a month usually covers the decisions that matter.
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Will you push us to build custom software?
- No. If an existing tool does the job, we'll recommend it. Building is only worth it when it saves more than it costs.
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Can you review a quote from another company?
- Yes. We'll tell you if the scope, price and timeline are realistic, and what to ask before signing.
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How much does technology consulting cost?
- The first call is free. Audits are a fixed fee agreed up front. Ongoing advice is a monthly retainer.