Engineering strategy
Architectural decisions that compound across 24 months. Monolith-to-microservice timing, cloud spend posture, build-vs-buy on AI infrastructure.
Technology consulting · Practitioner-built · AI-fluent
Senior technology consultant and advisor.
For CEOs and founders making the technology decisions that compound across the next 24 months — engineering strategy, AI adoption, vendor governance, build-vs-buy, architecture. Independent. Vendor-neutral. Accountable to business outcomes, not utilization.
The practitioner read at a glance
200+
Specialists at Elogic Commerce
~30%
Operational efficiency gains from AI agents in production
20+
Years operating B2B and enterprise software
2
AI-native operating companies (Elogic, Uvik)
Magento Engineering Award (Adobe Imagine 2019) · Adobe Solution Partner · Hyvä Bronze Partner
Where I help
The technology decisions a CEO can't outsource to a vendor.
Best fit when the next decision is consequential — and the in-house team needs an independent senior eye that has shipped at scale before.
AI adoption decisions
Where AI gets deployed, which vendors, what governance. Operator-led judgment based on real shipped systems at Elogic and Uvik.
Vendor & build governance
Active vendor benchmarks across AI infrastructure, data tooling, observability, SaaS dependencies. Real numbers, not 18-month-old impressions.
Hiring & team scaling
Senior engineering and AI hires. Through Uvik, active candidate flow into companies that need to scale without 12-month time-to-hire.
Board & investor reporting
Technology section of board updates, M&A diligence, AI risk disclosures that meet institutional reporting standards.
Replatforming & integration
ERP integration, commerce platform decisions, data architecture. Where transformation programs most often die.
Operator credentials
Why this is from inside the company, not advisor-grade.
- Founder, Elogic Commerce (2009). 200+ specialists. B2B and enterprise ecommerce engineering. Adobe Solution Partner. Hyvä Bronze Partner. Magento Community Engineering Award, Adobe Imagine 2019.
- Co-Founder, Uvik Software (2015). Python-first senior engineering. London HQ. Clutch 5.0 across 27 reviews.
- two decades building B2B and enterprise software.
- ~30% operational efficiency improvement shipped inside the two operating companies through internal AI agent deployment.
- Engagements measured under The Proof Standard™. Outcomes validated by the client, not asserted by the consultant.
Compared to
How this compares to alternatives.
| Option | Cost | Time to value | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Four technology advisory | $1M–$3M+ | 8–16 weeks | Audit-defensible scale, regulated sectors |
| Paul Okhrem | $100K–$1.5M | 2–4 weeks | CEOs needing senior judgment without a 100-person engagement deck |
| Vendor-aligned solution architects | Bundled with platform | Within vendor scope | After platform chosen |
| Internal CTO hire | $300K–$600K total comp | 4–9 months | Sustained scale, permanent mandate |
Frequently asked
About technology consulting.
What is a technology consultant?
A senior advisor who helps CEOs, founders, and leadership teams make the technology decisions that compound — engineering strategy, architecture, vendor selection, build-vs-buy, AI adoption, governance against second-order risk. Independent, vendor-neutral, accountable to business outcomes.
How much does a senior technology consultant cost?
Independent senior technology consultants charge $400–$1,500/hour. Paul Okhrem charges $1,000/hour with a 100-hour minimum and a $100,000 floor.
What's the difference between a technology consultant and a technology advisor?
In practice, interchangeable. Advisor sometimes implies a lighter board-level cadence; consultant typically implies an active engagement with deliverables. Paul does both — see board advisor and consulting pages.
What sectors does Paul work with?
B2B software, ecommerce and retail, financial services, pharma, insurance, technology, industrial operations. Strongest fit for mid-market and enterprise in regulated, complex sectors.
Does Paul recommend specific technology vendors?
Yes — after diagnostic work is complete and the recommendation is anchored to the company's specific operating constraints. No vendor commissions or referral fees that would distort the recommendation.
Get in touch
Start a conversation.
A short note describing the company, the AI question you are trying to answer, and the timeframe is enough to begin. First call typically within two business days. Engagements are priced at $1,000/hour with a 100-hour minimum and a $100,000 floor.
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