MVP for a new digital product
The first product slice: user flow, backend, basic interface, roles, data, APIs, and an admin panel if needed. So you can show a working first version, not a presentation.
A good fit when off-the-shelf services do not cover the use case, the requirements are not yet formalized, the data is scattered, and the business needs a working tool.
I use Python/FastAPI, APIs, LLMs, scraping, databases, simple interfaces, reports, notifications, and integrations.
The output is not a presentation or a consulting session, but the first working version.
Most projects I take on start in one of two situations: there is an idea, but it is not clear how to build the first working version quickly; or a prototype already exists and needs to be turned into a tool that can be launched, shown and maintained.
You need to quickly understand what can realistically be built, where the risks are, what it may cost, and which first version makes sense.
Teams manually compile databases, shortlists, reports, monitoring data, or information from different sources.
There are services, spreadsheets and APIs, but the process needs a small custom tool built around it.
You need to validate a hypothesis quickly and show the first version to users or investors. Or you already have an AI/vibe-coded prototype that sort of works, but needs review, stabilization, logs, permissions, deployment or preparation for real users.
APIs, spreadsheets, portals, files, messaging apps, external sources and databases exist separately and do not add up to one clear picture.
AI can be useful in a specific function: research, classification, drafts, knowledge-base search, data processing, or reporting. Important actions remain under human control.
Not “automate everything” and not a large turnkey product. In the first sprint, we choose one useful first version: an MVP, a working tool, or a module that can be launched, shown, tested and developed further.
The first product slice: user flow, backend, basic interface, roles, data, APIs, and an admin panel if needed. So you can show a working first version, not a presentation.
An MVP web product for a company: client portal, roles, statuses, documents, requests, reports, or data exchange with clients and partners.
The tool regularly collects data from sources, filters it using rules and an LLM, creates a shortlist and sends a report.
A working interface for a process that currently lives in spreadsheets, messaging apps and manual handoffs: statuses, owners, checks, notifications and an activity log.
A small backend layer that connects the website, external APIs, spreadsheets, messaging apps, a database and reports into one operational workflow.
Data collection, recurring reports, issue alerts and status control, so a manager can see what is happening without manual summaries and late surprises.
A focused sprint that turns a loosely defined task into a working tool. One clear outcome, a scoped first version, and 2-4 weeks from the first discovery session to handoff of the working version.
I clarify what the business needs, where the real value is, and what can be left out of the first version.
I cut out the unnecessary and lock the scope of the first version so the project does not expand uncontrollably.
I define data, APIs, roles, flows, constraints, errors, logs and notifications - so it is clear what we are building and how it will work.
Python/FastAPI, APIs, LLMs, scraping, database, simple interface, messaging/email notifications - depending on the task.
Instructions, demo, stabilization and a plan for the next stage - so the tool is used, not left on the shelf.
These are not client case studies, but examples of situations where the Working Tool Sprint format is useful: there is a task, there is uncertainty, and a working result is needed without hiring a full development team.
There is an idea for a service, product or internal tool, but it is unclear how to validate it quickly with users, partners or investors.
The first working version: backend, simple interface, core logic, roles, data, APIs and an admin panel if needed.
Not a presentation and not a mockup, but a working prototype or MVP that can be shown, tested, and used to decide whether to develop further.
The team manually searches for companies, partners, suppliers, candidates or market signals. Data is collected from different sources, selection criteria live in people’s heads, and updating the database takes hours.
A tool that scans sources, normalizes data, filters it using rules and an LLM, builds a shortlist and sends a recurring report.
An updatable database, clear selection criteria, less manual research and a recurring report for decision-making.
The process lives in spreadsheets, chats, manual handoffs and informal agreements. It is unclear who is responsible, what is done, where things are blocked and what needs attention.
A working interface with statuses, owners, notifications, an activity log, a report and control points.
Less manual work, clearer ownership, visible process status and easier handoff to the team.
We usually start with a short technical assessment; then move into a sprint or a larger phase. Support is for tools that are already running, not as an abstract subscription.
For an idea or task where you need to understand feasibility, risks, the first-version scope and a budget range before development. The output is a short assessment and a recommended next step.
For tasks where the first working version can be built in 2-4 weeks: MVP, internal tool, AI automation, portal, integration or dashboard.
For projects where the MVP or first release does not fit into one sprint. Work is split into phases with a clear outcome, timeline, budget and definition of done.
For tools that are already running: monitoring, troubleshooting, small improvements, consultation and development without losing context. New modules, major features, new integrations and business-logic changes are estimated separately.
I work at the intersection of engineering, product and project management. My strength is quickly understanding a task without a ready-made specification, defining the first useful version and delivering it as a working tool that can be used.
I personally lead every project: the first conversation, diagnostics, first-version scope, technical design and quality control of the build. Communication is direct with me, without an extra management layer. I take a limited number of projects at the same time.
For the sprint to produce a working result, I define the first-version boundaries in advance: what we build, why, on which data, who will use it and what counts as done.
I do not start with “automating the whole business” - first we define one useful result.
I do not take on tasks without an owner on the client side, access to source data and a clear definition of done.
I do not promise sales growth if the problem is in the product, marketing or team execution.
I use AI in controlled scenarios: search, analysis, classification, drafts and reports. Actions with serious consequences are designed with rules, logs and human confirmation.
If a task requires specialized expertise inside a particular system or in design, a dedicated specialist is brought in; my zone is MVPs, backend, APIs, data, LLMs, integrations and the working tool.
I do not work with gambling, deceptive financial offers, fraudulent schemes or projects where the goal is to mislead users.
We do not start with a large build. First we understand the task, ask questions, define the first version and only then build the tool.
What you want to get, what is currently done manually, and which data, systems or sources already exist.
We check whether the task fits my format and whether it makes sense to move into diagnostics.
I clarify the process, users, constraints, data, risks, integrations and expected outcome.
We agree what is in the sprint, what is out, the timeline, budget and definition of done.
I build the tool, show working parts, clarify details along the way and keep the project from expanding.
Demo, instructions, stabilization, support or development of the next version.
Short, direct answers. If something is not covered here, use the form below: describe the task, current process, data and desired outcome.
I am not just completing a task list. I help you understand which first result is actually needed, scope the first version, build the working tool and hand it over for use.
This format fits when you need one responsible technical partner at the first stage, not a full development team managed by you.
Large projects without a working first version often turn into long discussions, scope creep and loss of focus. A sprint gives you the first working version in 2-4 weeks and reveals the real risks: afterwards it is easier to decide whether a larger phase is needed, what exactly to develop and what not to spend budget on.
Yes. The “Technical assessment” format is designed for this: 1-3 days, with feasibility, risks, a budget range and the first-version scope worth starting from. No obligation to continue.
An introductory call is used to understand the task, check whether it fits my format and choose the next step. I do not design the solution or prepare a specification on that call.
A technical assessment is a paid short review of feasibility, risks, first-version scope, budget range and the recommended next step. If we start a Working Tool Sprint within 14 days after the assessment, the assessment fee can be credited toward the sprint budget.
Yes. AI can be part of the tool: research, classification, drafts, knowledge-base search, data processing, reports and user-facing suggestions.
I am not selling a “magic agent” that solves everything by itself. Important actions - sending messages, changing data, financial operations, public replies or decisions with legal consequences - are designed with rules, logs and, where needed, human confirmation.
Yes, if the task is larger than one person. For larger phases, I can bring in engineers, designers or specialized experts. Technical framing, communication and outcome control remain with me.
Anything with an API, webhooks, stable export or a clear way to exchange data: websites, CRM systems, spreadsheets, databases, messaging apps, payment services, external data sources and SaaS.
If a specialized system needs customization inside that system, I can work alongside a dedicated specialist: on my side, I cover backend, APIs, data exchange, processing and the working tool.
The minimum entry point is a technical assessment from $500. Working Tool Sprint is usually in the $3,000-$9,000 range.
If the task is very small and already well described, it is often more rational to give it to a freelancer or an in-house developer. My format works better where the task needs to be clarified, the first useful version defined and brought to a working result.
Describe the task, current process, data, systems, and expected output. I will reply whether it fits an assessment, a sprint, or another format - and I will say plainly if my approach is not needed here.
I will review the task and usually reply within one business day. If it requires a closer review, I will get back with a short assessment within 1-2 business days.