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Holistic software investment consulting
Software Delivery
Accelerate quality software development
Product Management
Launch modern product orgs
Legacy Modernization
Renovate legacy software systems
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DevOps
Scale infrastructure smoothly
Upgrade Rails
Update Rails versions seamlessly
Technical Recruitment
Build tech & product teams
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Uncover root causes & improvements
Case Studies
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Accelerate Quality Software
Software Delivery, DevOps, & Product Delivery
Maximize Software Investments
Product Performance, Product Scaling, & Technical Assessments
Future-Proof Innovative Software
Legacy Modernization, Product Transformation, Upgrade Rails, Technical Recruitment
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What's a test double?
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Meeting you where you are
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The origin of our mission
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Great code for great causes
EDI
Equity, diversity & inclusion
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Bold opinions and insights for tech leaders
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OUR approach

The Test Double way is all aboutwhat makes sense for you

Too many companies discover waste from surface level fixes that never unlock business value. We uncover root causes to focus improvements and help your team get traction. So you get more value faster—and more maintainable software.

Our cross-cutting software consultants embed to get stuff done from strategy to execution. All focused on driving business outcomes that matter to you, your team, and your org. They onboard so freaky fast because they draw on experience across tons of business domains and situations.
Test Double software developer and product consultants have an average 10 years experience alongside stellar communication and collaboration skills. That makes for well-rounded, empathetic software consultants who tackle problems with a systems thinking approach.
solve problems holistically

You get more value out of our consultants (and your team actually wants to work with them):

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  • Senior software developers and product managers with an average 10 years experience
  • Software consultants who help solve problems holistically from strategy to execution
  • Skilled, cross-functional communicators who are easy to work with
  • Not dogmatic—we use your tools & tech and share our experience empathetically
  • Flexible contracts—we succeed when you no longer need us

Minimum Viable Problem Solvers

  • Less experienced developers and project managers who don’t understand product
  • Butts in seats delivery or strategy decks thrown over the wall
  • Slow communication and feedback loops causing delays
  • Adamant that one way or tool is the only answer
  • String you along with larger teams than you really need
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  • You get what you pay for
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seek first to understand

Solving tough software problems starts with your situation

We’re not going to sell you on a framework or a specific way of doing things as a magic cure-all. And we're not cheap staff aug. If you're seeking either of those, good luck, and we'll talk again when it doesn't solve the problem.

The real answer to most software questions is making sure you’re building the right thing, and building the thing right. But that plays out in lots of different ways depending on your unique situation.

future-proof your success

We succeed when you no longer need us

Moving from status quo to your destination is often hard, because software problems are inherently human problems. Our process changes stick because we start with your existing tools and practices. Then we make incremental improvements as your team is ready for them. And we make sure knowledge is transferred from our folks to yours, so you’re set up for future success long after we’re gone.

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Built on beliefs

If our values are our bedrock foundation, our beliefs about how to build great software are the structure we lean on as we build.

If these beliefs cause you to respond with a +1, give us a shout because we'd love to work together

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Scope to strategy

Big bets come with big risks. Don't try to solve everything at once. Do drive key business outcomes.

Clarify complexity

Understand essential vs incidental complexity—then simplify the incidental. (It's never too late to start.)

Fight for feedback

Tighten feedback loops—with people and codebases. Assess what's going on. Make scary things boring.

Trust your team

Create circumstances to do good work—from discovery to dev experience. Grow your team thoughtfully.

Own the outcome

Later equals never. Don't put off that overdue upgrade, infrastructure scaling, or product performance turn-around.

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We share what we learn along the way—including bold opinions, empathetically shared.

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