Hey, I'm Samad! I help you go from 0 to 1
I strategize and lead early product development for ambitious startups. Passionate about emerging interfaces, accelerated experimentation, and high throughput systems.
Building for the world's most ambitious teams
"Samad has been instrumental in taking our product from 0 to 1. He’s not only a brilliant developer but also an exceptional interim CTO, seamlessly managing technical decisions while keeping the bigger picture in mind. His flexibility and ability to collaborate across diverse development teams make him an irreplaceable asset. Whether it’s architecture, product, or scaling, Samad delivers. I’d recommend him to any startup looking to move fast with confidence."
My process isn't cookie cutter
Over time, I've come to operate under the belief that there are six core principles that are integral to creating successful products.
Speed is power
Being biased towards shipping should be a default behavior. If you're not shipping, you're not learning. If you're not learning, you're not growing. If that happens, you lose.
Build, ship, and iterate
The strongest products are built by listening to real users. I build fast, ship early, and let authentic feedback guide every iteration. Let the users tell you what to build.
AI-Native Teams Win More
AI-native teams integrate intelligence into every layer, from code to customer feedback loops. Repetitive processes should be automated, and decision making should be accelerated.
Be gritty
Teams that operate on excessive planning tend to maintain slow velocity and highly likely to over-engineer their solutions. They are scared to run into the unknown. They lack grit.
Instincts are primal
Instincts are rooted in experience and intuition. Gut feelings can guide you towards bold moves that can drive breakthrough innovation. Don't be afraid to trust your instincts.
Remove complexity
The more complex a system is, the more likely it is to break and become unmaintainable. This is often a result of building without a clear understanding of the current state.
"I've had the honor to work with Samad and witness his exceptional and detailed software development work and his dedication, providing quality products. Samad is always willing to help and go the extra mile to accomplish his tasks and goals. Samad is an effective leader, team-player, and provides sound advice. His problem-solving skills are unmatched and also designs scalable software code and is a talented architect. There are few individuals as talented as Samad, with a winning attitude that embrace all challenges."
Ready? I am.
Let’s talk about your project and see if we’re a good fit. Worst case, you’ll walk away with honest feedback and some technical direction for your next steps.