01 / Emergency · Available in 24–72h

Troubleshooting
& Project Recovery.

I unblock technical bottlenecks, clear up misunderstandings, and bring stalled projects back on track — fast, focused, and lasting.

When projects stall, every hour counts. Whether the deadline is closing in, technical hurdles look insurmountable, or requirements aren't clearly understood — in critical phases I take responsibility quickly and decisively, create transparency, and deliver actionable decisions that get your project back on course.

Typical scenarios

Sound familiar?

If two or more apply, a short call is worth it.

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Deadline approaching

But core features aren't shippable.

Team stuck

Blockers in architecture, build/deploy, or integrations.

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Unclear requirements

Conflicting requirements; scope and priorities slipping.

Interfaces failing

ERP, PIM, CRM, payment, search — errors or latency.

Performance & stability

Issues threatening go-live or conversion.

Knowledge missing

Key person gone — nobody really knows how the system runs.

How I work

Four phases.
Days, not months.

Maximum impact, minimum lead time. Hands-on, not workshops.

24–72h 01

Rapid analysis

Review of code, architecture, pipelines, and tickets. Clarify goals, risks, and blockers. Result: short diagnosis with top risks and first quick wins.

Day 3–4 02

Prioritization & action plan

Decision-ready measures with cost/benefit estimates, ownership, and timeline.

Day 5–12 03

Execution & team alignment

Hands-on fixes (build/deploy, caching, interfaces), moderation between tech/business, clear definition of done.

Day 13–15 04

Stabilization & handover

Hardening (tests, monitoring, alerts), documentation, knowledge transfer, and agreed follow-up checks.

Outcomes in 10–15 days

Concrete deliverables. No PowerPoints.

Every engagement ends with documented artifacts your team can build on.

/ Time-to-green

Release plannable again

Critical blockers resolved. The team can ship, the date holds.

/ Transparency

Clear action plan

Measures with ownership, effort, and dates.

/ Quality

Measurable improvements

Performance, stability, deployability — before/after documented.

/ Deliverables

What you get

  • Short diagnosis (risks, root causes, impact)
  • Action plan with effort/impact matrix
  • Fixes / PRs, tickets & technical notes
  • Handover document with monitoring recommendations
Engagement options

Three ways to start fast.

Clear packages with clear deliverables — you know up front what you get.

5 days

Rapid Assist

Unblock acute issues, lift quick wins.

  • Rapid analysis with top risks
  • First hands-on fixes
  • Stakeholder briefing
  • Recommendation for next steps
4–12 weeks

Interim role

Step in temporarily as Solution Architect or Tech Lead.

  • Architecture & code ownership
  • Team coaching & reviews
  • Roadmap & stakeholder mgmt
  • Onboarding of successor
When this service fits

— and when it doesn't

✓ Fits, if …

… you need fast decisions and hands-on support.

✓ Fits, if …

… multiple systems and stakeholders need coordinating.

✗ Doesn't fit, if …

… you only need long-term product development with no time pressure.

✗ Doesn't fit, if …

… the expectation is "consultant delivers PowerPoint" — I deliver PRs.

FAQ

Frequent questions

How fast can you start?

Usually within 24–72 hours. Start time depends on access to code, systems, and stakeholders.

Do you work remote or on-site?

Both are possible. In critical phases a short on-site burst often helps alignment and decision-making.

How do we measure success?

Against agreed metrics like cycle time, error rate, build stability, page speed, error budget, or hitting go-live.

With 15+ years in complex IT projects, technical project leadership, and system architecture, I deliver fast, durable decisions — clear outcomes instead of endless discussion.

MS
Your edge Michael Seliger · Solution Architect
Contact

Sound familiar?

In a no-strings call we analyze your situation, prioritize the next steps, and agree a clear, executable plan — transparent, pragmatic, measurable.