Ad Hoc Software

    Engineering Management

    Launch, mature, and scale your team, stack, and processes.

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    About Me

    Hey there, I'm Jay, and I run PLTZR Labs, a software management consultancy based in Nashville, Tennessee. I provide technical leadership and direction to businesses who need help optimizing various aspects of their software development lifecycle.

    I've worn the hat of CTO, consultant, lead engineer, and engineering manager, and I've spent valuable time in startup, midsize, and enterprise-level environments. I believe that all software challenges can be solved with an equal focus on people, processes, and business objectives.

    Big Rocks

    Let me help with what matters most.

    Product Strategy & PlanningProduct Strategy & Planning

    Work with stakeholders to understand the big picture and build the product roadmap.

    Systems, Processes, & DeliverySystems, Processes, & Delivery

    Provide accountability and ownership for any and all aspects of the software development lifecycle.

    Technical LeadershipTechnical Leadership

    Ensure technology stack and tooling is modern, supported, and suitable for executing on business strategy.

    Talent Acquisition & DevelopmentTalent Acquisition & Development

    Build the team and talent management pipeline to power your goals and priorities.

    Core Concepts

    Engineering projects are most successful when people, processes, and business priorities are aligned.

    Software is about people.

    Software is about people.

    Software might run on a machine, but it is conceived by people, built by people, and used by people.

    People are only as good as the process.

    People are only as good as the process.

    Design processes that allow your people to achieve your business objectives efficiently and without waste.

    Process is a reflection of the business.

    Process is a reflection of the business.

    Let your business objectives be your guiding light. Constantly measure your decisions against your priorities.

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    Focus Areas

    A/B Feature Testing
    Bug Stability
    CI/CD
    Incident Response
    Increased Velocity
    Observability & Monitoring
    QA Testing & Automation
    Service Inventory
    Tech Debt Planning

    Engineering Management Coaching

    Level up your existing team by providing the tools and strategies to instill a leadership mindset.
    Use Cases

    Stack Modernization

    Transition your legacy services to bleeding edge technologies that attract top-level talent.
    Use Cases

    Best Practices & SDLC

    Define how your organization performs work, from conception to release to production support.
    Use Cases

    Let's Talk

    Reach out to see how we can work together.