CUSTOM SOFTWARE, SCOPED LIKE
Production-grade web applications, dashboards, and integrations in React + TanStack. I don't quote custom software blind. Every engagement starts with a paid technical Audit that produces the scope, the architecture, and a fixed price you can hold me to.
Shipped means shipped
Fixed scope, signed change orders, a 30-day defect warranty. Predictable delivery is mostly boring paperwork. I do the boring paperwork.
IP ownership, every line yours at handover
Scope in writing
Nothing changes without a signed change order, so no surprise invoices
Why do most MVPs die before proving the idea works?
You've raised your round and every day burns budget. Your offshore team ships broken code. Your local agency charges enterprise rates for junior output. Meanwhile, competitors are shipping faster and capturing your market window.
You need a partner who moves at startup speed with enterprise quality, on a timezone that doesn't create 24-hour feedback loops.
What tech stack gives startups the best chance of scaling?
Battle-tested, enterprise-grade technologies hand-picked for startup velocity. Every layer optimised for type safety, developer experience, and production readiness.
React 19 + TanStack
Server-side rendering with file-based routing and type-safe data loaders. The fastest path from idea to production.
TypeScript Strict
Zero any. Discriminated unions. Compile-time safety that eliminates entire categories of runtime bugs.
PostgreSQL + Drizzle
Type-safe database queries with zero overhead ORM. Automatic migrations that never break production.
Firebase Backend
Authentication, real-time databases, cloud functions, and hosting: a production-ready backend in days.
Tailwind CSS v4
Utility-first styling with design tokens for consistent spacing, colour, and responsive behaviour.
Vite + CI/CD
Sub-second HMR, automated testing, staging previews, and zero-downtime deployments on every commit.
What can you build with a dedicated founder on your side?
Three engagement tracks designed for different stages of your product lifecycle. Every track starts the same way: an Audit that maps your requirements to a module-level scope and a fixed price. You'll know the number before you commit, and 50% of the Audit fee credits to the build when you go ahead within 30 days.
Venture MVPs
Investor-ready, scalable applications with real-time dashboards, auth flows, and payment integrations engineered in from the first commit. Scoped through the Audit, delivered against a fixed-price Statement of Work.
- Production-grade from sprint one
- Fixed price and milestones before you commit
- Scale-ready architecture for Series A
Internal Tools
Custom admin panels, CRM integrations, and operational dashboards that replace spreadsheet workflows. Built to scale with your team from 5 to 500 users.
- Replace manual spreadsheet workflows
- Role-based access out of the box
- Real-time operational dashboards
Legacy Modernisation
Migrate monolithic legacy platforms to modern, composable architectures. Gradual system upgrades so your business never stops operating.
- Zero-downtime migration strategy
- Incremental, verifiable progress
- Modern stack without full rewrite
Why choose a South African engineer over offshore?
No offshore platform roulette. No freelancer churn. Direct access to a senior engineer who treats your product like their own.
One senior engineer, one conversation. Questions answered by the person writing the code, with no ticket queue.
TypeScript strict mode, comprehensive testing, CI/CD pipelines, code review on every merge.
Every line of code transfers to you at handover, with documentation. No vendor lock-in, no retained rights.
AI multiplies my speed, so you get senior engineering output faster, without cutting corners on quality.
Ready to ship your MVP before your timeline runs out?
Let's ship your MVP with production-grade architecture that scales with your growth. Founder-led delivery, no account managers.
Founder-led delivery · 100% IP ownership
Where should you go from here?
Business websites
SEO-first business websites on Wix Studio for local SA businesses ready to be found and booked
How delivery works
The four-step process behind every build: clear milestones, weekly demos, your sign-off at every phase
Start your project
Discuss your application requirements and growth timeline with us
The work
Real projects, real results. See how I deliver production-grade applications
Common Questions
SaaS platforms, admin dashboards, e-commerce engines, API integrations, data pipelines, and legacy migrations - full-stack web applications built with React, TanStack, and strict TypeScript.
Your proposal states an estimated duration and milestone dates before you sign - I don't promise timelines before scope exists. Every custom software engagement starts with a paid technical Audit that produces the scope, architecture, and a fixed price; AI-accelerated delivery then keeps the build moving at startup speed.
Yes. I specialise in incremental legacy modernisation - migrating monolithic systems to cloud-native architectures while maintaining operational continuity throughout the transition.
Yes. I map complex service ecosystems and integrate external APIs via strictly typed data transfer objects, designed for traffic spikes and complex orchestration.
Strict TypeScript, comprehensive testing, CI/CD pipelines, and code review on every merge - so bugs are caught before they ever reach your users.