About Michael
15+ years building software. From desktop apps used by millions to lead generation platforms that proved themselves with the very first client. Now I build that same caliber of tools for small businesses and startups.
I Build What You Need
I build custom web applications that solve real problems for small businesses and startups. The tools you need to run your business, built to work reliably and grow with you.
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.
I also partner with a marketing professional who brings design direction and strategy to the table. You get the technical depth of a full-stack developer with the polish and positioning that makes your project stand out.
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.
Late nights, multiple screens, and the kind of focus that ships working software.
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 C++ 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.
Healthcare Software (2017 to 2018)
Software Developer
Built and maintained HIPAA-compliant web applications using ColdFusion and MS SQL Server, picking up unfamiliar tools as the project demanded. Managed a multi-tenant WordPress production environment serving 100+ clients with proper security and staging workflows.
What this means for you: I adapt to whatever the project needs, and I take compliance and security seriously.
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.
Now You Know Who's Building It
Ready to talk about what you need? Whether it's a quick tool or a full platform, let's figure out if we're a good fit.