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Ex-Meta Software Engineer · Denver, Colorado

Custom Software Development & Internal Systems Engineering

Stop forcing your growing business into rigid, cookie-cutter SaaS tools. We engineer custom web portals, Python/FastAPI microservices, and automated database pipelines tailored precisely to your operational workflows.

100% Code Ownership
Sub-150ms Response Latency
Zero Monthly Seat Fees
Predictable Fixed-Bid Milestones
Capabilities

Production Software Built for Operations

Every software application is engineered to eliminate manual bottlenecks, integrate with your existing tools, and scale without recurring user subscription costs.

Custom Internal Web Portals & Dashboards

Role-based client and staff portals hand-coded on Next.js 15 and React. Replaces scattered spreadsheets with secure, real-time operating interfaces.

Role-based access control & enterprise authentication
Interactive operational reporting & data visualizations
Real-time status tracking for clients, technicians, and dispatchers
Sub-second mobile and desktop load times

Python & FastAPI Serverless Microservices

High-throughput backend APIs engineered for sub-150ms latency. Serverless architectures scale automatically with zero idle server overhead.

Custom RESTful and webhook integration endpoints
Automated background data transformation pipelines
Serverless AWS Lambda and GCP Cloud Run deployment
Strict OpenAPI documentation and type validation

Database Architecture & Data Synchronization

Resilient database models connecting your disparate tools. We eliminate duplicate data entry between CRMs, billing systems, and inventory.

PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, and SQLite relational schemas
Two-way webhook synchronizations with external SaaS tools
Automated nightly cloud backups and audit logging
Zero-data-loss transaction integrity

Legacy Tool Modernization & Cloud Migration

Modernize sluggish, bloated legacy apps and spreadsheets into scalable cloud architectures without disrupting daily operations.

Migration of legacy Access/Excel systems into modern web portals
API-first decoupling of legacy monolithic codebases
Cloud hosting cost reduction on AWS and GCP
Full CI/CD pipeline automation and testing suites
Modern Architecture

Enterprise-Grade Tech Stack

We avoid fragile plugins and bloated page builders. We build on the same robust foundations powering the world's leading tech organizations.

Frontend
Next.js 15
SSR, App Router & Static Export
Frontend
React 19
Modern reactive UI components
Language
TypeScript
End-to-end type safety
Backend
Python 3.12
FastAPI microservices & ML
Cloud
AWS Serverless
Lambda, DynamoDB & S3
AI Infrastructure
GCP Vertex AI
Enterprise RAG & Search
Database
PostgreSQL
ACID-compliant relational store
Styling
Tailwind CSS
High-performance zero-runtime CSS
The Process

Predictable Engineering Milestones

No bloated estimates or open-ended billable hours. We scope your project with exact deliverables and deliver on fixed timelines.

Step 01

Technical Architecture Scoping

We review your current systems, data flows, and team bottlenecks during a 30-minute scoping call. We define data schemas and security boundaries before writing code.

Step 02

Fixed-Bid Milestone Agreement

You receive a detailed technical specification with clear functional milestones, fixed pricing, and an exact delivery schedule. Zero surprise charges.

Step 03

Agile Sprints & Live Staging

We code the application in rapid iterations with weekly staging demonstrations. You test the live software throughout the development lifecycle.

Step 04

Deployment & IP Handover

We deploy your application to your cloud infrastructure, run comprehensive regression tests, train your team, and hand over 100% of the repository code.

Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you price custom software projects?

We believe in predictable budgets. Rather than open-ended hourly retainers that run over budget, we deliver fixed-bid milestone contracts with clear deliverables, technical acceptance criteria, and guaranteed timelines.

Who owns the code and intellectual property?

You do. You retain 100% intellectual property ownership of all source code, database architectures, API credentials, and documentation upon project completion. We do not lock clients into proprietary black boxes.

Who will actually architect and write my software?

Founder Michael Elliott, an ex-Meta software engineer with an M.S. in Data Science and B.S. in Engineering based in Denver, CO. You work directly with the senior engineer writing the code—never junior offshore developers or non-technical account managers.

What technologies and frameworks do you build with?

We build production systems using modern industry standards: Next.js 15, React, TypeScript, Python 3.12, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, AWS Serverless (Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, CloudFront), and Google Cloud Platform (GCP Vertex AI).

How does custom software differ from no-code tools like Zapier or Airtable?

No-code tools are great for simple triggers, but quickly fail as your business scales—imposing expensive monthly user licenses, fragile multi-step zaps, and strict query limits. Custom software gives you complete data privacy, sub-150ms performance, bespoke business logic, and zero monthly seat taxes.

Ready to engineer software that scales your business?

Schedule a 15-minute technical strategy call directly with Michael. We will evaluate your current workflow and outline a high-ROI engineering roadmap.

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