Laser, photonics, and scientific software consulting
I help teams de-risk optical systems and scientific imaging—from early feasibility and design review to prototypes, robust software pipelines, and handover-ready deliverables.
- Independent review before committing budget
- Optical architecture & tolerancing direction
- Scientific imaging + vision pipeline design
- Prototype planning & experimental validation
Services
Scientific & optical project review
Design critique, feasibility assessment, risk register, and prioritized recommendations. Ideal for early-stage projects or stalled prototypes.
Optical architecture & prototyping
From concept to testable prototype: optical path definition, component selection strategy, alignment plan, and validation experiments.
Vision & scientific software tools
Robust pipelines for calibration, metrology, feature extraction, and reporting. Focus on maintainability, performance, and reproducibility.
Technical due diligence
Independent review for investors/partners: claims vs reality, key technical risks, roadmap realism, and what to verify next.
End-to-end project support
Concept → research review → prototype → demonstrator → transfer plan. Milestone-based delivery, documentation, and optional IP transfer support.
Training & team enablement
Practical sessions on optics fundamentals, experimental method, and software practices for scientific computing and vision.
Engagement models
Advisory / Review
Fast feedback with clear next steps. Great when you need an experienced second set of eyes.
- Review memo + risk list
- Architecture recommendations
- Experiment / validation plan
Fixed-scope deliverable
Defined outcome, timeline, and acceptance criteria—ideal for software tools and prototype modules.
- Statement of work
- Versioned code + docs
- Handover & support window
Milestone-based project
End-to-end technical leadership from concept to demonstrator, with regular check-ins and staged delivery.
- Milestone plan + risk management
- Prototype iterations
- Documentation, training, IP transfer options
How it works
Background
PhD-level photonics and hands-on R&D experience across optical design, experimental setups, automation, and scientific software. I aim for pragmatic engineering: measurable progress, clear risks, and deliverables your team can maintain.