Question 1

How do we start?

Accepted Answer

Book a free 15-min discovery call. If it is a fit, I send a detailed proposal within 24 hours. If it is not, I tell you honestly and point you elsewhere.

Question 2

What are your rates?

Accepted Answer

Rates depend on project scope, complexity, and engagement type — not a one-size list. I am competitive with senior freelance market rates and always transparent about where the number comes from. The cleanest path: book a free discovery call and I will send a live, tailored quote within 24 hours. No templates, no surprises.

Question 3

How do you handle payments?

Accepted Answer

Everything runs on milestones — never a single upfront lump sum. A typical split is 25% to kick off, 2–3 milestone payments tied to concrete deliverables, and a final 15–20% due after handoff and sign-off. This keeps me accountable at every stage and keeps your risk low. Wise, Stripe, or direct bank transfer all work.

Question 4

How do you handle communication?

Accepted Answer

Async-first, with weekly syncs on Google Meet or Zoom. Day-to-day on Slack, Discord, or email — whatever you prefer. You get a shared project board, weekly written updates, and demo links at every milestone. No guessing where things stand.

Question 5

What's your typical project process?

Accepted Answer

Discovery call → scoping and fixed-price quote → kickoff → milestone-based build with weekly demos → staging review → production deploy → post-launch support window. You review and sign off at each milestone before we move forward.

Question 6

What if I'm not satisfied with the work?

Accepted Answer

I build in milestones and checkpoints for exactly this reason. You review progress at every stage before we move on — if something is off, we iterate until it is right. I would rather rebuild a component than ship something you are not proud of.

Question 7

Can you work with my existing team or codebase?

Accepted Answer

Yes. I start with a full review of what exists — architecture, conventions, tooling, tests — and document my findings before touching anything. I work inside your conventions instead of fighting them, and pair with your engineers when it speeds things up. No ego, no rewrite-for-the-sake-of-it.

Question 8

Do you sign NDAs?

Accepted Answer

Yes — happy to sign a mutual NDA before diving into specifics. Your product and business details stay confidential.

Question 9

What time zone do you work in?

Accepted Answer

IST (UTC+5:30), with flexible overlap for US, EU, and APAC clients. I have shipped alongside teams in France, Germany, the UK, and the US — so async workflows and scheduled syncs are well-tuned.

Pranav Kumar — Full-Stack Software Engineer & Freelance Developer