Developer, architect, technical advisor
I design and build custom software that teams can trust and maintain for years
Whether you're a small business that's outgrown spreadsheets or an enterprise team with a specific challenge—I bring the rigor of regulated-industry engineering to every project.
Built to last, not built to replace
Custom software that solves real problems—built properly so it doesn't become tomorrow's headache. Whether you need a web app that fits how you work or a data platform your team can trust, I design and build it to last.
Web apps designed around how you actually work—booking systems, customer portals, operations dashboards. Built properly from the start so they're easy to update, secure, and won't trap you with one developer or vendor.
The numbers that drive your decisions—sales, operations, customer behavior—pulled together properly so you're not guessing or hunting through spreadsheets. Built with the rigor that regulated industries demand, but without the bloat.
Before building anything, get clear on what you actually need. Scoping, architecture, risk assessment, and roadmapping—so you build the right thing, not just something. The same planning rigor I brought to regulated environments, applied to your context.
Built to last
Custom software that solves real problems—and stays working. From internal tools to data exploration, these projects show what's possible when you build with maintenance and longevity in mind.
Replaced scattered timesheets and manual payroll processes with a single source of truth. Consultants log hours in one system, managers approve in real-time, and exports are audit-ready by default.
Replaced cash handling at the company canteen with NFC tap-to-buy. Employees tap badges, purchases sync to payroll, and the canteen eliminated cash entirely.
Consolidated fragmented Access databases into a single on-premise CRM. Sales, service, and finance teams work from one source of truth—eliminating duplicate entry and version control chaos.
Office add-in that pulls utilisation and schedule data from Dialogue Time directly into Excel. One click replaces manual exports and keeps the project status workbook current.
How this is different
Current venture
GuideConnect
Helping tour operators and guides move from scattered Facebook groups, WhatsApp threads, and Excel chaos to reliable staffing and scheduling. Built for an industry that needs simple tools, not enterprise bloat.
Field notes on building software that lasts
Latest writing
Quick lessons from recent projects—on scoping, delivery, and avoiding expensive mistakes.
Nov 15, 2024
The steps I use to go from a sentence-long idea to a scoped, buildable MVP with realistic trade-offs.
Oct 2, 2024
Four quick tests I run with bar/café owners before building a loyalty app so we avoid shiny-but-unused software.
Sep 12, 2024
Phase 1, 2, 3 beats "big bang"—for budget, clarity, and the sanity of everyone involved.
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Stuck with a half-built idea or a codebase you can't trust?
Whether you're a small business that needs a custom tool or a team inheriting a messy codebase, I help you get unstuck. Design it, build it, or fix what's already there—I work end-to-end so you ship with confidence.