App development

Apps that ship — and keep shipping.

From first prototype to scaling product, I build web and mobile apps that hold up in the real world.

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Ideal for

  • Founders going from idea to first paying users
  • Teams that need a senior pair of hands on a critical product
  • Companies replacing a brittle internal tool with something real
  • Startups that want to move fast without burning the codebase down

Most app projects fail not because of code, but because of scope, communication and rushed decisions. I work in small, honest cycles so we always know where we stand.

I focus on the boring stuff that matters — auth, payments, data models, error handling — so your product feels stable from day one rather than something you'll need to rewrite in a year.

What you get

Product scoping: what to build first, what to cut, what to defer

Modern stack: React, Next.js / TanStack Start, TypeScript end to end

Mobile builds with React Native when a native app is the right call

Backend, database and API design with security and scale in mind

Authentication, payments and third-party integrations done properly

CI/CD, testing and monitoring set up before launch — not after a fire

How I work

A clear, honest process — no surprises, no jargon, just steady progress you can see.

01

Shape

We turn a rough idea into a scoped MVP. I push back where I need to, so you don't ship the wrong thing.

02

Prototype

A clickable prototype or thin slice of the real app, fast — to validate the core flows before heavy investment.

03

Build

Weekly demos, working software at every step. You always have something you can use and show.

04

Iterate

Once live, we learn from real users and ship improvements on a steady cadence. Nothing sits in a backlog forever.

FAQ

Do you build mobile apps?

Yes — typically with React Native so iOS and Android share one codebase. For very platform-specific needs I'll be upfront about whether native is a better fit.

Can you take over an existing project?

Often, yes. I'll do an honest audit first and tell you whether to continue, refactor or rebuild — even if rebuild isn't the answer that gets me hired.

How do you price app work?

Fixed-price for tightly-scoped MVPs, weekly or monthly retainers for ongoing product work. I'll recommend whichever fits your situation.

What about scaling later?

I architect with growth in mind from the start. As traffic and complexity grow, I can bring in trusted collaborators or help you hire your first engineer.

Have a project in mind? Let’s build it together.

Book a discovery call and we’ll come back with a tailored proposal in under 48 hours.

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