Claude Code Consultant Needed

I've been building and shipping apps on Lovable for years and I'm very comfortable with that workflow. Lovable handles hosting, databases, and deployment automatically, which is great until you want more control. I'm now moving to Claude Code so I can use different models, work more hands-on, and own my infrastructure end to end. I don't need someone to build my apps for me. I need someone to set my environment up correctly the first time, explain the "why" as we go, and stay available as my go-to person when I hit something I haven't done before. Read this before applying I am only hiring proven, top-tier talent. This is a hard filter, not a preference: No new or unproven accounts. You need a substantial earnings history on this platform. No zero-review profiles. I want a real track record with real clients. No poor or mixed review history. I'm looking for consistent 5-star work and a high Job Success Score. Your profile, portfolio, and work history must clearly demonstrate you operate at a senior level. If your profile doesn't back up your claims, I won't respond. I'd rather pay a premium for someone excellent than manage someone who is learning on my time. Top Rated Plus and Expert-Vetted applicants move to the front of the line. What I need help with Initial setup (first few sessions): Getting Claude Code installed and configured properly on my machine, including project structure, CLAUDE.md conventions, permissions, and settings Version control workflow (GitHub) set up in a way that's sane for someone coming from a platform that hid all of this Deploying to a live domain: hosting, DNS, environment variables, staging vs production, and a repeatable deploy process I can run myself Database setup and management (Supabase, Postgres, or whatever you'd recommend given my Lovable history), including migrations, auth, and row-level security Connecting third-party services: payment processing, auth providers, email, APIs, MCP servers Secrets and API key management done the right way Ongoing (this is the bigger part): Acting as my consultant on retainer or as-needed for questions and troubleshooting Walking through existing projects I've built on Lovable and advising on how I'd architect or connect the same things in a self-managed stack Reviewing my setup as I scale and flagging what I'm doing wrong before it becomes a problem Who I'm looking for Proven earnings and review history on this platform, as described above. This is non-negotiable. Extensive hands-on experience with Claude Code specifically, not just general AI coding tools. Please tell me what you've actually shipped with it. Strong background with databases (Postgres/Supabase preferred), deployment pipelines, and third-party API integrations Comfortable teaching. I learn fast and I want to understand the system, not just receive a working setup I can't maintain. Available for live screen-share sessions and responsive for async questions between them Bonus: experience with Lovable, Bolt, Replit, or similar platforms, so you understand what I'm transitioning away from How we'll work We'll start with a paid intro session so we can both confirm it's a fit, then move into the initial setup across however many sessions it takes. After that, I expect an ongoing relationship, either on retainer or hourly as questions come up. I have multiple businesses and a steady stream of projects, so there's real long-term volume here for the right person. To apply, please include: A specific example of something you built or configured with Claude Code, and what the hardest part was Your recommended stack for hosting and databases for someone in my position, and why Your hourly rate and general availability, including time zone Whether you're open to an ongoing advisory arrangement A link to the portfolio pieces or client reviews you're most proud of Please skip generic proposals. If you've read this, start your response with the word "Lumberyard" so I know.