IT support from idea to outcome
Your ally in IT projects, for whom your result is the shared goal.
I help founders steer IT projects — from idea to a working result.
Engagement formats
Three ways to get a problem solved.
Depending on the stage you're at and what you need right now — we pick the format that actually fits your situation.
Audit
from $1,000 · 5-14 days
An independent read on a prototype you built yourself, a contractor proposal on your desk, or an AI feature that stopped working. Before you commit more capital — a structured review.
Learn more →Discovery
from $4,000 · 2-8 weeks
Discovery for founders: from idea to a clear product plan, realistic budget, and a short list of the right contractors.
Learn more →Recovery
from $2,500/month · monthly
Project lost momentum, contractor unresponsive, budget draining without visible progress. Structured recovery with a clear plan for what comes next.
Learn more →Why this works
I see the hidden risks in your IT projects and turn complexity into confident decisions — from the first idea to a working result.
Who I am
I spot the hidden risks early.
I'm Taras Smaliukh — an ally for founders navigating IT. 8 years of business analysis and product ownership across AI, logistics, fintech, and online business services. I read your project as a whole system and spot the risks others miss.
How I work
Five principles, no surprises.
Five rules I hold to in every format — clear and upfront, so there are no surprises for either of us.
- 01Your result is the single goal of my recommendations.
- 02Price fixed before work starts. No quiet "oh, this will be a bit more."
- 03Discovery first, always. If I'm not the right read — I'll say so.
- 04I leave a documented trail — every decision in writing.
- 05I work to the plan, not to the clock. No work-for-the-sake-of-work.
From the blog
Notes and thoughts.
On IT projects, AI tools, and other practices I use in my work.
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