Legacy Platform Rescue & Modernization

Still running a business-critical application on an aging PHP stack?

You’re not alone—and you’re not stuck.

Whether it’s a custom framework, an old Laravel app, or a Yii2 system no one wants to touch anymore, I specialize in assessing, stabilizing, and transitioning legacy platforms without disrupting your business.

Why It Matters

Legacy systems rarely break cleanly—they degrade slowly:

Performance bottlenecks
Developer hesitation to touch anything
Unclear deployment dependencies
Security gaps or version mismatches

If your business depends on something no one fully understands anymore, it’s time to step back and get a handle on it.

What I Offer

1. Platform Audit & Stability Assessment

Review system architecture, dependencies, deployment process
Identify security risks, technical debt, and fragility points
Deliver a clear report of what’s working, what isn’t, and why it matters

2. Modernization Strategy

Determine what to preserve, what to replace, and what to phase out
Propose a staged migration plan (Go or another stack, if appropriate)
Provide risk analysis and upgrade path clarity

3. (Optional) Execution or Oversight

Containerize existing environments (custom FPM + Nginx ingress)
Guide service extraction or backend rebuilds
Provide architectural oversight as a fractional CTO

Who This Is For

Founders and execs responsible for keeping legacy systems stable
Agencies maintaining client platforms that need modernization
SaaS teams trying to scale past the limits of old decisions

This isn’t for simple WordPress sites or minor plugin fixes. I focus on business-critical systems that demand senior-level strategy and care.

Deliverables

Technical audit (Markdown or PDF)
Migration strategy document with phased breakdown
Optional diagrams (Draw.io, Mermaid) and infrastructure notes

Engagement Options

Audit & Planning: Fixed price starting at $2,000
Execution Support: Hourly or project-based
Oversight/Leadership: Fractional CTO via monthly retainer

Let’s Talk

If your platform is critical—but increasingly hard to manage—it’s time for a clear plan.

Contact Me or email marc@caffeinatedsoftworks.com to get started.

Need a Service Like This?

Outdated systems don’t need to be rebuilt from scratch—but they do need attention. If you’re maintaining a critical PHP platform that’s become hard to manage or scale, I can help stabilize what you have and chart a practical path forward.