Slots Closed1 Founder at a Time

Build the Right Product,
the First Time Around

I partner exclusively 1v1 with early-stage founders — taking full technical ownership from architecture to launch, so you can stay focused on what only you can do.

The Wrong Technical Partner Costs More Than You Think

Common Pattern

A Dev Who Can Code But Can't Think Product

You end up managing them instead of building. They ship features that don't move the needle. Architecture decisions get made too early or too late. Months later, you're rebuilding from scratch.

High Friction
My Approach

Full Technical Ownership — You Focus on Growth

I own the architecture, the delivery, and the tradeoff decisions. No management overhead. No hand-holding. You get a partner who thinks product-first and ships with conviction.

High Impact

The difference isn't the tech stack — it's who owns the outcome.

Find Your Right Model

4 questions. See exactly what kind of partnership makes sense for your stage.

Question 1 of 4

Your product needs a technical builder. They want 15% equity to build it. What do you do?

How I Work

🎯

Own the Outcome

I don't just write code — I'm accountable for what ships and whether it works.

No Technical Debt Surprises

I write code that the next engineer (or future-you) can actually work with.

🧭

Build What Moves the Needle

Every feature decision passes one test: does this get you closer to your goal?

📋

No Scope Creep Without Agreement

We define boundaries upfront and renegotiate transparently — no surprise pivots.

🔒

Production-Ready from Day One

I don't ship prototypes as products. Everything I build can handle real users.

⚙️

Right Tool for the Problem

I choose the stack that fits your timeline and scale — not what's on my wishlist.

I build products that last — outcome focused, not feature focused.

What's Always Included

Standard NDA on every engagementDirect communication — no account managersAI-enhanced design collaborationTransparent billing, no hidden feesPriority calendar access for async questions

Partnership Guarantee

Full refund if work hasn't started or we're clearly misaligned early. Partial refund if a project is paused or cancelled for valid reasons. First month: not satisfied? Cancel anytime. No hard feelings.

Hassle-Free Payments

Local bank accounts in both EU and US for easy, direct payments with no international fees

EU IBANUS ACH/WireCard/Payment Link

Outcomes, Not Just Features

Each project represents a real founder's problem — and a product that shipped, served users, and stood up to real-world use.

LandlordLink - Rental Management Platform
DjangoJavaScriptStripeTailwind CSSWebhooksCloud

LandlordLink - Rental Management Platform

Replaced manual rent tracking and fragmented WhatsApp coordination for a Canadian property management company — enabling self-service tenant management and reducing landlord admin overhead at scale.

Astra Wellbeing
DjangoJavaScriptTailwind CSSResponsive design

Astra Wellbeing

Built a digital wellbeing platform serving healthcare professionals — shipped in weeks with a responsive design system that scaled without a dedicated design team.

CreativeBlock
React NativeExpoNativewindDjangoZustandReal-time ChatPush NotificationChat-to-Pdf Export

CreativeBlock

Delivered a real-time mobile app connecting creative professionals — shipped cross-platform (iOS + Android) with live chat and push notifications from a single codebase.

357Company Client Portal
PythonDjangoTailwind CSSResponsive design

357Company Client Portal

Built a client-facing logistics portal giving a US-based freight company real-time shipment visibility — reducing support tickets and eliminating manual status update workflows.

Lytebox | File Manager
ReactMUITypescriptFirebaseResponsive design

Lytebox | File Manager

A personal deep-dive project — a Google Drive-inspired file manager built to understand the complexity behind tools we use daily. Not a client project, but a demonstration of end-to-end product thinking.

LandlordLink - Rental Management Platform
DjangoJavaScriptStripeTailwind CSSWebhooksCloud

LandlordLink - Rental Management Platform

Replaced manual rent tracking and fragmented WhatsApp coordination for a Canadian property management company — enabling self-service tenant management and reducing landlord admin overhead at scale.

Astra Wellbeing
DjangoJavaScriptTailwind CSSResponsive design

Astra Wellbeing

Built a digital wellbeing platform serving healthcare professionals — shipped in weeks with a responsive design system that scaled without a dedicated design team.

CreativeBlock
React NativeExpoNativewindDjangoZustandReal-time ChatPush NotificationChat-to-Pdf Export

CreativeBlock

Delivered a real-time mobile app connecting creative professionals — shipped cross-platform (iOS + Android) with live chat and push notifications from a single codebase.

357Company Client Portal
PythonDjangoTailwind CSSResponsive design

357Company Client Portal

Built a client-facing logistics portal giving a US-based freight company real-time shipment visibility — reducing support tickets and eliminating manual status update workflows.

Lytebox | File Manager
ReactMUITypescriptFirebaseResponsive design

Lytebox | File Manager

A personal deep-dive project — a Google Drive-inspired file manager built to understand the complexity behind tools we use daily. Not a client project, but a demonstration of end-to-end product thinking.

About Sofiyullah

Product Engineer. Technical Strategist. Your First Builder.

Sofiyullah — Product Engineer & Founder Partner

S

5+ Years Building

What I Bring

  • 5+ years building products at the 0→1 stage for funded founders
  • Shipped MVPs across web and mobile — from concept to production
  • Full technical ownership: architecture, delivery, and post-launch iteration
  • Worked directly with founding teams across North America and Europe
  • Track record of projects that went live and stayed live

I'm not a contractor who takes specs and disappears. I'm the person who asks why before writing a line of code — because shipping the wrong thing fast is just expensive failure.

5+Years Building
7+Products Shipped
3+Countries Served
The Story Behind the Work

How I Partner With You

Full Ownership

You don't manage me. I drive architecture, decisions, and delivery end-to-end.

Product Thinking

I build what moves the needle, not what's technically interesting to build.

Long-term Partnership

I invest in your success beyond the current sprint — because that's what partners do.

Trusted by Founders & Teams

Don't just take my word for it. Here's what founders and teams have to say about working with me.

CO

Chidera O.

Software Engineer, Benmore Technologies

"Yeah, working with Sofiyullah was awesome. He's a really great guy and seriously talented when it comes to software engineering. Plus, having worked with him at Benmore (previous role), I can definitely say he's a hard worker. If I ever get the chance to work with him again, I totally would!"

MM

Mike Mock

CEO, Connou

"We at @Connou (previous role) have been collaborating with Sofiyullah for a number of months and we highly recommend him. Sofi possesses excellent qualities such as the ability to work independently, a deep understanding of various technologies, quick learning and drive. These attributes make him an exceptional fit for a dynamic and agile start-up. The quality that stands out the most is his strong motivation and passion for software engineering."

TO

Tunji O.

Product Owner, Benmore Technologies

"I had the pleasure of working with Sofiyullah at Benmore Technologies (previous role), where he consistently delivered high-quality work as a full-stack developer. His communication skills stood out — he engaged with clients with the clarity and confidence of a seasoned full-stack developer. Sofiyullah was also incredibly fast and efficient when it came to resolving issues. We collaborated on over five projects, and his technical expertise and professionalism made every one of them a success. Highly recommended!"

B0

Bolaji O.

Founder, Cardri Finance

"Always available to help, incredibly proficient, hits deadlines without fail, hard working and trustworthy. In my experience, no project is too much trouble, and with Sofiyullah you really get a rare entity – someone that can simplify what can be very complex at times and provide a valuable opinion that best fit. I can recommend his services without hesitation to anybody."

HB

Hernan Biz

UX Designer, Intellium AI

"As a UX designer, I've worked with Sofiyullah to create Connou's new website (previous role). From my experience, Sofiyulla is a tireless and highly motivated professional, always willing to learn and improve his skills. It was a pleasure to work and learn together"

SA

Samuel A.

Solution Architect, Novada Tech

"Sofiyullah is the most improved engineer I've worked with. He initially joined us as a frontend engineer, but when assigned a full-stack project, he quickly adapted and delivered efficiently. His growth, adaptability, and problem-solving mindset were impressive throughout the project. Highly recommend working with him!"

LK

Lukas G.K

Co-founder, Connou

"I am writing to highly recommend Sofi for any web development project. Sofi recently developed our company website and the end result exceeded our expectations. From the beginning, Sofi demonstrated a strong understanding of our needs and was able to translate them into a functional and visually appealing website. He is also a great communicator and was able to manage the project effectively, ensuring that deadlines were met and that the final product was of the highest quality. I would not hesitate to work with Sofi again and I strongly recommend him for any web development project. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require any further information."

MN

Martin N.

Software Engineer, Benmore Technologies

"I had the pleasure of working with Sofiyullah at Benmore Technologies (previous role), and I can confidently say he's a fantastic developer and teammate. We collaborated on several projects at Benmore. Sofiyullah brings strong technical skills in both frontend and backend development, and he's always quick to understand project requirements and contribute thoughtful solutions. His communication is clear, he's reliable with deadlines, and he's always willing to support others on the team. I highly recommend him for any full-stack development role, he'll be a valuable asset to any engineering team."

TO

Toluwabori O.

Founder, Lulu

"Sofiyullah is a multi-talented, multi-skilled developer. I have had the privilege to work with him on the first luluwebsite. He has provided us with his time, advice and expertise professionally. Delivery was neat and an exact implementation of what our design team prototyped. Will work with and recommend him anytime"

IN

Ikem N.

Backend Engineer, Benmore Technologies

"I have worked with a lot of software developers, and I must say, Sofi is one of the most professional when it comes to communication, work ethic and work well done. I have no regrets where he is. I would recommend him to any company."

CO

Chidera O.

Software Engineer, Benmore Technologies

"Yeah, working with Sofiyullah was awesome. He's a really great guy and seriously talented when it comes to software engineering. Plus, having worked with him at Benmore (previous role), I can definitely say he's a hard worker. If I ever get the chance to work with him again, I totally would!"

MM

Mike Mock

CEO, Connou

"We at @Connou (previous role) have been collaborating with Sofiyullah for a number of months and we highly recommend him. Sofi possesses excellent qualities such as the ability to work independently, a deep understanding of various technologies, quick learning and drive. These attributes make him an exceptional fit for a dynamic and agile start-up. The quality that stands out the most is his strong motivation and passion for software engineering."

TO

Tunji O.

Product Owner, Benmore Technologies

"I had the pleasure of working with Sofiyullah at Benmore Technologies (previous role), where he consistently delivered high-quality work as a full-stack developer. His communication skills stood out — he engaged with clients with the clarity and confidence of a seasoned full-stack developer. Sofiyullah was also incredibly fast and efficient when it came to resolving issues. We collaborated on over five projects, and his technical expertise and professionalism made every one of them a success. Highly recommended!"

B0

Bolaji O.

Founder, Cardri Finance

"Always available to help, incredibly proficient, hits deadlines without fail, hard working and trustworthy. In my experience, no project is too much trouble, and with Sofiyullah you really get a rare entity – someone that can simplify what can be very complex at times and provide a valuable opinion that best fit. I can recommend his services without hesitation to anybody."

HB

Hernan Biz

UX Designer, Intellium AI

"As a UX designer, I've worked with Sofiyullah to create Connou's new website (previous role). From my experience, Sofiyulla is a tireless and highly motivated professional, always willing to learn and improve his skills. It was a pleasure to work and learn together"

SA

Samuel A.

Solution Architect, Novada Tech

"Sofiyullah is the most improved engineer I've worked with. He initially joined us as a frontend engineer, but when assigned a full-stack project, he quickly adapted and delivered efficiently. His growth, adaptability, and problem-solving mindset were impressive throughout the project. Highly recommend working with him!"

LK

Lukas G.K

Co-founder, Connou

"I am writing to highly recommend Sofi for any web development project. Sofi recently developed our company website and the end result exceeded our expectations. From the beginning, Sofi demonstrated a strong understanding of our needs and was able to translate them into a functional and visually appealing website. He is also a great communicator and was able to manage the project effectively, ensuring that deadlines were met and that the final product was of the highest quality. I would not hesitate to work with Sofi again and I strongly recommend him for any web development project. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require any further information."

MN

Martin N.

Software Engineer, Benmore Technologies

"I had the pleasure of working with Sofiyullah at Benmore Technologies (previous role), and I can confidently say he's a fantastic developer and teammate. We collaborated on several projects at Benmore. Sofiyullah brings strong technical skills in both frontend and backend development, and he's always quick to understand project requirements and contribute thoughtful solutions. His communication is clear, he's reliable with deadlines, and he's always willing to support others on the team. I highly recommend him for any full-stack development role, he'll be a valuable asset to any engineering team."

TO

Toluwabori O.

Founder, Lulu

"Sofiyullah is a multi-talented, multi-skilled developer. I have had the privilege to work with him on the first luluwebsite. He has provided us with his time, advice and expertise professionally. Delivery was neat and an exact implementation of what our design team prototyped. Will work with and recommend him anytime"

IN

Ikem N.

Backend Engineer, Benmore Technologies

"I have worked with a lot of software developers, and I must say, Sofi is one of the most professional when it comes to communication, work ethic and work well done. I have no regrets where he is. I would recommend him to any company."

Common Questions

Everything you need to know

Straightforward answers. If something's missing, book a 15-minute call.

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What does the Build phase actually include?

The Build phase covers everything from architecture scoping to production launch: technical design, full-stack development (web or mobile), auth, database, core integrations (payments, APIs), responsive UI, source code ownership, 3 months of post-launch support, and a standard NDA. You get a working product, not a prototype.

Still have questions?

No pitch, no pressure — just an honest conversation about fit.

Book a Free 15-min Call
How to Get Started

From First Call to First Commit — in Under 2 Weeks

No long contracts. No lengthy sales process. Just a focused conversation and a clear path to building.

01

Book a 15-Minute Discovery Call

No deck needed. Just tell me what you're building and where you're stuck. I'll tell you honestly if I'm the right fit.

Takes 2 minutes to book
02

Share Your Product Vision

After the call, I'll send a short brief. You walk me through your goals, constraints, and what you've built so far. Async-friendly, no homework required.

Done async, in your own time
03

Scope, Roadmap & Agreement

We meet to align on scope, timeline, and what success looks like in 30 days. I draft the engagement plan — you review and sign. Simple, transparent, no surprises.

60-minute working session
04

We Start Building

Architecture decisions made. Dev environment set up. First milestone shipped within the first week. You'll know exactly what's happening — and why.

First delivery within 7 days

I work with 1 founder at a time — which means when we start, you get 100% of my focus. Within 1–2 weeks of kickoff, your product will have a clear technical roadmap, a working architecture, and momentum.

Ready to get started?

Apply for the Next Slot
1 Founder at a Time — Currently Engaged

Ready to Build the Right Way the First Time?

I only take one high-focus partnership at a time. My current engagement is active, but I am now accepting applications for the next build slot. Apply now to begin the scoping process.

Apply for the Next Slot

Partnerships are sequential. No split energy.Applying ensures you are first in line for the next engagement.

Full Ownership

I don't take specs. I take responsibility.

No Management Overhead

You focus on the business. I handle the build.

Outcomes, Not Hours

You're paying for results — not time-tracking.