Background
I build what you need
I build websites and custom tools that solve real problems for small businesses and startups. Whether you need an online presence or a system to run your operations, I build it 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.
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.
Available afternoons, evenings, and weekends. Based near Sacramento, CA. Open to local meetings and remote collaboration.
Experience
Where the discipline comes from
DVIGear
2020 to Present
Frontend Developer
I build the web tools 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.
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.
Freelance Web Development
2005 to Present
Independent Developer
Built web applications for small businesses and agencies. E-commerce, booking systems, internal tools. Dozens of projects across PHP, WordPress, and custom platforms.
What this means for you: I've been solving real business problems independently for over a decade. I know how to scope, build, and deliver without a team behind me.
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.
Education
Cal Poly SLO
BS Computer Science, 1993
Hands-on engineering program focused on building real software, not just theory. Learn by doing.
“His attention to research and detail makes him an excellent choice. He works hard to understand the underlying business and creates a plan that is truly customized. His solutions are high quality and delivered at great value.”View on Google
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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.