Project Rescue Consulting

When your software project is stuck, I help get it unstuck — fast.

Maybe your dev team is missing deadlines. Maybe the project has spiraled out of scope. Or maybe you’re just not confident in what’s being delivered. That’s where I come in.
I specialize in turning around troubled software projects by identifying the root causes and creating a clear, achievable path forward — fast.

🚩 Signs Your Project Might Be in Trouble

• Deliverables are late or off-target
• Communication breakdowns between stakeholders and developers
• No clear documentation or product roadmap
• Developer turnover or offshore team struggles
• Ballooning costs with no working product in sight

🔍 What I Do

Step 1: Discovery & Audit

• Review codebase, documentation, backlog, and tools
• Interview stakeholders, developers, and users
• Evaluate current architecture, tooling, and processes

Step 2: Diagnosis & Plan

• Identify critical risks and blockers
• Deliver a structured assessment of project health
• Provide a clear, actionable turnaround plan

Step 3: Execution Support (Optional)

• Guide in-house or offshore teams through recovery
• Fill in as a fractional tech lead or product manager
• Align dev work with business goals and timelines

🧩 What Makes This Different

• 25+ years experience rescuing software across industries
• Fluent in both tech and business strategy
• Comfortable working with in-house, offshore, or mixed teams
• Focused on outcomes, not just deliverables

💬 Client Feedback

“We had lost weeks of time and trust. Jeff assessed the mess in under two days and laid out a roadmap that saved the project.” – Healthcare SaaS CEO

“He didn’t just fix our code — he fixed our direction.” – Startup Founder

💼 Project Types I’ve Rescued

• Internal business apps that hit architectural roadblocks
• SaaS MVPs that were offshored and need rewrites
• Healthcare tools with HIPAA/compliance gaps
• Enterprise deployments with custom integrations

💵 Pricing & Engagement Models

• Flat-Fee Audit: $1,500 – $2,500 depending on scope
• Advisory Retainer: Monthly check-ins, reviews, roadmap consulting
• Hands-On Execution: Short-term or fractional CTO support