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Programming Expertise for Your Project

With over 15 years of professional experience building and scaling web applications, I can help you solve your most challenging technical problems. Whether you're struggling with performance issues, need to build a new feature, or want to modernize your legacy codebase, I bring the expertise to get it done right.

Core Expertise

• Python & Django — Full-stack web applications, REST APIs, Django ORM optimization, RQ background jobs, and Django best practices.
• Ruby on Rails — Rapid application development, Rails upgrades, ActiveRecord optimization, and production-grade Rails architecture.
• React Native — iOS and Android native mobile applications, with push notifications and other critical mobile APIs. Specialization in WebView wrappers to quickly port existing web-apps to being native.
• Linux & DevOps — Server administration, deployment automation, Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and production infrastructure.
• PostgreSQL — Database design, query optimization, indexing strategies, and performance tuning for high-traffic applications.
• Performance Optimization — This is where I especially shine. I specialize in diagnosing and fixing slow queries, reducing page load times, optimizing database performance, and eliminating bottlenecks that are costing you users and revenue. Leverage caching at various levels - from DB pages, to materialized views, to in-memory, to Redis, to HTTP.

What I Can Help With

Here are some common scenarios where my expertise proves invaluable:

• Performance Problems — Your application is slow and users are complaining. I'll identify the bottlenecks and implement solutions that make a real difference.
• Legacy Code Modernization — You have an aging codebase that's becoming difficult to maintain. I can refactor and upgrade it without breaking functionality.
• Technical Architecture — You're building something new and need guidance on the right architecture, technologies, and patterns to use.
• Code Review & Mentoring — Your team needs a second pair of eyes or guidance on best practices and professional development workflows.
• Database Design & Optimization — I work with PGAnalyze to identify problem queries and am a pro at using EXPLAIN to improve query patterns (especially problematic ones created by ORMs).
• API Development — You need to build or integrate with REST APIs or third-party services.

Why Work With Me?

Deep Technical Knowledge: After 15+ years in the industry, I've seen it all. I know the patterns that work, the anti-patterns to avoid, and how to build systems that last.

Production Experience: I've built, scaled, and maintained production applications serving millions of users. I understand the real-world constraints and trade-offs involved in professional software development.

Clear Communication: I explain technical concepts clearly and keep you informed throughout the engagement. You'll always know what's happening and why.

Get In Touch

Interested in working together? I'd love to hear about your project and discuss how I can help.

Contact me here with details about your project, timeline, and what you're looking to accomplish. I typically respond within 24 hours.

Note: I'm selective about the projects I take on. I work best with teams who value code quality, clear communication, and long-term thinking over quick hacks.