Turn Raw Ideas Into Refined Products
Protolith Labs is an expert-led software consultancy company specializing in high-performance MVPs, full stack development and delivering production-grade foundations that enable scalable digital products.
Engineering Excellence, Delivered.
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Senior-Level Expertise
Your project is led and executed by principal-level engineer, not passed down. You get guaranteed expert oversight from architecture to deployment.
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Predictable Delivery
Operating with transparent processes, clear communication, and defined milestones, eliminating guesswork and ensuring projects are delivered on time.
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Holistic Quality
From a performant front-end to a secure API and an efficient database, every layer of your stack is robust and reliable.
What Protolith Labs can do for you
Full-stack product builds & MVPs
End-to-end delivery of web apps and MVPs: backend, frontend, and basic infrastructure. Perfect if you want a working product, not just mockups and promises.
- Product discovery and scope definition (features, constraints, success criteria)
- Technical architecture and stack selection based on product goals
- Frontend development (Vue, React, Astro) and backend development (APIs, data models, integrations)
- Performance and scalability considerations from day one
- Launch support, documentation, and handoff
Front-end consulting
Architecture reviews, refactors, and feature work for existing Vue or React projects. I help teams get unstuck, improve performance, and make the codebase less painful to work in.
- Codebase audits and architectural reviews
- Vue 2 → Vue 3 or legacy React refactors and migrations
- Performance analysis and optimization
- Frontend tooling improvements (Vite, TypeScript, linting, testing)
- Feature development alongside your existing team
- Code reviews and technical mentorship for developers
- Establishing conventions, patterns, and documentation
Product & UI design
Clean, functional product design with a developer’s brain behind it. Flows, UX, and UI that respect both users and the implementation.
- Product and UX discovery workshops
- User flows and interaction design
- Wireframes and high-fidelity UI design
- Design systems and reusable component patterns
- UX improvements for existing products
- Accessibility-aware design decisions
- Design validation during implementation
Stabilizing fast-grown products
Whether it was vibe-coded or just started fast, some products are shipped early and quickly, and now feel fragile. I help teams stabilize, untangle, and evolve apps that grew without a clear structure.
- Audits to identify structural, performance, and maintainability issues
- Untangling rushed or inconsistent logic
- Introducing clear architecture, patterns, and ownership boundaries
- Reducing technical debt in a controlled, prioritized way
- Creating a realistic stabilization and improvement roadmap
Long-term technical partner
For teams that need ongoing help but don’t want to hire full-time: code reviews, roadmap input, and hands-on development each month.
- Ongoing development support
- Regular code reviews and architecture guidance
- Technical input for roadmap planning and prioritization
- Support during critical releases or refactors
- Acting as a senior engineer or fractional tech lead
- Knowledge sharing and team enablement
Main technologies
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Now booking
April–June 2026
2 project slots open
I work with a small number of clients at a time so I can actually stay involved in the product, not just hand off tickets. If you’ve got a serious project and a clear business need, let’s talk.
Are we a fit?
We’re a good fit if:
- You’re a founder or product owner who cares about quality, not just the pitch deck
- You want one senior partner actually doing the work, not a rotating cast of juniors
- You have a real problem to solve (revenue, efficiency, UX), not just “we should do something with AI”
- You’re okay with honest feedback on scope, timeline, and trade-offs
We’re not a fit if:
- You want the cheapest quote
- You’re looking for a pure “hands-off, we’ll figure out what we want later” engagement
- You’re not sure about the requirements and what you want to achieve
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Discovery
01We talk through your product, constraints, and what success looks like. I ask annoying but necessary questions.
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Proposal & Scope
02You get a clear scope, timeline, and pricing model (fixed, phase-based, or retainer). No mystery billing.
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Build & Iterate
03Design, implementation, and short feedback loops. Frequent check-ins, working software early, not a big reveal at the end.
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Handoff & Support
04Documentation, walkthroughs, and support options so your team isn't lost when we're done.
FAQ
What's your pricing model?
Depends on the engagement. MVPs and clearly bounded projects are usually fixed-price per phase. Consulting and ongoing work are typically monthly retainers.
Do you work with agencies?
Yes, as a specialized partner for complex frontends or critical projects. White-label arrangements are possible.
What time zones do you work with?
I'm in CET and usually work with clients across Europe, UK, and compatible US time zones.
Can you start next week?
Sometimes, but usually not. See the current availability section above for a realistic picture.
Tell me about your project
Send a few lines about what you're working on, timelines, and what you're trying to achieve. I'll get back to you with questions or suggest a quick intro call.
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