Custom Software Development
Rails, React & Integrations
End-to-end Ruby on Rails 8, Hotwire and React applications plus enterprise integrations (payroll, HRIS, ERP, payments) for Salt Lake City businesses and remote US teams.
Full-Stack Web Applications
Customer-facing and internal products on Rails 8 + Hotwire, with React where the UI needs it. Focused on clarity over framework fashion.
- Ruby on Rails 8 + Hotwire
- React + TypeScript where needed
- Auth (session or OAuth)
- Accessible, responsive UI
APIs & Integrations
REST services, webhooks and SaaS glue with retries and idempotency. Experience includes BambooHR, Paylocity, ADP, UNUM, Coastal Payroll, Infusionsoft, Amazon MWS, EDI, Oracle Primavera P6 and Google Calendar/ICS.
- Payroll / HRIS / ERP connectors
- Webhook receivers
- Background jobs
- Rate-limit and retry policy
Data & Persistence
Schema design, migrations and query patterns that stay understandable as the product grows.
- PostgreSQL by default
- Migration discipline
- Indexing for real queries
- Backup and restore drills
DevOps & Release
CI that runs tests, container builds and staged deploys so shipping is routine. Monitoring so you hear about problems before customers do.
- GitHub Actions / similar CI
- Docker images
- Staging + production
- Logs, metrics, alerts
What You Get
- Shipped application or feature set
- Source in your repo with README and runbooks
- Automated tests for critical paths
- CI/CD pipeline and environment configs
- Walkthrough for your team
How an Engagement Works
1. Discover
Users, constraints, must-haves vs nice-to-haves, success metrics.
2. Slice
Agree on a first vertical slice that can go live and teach us the domain.
3. Build in the open
Short iterations with demos; no multi-month black boxes.
4. Harden & hand off
Tests, docs, monitoring, and a plan for who owns what next.
Looking specifically for Rails help?
Frequently Asked Questions
What stack do you prefer?
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Ruby on Rails 8 with Hotwire on the server, React where a richer front end is needed, PostgreSQL by default and Docker for packaging. I adapt to an existing stack when that is smarter than rewriting.
Do you take greenfield MVPs and legacy work?
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Both. Greenfield gets a thin vertical slice to production early. Legacy work starts with a containment plan so we can ship value without a big-bang rewrite.
Can you work with our in-house developers?
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Yes. Pairing, code review and clear tickets are normal. The goal is a codebase your team can own after I leave.
Are you available to Utah companies in person?
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Kickoffs and design sessions can be in Salt Lake City or along the Wasatch Front. Implementation is typically remote with frequent demos.
Book a Free 30-Minute Consult
Tell me what you're building or what's stuck. I'll reply with next steps, usually within one business day.
Get In Touch
Why Choose Me?
- 10 years shipping production software
- 5 long-term fractional clients, most for 2+ years
- AI agents, MCP servers, Rails + React
- Based in Salt Lake City, working remotely US-wide