RJ McDermottLLC
Services

Whatever the problem calls for.

Four distinct practices that overlap more often than not. Most engagements start in one and pull in the others, because solving a real problem rarely fits neatly in a single box.

01

Custom Software Product Development

Software that earns its keep.

From first whiteboard sketch to production and beyond. Architecture, hands-on engineering, and delivery for products that need to work in the real world. I bring senior craft to the keyboard and a product owner's eye to every decision.

What that looks like

  • Greenfield products and platform modernization
  • Pragmatic architecture and technical due diligence
  • Hands-on engineering alongside your team
  • Delivery practices that ship reliably and often
02

Better Ways of Working

Improve the system, not just the parts.

Most performance problems live in the system, not the people. I work with leaders and teams to improve the structures, processes, and culture that quality depends on, so good work becomes the path of least resistance.

What that looks like

  • Diagnose flow, quality, and delivery bottlenecks
  • Reshape processes and team structures
  • Build a culture of continual improvement
  • Align incentives, work, and strategy
03

Fractional CTO / CIO

Executive technology leadership, right-sized.

Senior technology leadership without a full-time hire. I help founders and executives set technical direction, make sound build/buy decisions, build and steady teams, and translate between the boardroom and the codebase.

What that looks like

  • Technology strategy and roadmapping
  • Team building, hiring, and mentoring leaders
  • Architecture and vendor decisions
  • Investor- and board-ready technical clarity
04

Teaching, Training & Mentoring

Raise the capability of your people.

Lasting change is built into people, not just projects. I teach, train, and mentor engineers and leaders, from everyday craft to big-picture thinking, so your team keeps getting better on its own.

What that looks like

  • Engineer and tech-lead mentoring
  • Workshops on craft, architecture, and quality
  • Big-picture thinking for technical teams
  • Coaching for emerging leaders
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Not sure which one you need?

Most clients don't start with a tidy label. They start with a problem. Tell me what's in your way and we'll figure out the right shape together.

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