Architecture & strategy
Evaluate technical options, plan platform changes, and align the roadmap with business priorities.
FRACTIONAL CTO / SENIOR TECHNICAL GUIDANCE
Get direct help with architecture, delivery, infrastructure, and technical strategy when your team needs senior leadership without a full-time hire.

WHERE WE HELP
We bring an independent technical perspective to the choices that shape your product and your team.
Evaluate technical options, plan platform changes, and align the roadmap with business priorities.
Understand risks, bottlenecks, and the work that will make your systems easier to run.
Help teams prioritize, make tradeoffs, and move important work forward with clearer ownership.
HOW IT MOVES FORWARD
We review the product, team, constraints, and decisions currently on the table.
You get a direct recommendation with the reasoning, risks, and practical alternatives.
We can stay involved through reviews, planning, and technical leadership as needed.
EXPERIENCE BEHIND THE WORK
Blackfex is an independent engineering studio founded by Matheus Pires, a software engineer with over 8 years of experience building digital products.
See founder experienceFAQ
No. We can also support existing technical leaders with an independent review or focused specialist help.
Yes. A focused engagement is a good way to address an immediate question before deciding on ongoing support.
When appropriate, yes. We can scope hands-on engineering separately from advisory work.
A CLEARER WAY FORWARD
Tell us about the product, the team, and the decision ahead. We’ll talk through the next step.
No pressure. Just a conversation about your project.