Technical Consulting
Make the right technical decisions before they get expensive.
R5 Systems advises founders, technical leaders, and businesses on software architecture, technology choice, and engineering strategy. We help you make decisions early — when they're still cheap to change — and call out the ones that will cost you in twelve months.
What we consult on
- System architecture and technology selection for new builds
- Technical due diligence on products, codebases, and teams
- Engineering review — what's solid, what's risky, what to do about it
- AI strategy and integration roadmaps for businesses adopting AI
- Second-opinion engineering for in-house teams facing a hard call
- Pre-fundraise or pre-acquisition technical assessment
How it works
We start with a focused conversation about the decision in front of you. From there, scope is shaped to the problem — a one-week review, a multi-week architecture engagement, or ongoing advisory. The deliverable is always a clear written recommendation, not a deck.
Frequently asked
What does technical consulting cover?+
System architecture, technology choice, technical due diligence, code and infrastructure review, hiring guidance, and second-opinion engineering for teams that need it.
When should I bring in a technical consultant?+
Before you commit to a major build, when something isn't scaling, before a fundraise or acquisition, or when an in-house team is stuck. Earlier is cheaper — bad architecture is expensive to undo.
Do you work with non-technical founders?+
Yes. A lot of what we do is translating business goals into technical decisions, and translating engineering trade-offs into language non-technical founders can act on.
Where is R5 Systems based?+
Pretoria, South Africa. We consult with South African businesses in-region and with international clients remotely.
Ready to start
Brief us. Response within 24 hours.