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Idea → Architecture → Production

Independent technologist partnering with founders and teams to ship the impossible.

I am Benjamin Houdebert, a self-owned freelance company turning complex initiatives into resilient, scalable software. With 20+ years of experience, I move seamlessly from CTO advisory to on-the-ground engineering to own the roadmap and deliver measurable impact.

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20+ yrs

building platforms & products

Full stack

Haskell · Rust · Java · Node.js · Cloud · Blockchain

Ship fast

Audit, design, lead, deliver.

Domains

FinTech · Retail · eCommerce · Blockchain · OS

Engagement modes

  • Fractional CTO / Tech leadership
  • Product & delivery coaching
  • Hands-on architecture & development
  • Startup founding partner / Interim roles

Operating model

  • Embedded with your team
  • Solo strike missions
  • Greenfield or rescue mandates
  • Idea labs to production handover
  • Drop in as dev, tech lead, PM, product owner, CTO or founder partner

Capabilities

Versatile leadership across the entire software lifecycle.

Whether you need a sounding board, a builder or a transformation catalyst, I drop in to remove risk and accelerate outcomes.

CTO Advisory

Technology vision, organization design, hiring strategy and executive communication sharpened for startups and enterprises.

Solution Architecture

Event-driven systems, distributed services, protocol design and integrations crafted with rigor and clear documentation.

Product Delivery

Roadmapping, backlog stewardship, delivery metrics and stakeholder rituals that align strategy with code.

Hands-on Engineering

Full-stack implementation in Haskell, Rust, Java, TypeScript, or Nix environments — quality-focused and production ready.

Expertise

Deep technical range with a bias for reliability.

Core stack

Haskell · Rust · Java · Node.js · Kotlin · TypeScript · Python · Nix · Terraform · PostgreSQL · EventStore · Kafka

Platforms

AWS · GCP · Kubernetes · Serverless · Edge runtimes · Observability pipelines · Data platforms

Special topics

Blockchain & Cardano, applied cryptography, ecommerce modernization, retail logistics, banking systems, UX for complex workflows.

Operating system

Simple, opinionated process that keeps momentum.

  1. 01 · Assessment

    Rapid discovery of objectives, constraints and team dynamics. I surface the highest-leverage problems in days, not weeks.

  2. 02 · Architecture & roadmap

    Target state blueprint, actionable milestones, KPIs and communication plan. Everyone knows what “great” looks like.

  3. 03 · Build & lead

    Pair programming, code reviews, system hardening, hiring support and leadership ceremonies to keep the team unblocked.

  4. 04 · Transition

    Knowledge transfer, runbooks, and coaching so your organization is self-sufficient after handover.

“Benjamin brings the rare combination of strategic clarity and deep engineering craft. He will debug a distributed system in the morning and navigate a board conversation in the afternoon.”

— Client teams across Europe & North America

Contact

Ready to accelerate your roadmap?

Tell me about your product, platform or team. I respond quickly and keep the collaboration simple.

Email

contact@adequate-function.io

Availability

Europe / Remote-friendly · Short, medium or long missions · Fractional or mission-based engagements

Deliverables

Executive briefings, architecture decks, production-ready code, team enablement.

Quick call

Schedule via Calendly

LinkedIn

linkedin.com/in/benjamin-houdebert