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Crystal Zhu
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• Jun 24
A client once sent me a broad business proposal and asked:
“How much will this cost?”
Before giving an estimate, I realized the real issue was not pricing.
The workflow was still unclear. The core entities and state transitions had not been defined. The MVP scope was too broad. Several risks could significantly affect the architecture and timeline.
So instead of sending a quick quotation, I turned the proposal into a buildable backend plan covering:
• end-to-end workflow • system architecture • core entities and lifecycle states • MVP scope • risks and dependencies • practical implementation milestones
I’ve now published the full anonymized case study on my Contra profile.
I’m currently open to backend system clarification, technical discovery, implementation planning, and backend development work.
For new collaborations, I’m happy to start with a small, clearly scoped paid engagement, with the possibility of expanding into a larger project or longer-term collaboration if there’s a good fit.
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Crystal Zhu
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• Jun 24
https://contra.com/p/MoeqsoNo-from-a-business-proposal-to-a-buildable-backend-system?referralExperimentNid=DEFAULT_REFERRAL_PROGRAM&referrerUsername=crystal_zhu_cd4ixbbq
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