"Wow. It actually works!"
After other developers failed to deliver, a founder came to me with a Django app that needed complex background task processing, the kind of work most generalists avoid. I built it using Celery, deployed it, and demoed it live.
She was happy that I got it working. I work towards that moment on every rescue project.
For Startup Founders
App Rescue
If your Django app is blocking a demo, scaring off investors, or embarrassing you in front of partners, I can help. I take over broken or abandoned projects, fix the critical bugs, stabilize the environment, and get your app into a state you can finally show with confidence, even when other developers won't touch it.
Schedule a free 30-minute consultation to talk about your needs. No commitment required.
MVP Development & Launch
Get your product in front of users fast. I'll help you identify your core features, build a working MVP, and deploy it to beta production, typically in 4-8 weeks. You'll have something real to show investors and customers, not just wireframes.
You get a fully functional web application, deployed and ready for real users, with tests and documentation that you can hand off to your future team.
Product Validation & Rapid Prototyping
Not sure if your idea will work? I can build a lightweight prototype to help you test your assumptions before investing in full development. It's a good way to validate ideas with early customers or investors before spending a lot of money.
Technical Advisory for Non-Technical Founders
Trying to decide between Django and something else? Not sure if you need a complex microservices architecture or a simple monolith? I can help you make sound decisions without the jargon.
For Agencies
White-Label Django Development
I work as an extension of your team, delivering Django projects under your brand. Your clients never know I'm involved, and you maintain full ownership of the relationship. I've helped agencies take on larger projects and say "yes" to opportunities they'd otherwise have to turn down.
Project Rescue
If your team is struggling with a Django project, I can step in quickly. I specialize in rescuing troubled projects and delivering them successfully, even when there are tight deadlines, unclear requirements, or significant technical debt.
Staff Augmentation
Need an experienced Django developer for 10-20 hours a week? I can integrate with your existing team on Slack, attend standups, and work in your Git workflow. You get senior-level expertise without the overhead of a full-time hire.
Core Services
Build Your Killer App Right - I build Django applications from the ground up, handling everything from database design to deployment. You get production-ready code that follows Django best practices.
Connect Your App to Anything Without Breaking What You've Built - Need to connect a mobile app, integrate with third-party services, or build a platform other developers can extend? I design and build secure REST APIs that make data access simple and reliable.
Banish Brittle Code - Inherited a messy codebase? I'll audit your Django project, identify security issues and performance bottlenecks, and create a clear roadmap for improvement. I can also do the refactoring work to get your code back on track.
How I Work
Clear Communication - I provide regular updates and respond quickly to questions. You'll never wonder what's happening with your project.
Flexible Engagement - I work on both fixed-price projects, which are great for defined scopes, and hourly arrangements, which work well for ongoing work or evolving requirements.
Your Timeline - Most MVPs take 4-8 weeks. Smaller projects can be completed in 1-2 weeks. I'll give you a realistic timeline upfront, not an optimistic guess.
Quality Code - I write clean, well-documented code with automated tests. When I'm done, you'll have something maintainable.
Technologies I Work With
- Languages - Python, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3
- Frameworks - Django, REST Framework, Bootstrap, React
- Databases - PostgreSQL, Redis
- OS - Linux or UNIX exclusively (not Windows)
- Tools - Docker, Kubernetes (K8S), Nginx, Apache
- Clouds - Google Cloud (GCE), AWS, Azure, Vultr