ABOUT ME
I Build. I Solve. I Scale.
Turning complex ideas into real-world systems for startups, founders, and agencies that need more than just code.
Who Am I
Summary Bio
Hi, I’m Dan Khan — a senior software consultant, startup ally, and founder-friendly partner with over 20 years of cross-industry experience. I specialize in bridging the gap between strategy and execution.
From network infrastructure and enterprise IT to full-stack software and digital growth, I’ve lived through the cycles most startups are just entering. At 21, I was one of the youngest Senior Technical Specialists at CIBC. Since then, I’ve worked with giants like HP, Cisco, Siemens, and led boutique consulting agencies including Symplex Consulting and Alfa Web Shop, tailor-built to match my diverse skillset.
Today, I help early-stage companies avoid costly detours by designing systems, products, and digital funnels that just work. Fast.
Guiding Principles
✨ Build What Matters
Startup resources are precious. I help prioritize and validate the right thing at the right time.
🤝 Offshore, But Better
I know how to make remote and offshore teams work like high-output local ones. Structure > Cost.
⚡ Speed + Precision
You can move fast without breaking everything. My approach balances agility with sustainability.
🧰 Not Just Strategy
I write code, deploy systems, manage sprints, lead launches. This isn’t just talk.
⏳ Career Timeline
A journey of growth, innovation, and leadership
2002 – 2004
Co-Op at SiemensFirst exposure to enterprise-grade innovation. Supported Wi-Fi division; learned scalability and standards early.
2005 – 2012
HP, Cisco, TCSNetwork admin, server specialist, and IT ops lead. Developed the ability to diagnose and solve real issues fast.
2012 – 2019
Senior Technical Specialist @ CIBCLed mission-critical initiatives in one of Canada’s top banks. At Level 7 while most peers were still junior engineers.
2015 – Present
Founder, Symplex & Alfa Web ShopBuilt boutique dev shops for startups and digital agencies. Launched 30+ projects including apps, SaaS tools, eCommerce, and internal systems.
2021 – Present
Startup SpecialistFocused entirely on startups, newcos, and scaling MVPs. Helped founders validate, launch, and refine with speed and clarity.
My Way of Working
No fluff. No agency bloat. No unnecessary meetings.
I treat every startup like it’s my own. I cut through BS and solve what actually matters. Whether it’s writing backend logic, structuring an offshore team, fixing a pricing model, or running A/B tests on your landing pages — I bring a toolkit that’s rare and battle-tested.
Why It Works
✨ I’ve been on both sides: enterprise and startup.
✨ I’ve scaled teams and built solo.
✨ I care about outcomes, not just shipping features.
✨ I think in systems. I fix root problems.
You don’t just get a dev or a PM. You get a CTO-level thinker, a product builder, and a founder mindset — in one.
My Partners
Backed by Global Experience
Over the course of 20 years, I’ve worked with some of the world’s most respected companies — from HP and CIBC to Cisco and Tata Consulting — gaining the technical depth and operational insight I now bring to every startup, agency, and founder I partner with.
Contact Me
Ready to Start
Your Project?
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Your benefits:
Smart Execution
Scalable Systems
Investor-Ready Tech
Clear Roadmaps