Flagship service
System Archaeology
Reverse-engineer legacy systems. Surface hidden coupling. Create a documented, change-ready architecture.
System Trace
Excavating the architecture.
Discovery Log
Deliverables
What you receive.
System Architecture Map
Interfaces, dependencies, and state transitions — fully documented.
Risk Matrix
Failure modes and coupling risks categorised by severity and likelihood.
Interface Contract Definition
Every boundary between components defined and verifiable.
Refactor / Stabilisation Roadmap
Prioritised path from current state to predictable architecture.
Test & Validation Plan
Structured test strategy covering critical paths and edge cases.
Executive Summary Report
Concise risk overview and recommended next steps for decision-makers.
When you need this
Recognise these situations?
System Archaeology is designed for organisations that have lost visibility into their own technical estate.
- Legacy system platform with undocumented changes
- Previous engineer left with no handover
- Integration instability after upgrades
- Repeated field faults with no clear root cause
- Preparing for safety or compliance review
Engagement model
Controlled. Scoped. Delivered.
Fixed-scope intervention
Defined boundaries, defined output.
Defined deliverable package
Every artefact specified before engagement begins.
Structured phases
Map → Measure → Stabilise → Deliver.
No hourly drift
No open-ended billing. No scope creep.