Who's Behind nikfam.ai
A small team, on purpose.
nikfam.ai is built around a senior founder and a curated network of AI-fluent engineers — assembled per engagement, not stockpiled on a bench.
Founder & Operating Lead
Hootan Nikbakht
Engineering leader. AI-first operator. 15+ years shipping software.
I've been a technology leader long enough to know what most consultancies sell — and what actually moves the needle for a company. I've launched products and refined tech stacks across gaming, sports tech, entertainment, and fintech, and I've seen firsthand how strategic technology leadership can transform a business.
At nikfam.ai I get to do the work I'm best at: assembling small senior teams, embedding them inside founder-led companies, and getting real outcomes shipped — without the bureaucracy of a large agency or the dilution of a generalist staffing firm.
How We Staff
The rest of the team is matched to the work.
Most consultancies sell whoever's on the bench this quarter. We do the opposite: every engagement gets a hand-picked senior team, vetted before they ever touch your code.
Hand-picked per engagement
We assemble a small senior team for the specific scope — typically two to four contributors. No bench-warmers, no junior bait-and-switch.
Vetted before they touch your code
Every contributor goes through a five-stage vetting process: sourcing screen, async assessment, technical interview, client-fit check, and offer.
A network, not a bench
We tap a curated network of AI-fluent senior engineers who have shipped at companies you'd recognize. You pay for time on your problem, not idle capacity.
Talk to the Founder
Want to talkto the founder?
Book a 30-minute call with Hootan. No SDR, no qualification gauntlet — just a working conversation about whether nikfam.ai is the right partner for what you're building.
Or send us a message and we'll get back to you.