Services
Senior engineering for the software your business already runs.
I take ownership of production and legacy systems — diagnosing hard problems, improving what's there, and keeping it running reliably. Engagements are focused and outcome-driven, from a one-off audit to ongoing support.
Legacy System Modernization
Have a PHP/MySQL application that has grown difficult to maintain? I audit the existing system, stabilize the fragile parts, and modernize it incrementally — reducing technical debt without forcing an expensive full rewrite that puts the business at risk.
Backend & API Development
Production backend development for business-critical applications: REST APIs, authentication, complex business logic and reliable database integration. Built to be understood and maintained by the team that inherits it, not just to pass a demo.
Performance Optimization
Slow application or database? I investigate the actual bottleneck — N+1 query patterns, unindexed queries, missing caching, chatty request paths — and focus on measurable improvements rather than blindly throwing more infrastructure at the problem.
Third-Party Integrations
Integration and ongoing maintenance of external APIs and business services: shipping carriers, payment providers, CRM/ERP systems and webhooks. I handle the messy edge cases — retries, idempotency, mismatched data — that these integrations tend to hide.
Ongoing Engineering Support
Need senior engineering capacity without hiring another full-time engineer? On an ongoing basis I can provide maintenance, backend development, production troubleshooting and technical support — a reliable pair of hands for your existing system, available for long-term retainer arrangements.
How I Work
Working with me is designed to feel low-risk from the first conversation.
Understand
We talk through the system, the problem and the outcome you actually need — before touching any code.
Investigate
I inspect the relevant code, architecture, database and infrastructure to find what is really going on.
Plan
I identify the root cause and propose the smallest practical solution, with the trade-offs made clear.
Implement
I make the changes with production stability in mind — careful, reviewable, and safe to ship.
Support
Where it helps, I keep supporting and improving the system so it stays reliable over time.
Not sure which of these you need?
That's fine — most conversations start with a problem, not a service. Tell me what you're dealing with and I'll point you in the right direction.
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