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Jason Peter Todd
Head of Client Delivery, GridCore
Jason Peter Todd leads client delivery at GridCore. He has managed engineering engagements for startups and mid-market companies across North America, the UK and Australia, and specialises in translating business goals into scoped, budgeted software and AI projects. He writes about agency pricing, team augmentation, and how to evaluate and manage a software partner.
Articles by Jason (5)
Hiring Senior Developers in the US vs. Working With a Remote Agency: A Cost and Risk Comparison
Fully loaded, a US senior engineer costs $180k-$260k a year. A senior remote agency engineer costs about $48k. We compare cost, speed, risk and control so you can pick the right model.
Team Augmentation vs. Outsourcing vs. Staff Augmentation: Which Model Fits Your Company?
Team augmentation, project outsourcing and staff augmentation are sold interchangeably but work very differently. Here is a straight definition of each, when it fits, and what to put in the contract.
Software Development Agency Pricing in the UK (2026): Day Rates, Project Costs and How to Pay Less Without Going Cheap
London agencies charge £80-£150 an hour and £25,000-£100,000+ for an MVP. Here is the full 2026 UK pricing picture, what drives it, and how to get senior work at a sensible price.
Custom Software Development Cost in Australia and New Zealand (2026): Rates, Project Prices and Cheaper Senior Options
Sydney and Melbourne agencies charge A$150-A$250 an hour and A$60,000-A$200,000 for an MVP. Here is the full 2026 picture for Australia and NZ, and how to get senior delivery for a fraction.
How to Choose an AI Automation Agency for Your Small Business (2026 Buyer's Guide)
AI automation agencies range from one-person Zapier shops to enterprise consultancies. Here is how to tell them apart, the 12 questions to ask, the red flags, and a scoring sheet.