After more than twenty-five years working in software development across various technology stacks and business domains, I am offering consulting services to help you build better software. This post outlines what I can help with.

Software Design

A good result starts with an understanding of your needs. I will work with you through conversation and rapid prototyping to explore and clarify your goals and requirements, and document the intended outcomes. This serves as a starting point, with the understanding that software development is iterative-the final product will evolve from the initial vision as you learn more during implementation.

Custom Software Development

I build software using an iterative approach centered on the following core values:

Iterative development with fast feedback. Frequent releases and regular check-ins help ensure we are building the right thing and allow for course correction as needed.

Quality. Automated testing is incorporated from the start and throughout the development process, not added as an afterthought. This approach makes the product more maintainable, and reduces bug fixing and rework.

Security. Security considerations are built into both design and implementation, informed by my experience with secure design and code review.

Expert Services

If you need experienced help on an ongoing project, you can leverage my skills with:

• Design review - Evaluation of software architecture and design decisions.
• Code review - Assessment of implementation quality and maintainability.
• Test automation - Guidance on testing strategy and implementation.

I would love to understand your needs and find the best way to contribute.

On AI-Assisted Development

I use LLMs as productivity tools in my work. They are particularly useful for information retrieval and accelerating initial development tasks. However, I strict apply the following safeguards: all AI-generated output is reviewed for correctness and safety, automated testing validates quality, and architectural guidance ensures the result is clean and maintainable.