Startup co-founder
I’m a startup co-founder, focused on product planning and architecture. Alongside this work, I take on selected independent consulting projects.
Helix
Independent Solutions ConsultantArchitecture · Product planning · Applied AI
From business needs to workable product and system plans.
I’m Helix Ho. I help teams define products, plan system architecture and turn complex requirements into clear solutions. My background spans enterprise consulting and end-to-end delivery; I also explore applied AI through hands-on product work.
01Background & experience
Architecture, informed by delivery.
My experience spans consulting, enterprise architecture, cloud solutions and delivery leadership. Architecture planning and product design are where I contribute most. Having worked across the delivery lifecycle, I consider implementation constraints alongside the design.
NCS Group
Lead Project Manager
Digital initiative delivery and cross-functional coordination.
Deloitte Consulting
Senior Manager
Digital transformation and operating model design.
Tencent
Senior Solutions Architect
Cloud solutions for digital government and smart cities.
Accenture
Consulting Manager
IT strategy, enterprise architecture and cloud transformation.
02Ways to work together
Focused support for the next decision.
For consulting firms, technology teams and businesses that need help with a proposal, a product plan or an existing solution.
01
Solution design & communication
A client brief or technical proposal needs a clearer argument. I help structure the solution, explain the architecture and prepare material for customer or management discussions.
Typical outputs
- Solution storyline & architecture
- Solution deck / decision brief
- Key assumptions & open questions
02
Product & architecture planning
A new product or system change needs a workable scope. I clarify capabilities, workflows, system boundaries and implementation priorities.
Typical outputs
- Product scope & capability map
- System & integration architecture
- Phased roadmap
03
Independent solution review
An existing proposal needs a second view. I review requirements, dependencies and technical trade-offs, and identify what to resolve or validate before the next step.
Typical outputs
- Review findings & gaps
- Technical options & trade-offs
- Priorities for the next stage
03Current work
Building a business. Testing ideas.
My current work combines entrepreneurship, independent consulting and applied AI exploration.
Helix Ask / 何问
A Liuyao web prototype that separates traditional rule calculations from AI interpretation. I use it to explore product flow, structured outputs and behaviour when model services fail.
The focus is the software boundary between calculation and interpretation, not a claim of predictive accuracy.
04Collaboration & contact
Have a project to think through?
Send a short brief: the decision you need to make, any existing material, the expected deliverable and your timing. We can start with one clearly scoped piece of work.
Not a project enquiry? I’m also happy to exchange notes on architecture, product decisions and applied AI.
Working together
- Start with a defined task
- A proposal, a planning phase or a review can each be scoped as a standalone engagement.
- Agree scope and checkpoints
- Confirm inputs, deliverables, review points and the revision scope before starting. Written work is supported by scheduled discussions.
- Keep responsibilities clear
- Implementation, ongoing maintenance and further phases are agreed separately when needed.