Ciprian Cimpan

Ciprian Cimpan delivers

AI Software
That Moves Metrics

I transform ideas into reliable production-ready software

Measurable ROI from MVP to scale: faster delivery, lower costs, happier users

Full-Stack AI Expert
Global Availability
18+ Years Experience
Engineering Excellence

Trust indicators

Pragmatic
Solutions focused on concrete results: revenue, margins, retention, KPIs.
Efficient
Days and weeks, not months and quarters. Short iterations with visible impact.
Professional
Efficient architectures: tests, docs, observability, cost controls baked in.
Accountable
I take decisions, unblock teams, and finish what I start: you get outcomes, not tickets.

Complete Solutions
Shipped Fast

AI-ready software, from architecture to deployment: clean code, clear roadmaps, and measurable ROI in weeks, not quarters

AI Discovery

You know AI can help and want concrete results.
I pick high ROI use cases, validate feasibility, and provide a concrete plan for you.

  • Prioritized use cases mapped to business KPIs

  • Feasibility notes (data, model, risks)

  • Architecture sketch (data flow, guardrails, cost envelope)

  • Complete execution plan with prioritized task list

  • "Right-fit AI" checklist: data readiness, latency, reliability, cost, compliance

2 weeks
~10-15k / plan

Modernization Boost

Codebase review, architecture, performance, security, developer experience.

  • Risk map (stability, scalability, security)

  • Refactor plan with effort/impact matrix

  • Quick wins list (1-2 week fixes)

  • Cost and performance projections

2 weeks
~8-12k / boost

Build & Integrate

LLM copilots, RAG/data apps, workflow automation, APIs, internal platforms.

  • Weekly milestones and demos, working software from week one, docs and runbooks for clean handoffs

  • Automated tests, tracing/metrics, cost monitoring, evals/guardrails for LLM features

4-8 weeks
~30-50k / phase

Fractional CTO

Tech strategy, roadmap governance, vendor selection, hiring/interviews, architecture review.

  • Quarterly objectives

  • Monthly reporting

1-2 days / week
~7-14k / month

Technology Partners

Built on proven platforms: modern frameworks, enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure, and cutting-edge AI tools that reduce risk and accelerate delivery
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Amazon Web Services
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Microsoft
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Vercel
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Cohere
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GitHub
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OpenAI
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Anthropic
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xAI
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Perplexity
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Hugging Face
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Mistral
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Meta
Groq logo
Groq
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NVIDIA
Google logo
Google
Amazon Web Services logo
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft logo
Microsoft
Vercel logo
Vercel
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Cloudflare
Cohere logo
Cohere
Scale AI logo
Scale AI
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Snowflake
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Pinecone
Together AI logo
Together AI
Databricks logo
Databricks
LangChain logo
LangChain
Supabase logo
Supabase
Stripe logo
Stripe
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GitHub
OpenAI logo
OpenAI
Anthropic logo
Anthropic
xAI logo
xAI
Perplexity logo
Perplexity
Hugging Face logo
Hugging Face
Mistral logo
Mistral
Meta logo
Meta
Groq logo
Groq
NVIDIA logo
NVIDIA
Google logo
Google
Amazon Web Services logo
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft logo
Microsoft
Vercel logo
Vercel
Cloudflare logo
Cloudflare
Cohere logo
Cohere
Scale AI logo
Scale AI
Snowflake logo
Snowflake
Pinecone logo
Pinecone
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Together AI
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Databricks
LangChain logo
LangChain
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Supabase
Stripe logo
Stripe
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GitHub

Choose Your Starting Point

From AI discovery sprints to full-stack builds: flexible engagements designed to prove value quickly and scale with your needs

Start Small

AI Discovery Sprint → Prove Value Fast

Focused Fix

Modernization Assessment → Unblock A Roadmap

Feature Delivery

Build & Integrate → Ship Production Value

Ongoing Support

Fractional CTO → Keep Quality And Velocity High

Ship Fast, Stay Aligned

Short discovery, tight execution plan, weekly demos: you stay informed and I deliver tangible progress every step of the way

Step 1: Discovery

Define business goals, timeline and deliverables.

Step 2: Strategy

Technical roadmap with clear milestones, risks & costs.

Step 3: Execution

Short iterations with regular demos to keep you informed.

Step 4: Delivery

Handoff with documentation and deployment support.

Move A Metric That Matters

Book a free call: let's identify your highest-ROI opportunity and map a plan to make it happen!

Ciprian Cimpan

Full-stack software engineer and AI consultant

I ship production-ready systems that drive measurable outcomes: fast, clean, and tied to ROI.

I've built and scaled software across industries, from architecture and data pipelines to LLM integrations. I bring senior-level depth and AI fluency to every project, working in efficient sprints: short discovery, tight plans, and weekly tangible progress.

You get working software, not tickets. Accountable, communicative, and outcome-focused: I always finish what I start.

Global Availability
From $150/hour

What Drives My Work

Ownership, speed to value, and engineering excellence: the principles behind every project I deliver.

Outcomes over output

I optimize for the numbers you care about.

Revenue, conversion, cost savings, speed: your metrics improve, or we adapt the plan until they do.

Ownership mindset

Decisions made, not deferred.

I take the lead, make calls, solve challenges and always keep things moving.

You get production-ready software, deployed and working.

Pragmatic choices

The right tool for the problem, every time.

Simple architectures over clever ones: AI where it moves metrics, proven reliability everywhere else.

Clean handoffs: you own the result fully.

Speed with discipline

Delivered in weeks, not quarters.

Short discovery → tight plan → tangible results fast.

You see progress constantly, course-correct early, and stay in control of budget and scope.

Battle-Tested Toolkit

Ready for modern, scalable, and intelligent applications, refined through years of experience.

AI & Intelligence

Systems that learn, adapt, and deliver value
Autonomous agents, RAG pipelines, custom LLMs, and more. Every AI solution is built for reliability, cost control, and measurable business impact.

Backend & APIs

Scalable systems that power your business logic
High-throughput APIs, event-driven architectures, and complex integrations: built clean, tested thoroughly, and adding value from day one.

Data & Storage

From simple queries to billion-row analytics
Transactional databases, real-time analytics, and graph relationships: designed for the queries you run today and the scale you'll need tomorrow.

Frontend & UX

Interfaces that drive engagement
Responsive, performant frontends: from landing pages and dashboards to AI-powered experiences that keep users engaged and coming back.

DevOps & Infrastructure

Ship fast, stay observable, control costs
CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, automated testing and monitoring to give your business velocity without sacrificing reliability.

Built With. Shipped For. Trusted By.

Partners who trusted me to deliver, and came back for more

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Bixby Land Company
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CASA For Children
Coldwell Banker Commercial logo
Coldwell Banker Commercial
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ConnectLoud
Coronado Brewing logo
Coronado Brewing
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Duffy Electric Boats
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Faris Lee Investments
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Hanley Investment Group
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Hooters Restaurants
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Idea Grove
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Idea Hall
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ING Bank
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Kit-Cat Clocks
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Liebert Cassidy Whitmore
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Luminate Group
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Marsy's Law For All
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McDonald Property Group
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Oaky
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Octane California
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Pladis United Biscuits
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RD Olson
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Sabal Financial Group
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SBDC California
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Zaang UK

Results Worth Repeating

A track record built one shipped project at a time

60+

Projects Delivered

from MVP to enterprise

<2wks

First Milestone

kickoff to working version

100%

Production Ready

built for ROI, not prototypes

80%

Return Clients

hired once, chosen again

We had a working prototype in nine days. I've waited longer for proposals from agencies. Ciprian just gets in there and builds.

Marco Silva

Founder, Solvara Health

I expected a pitch about machine learning. Instead, Ciprian showed us which three processes were costing us the most and automated the one with the fastest payback. Very practical, zero hype.

Anna Lindström

CEO, Cadwell Logistics

When the engagement ended, our team picked up the codebase on day one. Tests, docs, clear architecture, we didn't need a month-long knowledge transfer. That almost never happens with contractors.

Daniel Okafor

CTO, Stackmeld

Before We Begin

The practical details decision-makers ask before kicking off a project

Fixed scope, clear price, no open-ended bills.

I price by engagement type, and every option has a defined scope and timeline.

  • Discovery sprints and assessments: $8k-$15k over two weeks
  • Build projects: 4-8 week phases, typically $30k-$50k per phase
  • Fractional CTO support: starting at 1-2 days per week

Bring your budget range to a call and I'll tell you what's realistic.