What working together feels like
Direct conversations, working software, and clear next steps: how Nicholas Howell collaborates with founders and small teams.
You work directly with me. We talk about the problem, decide what to try, and look at the result together. I'll explain my recommendation and the tradeoffs so you can question it and make an informed decision.
01It starts with a conversation
Show me what you're working on, even if it's rough. We'll talk through who it helps, what already works, and what you're unsure about. If something needs a closer look before I can give you an answer, I'll say so.
02A working relationship that fits
Some founders want to learn as we build. Others want someone to own the technical work and keep them involved in product decisions. We can work out the right balance, including how we communicate and when we check in. If you have a team, I start with the tools and habits it already uses.
03Review working software early
You'll have something concrete to react to at agreed checkpoints. We define what each step needs to do, try the important flows, and discuss what we learn. If a new idea changes the scope or timing, we talk it through before adding the work.
04Use tools that earn their place
I use AI for planning, implementation, and review, and stay responsible for the result. We agree on the tools, access, and costs before work starts. I check the behavior that matters to your users, including permissions, failed requests, and what happens if a release needs to be undone.
05Continue exploring
Explore the decisions behind my product work, or use the guides at Full Stack Technologies. If you'd like to work through your own project together, tell me where you're starting.
- Explore my product work
- At FST: build with me
- At FST: my AI delivery workflow
- At FST: practical engineering articles
- At FST: prompts and when to use them
- Work with my studio