When Agency Projects Get Risky, I Step In.

What I help agencies deliver
Why agencies work with me
- 20+ years building production web systems
- Strong architectural thinking and long-term perspective
- Reliable, calm, and methodical problem solver
- Comfortable working independently or alongside your team
- Able to anticipate and prevent future system failures
- Experienced across startups, agencies, and production environments
Core technical expertise
1. Programming / Systems
I build and maintain:
Python systems for automation,
PHP systems
API integrations
Backend architecture
Automation and workflow systems
Mobile and web application backend
SQL database design, optimization, and data integrity safeguards
Full web application architecture
Diagnosis, debugging, and stabilization
You get:
Systems that work reliably
Fewer production failures and emergency fixes
Faster delivery
Stable integrations
Reduced operational overhead
Confidence taking on more complex jobs
A senior technical partner
2. Complexity / Data Science
I review/analyze:
Analytics implementations and data integrity
Tracking architecture, attribution logic, and reporting pipelines
Assumptions, edge cases, and hidden data risks
Scope boundaries and data dependencies that can trigger downstream issues
You get:
Reliable analytics your clients can trust
Fewer disputes caused by inconsistent or misleading data
Clearer, defensible change orders when requirements evolve
Reduced delivery friction and fewer late-stage surprises
Data systems that scale cleanly as client complexity grows
3. Architecture & Complexity Sanity Check
I review:
Proposed system architectures
System boundaries,
Build-vs-buy decisions
Integration points between platforms
Data flow and failure modes
Scalability constraints
Areas where complexity accumulates
You get:
Simpler, safer designs
More predictable delivery timelines
Reduced risk
Systems that tolerate without becoming fragile
Clear technical direction
Infrastructure that supports growth
How I work
I typically engage with agencies on a project basis to design and build backend systems, automation, and integrations that support client deliverables. Many agencies also retain me as an ongoing technical partner, providing continuity and senior-level oversight as their client needs evolve.
I’m often brought in to diagnose and resolve difficult technical problems, stabilize fragile systems, or provide architectural clarity when projects become complex or uncertain. I work comfortably alongside internal teams, supporting agency developers and helping ensure client projects are delivered reliably and without unnecessary friction.
I collaborate remotely with US-based agencies and integrate seamlessly into existing workflows, whether for discrete projects or longer-term partnerships.

Jacob Billings