I’m a developer experienced in building websites and apps for small and medium-sized businesses. Whether you’re trying to win work, list your services, or create a new online store, I can help. Knows HTML and CSS3, PHP, jQuery, Wordpress, and SEO Full project management from start to finish Regular communication is important to me, so let’s keep in touch.

I build production-ready AI automations, voice receptionists, and high-performance Shopify apps that ship fast and scale cleanly.  Whether you need a low-latency Voice AI system integrated with Twilio and ElevenLabs, or an enterprise SaaS application that hooks into complex APIs, I deliver production-ready code with extreme velocity.  My Technical Specialities & Production Stack: • AI & Automation: Voice AI agents (Twilio, ElevenLabs, Vapi), automated scheduling systems (Google Calendar API), and LLM pipelines (Claude/OpenAI APIs). I engineered a complete multi-business Voice AI receptionist platform passing 25+ automated edge-case scenarios. • Shopify Ecosystem: 6 apps built and published (5 live on the App Store now). Expert in Admin API, Web Pixel extensions, webhooks, app billing, OAuth, and Polaris. • Full-Stack & Mobile: Next.js, Node.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Stripe, and cross-platform mobile apps (Flutter live on iOS/Android).  What working with me is like: I bring elite pace to client projects. I recently built a complete SaaS product solo—handling authentication, Stripe billing, third-party OAuth, an offline-capable PWA, and 300+ automated tests—in under two weeks. I ensure clear scoping, daily progress you can see, and zero disappearing acts.  Security & Reliability: Security-minded by background. I implement encrypted credentials, proper multi-tenant authentication, and rock-solid error handling to protect your business and user data.  Available 25+ hours/week. Based in Canada (MT) with full overlap for US/Canadian business hours. Let's discuss your build.

I am a software developer with broad experience in multiple platforms. I am a quick learner of new technologies. I have leadership experience from my role as a lead developer and delegating tasks to other engineers and collaborating for solutions. I have some teaching experience and can help others learn new technologies and do consultations to empower others. I am comfortable programming in - Javascript & Typescript - Java - C++ - Python

Software Engineer with 6 years of experience, building / maintaining customer-facing websites and internal / organisational tools using Laravel, Livewire, Vue and Tailwind CSS. Contributing to open-source projects in spare time, fostering collaboration and giving back to the developer community. I am primarily focused on building web applications using: ✅ PHP / Laravel ✅ Livewire, Inertia, Jigsaw, Statamic, Jetstream, Passport, Sanctum, Spark, Cashier, Nova, Filament ✅ MySQL / PostgreSQL / SQLite ✅ JavaScript / Vue.js / Alpine.js ✅ HTML / CSS / Tailwind CSS / Bootstrap ✅ Test Driven Development / TDD: PHPUnit / PEST ✅ Desktop App Development with NativePHP/Electron I also have experience in the following areas: ✅ Chrome Extension Development ✅ REST API Development / Integration ✅ Reporting: PDF Reporting, Excel / CSV Reporting / Exporting ✅ Paddle, Stripe, Authorize.net, 2Checkout ✅ GitHub, Github Actions, CI/CD and GitHub Branching I will be happy to discuss the task's details both in writing and on a call (voice or video). Please feel free to share your project details with me to provide you a quick estimate for the cost and timing of implementation or drop me a message for a quick consultation. I'm flexible with my working hours / timezone and I am happy to work closely with any existing freelancers you work with. I look forward to hearing from you!

I'm a versatile and experienced developer with a strong background in full-stack web development, mobile application development, and DevOps. I am passionate about leveraging my team’s skills to build efficient, scalable, and secure solutions for any project. Whether it's creating intuitive web interfaces, designing robust backend systems, or automating complex workflows, we bring a wealth of experience and customization to every project. ~~~ Services Offered ~~~ - Frontend Development: React.js, Vue.js, Angular.js, Next.js, HTML, CSS, TailwindCSS, Electron.js, React Native - Backend Development: Linux, Node.js, Express.js, Python, Django, Java, Spring, C#, ASP.NET, PHP, Laravel - Content Management Systems (CMS): WordPress, Shopify, Sharetribe, SharePoint - Databases: SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, NoSQL, MongoDB - Blockchain Technologies: Web3.js, Smart Contracts - AI Integration: ChatGPT, OpenAI, NLP - Mobile Development: Swift (iOS development available upon request) Let’s connect and explore new possibilities together.

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.

28 years in infrastructure. The last two building with AI every day. I ship working software — Claude-powered apps, Terraform that actually deploys, AWS environments that pass audit — and I've saved clients north of $2M a year doing it. Here's what that means in practice. I'm not a bootcamp dev who read an LLM tutorial last month, and I'm not an architecture-diagram consultant who hasn't touched a terminal since 2019. I write the code, I deploy the infrastructure, and I stay on the hook when it breaks at 2am. Twenty-eight years running production systems does that to you. WHAT I BUILD → AI & agent development Claude API integrations, LLM-backed features, agentic workflows, MCP servers, RAG pipelines. Structured outputs with real schema validation so the model can't hand you garbage. I build these in Python and Flask/FastAPI, with tests, because "the AI usually gets it right" is not a production standard. → Cloud architecture & IaC AWS design and buildout — multi-region, multi-account, zero-trust. Terraform and OpenTofu written as reusable modules with remote state and GitOps workflows, not a 2,000-line main.tf someone copy-pasted from a blog. AWS Certified Solutions Architect and SysOps Administrator. → Security hardening & compliance FIPS 140, STIG, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, HIPAA. Container hardening, CVE remediation pipelines, vulnerability scanning on a real patch cadence. I've walked organizations through PCI audits with zero critical findings and hardened container platforms for aerospace clients. → Python & Bash automation The unglamorous work that pays for itself in a month. Boto3, Lambda, Step Functions, Glue. I've written automation that ran across hundreds of AWS accounts and cut storage spend by double-digit percentages. PROOF, NOT ADJECTIVES • $2M+ in recurring annualized savings delivered across Fortune 500 cloud engagements at Ernst & Young • Primary technical SME for 18 engineering teams inside CMS.gov's secure AWS environment — federal healthcare, real compliance stakes • Cut deployment time from days to minutes with modular Terraform and GitOps guardrails • 99.99%+ uptime on a commercial identity platform as part of an 8-person SRE team • Architected the oil & gas industry's first cloud-native well process control network — legacy SCADA to AWS, nine months, on time and under budget • Senior Technical Account Manager at Amazon Web Services — I've seen how AWS wants you to build it, and where that advice stops being practical HOW I WORK I ask what you're actually trying to accomplish before I write a line of code. Half the requests I get have a simpler answer than the one in the brief, and I'll tell you when that's the case — even when the simpler answer bills fewer hours. You get working code, documentation someone else can follow, and a handoff that doesn't leave you dependent on me. I've handed off enough systems to know the difference between a deliverable and a hostage situation. Everything is in Git. Everything is reviewable. If you want to see progress mid-project, you can. WHAT I'M NOT I don't do frontend design work, WordPress, or mobile apps. I don't take "rewrite my entire platform" projects on a fixed bid with a two-week timeline. And I won't tell you AI solves a problem it doesn't solve — I use these tools daily and I know exactly where they fall over. If you've got infrastructure that needs building, an AI feature that needs to actually work in production, or a cloud bill that's gotten away from you — send me the details and I'll tell you straight whether I'm the right fit. - John Reed

I help businesses integrate AI into existing software — without breaking the backend. I also build, fix, and scale serious development projects: SaaS platforms, MVPs, backend APIs, dashboards, databases, payment systems, admin panels, integrations, and production deployments. Most companies do not need another AI demo. They need software that works inside their real business: connected to their database, users, permissions, payment flow, CRM, admin panel, documents, APIs, and workflows. I help SaaS, eCommerce, and startup teams build and improve production software, including: AI & automation AI chatbots connected to business data RAG systems for documents, knowledge bases, and internal tools OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, LangChain, and vector database integrations AI-powered dashboards, search, reporting, and support tools Workflow automation using AI and backend APIs Backend systems for AI SaaS products Backend & product development SaaS MVPs and custom web applications Backend APIs using Node.js, TypeScript, Python, PHP/Laravel, CodeIgniter, and .NET Admin panels, dashboards, customer portals, and internal tools REST/GraphQL APIs, webhooks, and third-party integrations Auth systems, permissions, Stripe/payment flows, and secure API integrations PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, query optimization, and database design AWS, Docker, CI/CD, monitoring, and production deployment I’m a senior backend engineer and former CTO with 8+ years of experience across Node.js, TypeScript, Python, PHP/Laravel, CodeIgniter, .NET, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, AWS, Docker, CI/CD, APIs, payments, and production infrastructure. Where I’m especially useful: You already have a product and want to add AI You need a SaaS MVP or custom web application built properly Your AI prototype works locally but is not production-ready Your backend is messy and needs a senior engineer to stabilize it You need AI connected securely to real business data You need someone who can make backend decisions, not just complete tickets Real problems I’ve solved: Fixed Stripe webhook race conditions causing checkout failures Reduced database queries from 30+ seconds to under 100ms Cut AWS costs by 40% with better architecture Migrated legacy PHP/Python systems without downtime Stabilized systems that worked locally but failed in production My development style: No cowboy coding I understand the system before changing it I prefer safe, incremental improvements over risky rewrites I document important decisions so you are not dependent on one developer I build with production, security, maintainability, and cost in mind If you need AI integrated into a real business system — or you need a backend, SaaS product, MVP, or full-stack application that can actually scale — I can help.

I am a native UK based tech lead, software engineer with 25+ years commercial experience as a "full stack" development and, more recently, enterprise level experience working with generative ai. I am a Professional Member of the British Computer Society and hold a B.Sc. honours degree in Accountancy (from the School of Information Systems, which includes components such as systems analysis & design, database programming, computer programming, etc) . While I love working with new technologies, I don't believe in technology for its own sake but rather I look to build solutions that are designed to meet your "real world" needs. What's more, I can speak plain English! Not pigeon or geek speak. Oh, and if you're in the area, you are always welcome to pop in and have a cup of tea and a chocolate biscuit. What more could you want! Seriously though... I have delivered over 100 projects over the past decade from small static sites to complex custom cms driven websites, newsletter management systems, ticketing and booking systems, e-commerce websites, holiday letting websites and even journey planning websites. While running my own software development company, I have worked for individuals, charities, schools, local and national government, as well as companies large and small. For those that are interested in the technical side of things, I am a "full stack" developer, equally happy working as a front end or back end web developer. As a client, I have managed small teams of developers and freelancers: I have commissioned over 30,000 hours worth of development time on Upwork alone. As you can hopefully see, I am a "senior developer" with a great deal of experience (unlike many who claim this status on Upwork) and can turn my hand to most things. Indeed, one of the things I enjoy most is adapting to and mastering new technologies and techniques and am always honing my skills and knowledge. On the web development front, I have a particularly high level of expertise with: * php / laravel / custom frameworks * sql / postgresql / mysql * javascript / jquery / vuejs * html5 / css3 / tailwind / bootstrap and have also worked with mobile web apps, hybrid native apps using phonegap / cordova and responsive/mobile first designs; as well as async programming and "big data" with elasticsearch, et al. My projects are usually managed in a git repository with unit tests and, depending on each project's requirements, a whole host of QA and continuous integration tools. Typically, I deploy and manage my own linux servers including "bare metal" servers, Digital Ocean droplets and/or Docker container services. While I usually build custom solutions, I am also happy to work with and recommend a wide range of open source solutions. I have developed sites with most of the major php platforms but particularly enjoy Wordpress and Magento. On the business side - in addition to my degree in Accountancy - I have good search engine marketing and optimisation experience working. Not only can I build search engine friendly websites but can also develop a strategic long term plan for your online presence - to make sure you're taking the right approach in the first instance or to help identify if you need a change of direction. In an SEO capacity, have worked with small charities to e-commerce sites with seven figure turnovers, managing PPC, on-site optimisation, and online marketing activities to provide high quality traffic, create and improve conversions and customer engagement, and ultimately to deliver profitable sales. Still interested? Why not take a look at my portfolio below to get a feel for the breadth and depth of my experience? Some of the projects listed have even won awards or press accolades. (Don't forget to click on the Project Description "more" links to read the extra info that Upwork hides in there. Thank you)

Im a 44 years old developer thats been working with mostly AI projects the last few years. Im here to check for side jobs while i work on my own projects.