Hey! I'm Tim Borden

I'm an experienced start-up founder, Fractional CTO and Principal Software Engineer.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/timbordenprofile

https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/tborden
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I set up BOONDA INC LTD to help clients build and improve software using experienced technical leadership and modern AI engineering workflows.

Registered in England & Wales

Company number: 13367320

Yeah, INC LTD is kinda funny.
Already had the domain.
#pragmatic 🤷 🇨🇦

My focus is to work with interesting individuals on challenging projects.

Over the last 20+ years, I have been a:

Startup founder, as CTO, where I developed prototypes that were eventually backed by angel investors
Member of engineering teams in venture-backed high-growth businesses

In both cases I've had to play many roles. Including:

Surface and clarify requirements
Keep projects in scope
Tackle new technologies
Work quickly to deliver features
Making architectural and technical decisions
Guiding AI-assisted development and reviewing production code

I've got the rare experience that combines technical skills with business acumen. Today, that means helping clients use AI to move faster while keeping software reliable, maintainable and aligned with their business goals.

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