Ship Products Faster
From rapid prototyping to production-ready products. Build and launch MVPs, web apps, and native iOS in weeks, not months.
The Challenge
You have a great idea, but you're stuck. Hiring a full engineering team is expensive and slow. Offshore dev shops deliver subpar code. No-code tools hit limitations fast. You need to validate your idea quickly without burning months and hundreds of thousands of dollars.
You need to move fast
The window to capture your market is closing. Every week of delay costs opportunities.
You can't afford a full team yet
Hiring senior engineers takes 3-6 months and costs $150K+ per hire before they write a line of code.
You need real expertise
Junior developers or offshore teams produce technical debt that costs 3x to fix later.
You want to validate first
Build an MVP, test with real users, then decide if you need a full team.
My Approach
I ship MVPs and production-ready products in weeks, on the web and in the App Store. Senior engineering judgment from day one means you build the right thing, not just fast.
Scope & Plan (1 week)
I start with a discovery session to understand your vision, users, and business goals. Then I create a detailed scope document that prioritizes features for your MVP. You'll know exactly what I'm building and why.
Deliverable: Scope document with user stories, wireframes, and timeline
Build Core Features (2-6 weeks)
I build your MVP as one codebase that serves both the web app and the native iOS app, so no separate mobile team is needed. You get weekly demos and can course-correct as I go.
Deliverable: Working web app and native iOS app with core features
Deploy & Launch (1 week)
I deploy your app to production with proper monitoring, error tracking, and automated backups. For iOS, I handle App Store submission. You launch with confidence knowing everything is production-ready.
Deliverable: Live app with monitoring, deployed to App Store (if iOS)
Iterate Based on Feedback (Ongoing)
After launch, I help you iterate based on real user feedback. Add features that matter, fix pain points, optimize what's slow. This is where your MVP becomes a product customers love.
Optional: Ongoing development or hand-off to your team
What You Get
Production-Ready Code
Clean, maintainable code with tests. Your future team will thank you.
Web + Native iOS
One codebase for both means no separate mobile team.
Boring on Purpose
Mainstream, well-documented tools any experienced developer can pick up. No exotic dependencies.
Deployed & Monitored
Proper deployment, error tracking, backups. Sleep well at night.
Full Code Ownership
You own everything. No vendor lock-in. Hire your own team anytime.
Senior Engineering Judgment
I tell you what to build and what to skip. Honest technical advice.
Recent Results
RideMentor
My own product: a hub where motorcycle riders find service providers, track their bikes, and buy or sell used ones. Built and run solo, on the web and the App Store.
Chirrup
As lead engineer, rebuilt the platform and built a shared guest inbox with booking-system sync and an AI assistant for Hawaii tour operators.
Common Questions
How long does it take to build an MVP?
Typically 4-8 weeks from kickoff to launch, depending on scope. Simple MVPs (core features only) in 4 weeks. More complex products with iOS, payments, and integrations in 6-8 weeks. I always start with a scoping session to give you an accurate timeline.
What if I need changes during development?
Expected and encouraged. I do weekly demos so you can see progress and course-correct. Small changes are part of the process. Significant scope changes might extend the timeline, which I'll discuss transparently.
Do I need to hire a team after launch?
Not necessarily. Many clients continue working with me post-launch for ongoing feature development and support. Others hire their own team once product-market fit is proven. You own all the code, so you can take it in any direction.
Do you only work in one language or framework?
No. Most of my past work is in Ruby on Rails, but the language is the easy part now. I'll build in whatever your product already runs on, or pick what fits a new one, and tell you honestly when something else would serve you better.
What if I need to transition to an internal team?
That's a great position to be in. You own all code and have full documentation. Your app runs on mainstream, well-documented technology that plenty of developers know. No proprietary lock-in. Any experienced developer can pick up where I left off, and I'm happy to help with the transition.
Ready to Ship Your Product?
Get a free technical health check. I'll help you scope your MVP, estimate timeline, and identify the fastest path to launch.
