$ daniel.bonifacio

// frequently asked questions

everything you need to know before hiring.

// general

  • Q.What exactly do you do?

    I'm a tech lead and fractional CTO specialized in Shopify. I step into projects to audit, optimize, lead teams and implement technical solutions that move revenue. I work on performance, headless architecture, CI/CD, and development team mentorship.

  • Q.Do you work solo or with a team?

    It depends on the project. For audits and consulting, I work solo. For larger implementations, I lead your existing team or bring in specialists from my network. You always know who's working on your project.

  • Q.What size companies do you serve?

    Primarily DTC brands doing over $1M/year in e-commerce. I've worked with startups and Fortune 500 companies like McKinsey. The criteria isn't size, it's whether a technical problem is blocking growth.

  • Q.What time zones do you work in?

    I serve Brazil, the US and Canada. I have 5+ years of experience working with distributed teams across multiple time zones. I adapt my schedule to your team without issues.

// pricing

  • Q.How much does a consultation cost?

    The first 30-minute consultation is free. Audit projects start at $2,500. Implementations and fractional CTO engagements have custom scope and pricing. Everything is transparent in the proposal before starting.

  • Q.Do you charge hourly or per project?

    Both. Audits and one-off implementations are per project with a fixed price. Fractional CTO and ongoing mentorship are on a monthly retainer. You choose the model that makes the most sense for your operation.

  • Q.Is there a minimum commitment?

    No. Audits are one-off projects. For monthly retainers, the minimum is 3 months to ensure I can generate real impact. But there's no cancellation penalty.

// process

  • Q.How does the free consultation work?

    You book 30 minutes with me. I analyze your technical bottlenecks live, show where you're losing conversion or performance, and you walk out with 2-3 actionable quick-wins. No proposal at the end. No upsell.

  • Q.How long does an audit take?

    Complete technical audits take 5 to 10 business days, depending on your stack's complexity. You receive a detailed report with video, technical health score and prioritized action list.

  • Q.How is communication during the project?

    Slack or Discord for daily communication, weekly status calls, and a shared board (Linear, Jira or GitHub Projects) to track progress. You're never left wondering what's happening.

// technical

  • Q.Do you only work with Shopify?

    Shopify is my main specialty, including Liquid, Hydrogen, Checkout Extensions, Shopify Functions and Shopify Plus. I also have deep experience with React, Next.js, Node.js and headless architectures in general.

  • Q.Can you migrate my store to headless (Hydrogen)?

    Yes. I've migrated stores to Shopify Hydrogen with complex integrations (Pack, Fueled, ERPs). I do the feasibility assessment, map the roadmap and lead the implementation without stopping your operation.

  • Q.Do you work with checkout extensions and Shopify Functions?

    Yes. I've written checkout extensions that handle Black Friday peaks without issues, and Shopify Functions for discount logic, shipping and payment customization. I know the limitations and the workarounds.

  • Q.How do you improve Core Web Vitals?

    I analyze TTFB, LCP, CLS and INP with field data (CrUX) and lab data (Lighthouse). I optimize assets, theme restructuring, CDN, cache strategy and priority loading. At Twillory, I cut TTFB by 60%.

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// daniel bonifacio · 2026

pt · en · serving brazil, us, canada.