Stop letting friction slow your growth.
I help growing engineering organizations scale smarter by aligning people, process, and architecture. Let's build a foundation for faster, more predictable delivery.
Book a Free Intro CallThe classic signs of scaling-pain.
After 25 years in software engineering and leadership, I've seen the same recurring patterns in scaling companies. As headcount grows, the very things that made you successful—speed, agility, and clarity—begin to break down. You start to see:
- Teams slowing down as they grow, with delivery becoming less predictable.
- Unclear priorities and constant context-switching.
- Friction between engineering, product, and leadership.
- Architecture that creates bottlenecks instead of enabling teams.
A partnership to fix the foundation.
You don't need another vendor; you need a partner who understands these challenges firsthand. My approach is to partner directly with your leadership to diagnose the root causes of friction and implement practical, sustainable improvements. We'll work together to close the gaps in your process and architecture, enabling your teams to scale without the chaos.
How I Can Help
I offer a range of focused engagements designed to deliver clear outcomes and lasting value, from initial diagnosis to ongoing evolution.
Foundational Overview
~2–3 weeksA focused engagement to identify friction points, risks, and opportunities, delivering a clear, prioritized roadmap for improvement.
- Clear visibility into delivery friction.
- Practical roadmap for improvement.
- Leadership and team alignment.
- Foundation for healthy engineering practices.
Enablement Sprint
~6–8 weeksA hands-on sprint to implement process, architecture, and organizational improvements that enable your teams to scale effectively and move faster with confidence.
- Scalable systems and clear ownership.
- Strong alignment across the organization.
- Sustainable architecture and processes.
- Increased velocity and predictability.
Evolution Sprint
~2–3 weeksA retrospective "tune-up" to review progress, identify new challenges, and implement adjustments to ensure your processes and systems sustain momentum as your teams evolve.
- Renewed alignment and clarity.
- Updated, actionable documentation.
- Sustained performance and improvement.
Engineering Manager Mentorship
8 weeksA stand alone or add-on package to help develop strong, confident engineering managers who can lead effectively through structured frameworks and practical, hands-on coaching.
- Stronger leadership confidence.
- Improved management consistency.
- Clearer career paths for engineers.
- Reduced executive oversight needed.
Custom Engagement
CustomIf you don't see a package that fits, we can customize one or create a fully custom engagement to fit your unique needs.
- A flexible engagement built around your specific goals.
- Targeted support for your unique challenges.
- A defined scope and deliverables set by you.
- The exact right-sized solution for your team.
Retainer Package
MonthlyOngoing advisory and support for leadership to ensure improvements stick and evolve with company growth.
- Ongoing strategic support and process optimization.
- Proactive identification of new challenges.
- Continuous improvement without new engagements.
- 12 hours/month of advisory and support.
About Matt Syp
Pragmatic guidance from a seasoned leader.
With over 25 years of hands-on experience in software engineering and leadership, I've led teams through every stage of growth. I founded Matt Syp Consulting to help other leaders avoid the common pitfalls of scaling.
My approach is calm, credible, and collaborative. I focus on clarity over buzzwords and practical outcomes over prescriptive dogma. I work as a partner to empower your teams with the processes and structure they need to do their best work.
What My Clients Say
"Before you joined, everything was chaos. After your process, we actually had direction. We knew what mattered and could focus without constant confusion."
"Since joining Microsoft, I’ve implemented pieces of your process: project lead roles, documentation, clarity. My manager called it revolutionary."
"You created an environment where people could disagree and still move forward. That balance of empathy and decisiveness made a huge difference."
"I didn’t realize how dysfunctional we were until things started working smoothly again."
"Our velocity went up. It felt slower in a good way, more deliberate and intentional. We were working better, not just faster."
"I brought the process to new teams. It wasn’t official at first, but people loved it. They said they were the best written tickets they’d ever had."
Ready to improve your delivery?
Let's start with a conversation. Book a free, no-obligation intro call to discuss your challenges, or send me a message using the form below.