Senior Technology & Architecture Guidance for Lean, High-Velocity Teams

I partner with founders and lean engineering teams to design the right systems, make smart technical decisions, and move forward with clarity - without the cost or commitment of a full-time CTO.

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Tom Snelgrove

Clear, calm technical leadership — when you need it, how you need it.

Modern teams are running lean. That means every architecture decision, every system choice, and every roadmap commitment matters. I partner with companies to help them build and scale with confidence — offering senior expertise without adding headcount.

Core Services

Architecture & Systems Audit
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a computer screen with a bunch of code on it

A fast, focused review of your product’s architecture, reliability, and scalability — with clear, actionable recommendations.

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Fractional Solutions Architect (10 hrs/month)

Ongoing senior technical guidance for startups and lean engineering teams - without hiring a full-time CTO.

A practical, architecture-first plan for bringing AI into your product, with a clear map of what to build and how to build it.

AI & Product Acceleration Blueprint

Why Teams Work With Me

  • 20+ years of engineering leadership

  • Deep experience across architecture, data, AI, and product

  • Clear communication with founders, execs, and teams

  • Strategic guidance without the full-time cost

  • Calm, senior oversight that keeps projects on track

  • Focus on value, not complexity

  • An approach that meets your team where they are

I work with companies that value clarity, honest guidance, and well-designed systems.

My approach is simple: understand your goals, evaluate your current architecture, and help you make decisions that support long-term success.

No hype. No jargon. Just senior expertise you can rely on.

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Let’s make your next phase your strongest.

If your team needs senior technical guidance without adding overhead, let’s talk.