Why Work With Me
I've spent 14+ years working on all kinds of software projects. What clients tell me they appreciate most is that I understand both code and business needs. I don't just build what you ask for—I help figure out what actually needs to be built.
What Makes Me Different
I Deliver On Promises
When I commit to something, it gets done—it's as simple as that. No excuses, no surprises, just work completed on time and to spec. This reliability has become my professional signature and something my clients have come to expect. It's sadly rare in software development, but it's the foundation of everything I do.
Scalable From Day One
Having scaled systems from thousands to millions of users, I build with room to grow from the start. This approach has saved my clients countless hours and budget that would otherwise be spent on painful rewrites when success comes knocking.
Technical Partner, Not Just Coder
I bring more than just coding skills to your project. With experience across industries and company sizes, I help you identify the right technical approach and avoid costly pitfalls before they happen. This partnership mindset delivers better results than simply executing requirements.
My Working Style
- I Listen First — Before writing a single line of code, I need to understand what problem we're actually trying to solve. The tech is just a tool to reach your business goals, so I dig into what you're really trying to achieve.
- Straight Talk, No Jargon — I won't hide behind technical terms or vague updates. You'll get honest communication about progress, challenges, and solutions in language that makes sense.
- Reliability You Can Count On — When I say something will be done by a certain date, it gets done. My clients consistently point this out in their feedback—I'm the developer who actually delivers on time, every time.
- Fast, But Not Rushed — I work efficiently without cutting corners. My years of experience mean I can deliver quality work in timeframes that might surprise you, but I never sacrifice stability for speed.
- Building For The Long Haul — I'm not interested in quick fixes that break later. Many of my clients have worked with me for years because I focus on solutions that continue delivering value long after our initial project.
- Complete Transparency — You'll always know exactly what I'm working on. I maintain detailed worksheets documenting every task, how long it took, and what was accomplished. You'll receive daily or weekly updates with clear progress reports.
- Organized Project Management — I either set up or join your existing project management board where you can see all tasks organized by status—backlog, in progress, ready for review, and completed. This gives you real-time visibility into project status without having to ask.
What I Know How To Do
- Full-Stack Development — I work across the entire stack with TypeScript, Next.js, React, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and more. This means I can build complete solutions without needing to bring in other developers for different parts.
- Handling Heavy Load — I've built systems serving millions of users with terabytes of data. I know how to identify bottlenecks and keep your application responsive even when traffic spikes unexpectedly.
- Infrastructure & Deployment — Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines—I handle the infrastructure that keeps your app running smoothly. I've migrated entire systems between cloud providers and set up deployment processes for teams of all sizes.
- Quality Assurance — I build with rigorous testing practices, including E2E testing that catches issues before they reach your users. My attention to detail extends beyond just functionality to usability, performance, and security—ensuring a polished final product that you can confidently launch.
Things I've Actually Done
- Grew an EdTech platform to millions of users — I joined ClassCharts as the first developer after the CTO and helped build a platform that eventually served millions of users across UK schools. This meant handling everything from database scaling to complete cloud migrations—all while the user base kept growing.
- Built a smart city IoT platform for government — Developed the backend architecture for a Middle Eastern government's nationwide smart city initiative, implementing secure data pipelines that could process and analyze data from thousands of connected devices across multiple urban areas.
- Created enterprise configurator tools — Developed specialized B2B applications for companies like Philips and RWE that streamlined complex product configuration processes and created significant operational efficiencies.
- Designed a financial market screening platform — Modernized an existing financial platform with real-time market data integration, implementing alerts, watchlists, and signal processing systems that help investors make more informed decisions.
- Modernized legacy systems — Transformed outdated codebases into maintainable, modern applications through strategic refactoring. This included migrating from jQuery to React and implementing CI/CD pipelines that improved deployment reliability by over 90%.
Industry Experience
My background spans multiple industries, giving me versatile experience that transfers across sectors:
- EdTech — Spent 8 years building platforms used by millions of teachers and students, with deep understanding of education-specific needs and scaling challenges.
- Financial Services — Developed market analysis tools, budgeting systems, and trading platforms with real-time data processing requirements.
- Energy & Utilities — Created energy management applications and configurator tools for companies like RWE and Innogy, handling complex data visualization needs.
- Government & Smart Cities — Built secure, scalable infrastructure for public sector projects with strict compliance and performance requirements.
Want to Work Together?
I'm currently available for new projects and would be happy to chat about your technical challenges. No strings attached—just an honest conversation about how I might be able to help.