Technology Strategy & Digital Transformation
We assess where you are, pinpoint where technology can create real leverage, and build a prioritized roadmap to get there — sequenced so the work pays for itself along the way, not years down the road.
Technology Consulting & Custom Software · Ottawa, Canada
We turn business complexity into software that works.
Clear technology strategy and custom software, built around your goals — senior-led from the first call to long after launch. No layers, no handoffs, no jargon.
Free initial consultation
Senior-led, always
Transparent, fixed pricing
NDA-friendly
Remote worldwide
About Punica
A senior partner, genuinely invested in your outcome.
I'm Mir Hassan, the founder of Punica. I started this practice on a straightforward belief: businesses deserve honest technical advice and software that earns its keep — not jargon, upsells, or solutions in search of a problem.
Punica is deliberately lean. You work directly with the person doing the thinking and the building, so decisions happen quickly, context never gets lost in handoffs, and the work stays accountable to one experienced pair of hands.
Whether you're modernizing an aging system, automating manual work, or building something new from scratch, the goal is always the same: technology that quietly makes your business run better.
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Mir Hassan
Founder & Principal Consultant
Founder & Principal Consultant
How we work together
- We start by understanding your business, not your tech stack.
- Scope, timeline, and price are agreed before any work begins.
- You get one direct point of contact throughout.
- Progress is shared in plain language, on a steady cadence.
- You own everything we build — the code, the accounts, all of it.
What We Do
Services built around your goals
Practical support across the full journey — from the big-picture strategy down to the working software in your team's hands.
Custom Software
When off-the-shelf tools fall short, we design and build applications that fit how you actually work — and scale cleanly as you grow.
Process Automation
Manual, repetitive work quietly drains time and money. We find the bottlenecks and automate them away.
Growth Advisory & Implementation
Strategy only counts when it ships. We stay hands-on through delivery — helping you adopt the right tools, train your team, and turn plans into measurable results, then refine as you learn what's working.
Capabilities
Depth across the modern stack
Wherever your challenge sits, we bring hands-on engineering experience to it — and the judgment to choose the simplest tool that does the job well.
Web & Mobile Applications
Fast, reliable products and customer-facing platforms built on modern, well-supported frameworks.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Scalable, secure, cost-aware cloud setups, plus the automation to deploy and run them with confidence.
Data & Analytics
Turning scattered data into clear dashboards and reporting that leaders can actually act on.
AI & Automation
Practical, well-scoped AI and workflow automation that removes busywork — without the hype.
APIs & Integrations
Connecting the tools you already use, so data flows automatically instead of being re-keyed by hand.
Internal Tools & Dashboards
Purpose-built admin tools and portals that make your team's day-to-day genuinely faster.
Industries we serve
Professional Services
Healthcare
Retail & E-commerce
Logistics
Startups
Non-profits
Why Punica
What sets the work apart
You get the focus of a dedicated partner and the depth of a seasoned engineer — without the overhead, layers, or sales pressure of a large firm.
Tailored, never templated
Every recommendation is shaped around your business and your constraints, not lifted from a one-size-fits-all playbook.
You talk to the expert
The person you meet is the person doing the work. No sales reps, no junior handoffs, no telephone game.
Lean and responsive
A focused practice means fewer meetings and less red tape, so good ideas turn into shipped solutions quickly.
Honest and transparent
Clear pricing, plain-language updates, and advice you can trust — even when it means recommending less, not more.
The Difference
What you can count on
The senior expertise you'd expect from a large firm, with the speed, direct access, and value of working one to one.
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A senior expert on the work
The person you hire is the person doing the thinking and the building — strategy and code alike.
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A direct line, always
No account managers, no junior handoffs. You talk straight to the person making the decisions.
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Pricing agreed up front
Scope, timeline, and cost are fixed before any work begins. No surprise invoices, ever.
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Fast decisions, no red tape
A lean practice means good ideas turn into shipped work in days — not after layers of sign-off.
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Strategy and hands-on delivery
I don't just advise and leave. I stay through the build and the rollout, accountable for results.
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Accountable long after launch
Support doesn't end at handoff. I'm here to refine, optimize, and adapt as your business grows.
How We Work
A clear, proven process
No mystery and no surprises — just a steady path from the first conversation to lasting results.
Discover
We dig into your goals, challenges, and current setup to understand what success genuinely looks like for you.
Strategize
You get a prioritized, realistic plan, grounded in practical steps, clear costs, and measurable outcomes.
Build
We bring the plan to life with custom solutions, sharing steady, transparent progress at every stage.
Support
We stay on after launch to refine, optimize, and help you get the most from what we built together.
Ways to Work Together
Flexible engagements that fit you
Every business is at a different stage. Choose the model that matches where you are, and we'll help you find the right fit on the first call.
Advisory & Strategy
Ongoing technical guidance and a clear roadmap on a simple monthly retainer — a senior sounding board whenever you need one.
Best for leaders without a CTO
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Project Delivery
A defined scope, a fixed price, and a finished solution from start to finish. You know exactly what you're getting before we begin.
Best for a specific build or rollout
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Fractional & Embedded
Senior technical leadership embedded alongside your team for a set time each week — the expertise of a CTO, only when you need it.
Best for scaling teams
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FAQ
Questions, answered
A few things people often ask before reaching out. Have another? Just send a message — we're happy to help.
All sizes and industries, from early-stage startups to established companies. If technology touches your business and you want it working harder for you, there's a good chance we can help.
You work directly with Mir Hassan, Punica's founder, on every engagement. When a project calls for specialized help, we bring in trusted collaborators, but the senior accountability and your point of contact never change.
It begins with a free, no-pressure consultation. We learn about your goals and challenges, then outline a clear, prioritized plan with scope and pricing — all before you commit to anything.
Pricing depends on scope, but it's always agreed up front, with no surprise invoices. Depending on the work, that's a fixed project fee, a monthly advisory retainer, or a fractional arrangement.
That's completely normal, and often the best place to start. Part of our job is helping you find the right problem to solve before spending a dollar building anything.
Yes. We're based in Ottawa, Canada and work with clients across the country and beyond. Most collaboration happens remotely, with in-person available for local engagements.
Get in Touch
Let's start a conversation.
Prefer to talk it through? Book a free 30-minute call at a time that suits you. We read every message personally and reply within one business day.
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+1 (343) 202-3417
Ottawa, Canada — Available Remotely