Senior-Level Technical Help for Problems That Matter

When downtime is expensive, data is at risk, or the situation is too complex for ordinary support, I provide direct hands-on consulting backed by 35+ years of enterprise experience.

I work with businesses, law firms, MSPs, and organizations that need clarity, recovery, and results.

CORE SERVICES

1. Critical Outage & Incident Response

Production outage? Systems unstable? Unknown root cause?

I help stabilize the environment, identify likely causes, and guide recovery efforts quickly.

Common Situations:

• Storage systems offline
• Linux server outages
• Performance collapse
• Replication failures
• Corruption warnings
• Repeated unexplained crashes
• Escalations going nowhere

Deliverables:

• Rapid triage
• Root-cause direction
• Recovery action plan
• Executive summary

2. Data Loss, RAID & Recovery Consulting

When data is at risk, decisions matter.

I help evaluate options, reduce mistakes, and determine the best path forward.

Includes:

• RAID failure guidance
• Recovery vendor evaluation
• Filesystem damage review
• Snapshot / backup strategy review
• Migration rollback planning
• Evidence preservation guidance

Ideal For:

Businesses facing costly downtime or uncertain recovery choices.

3. Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Some problems return again and again because no one found the true cause.

I perform structured investigations using logs, architecture, change history, and system behavior.

RCA Engagements Include:

• Timeline reconstruction
• Log review
• Failure chain analysis
• Process gaps
• Preventability assessment
• Written findings

4. Linux & Infrastructure Performance Optimization

Systems slow? Latency high? Apps blamed unfairly?

I analyze the full stack:

• OS
• Storage
• Network
• Virtualization
• Workload behavior

Typical Results:

• Faster systems
• Reduced latency
• Clear bottleneck identification
• Better capacity planning

5. Expert Witness & Litigation Support

Independent technical analysis for disputes involving:

• Data loss
• Outages
• Failed IT projects
• Vendor negligence
• Infrastructure decisions
• Backup / recovery disputes

Services:

• Case review
• Technical findings
• Expert reports
• Rebuttal
• Deposition support
• Testimony

Visit the Expert Witness page for full details.

6. Fractional Senior Advisory

Need senior judgment without a full-time hire?

I provide part-time advisory support for organizations needing experienced technical leadership.

Helpful For:

• Growth-stage companies
• IT modernization
• Risk reduction
• Vendor decisions
• Architecture review
• Escalation management

HOW ENGAGEMENTS WORK

Step 1 — Initial Discussion

You explain the situation and goals.

Step 2 — Scope & Recommendation

I recommend next steps, priorities, and engagement structure.

Step 3 — Execution

Hands-on analysis, guidance, documentation, or ongoing advisory support.

WHY CLIENTS HIRE ME

• 35+ years real-world experience
• Direct access to senior expertise
• Fast ramp-up time
• Practical, business-aware recommendations
• Calm under pressure
• Clear communication

ABOUT PRICING

Every situation is different.

Projects may be hourly, fixed-scope, or retainer based depending on urgency and complexity.

Confidential quotes available after initial discussion.

CALL TO ACTION

Let’s Talk About Your Situation

Whether urgent or long-term, I’m happy to review your needs and tell you honestly if I’m the right fit.