Services Rendered

Robby Slaughter is available for consulting work in the fields of usability, software development, process and methodology, technical communication, and data architecture.

Projects and Opportunities

Often, clients ask: "Do you build websites? Write software? Fix computers? Solve networking problems?" Absolutely, but that's the easy part. In the same way that doctors can prescribe drugs, architects can sketch blueprints, and automotive engineers can change sparkplugs, I can conduct the actual implementation to meet virtually any of your technical needs. However, you will benefit most from the expertise during the discovery, diagnosis, and planning phases. Almost anyone can execute on an elegant, fully defined plan. Almost no one can rescue a struggling, nebulous project from failure. Call on Robby Slaughter when you are ready to do things the right way, no matter where you are in your project lifecycle.

Consulting Process

The approach used to help your business or organization consists of four simple phases: the mutual assessment of the opportunity and the solution, execution of the key tasks to produce physical deliverables, and finally your evaluation of the completed work. This loop defines a circle of expections, in which the challenges you face and the results you need come together in a useful, productive, and comprehensive process.

Adjacent steps allow both client and consultant to confirm that the current course of action is optimal. During execution, additional assessment work may be needed or an in-progress deliverable can be requested. During assessment, previous evaluations (even from other clients) can inform project definition, and prototypes may be constructed (execution) to demonstrate feasibility or competence. Finally, the seperation of steps ensures fairness and quality. One cannot accurately evaluate the quality of a project while it is being done unless a deliverable is produced; nor should the evaluation be swayed by last-minute changes. The cycle protects all parties and creates a framework for rapid progress and mutual benefit.

Rates and Availability

The maximum standard technical services fee is $125/hour. For arrangements with hourly guarantees, this rate can be dramatically discounted. Non-profit organizations, startups, and other groups with cashflow limitations can receive special pricing. Please inquire for more details.

Financing, profit sharing, equity, shared ownership and speculative work may also be negotiated depending upon the opportunity. For more information, please call or email.

A fixed fee of $1,500 covers all travel expenses to anywhere in the continental United States. Each eight-hour work day at a remote site costs $1,000. Due to other client commitments through December 2007, no more than three days per week may be allocated for work at a remote site.

Getting Started

Opportunites are pursued based upon mutual interest and applicability. To schedule a free initial appointment, please contact Robby directly.