About Michael
15+ years building software. Started making desktop apps used by millions, now I build web tools that help small businesses run better.
The Short Version
I build custom web applications for small businesses and startups. Scheduling systems, client portals, admin dashboards, payment processing. If it runs in a browser and solves a real problem, I can build it.
My background is in quality assurance, which means I build things that work the first time. I started at Sonic Solutions testing and shipping desktop software used by millions of people. That discipline stuck.
I work with businesses of all sizes, from a local studio that needs a booking page to startups building their first platform. Same standards, same reliability, scaled to fit.
Availability
Available for projects afternoons, evenings, and weekends. Based near Sacramento, CA. Open to local meetings and remote collaboration.
What I Work With
Websites and Web Apps
Booking systems, client portals, admin dashboards, interactive tools. If it runs in a browser, I build it.
Databases and Servers
I handle the backend too. Your data, your server, your API. One developer who understands the whole system.
Bigger Projects Too
Multi-tenant platforms, real-time features, secure systems. When your project needs to scale, I know how.
AI When It Helps
Voice agents, chatbots, automated workflows. I add AI where it genuinely saves you time, not as a buzzword.
Experience
DVIGear (2020 to Present)
Frontend Developer
I build the web applications that DVIGear's customers use to manage professional audio/video hardware. Real-time monitoring dashboards, device configuration tools, search and logging systems.
What this means for you: I ship production software every day, I know how to modernize old systems, and I take deadlines seriously.
Sonic Solutions (1993 to 2005)
QA Engineer through Build and Release Engineer
12 years building and shipping desktop software used by millions. Started in QA, led a testing team of 13, moved into UI development, then managed the build and release process for 40+ software projects.
What this means for you: I understand the full lifecycle of software, from testing to deployment. Quality isn't something I add later; it's how I work.
e-Handoff (2017 to 2018)
Web Developer
Modernized a healthcare web application. Managed WordPress sites for 100+ live clients with proper security and staging workflows.
Education
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
BS Computer Science (1993). One of the top public CS programs in California. Learn by doing.
Want to see what a full build looks like?
I built a 3-platform lead generation system from scratch that generated $20K+ in leads. Full technical case study available.
Have a Project in Mind?
Whether it's a simple tool or a full platform, I'm happy to talk through what you need. No pressure, no commitment.