Frequently Asked Questions

Most projects start with a discovery call to understand your needs. From there, I provide a proposal with scope, timeline, and fixed pricing. For ongoing work, I offer retainer arrangements with guaranteed availability.

Absolutely. Most of my clients are non-technical founders. I translate business requirements into technical decisions and keep you informed without overwhelming you with jargon.

Yes. I often work alongside in-house developers or other contractors. I can lead the architecture or contribute as a senior developer—whatever configuration makes sense.

I typically take on 2-3 active projects at a time to ensure quality focus. For new projects, lead time is usually 1-2 weeks. Retainer clients get priority scheduling.

I'm based in Jerusalem, Israel (GMT+2/+3). I work with clients globally and am flexible with meeting times across time zones.

Every project is different, so I provide custom quotes based on scope and complexity. After our discovery session, you'll receive a detailed proposal with fixed pricing—no surprises.

I prefer fixed-price for defined projects—it aligns incentives and gives you cost certainty. For ongoing work or advisory roles, retainer arrangements work better.

Yes. Advisory retainers start at 4-8 hours/month for strategic guidance. Active engagement retainers of 2-3 days/week are available for hands-on technical leadership.

Typically 30-50% upfront, with milestones tied to deliverables. For retainers, payment is monthly in advance. I accept wire transfer and major payment methods.

Primarily Node.js, Python, React/Next.js, PostgreSQL, and major cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Vercel). I choose technologies based on your specific needs, not personal preference.

Yes. I architect for growth from day one. I've seen too many startups hit traction and immediately face a rewrite—I design to avoid that scenario.

Security is built into every layer: authentication, authorization, input validation, encryption, and secure infrastructure. I follow OWASP guidelines and can help with compliance requirements.

I write unit tests, integration tests, and API tests for critical paths. Documentation includes API specs, architecture decisions, and handoff guides for your team.

Absolutely. I often join projects to add features, fix performance issues, or help teams refactor. I'll review what you have and give honest feedback on what needs attention.

It depends on your use case, budget, and requirements. GPT-4 is versatile but expensive. Claude is great for longer documents. Open-source models can reduce costs for simpler tasks. I'll recommend the right fit.

Through careful prompt engineering, output validation, confidence scoring, and human-in-the-loop workflows where needed. AI is powerful but needs guardrails—I build those in from the start.

Data security is a first-class concern. I can work with enterprise AI APIs that don't train on your data, implement on-premise solutions, or use privacy-preserving architectures.

You own everything—code, infrastructure, documentation. I can continue with ongoing development, help you hire your first engineer, or hand off completely. Your choice.

Yes, through retainer arrangements. This includes monitoring, updates, optimization, and priority support for issues. Or I can hand off with documentation and training.

Yes. I can help define roles, create job descriptions, evaluate candidates, and onboard new team members. Part of my job is often helping clients build their own technical capability.