I find what is actually wrong with a system, fix it, and stay on as the senior technical voice if you need one. I also teach engineering teams to build with agents. Roanoke, Virginia; working across the DC metro and remotely.
Is This You?
You're paying for a dozen SaaS tools that don't talk to each other, and nobody knows the total cost.
The same systems keep breaking, and every fix creates a new problem somewhere else.
Your team wants to use AI but nobody knows where to start or how to get consistent results.
You're paying monthly fees for a website that hasn't changed in years.
You need a senior technical voice in the room but can't justify a full-time CTO hire.
You need custom software — an internal tool, a portal, an integration — and off-the-shelf doesn't fit.
How It Works
From a conversation about what's wrong, it typically goes one of three ways:
1-2 weeks, fixed scope
A deep look at the full system — code, infrastructure, integrations, data flows, operations, and costs.
Deliverable: Root causes + prioritized fix plan + cost/risk map.
Best for: Something's wrong but it's not clear exactly what.
2-6+ weeks, milestone-based
Build the solution — internal tool, integration, replacement system — and hand it off working.
Deliverable: Working system in production + handoff docs.
Best for: The problem is clear and needs to be solved.
Monthly retainer
Architecture decisions, code review, delivery guidance, hiring input. Senior technical leadership without a full-time hire.
Deliverable: Technical leadership + weekly execution + accountability.
Best for: Need ongoing technical leadership.
Additional Services
Private workshops for engineering teams on making a product agent-ready and using Claude Code well, plus 1:1 sessions.
View workshops | 1:1 tutoringTalks on making a product agent-ready and on reviewing code nobody typed, for conferences, meetups and internal events.
View talksStop paying monthly fees for a site that doesn't change. One-time conversion to a fast, static site you own completely.
Website conversionRegistered nonprofits shouldn't have to choose between their mission and a functional website. I offer free website design, hosting, and technical consulting to qualifying charities.
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Recent Work
Products and custom websites, designed and delivered. Fast, accessible, and built to last.
Shared reminders that escalate until they are dealt with. The clock runs on the server, so closing the app does not stop it, and your own AI agent can drive it over MCP. Free on the App Store for iPhone.
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A new MTG Arena Brawl deck every day. Fully automated daily publishing pipeline built on Next.js, Neon Postgres, and Anthropic agents — validated against Scryfall with one-click Arena import.
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Self-serve reporting platform for BizOps teams — connects to databases and REST APIs, translates plain-English questions into live dashboards, charts, and board-ready exports.
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Professional jazz musician's website featuring live show calendar, audio playlists, electronic press kit, and sheet music shop — rebuilt from Bandzoogle to a modern static site.
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Science literacy platform that helps non-experts evaluate nutrition research — extracting facts from papers, flagging methodological issues, and analyzing media coverage accuracy.
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Free batch domain availability checker. Paste up to 20 domains, get instant DNS and RDAP evidence, build a shortlist, and export results as CSV or Markdown.
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Custom website for CT's premier gaming store — showcasing 30 years of tabletop, TCG, and retro gaming with event schedules and community features.
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AI-powered resume optimization platform. Build one professional profile, generate role-specific resumes with job fit scoring and ATS optimization.
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Not-for-profit platform helping Americans understand household economics through clear, accessible metrics sourced from official government data.
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Daily Magic: The Gathering puzzle game. Deduce legendary creatures from incrementally revealed hints — a Wordle-style challenge for MTG enthusiasts.
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Mythic Works was founded by Jason Flatford, a product and technology leader with 17 years of experience scaling software systems, including enterprise tooling for StarCityGames (~100k event attendees).
When systems are brittle, expensive, or blocking delivery, Jason helps teams get unstuck — whether that means diagnosing the root cause, building the fix, or providing ongoing technical leadership.
The philosophy is simple: understand the real problem before proposing solutions, deliver working systems instead of slide decks, and be honest about what's possible.
More about JasonFAQ
Typically small to mid-size companies (5-100 people) with software systems that have grown complex, expensive, or unreliable. This includes SaaS companies, startups with technical debt, and established businesses whose technology has outgrown their team's capacity to manage it.
An assessment is a 1-2 week deep dive into your systems — code, infrastructure, integrations, data flows, and costs. The deliverable is a written report with root causes identified, a prioritized fix plan, and a cost/risk map. It's designed to give you clarity on what's actually wrong and what to do about it.
A fractional CTO provides senior technical leadership on a part-time basis. This includes architecture decisions, code review, delivery guidance, vendor evaluation, and hiring input. It's for companies that need experienced technical leadership but don't have the budget or need for a full-time executive.
Assessments are fixed-scope, fixed-price. Fix engagements are milestone-based with clear deliverables. Fractional CTO is a monthly retainer. I will quote it after the initial call, once the scope is clear.
Yes. Most engagements are fully remote. I work with clients across time zones and use async communication (Slack, email, Loom) supplemented by video calls as needed. On-site work is available for clients in the Mid-Atlantic region when it makes sense.
If there's a fit, I'll scope out the engagement — whether that's an assessment, a fix, or ongoing fractional CTO work. You'll get a clear proposal with deliverables, timeline, and pricing. No pressure, no follow-up spam. If it's not a fit, I'll say so.
15 minutes to discuss what you're dealing with and whether Mythic Works can help.
No pitch, no pressure. Just a conversation about your situation and honest advice on next steps.
