Architecture consulting

SHAPE provides architecture consulting by advising on system and product architecture—helping teams reduce risk, improve reliability and scalability, and align stakeholders with a phased plan that engineers can execute.

Architecture consulting at SHAPE is focused on one thing: advising on system and product architecture so your platforms are reliable, scalable, secure, and easier to evolve. Whether you’re designing something new, inheriting a complex system, or modernizing a critical platform, we help you make defensible architecture decisions that align delivery teams and reduce long-term risk.

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Architecture consulting workshop reviewing system and product architecture diagrams, service boundaries, data flows, and delivery phases

Great architecture is a decision system: clear boundaries, measurable trade-offs, and a plan teams can ship.

Our approach

SHAPE delivers architecture consulting by advising on system and product architecture in a way that teams can actually execute—without turning architecture into endless documentation. We prioritize fast clarity, decision logs, and phased implementation guidance.

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so decisions are repeatable, trade-offs are explicit, and delivery stays predictable.

How we engage (a repeatable operating rhythm)


     

     

     

     

     


If you need an evidence-based starting point, begin with Technical audits & feasibility studies, then extend into ongoing architecture consulting.

Featured projects (examples of architecture consulting outcomes)

Below are representative outcomes we commonly deliver through architecture consulting—each centered on advising on system and product architecture that holds up under real-world constraints.


     

     

     


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Related services

Architecture decisions don’t live in isolation. These related services often support (or implement) the outcomes of architecture consulting and advising on system and product architecture:


     

     

     

     

     


Who we serve

SHAPE provides architecture consulting across industries and product types. The common thread is the need for clear, durable decisions—advising on system and product architecture that aligns stakeholders and protects delivery.

Product teams (SaaS and platform products)


     

     

     


Enterprise and integration-heavy environments


     

     

     


Teams modernizing legacy systems


     

     

     


Architecture consulting services near you

SHAPE supports clients worldwide through remote-first delivery. If you need local-style collaboration, we run structured workshops, architecture reviews, and stakeholder sessions to deliver architecture consulting and advising on system and product architecture with clear artifacts and decision logs.

Remote architecture consulting session with shared system map, decision log, and phased delivery plan

Remote delivery works when decisions are documented, owned, and revisited on a cadence.

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Use case explanations

1) You’re building a new product and need a scalable foundation

Early architecture choices compound. Through architecture consulting, we provide advising on system and product architecture around service boundaries, data modeling, integration patterns, and operational requirements—so you avoid expensive rework as features and teams grow.

2) Your system “works,” but delivery is slowing and regressions are increasing

This often indicates hidden coupling, unclear ownership, or missing guardrails. Architecture consulting helps by redefining boundaries, improving contracts, and aligning standards so teams can ship without breaking week after week.

3) Modernization is necessary, but a rewrite feels too risky

We design phased migration paths that keep the business running: stable interfaces, incremental replacement, and validation gates. If modernization is the primary goal, connect to Legacy system modernization.

4) Reliability incidents are consuming the team

When outages become normal, architecture and operations must be treated as one system. We advise on failure isolation, observability, and incident-prevention loops—often paired with Monitoring & uptime management.

5) Performance and scalability are becoming growth blockers

We identify the first constraint (DB, caching, queues, dependency limits) and recommend high-leverage changes with measurable targets. Implementation often pairs with Scalability & performance improvements.

Step-by-step tutorial: a practical architecture consulting playbook

This playbook reflects how SHAPE delivers architecture consulting by advising on system and product architecture that teams can execute and sustain.


     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     



 
in a way that becomes standards, ownership, and an operating cadence.

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Team

Who are we?

Shape helps companies build an in-house AI workflows that optimise your business. If you’re looking for efficiency we believe we can help.

Customer testimonials

Our clients love the speed and efficiency we provide.

"We are able to spend more time on important, creative things."
Robert C
CEO, Nice M Ltd
"Their knowledge of user experience an optimization were very impressive."
Micaela A
NYC logistics
"They provided a structured environment that enhanced the professionalism of the business interaction."
Khoury H.
CEO, EH Ltd

FAQs

Find answers to your most pressing questions about our services and data ownership.

Who owns the data?

All generated data is yours. We prioritize your ownership and privacy. You can access and manage it anytime.

Integrating with in-house software?

Absolutely! Our solutions are designed to integrate seamlessly with your existing software. Regardless of your current setup, we can find a compatible solution.

What support do you offer?

We provide comprehensive support to ensure a smooth experience. Our team is available for assistance and troubleshooting. We also offer resources to help you maximize our tools.

Can I customize responses

Yes, customization is a key feature of our platform. You can tailor the nature of your agent to fit your brand's voice and target audience. This flexibility enhances engagement and effectiveness.

Pricing?

We adapt pricing to each company and their needs. Since our solutions consist of smart custom integrations, the end cost heavily depends on the integration tactics.

All Services

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Agile coaching & delivery management
Architecture consulting
Technical leadership (CTO-as-a-service)
Scalability & performance improvements
Monitoring & uptime management
Feature enhancements & A/B testing
Ongoing support & bug fixing
Model performance optimization
Legacy system modernization
App store deployment & optimization
iOS & Android native apps
UX research & usability testing
Information architecture
Market validation & MVP definition
Technical audits & feasibility studies
User research & stakeholder interviews
Product strategy & roadmap
Web apps (React, Vue, Next.js, etc.)
Accessibility (WCAG) design
Security audits & penetration testing
Compliance (GDPR, SOC 2, HIPAA)
Performance & load testing
AI regulatory compliance (GDPR, AI Act, HIPAA)
Manual & automated testing
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Bias detection & mitigation
Explainable AI
Model governance & lifecycle management
AI ethics, risk & governance
AI strategy & roadmap
Use-case identification & prioritization
Data labeling & training workflows
AI pipelines & monitoring
Model deployment & versioning
AI content generation
RAG systems (knowledge-based AI)
LLM integration (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.)
Custom GPTs & internal AI tools
Personalization engines
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Process automation & RPA
Machine learning model integration
Data pipelines & analytics dashboards
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DevOps, CI/CD pipelines
Microservices & serverless systems
Database design & data modeling
Cloud architecture (AWS, GCP, Azure)
API development (REST, GraphQL)
App architecture & scalability
Cross-platform apps (React Native, Flutter)
Performance optimization & SEO implementation
E-commerce (Shopify, custom platforms)
CMS development (headless, WordPress, Webflow)
Accessibility (WCAG) design
Web apps (React, Vue, Next.js, etc.)
Marketing websites & landing pages
Design-to-development handoff
UI design systems & component libraries
Wireframing & prototyping
User research & stakeholder interviews