Available for freelance projects

Fixed-scope technical consulting
for hardware, manufacturing, and engineering teams.

Describe the problem. I'll scope and build the solution - whether that's an internal automation tool, a data dashboard, a knowledge base, an API, or clear technical documentation. If there's a technical answer, I'll find it and deliver it.

Evening & weekend availability·Async-first·Occasional scope calls

Who I Help

Teams that need reliable engineering help, not a full software department.

I work best with small technical teams that don't need a full software team, but do need a reliable engineer to turn a painful workflow into a usable tool, script, dashboard, or document.

Hardware & embedded systems companies
Industrial automation teams
Manufacturing & production operations
Engineering & product development teams
Field services & remote monitoring teams
Test, validation & R&D teams
Technical support organizations
Data-intensive internal operations

I work best with small technical teams that don't need a full software team, but do need a reliable engineer to turn a painful workflow into a working tool, dashboard, or document.

Core Services

What I build.

Six service categories that cover most requests. Each engagement is scoped upfront - defined problem, inputs, outputs, timeline, and fixed price. No surprises.

Workflow & Process Automation

Turn a repetitive manual process - spreadsheet, CSV pipeline, API call, or technician checklist - into a reliable Python, Streamlit, or Flask-backed tool your team can actually use.

  • Operational data entry and review tools
  • CSV/Excel cleanup and transformation pipelines
  • API-to-database or API-to-dashboard workflows
  • Internal reporting and admin forms
  • Automated data validation and export scripts
Starting at $750

Data Dashboards & Real-Time Platforms

Build data review and monitoring interfaces - from a lightweight Streamlit dashboard to a multi-user Django web platform with real-time data feeds, user authentication, and alert handling.

  • Sensor trend viewers and device status boards
  • Multi-user real-time monitoring portals
  • Operational status and threshold alert displays
  • Customer-facing data access portals
  • SQL/CSV/API-backed reporting dashboards
Starting at $900

Knowledge Base & Internal AI Systems

Build internal knowledge systems that your team can actually query - indexing your documentation, SOPs, and institutional knowledge, then exposing it through an API or internal interface powered by LLMs.

  • RAG-powered internal Q&A and search tools
  • API endpoints to query internal documentation
  • LLM-integrated support and troubleshooting assistants
  • Automated documentation indexing pipelines
  • Internal chatbots for field and support teams
Starting at $1,200

API Design & System Integration

Design and build REST APIs that make your data accessible and your systems interoperable - connecting devices, databases, and third-party services into something your team can reliably build on.

  • REST API design and implementation
  • Device-to-cloud data ingestion endpoints
  • Third-party API integration and wrappers
  • Webhook handlers and event-driven pipelines
  • Data export, sync, and import jobs
Starting at $850

Database Design & Administration

Design and set up a database that fits your actual data - schema design, cloud provisioning, indexing, and ongoing admin for teams without dedicated database support.

  • Schema design for device and operational data
  • MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB setup and config
  • Cloud database provisioning (AWS RDS, etc.)
  • Query and index optimization
  • Backup, recovery, and data retention architecture
Starting at $650

Technical Documentation & SOPs

Turn tribal knowledge, scattered notes, and repeated support questions into clear, structured documentation your team can actually find and use.

  • Hardware setup and field deployment guides
  • Troubleshooting and escalation guides
  • API and integration documentation
  • Technician SOPs and field checklists
  • Internal runbooks and onboarding packages
Starting at $500

Don't see your problem listed? Send it anyway.

These categories describe where most requests land - but the real approach is this: you describe what's broken, slow, or missing, and I figure out if I can help and scope it from there. The goal is a working solution, not a predefined service package.

Send a Description
Background

Why work with me.

  • 4+ years building production software at the hardware/cloud boundary
  • Hands-on with Python, SQL, Flask, Django, Streamlit, Linux, Docker, AWS/RDS, Redis, Kafka, and sensor data workflows
  • Built and supported real-time multi-user monitoring platforms for structural health monitoring customers
  • Experience with industrial data workflows, field deployment, device integration, and hardware/software boundary work
  • Comfortable taking a vague problem description and returning a working, scoped solution - no detailed spec required upfront
Fit Check

Does this sound familiar?

If any of these describe a problem your team has right now, there's a good chance I can build something useful for it.

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We manually clean the same CSV or data export every week.

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We have device or sensor logs but no easy way to review them.

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Our operational data lives in spreadsheets and is hard to search or report on.

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We need a lightweight internal dashboard - not a full SaaS platform.

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Our team keeps asking the same setup or troubleshooting questions.

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We need an internal tool to replace a manual workflow but can't justify a full-time hire.

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Our documentation is scattered - nobody can find what they need when it matters.

How It Works

A straightforward process.

No complicated onboarding. Send a description of the problem and we'll take it from there.

Scope

One short call or async requirements document to define the problem, inputs, outputs, and success criteria.

Build

I build the tool, dashboard, API, knowledge base, or documentation in a fixed project window.

Review

You review the deliverable and request one round of focused revisions.

Handoff

I provide source files, setup notes, and a short written or recorded walkthrough.

Project Fit

Is this the right fit?

I'm selective about the projects I take on so I can do good work on the ones I do.

Good Fit

  • Small fixed-scope projects
  • Async work with occasional calls
  • Python, SQL, Streamlit, Flask, or Django tools
  • Internal tools, dashboards, APIs, knowledge bases, and documentation
  • 1–3 week project windows

Not a Good Fit

  • Urgent or on-call support
  • Open-ended full SaaS product builds
  • Heavy UI/UX design or branding work
  • Projects requiring constant daily availability
  • Work involving employer-confidential data, code, or IP

Send us the job.
We can make almost anything work.

Reach out via this form, email, or LinkedIn - whichever is easier. Describe the problem, what data or tools are involved, and what a working solution would look like. I'll let you know if it's a fit and how I'd approach it.