Technology and AI expertise
Expertise for one piece of work, without hiring for it.
colayer is a network of independent specialists in software, data, product and AI. Companies use it to close a specific expertise gap, on a clearly defined scope of work.
Companies that have worked with specialists from the network
The network
A highly curated, decentrally owned global network of the best product builders obsessed with outcomes
Designers, product managers, engineers, data and AI specialists, cloud specialists. Independent professionals across six regions, each working on their own responsibility against an agreed scope.
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Western Europe
437 Talents
~665 Talents via Partners
Expertise
Experience
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Eastern Europe
312 Talents
~840 Talents via Partners
Expertise
Experience
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Pakistan & India
100 Talents
~420 Talents via Partners
Expertise
Experience
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Africa
187 Talents
~490 Talents via Partners
Expertise
Experience
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Asia
150 Talents
~735 Talents via Partners
Expertise
Experience
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South Africa
62 Talents
~350 Talents via Partners
Expertise
Experience
E engineering, P product, D design. Jr junior, Mid mid level, Sr senior.
What companies come here for
Most of it falls into four kinds.
Software the business needed
A product, a platform or an integration gets built, specified against the result it has to produce.
Data you can make decisions on
Reporting, pipelines and analytics brought to a state where the numbers hold up.
AI applied to a real process
One process, with a measure agreed up front for whether it worked.
Senior expertise for a single decision
Architecture review, technology selection, technical due diligence.
How it works
Three steps to an agreed scope.
- 01
You describe the work
The result you need, the context around it, and by when.
- 02
You receive matching profiles
Independent specialists whose expertise fits the work, with their background, availability and rate. Usually within 48 hours.
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The work is agreed as a defined scope
Each specialist works independently and on their own responsibility against the scope set out in the contract, organising their own work and choosing their own methods.
Fields
Where the expertise sits.
- Software engineering
- Product management
- Product design
- Data engineering and analytics
- AI and machine learning
- Cloud and infrastructure
- Technology strategy
- Quality and testing
Quality
Assessed before they reach a shortlist.
Every professional in the network goes through a technical assessment before their profile is ever put forward. What you see on a shortlist is a small, relevant selection.
4,500+
Professionals in the network
Top 3%
Assessment pass rate
48h
Typical time to a shortlist
100+
Companies served
A different question
Looking for a transformation run from start to finish?
That is a different colayer company. It takes on complete tech and AI transformation programmes, from assessment through rollout to handover, and is accountable for the result. This site is about engaging independent specialists directly on a defined piece of work.
Go to the transformation companyFor specialists
Independent, and choosing your own projects?
colayer works with independent professionals on project engagements. You choose which projects to take on, you set your own rate, and you work on your own responsibility.
Start with a short call.
Leave your details and pick a time that suits you. We will talk through the work you have in mind and whether the network is the right place for it.
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