I am a senior business leader and technology executive with nearly three decades of experience spanning entrepreneurship, executive management, strategic consulting, and custom software development. My career has focused on driving operational excellence and digital transformation across diverse industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, distribution, professional services, product development, and retail. I have successfully led startups, managed mergers and acquisitions, and delivered innovative solutions that streamline and automate business processes. I am seeking opportunities where I can leverage my expertise in business strategy, technology architecture, and team leadership to help organizations achieve growth, operational efficiency, and digital innovation. My background includes global experience, hands-on leadership of cross-functional teams, and a proven track record of delivering scalable solutions and process improvements. I am passionate about collaborating with stakeholders to develop and implement technology-driven strategies as well as innovative solutions that create lasting value. I am particularly interested in roles that value entrepreneurial thinking, strategic vision, teamwork, the ability to bridge business and technology, AI strategy, and agentic AI implementation. I am eager to contribute to organizations committed to continuous improvement, impactful leadership, and transformative results. LEADERSHIP SKILLS ▪ Senior business leader with broad experience managing business operations across multiple industries, including consulting, process improvement, apparel warehousing and distribution, and custom software development. ▪ Global experience providing strategic and tactical consulting services driving process improvement initiatives with the implementation of innovative, secure, scalable, and reliable technology, digital, and custom software solutions. ▪ Diverse strategy formation and implementation experience helping organizations to simplify, standardize, automate, and integrate processes and systems within healthcare, operations, distribution, retail, marketing, manufacturing, business development, product development, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and Material Requirements Planning (MRP). ▪ Co-founded and scaled multiple startup companies, defining long-term vision and strategy aligned with business objectives, operational execution, revenue growth and market opportunities. ▪ Business leadership experience leading startups and innovative companies to develop product roadmap, architecture, and software solutions focused on long-term product lifecycle, Agile, and Continuous Improvement methodologies. ▪ Leadership and development of team including sales, customer care, warehouse management, supply chain, wholesaling, distribution, finance, costing, budgets, compliance, and infrastructure. ▪ Extensive experience in multiple industries assisting clients in researching and implementing digital solutions focused on web, mobile, systems integration and other various technology-based solutions. ▪ As CEO/Managing Partner, successfully led and managed sale/merger of 2 separate software development/consulting companies and managed an acquisition of similar software development company. TECHNICAL SKILLS ▪ AI enthusiast with experience using AI coding tools such as Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, Lovable, Gemini Canvas, Microsoft Foundry, and LLMs (Chat GPT, Grok, Gemini, Co-Pilot) to improve productivity, simplify processes, and build AI agents. ▪ Full stack web and application development, database development, mobile app development, cloud computing, application and systems architecture, wireframing, and prototyping using end‑to‑end CI/CD automation with GitHub. ▪ Custom website development, custom CMS and Plug-In development (SiteFinity and WordPress), eCommerce development (Shopify and BigCommerce), UI/UX web design, responsive design, SEO best practices, mobile app development (iOS and Android), API integration solutions. ▪ Experience implementing Robotic Process Automation (RPA) using API-based digital process automation (cloud flows) and UI-based robotic process automation (desktop flows). ▪ Programming Skills and Languages: C#, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, PHP, ASP, JSP, XML, JSON, T-SQL, Ajax, Node.js, Bootstrap, jQuery, Java, C++, Visual Basic. ▪ Databases: SQL Server, MySQL, MS Access, DB2, Lotus Notes/Domino. ▪ Platforms and Frameworks: .NET, ASP.NET Core, ASP.NET 4.x, Web Services, Cloud/SaaS services, SharePoint development, MS Power App development. ▪ Software and Tools: DevOps, Azure, Claude Code, Visual Studio, GitHub Copilot, Power BI, SQL Server Management Studio, MySQL Workbench, Power Automate, Postman, Git, and Docker.

Most developers build things. I fix them. When something breaks and nobody knows why, that's where I come in. I find the problem, fix it and you're back in business. 💥App crashing or acting weird - crashes for no reason, works differently on different devices, broken on mobile or some browsers, behaves strangely after an update. 💥App running slow - pages take forever to load, simple actions hang for too long, dashboards and reports are slow and painful to use. 💥Integration not working - app can't connect to another system, API stopped working after an update, two systems that simply won't talk to each other. 💥Vibe coded or can't deploy - AI-generated app nobody understands anymore, works locally but not on the server, agency left broken code behind and disappeared. 💥Old system - needs to move to a new platform, the company that built it is gone, old code nobody wants to touch but still needs new features. 💥Developer disappeared - left no documentation, nobody understands what is going on, project is stuck and nobody knows what to do next. 💥Security problems - app was hacked, serious security issues hiding in the code, private data got out and you need it fixed now. Sound familiar? I do not disappear. I do not hand you off to a junior. You get me, 20 years of experience, Expert-Vetted status and 100% Job Success. Every time. Not sure if I can help? Just tell me what is on fire. I will take a look and give you a straight answer. No "sugarcoating". Let's talk. ⚡ Programming Languages JavaScript, TypeScript, C#, Python, PHP, Java, PowerShell, Bash/Shell, VBA, C++, C, Assembly, HTML, CSS, SASS/SCSS ⚡ Application Frameworks Angular, React, Next.js, Vue.js, Node.js, .NET, ASP.NET, Gatsby, Express.js, Laravel, Remix, Astro, Svelte, Blazor, Electron, AG Grid ⚡ Databases SQL, MongoDB, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQLite, Redis, Elasticsearch, Firebase Firestore, MariaDB, Microsoft Access ⚡ API REST API, GraphQL, WebSockets, gRPC, SOAP, OpenAPI/Swagger, WebHooks, SSE, JSON-RPC, XML-RPC, OData, API Gateway, tRPC, SignalR, CORS ⚡ Cloud Platforms Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, Firebase, Vercel, Netlify, Supabase ⚡ DevOps Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, TeamCity, Nexus, Nginx, IIS, Terraform, Helm, Bitbucket Pipelines, Azure DevOps, OpenShift, Grafana, Chef ⚡ CSS Frameworks Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap, Material UI, Angular Material, HeadlessUI ⚡ Mobile Frameworks React Native, Apache Cordova, Capacitor by Ionic, Expo, Ionic ⚡ Testing Frameworks Playwright, Jest, Karma, Vitest, Jasmine, Cypress, Selenium, xUnit, NUnit, MSTest, Puppeteer, WebdriverIO, Storybook ⚡ Authorization OAuth, JWT, Auth0, Firebase Authentication, Passport.js, NextAuth.js, Azure AD, SAML, OpenID Connect, LDAP, Microsoft Identity Platform, AWS Cognito, Supabase Auth ⚡ Database Frameworks Entity Framework, Prisma, Mongoose ⚡ Logging ELK Stack, Log4net, NLog, Serilog, Logstash ⚡ Integrations Stripe API, Google Maps API, Firebase API, GitHub API, GitLab API, n8n, Apache Kafka ⚡ Architecture Microservices, Monolithic, Event-driven, Serverless, Headless, MVC, MVVM, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), CQRS, SOA, Dependency Injection (DI), Inversion of Control (IoC), SOLID principles, Design Patterns (GoF) ⚡ AI Tools GitHub Copilot, GitHub Copilot CLI, Claude, Claude Code, Gemini, Gemini CLI, Ollama, ChatGPT, Codex ⚡ Machine Learning PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras, Scikit-learn, Pandas, NumPy, Jupyter Notebook, Kaggle, Hugging Face ⚡ Code Quality ESLint, Prettier, SonarQube, StyleLint, TSLint, ReSharper, StyleCop, Roslyn Analyzers, Pylint ⚡ Package Managers npm, yarn, pnpm, NuGet, pip, Homebrew, Maven, Gradle, UV, apt, yum, Chocolatey, winget ⚡ IDEs VS Code, Visual Studio, IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, Vim, Xcode ⚡ Operating Systems Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS

Senior .NET developer and technology leader with more than 30 years of experience building, modernizing, and supporting business-critical software. I specialize in C#, .NET, ASP.NET, SQL Server, REST APIs, legacy .NET applications, and cross-platform development with .NET MAUI. I recently designed and launched a commercial MAUI application for iOS, Android, Windows, and Mac Catalyst, including offline workflows, photo uploads, PDF and Excel reporting, subscription licensing, server-side validation, and Apple App Store and Google Play integrations. I am available for project-based work involving .NET MAUI development, Xamarin migration, app-store integration, legacy ASP.NET and .NET Framework desktop applications, SQL Server, APIs, troubleshooting, modernization, and production support. I am especially effective at taking over complex or undocumented systems, identifying what needs to be fixed, and delivering practical solutions without unnecessary rewrites.

I am a Full Stack Developer with a focus on Java and Angular, blending technical expertise with agile methodologies to create robust and scalable solutions. With experience in end-to-end application development, I optimize performance and manage incident resolution and application maintenance effectively. I am adept at understanding business needs and translating them into impactful digital solutions. My background includes working on diverse projects that require a keen eye for detail and a commitment to quality. If you need a developer who can navigate complex challenges and deliver polished results, I am ready to help. Let's discuss your project and find the best ways to achieve your goals.

Experienced Senior Flutter Developer skilled in building high-quality mobile apps for iOS, Android, and the web. Passionate about delivering innovative solutions that meet client needs. Proficient in Dart, design and development tools, and problem-solving.

I'm a senior/staff-level software engineer focused on building performant, reliable systems across AI infrastructure, developer tooling, and mobile platforms. My work centers on system design, correctness, and composability—building infrastructure that engineers can depend on without constant firefighting. I'm the founder and principal engineer at SkinkWorks LLC, where I'm building a local-first AI infrastructure platform that unifies MCP-based service orchestration, RAG pipelines, reliability primitives, and typed SDKs into a cohesive system. Professionally, I've led and contributed to production systems in logistics, banking, construction, and enterprise field applications, often stepping in during periods of architectural instability or transition. I value clear ownership, strong engineering standards, and environments where testing, CI/CD, and release safety are treated as first-class concerns. I’m interested in staff-level roles involving systems architecture, AI infrastructure, platform engineering, or high-impact mobile systems, particularly in teams that value rigor over velocity theater.

Senior WordPress developer specializing in MemberPress membership platforms, WooCommerce, and custom plugin development. Got a WordPress mess someone else made? That's my specialty. I'm the developer clients call when another developer left things broken, a site has outgrown what plugins can handle, or something's gone wrong that nobody else can diagnose. I write custom PHP to solve problems that off-the-shelf plugins can't — and I'm comfortable stepping into codebases I didn't build. Common situations I step into: • WooCommerce stores with checkout, shipping, or payment logic that doesn't work right • Membership platforms (MemberPress, WishList Member, LearnDash) that need custom behavior beyond what the plugin supports • New WooCommerce or membership sites where you want it architected correctly from the start • Sites inherited with no documentation and a pile of mystery problems • Performance issues that plugin-swapping hasn’t solved • Systems that need to talk to each other via API or custom integration I also take on new builds and redesigns from the ground up — often starting with Figma wireframes before a line of code is written. What clients say about working with me "He gets the big picture and has the specific hard skills to solve problems — a great combination of responsiveness, knowledge, and quality." "We inherited a site with no documentation and lots of problems. Steve figured out what was going on, wrote complex scripts to pull data into reports, and fixed issues the client had been dealing with for years." "Somehow managed to take complex project work sent over in a series of messages all over the board, and make sure everything was completed perfectly with very fast turnaround." "There is nothing they cannot solve — fixing issues caused by previous developers who had little clue what they were doing." Example engagement Upright Citizens Brigade (NY/LA comedy platform) — ongoing engineering including: • A custom caching layer that reduced API response times from 6.7 seconds to under 1 second • FusionAuth SSO migration for 20,000+ users • WooCommerce HPOS migration • Deep customization of the Tickera event ticketing system Background 12+ years full-time WordPress development 100% Job Success Score on Upwork MBA — Texas A&M BS Computer Information Systems — Missouri State University Former roles with Missouri State University and Bass Pro Shops.

I build AI products and automation that actually ship. 11+ years in IT as a project and product manager for large companies (Sber, Gazprom Neft, currently a major bank), co-founder of a CRM integration company, and a hands-on builder of AI agents, multi-agent systems and content automation. Most clients come to me with a process that eats hours every week. I map it, cut the noise, and rebuild it with AI so the team stops doing it by hand. • AI agents and multi-agent systems, LLM integrations via API, RAG over your own data • Business process and CRM automation, including amoCRM setup and integrations • Rapid prototyping with AI-assisted development: a working prototype in days, not months • Full project management from discovery to launch, so you deal with one person and get one result • Clear progress updates at every stage, in English or Russian

I’m a lead software engineer focused on backend systems, APIs, automation, and AI-powered products. If you have a manual process, disconnected systems, an API-heavy product, or an AI workflow that needs to become reliable software, I can help design and build it.

Full Stack and AI engineering leader who designs and builds production-grade applications using React, Node.js, Python, and AWS. Amazon and Verizon alum with deep experience in distributed systems, IoT platforms, real-time data pipelines, and applied AI/LLM integrations. Hands-on developer comfortable building frontend interfaces, backend APIs, ML pipelines, and cloud-native architectures. Combines strong product intuition with the ability to architect, code, and deploy intelligent systems that scale globally.