Ship more.
Break less.
In 90 days.
The Editorial framework brings publishing discipline to engineering delivery, for software companies that have something to lose.
When shipping slows down, everyone has a theory.
Engineers blame product. Product blames engineering. Leadership blames both. Meanwhile customers wait, deals stall, and the next release keeps slipping.
The problem usually isn’t the people. It’s that the system that worked at human speed doesn’t at AI speed – and nobody’s had time to redesign it.
That’s what I do.
Recent results
From three-week deploys to two-week sprints, delivering 30+ story points. Bootstrapped SaaS, ten years in, stuck in a delivery pattern that worked at half the size. 90 days.
More shipped in Q3 than Q1 and Q2 combined, with fewer incidents. PE portfolio company that had been adding process to fix process. We removed more than we added.
Post-acquisition diagnostic in 30 days. Identified leadership candidates, surfaced knowledge bottlenecks the engineers wouldn’t tell a suit about, delivered an implementation roadmap. Acquirer used it to set the integration plan.
Services
Engineering Execution Risk Assessment
Evaluating an acquisition? Just closed one? Something’s wrong with a portfolio company?
I embed for 30 days and find the problems your engineers won’t tell a suit about.
- Team health, leadership candidates, knowledge bottlenecks
- Technical and infrastructure risk
- Prioritized recommendations with implementation roadmap
For: PE firms, acquirers, portfolio company operators
90-Day Delivery Transformation
Your engineering team is stuck—shipping slowly despite working hard.
I embed for 90 days to fix the bottlenecks and double your velocity.
- Week 1-2: Diagnostic of delivery blockers
- Week 3-12: Hands-on transformation—fix processes, align teams, remove friction
- Outcome: Predictable delivery, fewer incidents, happier engineers
For: PE-backed SaaS, Series B-C startups, bootstrapped companies at inflection points
Delivery System Diagnostic
Not sure what’s broken? Find out in two weeks.
I identify the 3-5 bottlenecks killing your velocity and give you a roadmap to fix them.
- Embed with your team for a week
- Interviews across engineering, product, and leadership
- Deliverable: Presentation, slide deck, and 30/60/90 day roadmap
For: CEOs evaluating engineering performance, companies preparing for scale
Engineering Leadership Coaching
The transition from senior engineer to engineering manager is hard. I help new leaders figure it out.
- Weekly 1:1 sessions
- Async Slack support
- Welcome kit with books, coffee, and a fresh notebook
For: New and growing engineering managers at startups and scaleups
What our customers say
Organizational transformation
In just 90 days, Chris has made a big difference for our team. He helped simplify how we work, got everyone more in sync, and made it easier for us to move faster and get more done.
His thoughtful approach, clear communication, and focus on practical improvements made a real impact. I’d gladly recommend Chris to any team looking to work more smoothly and achieve better results.
Jarrod M.
Business impact
We’ve always had a talented team, but legacy processes and high-friction delivery held them back.
Chris was the partner we needed to turn things around.
We’ve replaced reactive firefighting with a scalable, predictable engine that gives our developers autonomy to ship and our executive team confidence in our ability to execute.
Matt S.
Fractional Value
I’m so glad you agreed to join us in a fractional capacity. Your input has already been more valuable than rare earth elements.
Keith P.
Ready to talk?
If your engineering org is stuck, integrating an acquisition, or just not shipping like it should—let’s figure out if I can help.
Based in Indianapolis. Working with companies nationwide.
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