Independent AI & Technology Advisor
With 20+ years of engineering leadership, teams of 400+, and apps reaching 10M+ users — I bring battle-tested expertise directly to your most critical technology decisions.
Years of Experience
Engineers Led
App Installs Worldwide
GitHub Stars Earned
About Alex Li
In an industry saturated with consulting firms, I offer something they can't: direct access to a senior technologist with two decades of hands-on experience — no layers, no juniors, no overhead.
No middlemen. No junior associates. Every conversation, every recommendation, every deliverable comes directly from 20+ years of frontline experience.
No office rent, no management layers, no administrative bloat. 100% of your investment goes toward actual expert work — not subsidizing a firm's infrastructure.
My name is on every engagement. This isn't corporate anonymity — it's personal accountability that drives excellence in every recommendation.
No bureaucracy, no approval chains. I respond fast, adapt instantly, and deliver decisions at the speed your business demands.
The world's top talent is going independent. Fractional CTO and advisor models deliver senior expertise at a fraction of the cost of traditional consulting.
Available worldwide — remote collaboration or on-site engagement. Government and enterprise projects across continents have shaped a truly global perspective.
Services
Every engagement is custom-designed around your specific challenges. No templates, no one-size-fits-all.
End-to-end AI consulting — from evaluating feasibility to deploying production systems. Navigate the AI landscape with clarity and confidence.
Design scalable, resilient SaaS and PaaS architectures. From microservices to CDN strategies — built for millions of users.
Comprehensive technical assessments for investment decisions, acquisitions, or internal audits. Clear, actionable reports.
Deep competitive analysis, technology landscape mapping, and feasibility studies to inform your product roadmap.
Ongoing strategic technology leadership on a retainer basis. Your dedicated tech executive — without the full-time overhead.
Hands-on project management and technical leadership for critical initiatives. From planning to delivery, ensuring execution excellence.
How I Work
No black boxes. You'll understand exactly what's happening at every stage — because informed clients make better decisions.
A complimentary 30-minute conversation to understand your challenges, goals, and whether we're a good fit. No obligation, no pressure.
Free · 30 minutes
I analyze your situation and deliver a clear, customized proposal — scope, timeline, deliverables, and investment. Everything transparent upfront.
Tailored to your needs
Deep work begins. Regular check-ins, clear milestones, and deliverables you can act on. Remote or on-site — your choice.
On-site available
Many clients evolve into long-term advisory relationships. I'm available for continued guidance as your technology strategy unfolds.
Retainer options
Privacy Commitment
Like an attorney-client relationship, every engagement is governed by absolute confidentiality. This is non-negotiable — it's the foundation of trust.
Every engagement begins with a comprehensive Non-Disclosure Agreement. Your business intelligence, proprietary data, and strategic plans are legally protected.
You won't find case studies or client logos on this website — by design. I never publicly reference client relationships or project details. Period.
As an independent advisor, your information stays with one person — me. No team members, no subcontractors, no corporate data systems with your sensitive data.
Instead of case studies, I offer something better: a free discovery call where you experience my expertise directly. Your own judgment is the best reference.
Open Source Credibility
While client work remains confidential, my open-source contributions speak for themselves. Code reviewed by thousands. Trusted by the community.
10K+
Stars on Projects
"My code is reviewed by thousands of developers worldwide. Open source is the ultimate proof of competence — transparent, verifiable, and honest."
— Alex Li
Get In Touch
Every great partnership begins with a simple conversation. Schedule a complimentary discovery call or send me a message — I respond within 24 hours.