Joe was in charge of a team of over 20 product development engineers including software, hardware, and mechanical. Let’s look at a past project that I did with a customer that I’ll call Joe. I would much rather tell you exactly how much our engagement will cost, and have you know that you won’t pay a dime more than what we agreed on. I avoid hourly billing at all costs, as I see it as putting me at odds with you, the client. From this, I’ll be able to provide you with a list of formalized requirements, a system diagram, a fixed price quote for the first round of development, and a schedule. During this paid engagement, I’ll work to find out who the stakeholders are, what the product specifications will be, and have a back and forth discussion with you to arrive at the best product architecture for your success. One of the first touch points we’ll have is a road mapping session. What does working with Michael Barber look like? I’m located in Fort Collins, CO, and I’ve worked with hardware companies in Denver, Longmont, Fort Collins, and Boulder. One of the reasons that I started working on my own is because I recognized that if I could clear as many obstacles out of my way up front (specs, design direction, budget, purchasing), I could develop electronics so much faster than being restricted by a command and control structure that is needed by a large and complicated organization. I work best with people or companies that care about the low level details, but don’t want to manage them on a day-to-day basis. If high-level design decisions are made by committee, we probably won’t be a good fit. If, however, you need someone that requires low-level instruction, management, and then generates a work output that needs extensive review and correction, you’ll find cheaper options elsewhere.
If you need someone to generate creative solutions and to solve problems, you’ll want to work with me. If you need someone to grab the bull by the horns and provide massive energy to push your idea forward, I’m your guy. I know enough to be able to steer the design to build a solid foundation. With over 20 years of experience and hundreds of custom electronics designs under my belt, I can develop your product faster by reducing design cycles. You won’t need to know anything about electronics except what you need them to do. The value that I bring to my clients is that I manage all these activities for them, and provide them with a finished product that works. In fact, if you compare me to people who provide individual services like strictly board layout, only firmware, or only a system block design, I will appear to be much higher priced. Hiring a larger consulting company may seem like a good idea (and when I get busy, I’ll often refer clients out to other companies). Unlike my competitors, you work directly with me not an army of junior consultants who are learning on the job at your expense. I have a track record of turning great ideas into profitable and effective products, and I favor candid communication over intimidating techno-speak. Welcome! I am a electrical engineer that provides mechanical design firms and funded startups in the Greater Denver area with custom electronics.
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