Consultation
System Architecture Consultation
Design scalable, maintainable, and secure systems before a single line of code is written.
System Architecture Consultation
Poor architecture is the #1 cause of expensive rebuilds. Our System Architecture consulting helps you design the right technical foundation - database schema, API contracts, service boundaries, scaling strategy, and security architecture - before development begins. This saves 10x in future rework costs.
Challenges This Solves
Rebuilding a system that outgrew its architecture
Slow performance under increasing load
High technical debt slowing new feature delivery
Security vulnerabilities in current design
Difficulty integrating new systems with legacy platforms
No clear separation of concerns in codebase
What You Get
System architecture document
Database schema and data model
API design specification
Technology stack recommendation
Scalability and performance plan
Security architecture review
Infrastructure design
Development team onboarding guide
How It Works
1
Requirements Deep-Dive
Extract functional and non-functional requirements - performance targets, user load, data volumes, integrations needed.
2
Architecture Options Analysis
Compare and evaluate 2-3 architectural approaches with trade-off analysis for each.
3
Recommended Architecture Design
Produce detailed architecture diagram, data flow, and component interaction documentation.
4
Database & API Design
Design normalised database schema, API contracts, and authentication model.
5
Security Architecture Review
Identify security requirements and design appropriate controls at each layer.
6
Developer Handover
Present to your development team, answer questions, and refine based on feedback before development starts.
Who Is This For?
CTOs and Technical Leads
Development team leads starting a new project
Product Managers scoping complex systems
Startups building their first platform
Organisations planning a system rebuild
Teams inheriting poorly structured legacy systems
Common Questions
Before development starts - ideally before you write your first line of code. We can also engage mid-project to course-correct an evolving architecture.
A complete architecture document including diagrams, data models, API specs, tech stack decisions with rationale, and a development guide your team can follow.
Yes - we conduct architecture audits. We review your current system, identify structural issues and technical debt, and produce a remediation plan.
For a new system: 1-3 weeks. For a full audit of an existing system: 2-4 weeks depending on complexity.
Book This Consultation
Free first session, 30 minutes. Our expert will review your situation before the call.
Duration
30-60 minutes
Availability
Mon-Fri, 8am-6pm EAT
Format
Video call or in-person (Nairobi)
After Session
Written recommendations sent within 48h
Not sure if this is the right consultation?
Book a General Consultation - our team will assess your situation and guide you to the right path.