About
I work as a "Founder for hire" — going above and beyond to make sure every product I build impacts the business positively.
With deep roots in engineering and software development, I thrive in fast-paced environments where I can wear multiple hats. I've led engineering teams from 6 to 25 members, designed systems that reduced operational overhead by 90%, and built products that unlocked company growth.
My core strength lies in identifying and solving the right problems while making the best use of available resources. Whether it's architecting scalable systems, driving product strategy, or leading distributed teams, I bring technical excellence and business acumen to every challenge.
"Istvan showed me unexpected strengths as a product manager as well as a software developer... When our Head of Product left, Istvan stepped forward and drove key business initiatives to completion, making an outsized impact on business success." — Engineering Manager, Magic
Business Impact
Delivered 90% operational overhead reduction and unlocked company growth through strategic technical decisions.
Team Leadership
Proven track record scaling engineering teams and enabling distributed, asynchronous collaboration.
Full-Stack Expertise
From system architecture to user experience — I handle every phase of product development.
Services & Expertise
Founder for Hire Services
Step in as technical co-founder or head of engineering. I drive key business initiatives from idea to implementation, ensuring maximum impact on company growth.
System Architecture & Development
Full-stack applications, billing systems, matching algorithms, and internal tools. Built systems supporting thousands of users with cutting-edge technologies like React, Node.js, MongoDB, and more.
Engineering Leadership
Scale engineering teams from startup to growth stage. Establish practices for distributed teams, guide architectural decisions, and build high-performing engineering cultures.
Product Strategy & Operations
Bridge the gap between technical execution and business success. Design operational tools, optimize workflows, and implement solutions that reduce overhead and drive efficiency.
Ready to Make an Impact?
Whether you need a technical co-founder, want to scale your engineering team, or require strategic product leadership — let's discuss how I can drive outsized business results for your organization.