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I am a veteran web application developer who has worked in the field since the late 1990s. I have used almost every framework or style that has come and gone. I enjoy what I do, and am confident that whatever your needs are, I can assist in bringing your project to completion. I have managed small teams and worked solo over the decades, and for the last 13 years, I have been a full-time remote contractor. If you have questions or even just need someone to evaluate your project, I can put my expertise to use for you. I care for my clients as I would want to be cared for by others, so you always get my best efforts.

I've advised, managed, and implemented small and medium software engineering projects. Thus, I will work with you to define, implement, and manage your software projects. Let me help you make your software project a success! In addition to managing projects, I've extensive hands-on experience using the following tools as a software engineer: Languages: Elixir, Ruby, Swift, GraphQL, HTML Frameworks: Rails on Rails, Phoenix Web Framework Databases: PostgreSQL, Neo4j, Cassandra Environments: macOS, Linux Productivity: Git, Github Deployment: Docker, Docker Compose, Kubernetes, Linkerd, Terraform, Traefik Clouds: Linode, Digital Ocean, Google Cloud

🌟 Top Rated Web Developer specializing in AWS-backed systems, project recovery, and scalable backend architecture. 🌟 For over a decade, world-class organizations, from professional sports teams and top universities to fast-moving startups and small businesses, have trusted me with critical technical projects. I’m Pat, a Senior Software Engineer and Trusted Technical Partner. Clients hire me to step in when projects shift, stall, or get complicated, and need help to finish what matters most. Many of my projects start the same way: Something important needs to work. Sometimes it's a fresh idea that needs to be built right, from the ground up. Other times, it's something more delicate, like a project that's already in motion, but off track. Maybe the original plan changed. Maybe the first developer wasn’t the right fit. Maybe they just need someone more experienced to bounce ideas off of. Maybe that no-code tool worked, until it didn’t. Maybe the AI promised more than it delivered. Or maybe your business succeeded, and your systems need to catch up. Whatever the story — my role is the same: → Bring clarity. → Restore momentum. → Deliver results you can trust. I’m part strategist, part builder, and always collaborative. What I’m Best At - Building scalable web & backend systems - Engineering secure payment flows (Stripe, Shopify, custom integrations) - Performing code audits & security reviews - Improving site performance & user experience - Simplifying complex technical environments - Guiding cloud architecture & migrations - Consulting on technical strategy & roadmaps What It’s Like to Work Together I take pride in making the process feel as good as the outcome. That means: - Clear proposals — so we know what’s next - Transparent communication — so there are no surprises - Scoped milestones — with flexibility where it serves the work - Clean handoffs — so nothing feels stuck or half-done Real projects evolve. I’ll bring structure and steadiness. You don’t have to have everything figured out upfront. We’ll get there together. Past Projects Include: - Architected 20k-message/day chat system - Cut AWS hosting costs by 87% - Migrated legacy WordPress site to Shopify (Elixir/Phoenix/Shopify GraphQL) - Migrated and stabilized complex NextJS + AWS deployments - Built custom ETL tools to sync Mailchimp subscribers across 5+ lists (Python/Go/AWS Lambda) - Created upload-driven data pipelines using AWS + Fivetran - Diagnosed and repaired API failures between Mailchimp and Knack - Integrated Stripe checkout on Netlify with secure, UX-driven payment flow - Secured Stripe account access for a food ordering app with role-based permissions - Built internal admin dashboard (Elixir/Phoenix) for an e-sports platform - Replaced brittle no-code workflows with maintainable custom code - Built headless CMS tools for fast-moving content teams - Performed security audits to eliminate fraud - Advised on infrastructure strategy for scaling subscription businesses - And many more... Is This The Right Fit? I work best with individuals or teams who: - Value clarity and ownership - Care about building things right the first time - Respect process as part of the result - Want a trusted partner, not just a task-runner If that sounds like you — great. We’ll work well together. Otherwise, I’m probably not your best fit. And that’s okay. Send me a message with a little about your project, and I’ll take it from there. Pat

Full-Stack developer with experience developing web applications, and building out comprehensive integration and deployment pipelines. I am comfortable working with React, TypeScript, Go, Python, and Ruby for application development. I also have experience working with containerization services such as Docker and abstract orchestration solutions like Kubernetes. Additionally, I have experience with cloud providers such as AWS, Vercel, GCP, Linode (now Akamai), and Digital Ocean. Highlighted skills: Web Development, React (React.js, ReactJS), TypeScript, JavaScript, Front-end Development, Node (Node.js, NodeJS), Golang (go), Python, Back-end Development, Next (Next.js NextJS), Ruby, Ruby on Rails, Full-stack Development, Nix, NixOS, Lua, Bash, Zsh, Express (Express.js, ExpressJS), Nest (Nest.js, NestJS), Tailwind (Tailwind CSS, Tailwindcss), Git, Docker, k8s (Kubernetes), Jenkins, AWS (Amazon Web Services), GCP (Google Cloud Platform), Linode (now Akamai), MariaDB, SQL Server, Vim, Selenium, pytest, Agile methodologies, Scrum, Linux Administration

Hello there! I'm an accomplished engineering leader with extensive experience in managing and scaling engineering teams, improving system infrastructure, and driving technical innovation. As a Director of Engineering, I doubled the engineering headcount while streamlining delivery processes and meeting contractual requirements for the largest investor. My tenures as an Engineering Manager were marked by numerous achievements, including substantial cost savings, reduced delivery times, successful Ruby and Rails upgrades for multiple applications, and the implementation of a full datacenter failover. Additionally, I successfully grew and led a team of 17 engineers, overseeing critical aspects of infrastructure, observability, reliability, and backend engineering, resulting in improved developer experience and scaling the customer base and business significantly. Before stepping into management, I was a Senior Software Engineer, entrusted to improve system availability, scale web and Machine Learning applications, and implement a Docker-driven application platform. As the Founder of Stouthearted, I launched TalkCoffeeTo.me, a popular remote-friendly lean coffee discussion SaaS application, supporting a large user base. My skills extend to backend development, site reliability engineering, DevOps. I regularly build tools in Python, Ruby, and Elixir. I hold a BSEE degree and have a passion for woodworking, board games, and generative and AI art.

* Haven't updated this in a while, please message me for any details Half a decade of working with React and it's surrounding ecosystem (Webpack, TypeScript/Flow, Redux, Relay, Jest, etc.). I primarily write front-end solutions, although I'm more than capable of building a fast and scalable back-end using Go or Node.js. If you're looking for a full-stack developer, you've come to the right place. If you need a website or react native app done, and done well, let's have a chat and see what I can do for you.