Two decades of engineering leadership

Turning technical complexity into clear decisions

I partner with leaders navigating AI, scaling technology, and building what comes next. No theater. No 90-page decks. Just clarity you can act on.

I've been here before

The problems I help leaders solve

Growth has outpaced your systems. The architecture that got you here won't get you there, and you need someone who's navigated this before.

Your team is strong but needs a strategic partner who can translate between business goals and engineering reality.

AI is everywhere in the conversation but nowhere in your roadmap. You want an honest answer, not a sales pitch.


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Garth has an uncanny ability to listen deeply, challenge assumptions with care, and translate technical complexity into clear decisions. He doesn't just advise. He partners with you through the uncertainty.
Brian Jackson
Senior Manager, NVIDIA

How I Work

Engagements tailored to what you actually need

I don't force-fit your problem into a predefined package. Every engagement starts with understanding where you are and where you need to go.

Strategic Partnership

Ongoing collaboration as a fractional technology leader. I become an extension of your leadership team, providing clarity on technical direction.

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Focused Engagements

Targeted work over weeks or months. Architecture reviews, AI readiness assessments, or helping your team productionalize a vision.

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Advisory

On-demand access when you need a thinking partner. Pressure-test ideas, validate direction, or ask the questions your team isn't asking yet.

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When I'm the right fit

You're at an inflection point and need a thinking partner who's done this before. I work best with teams that are curious, adaptable, and ready to move.

When I'm not

If you need legacy migration or staff augmentation, I'm probably not your guy. I'm here to help you think clearly and move with confidence, not to fill a seat.

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He listens first, understands the real problem, then guides you to the right answer.
Adam Eivy
Director of Software Engineering, Disney
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Garth has an exceptional ability to cut through complexity and bring clarity at exactly the moments it matters most. He helped us move faster with more confidence and fewer missteps.
Natalie Barbu
CEO, Rella
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Garth has the ability to see the big picture context of a project and align the whole product engineering ecosystem around it. He's lived the experience as an engineer, an engineering leader, and as a trusted advisor.
Nigel Simpson
Startup Advisor and Mentor

Let's have a conversation

No pitch, no pressure. Just a conversation about where you are and how I might help.