Technical Due Diligence
Detailed evaluation of a company's tech assets to assess the technical risks, capabilities, and potential. Often undertaken before M&A, investments or handovers.
Delivery is executed by a vetted expert specialised on this gig.
Technology Stack Analysis
Evaluate the current technology stack for its efficiency, scalability, and suitability for future business needs. Identify any outdated technologies or potential areas for upgrades.
Code Quality and Security Assessment
Perform a thorough review of the company's codebase for quality, maintainability, and security vulnerabilities.
Infrastructure Review
Assess the IT infrastructure and operations for robustness, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. Examine backup systems, disaster recovery plans, and IT support structures.
Tech Team and Leadership Evaluation
Analyze the competence, structure, and effectiveness of the technical team and its leadership, to assess the team’s ability to support current and future technological needs.
I need to conduct a technical due diligence for a potential acquisition of a SaaS platform built with Django and PostgreSQL. The review should assess the codebase quality, scalability, security, and overall architecture. Additionally, please evaluate the development practices, documentation, and any potential technical debt. A comprehensive report with findings, risks, and recommendations is required to help us make an informed decision.
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Petre P.
Petre is a highly experienced Software Architect with a strong background in systems and cloud infrastructure design, software architecture, technical assessment and team leadership.
Typical deliverables
- <h3>Technology Stack Analysis</h3>
Evaluate the current technology stack for its efficiency, scalability, and suitability for future business needs. Identify any outdated technologies or potential areas for upgrades. - <h3>Code Quality and Security Assessment</h3>
Perform a thorough review of the company's codebase for quality, maintainability, and security vulnerabilities. - <h3>Infrastructure Review</h3>
Assess the IT infrastructure and operations for robustness, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. Examine backup systems, disaster recovery plans, and IT support structures. - <h3>Tech Team and Leadership Evaluation</h3>
Analyze the competence, structure, and effectiveness of the technical team and its leadership, to assess the team’s ability to support current and future technological needs.
typical tool and tech stack used
Assess the technical state of a product, prior to a supplier change or handover.
Assess the current state, risks and value of technology assets, prior to an acquisition.
Assess the technical soundness and potential of a company, prior to investing.
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