Most engineering teams assume they’re shipping product most of the time—but very few can prove it. I kept seeing the same thing: high headcount, long sprint boards, and still… slow delivery.
So I built this audit to make the hidden costs visible. It started as a spreadsheet for one client, then became a standard part of every team diagnostic I run. The results are usually surprising—and actionable in the first 20 minutes.
If you’ve added engineers but velocity hasn’t followed, this is worth a look.
This playbook includes a step-by-step guide to calculating where engineering time is being spent—and where it’s being wasted. You’ll get:
It’s fast, flexible, and built for modern SaaS and platform teams.
This framework is built from real audits across SaaS, fintech, and platform teams. It doesn't rely on expensive tools or ideal data hygiene. The goal is to create directional clarity with 20–30 minutes of effort—and give engineering leaders something better than gut feel.
If you book the free session, we’ll walk through your version of the playbook together. You’ll bring your rough numbers, and I’ll help you:
A fast consult to unpack your audit and spotlight the biggest wins.
We’ll review your engineering time audit together, identify the biggest drains (infrastructure, firefighting, pattern sprawl), and walk through where you could reclaim hours. You’ll gain clarity, establish priorities, and make a few adjustments to shift time back toward product work.
