AI-Augmented Software Engineering

Apps, Platforms, and Custom Software.
Each Built to Do One Job Well.

A standalone app with one sharp purpose, a platform that connects two groups of people, or the software a business runs on day to day. I build all three the same way: AI doing substantial work across the lifecycle, a career of engineering discipline directing it, fixed-price modules, and a working demonstration every ten hours.

$6K
Per 40-hour build module
3×
Faster than traditional dev
$0
Core platform scaffolding
100%
Modular: buy what you need
The Methodology

Human-Led, AI-Augmented Software Engineering.

AI doesn't replace engineering discipline; it accelerates it. The result: better builds, faster delivery, consistent ROI.

Human-Led. AI-Augmented. Engineering-Driven.
AI does substantial engineering across the lifecycle: analysis, architecture, code, testing, documentation, and review. I set the direction, make the decisions, and remain accountable for the result.
Modular by Design.
Every deliverable is a module: a full use case covering UI, API, and database. 40 hours, fixed price, no mystery invoices.
Iterative, Not Waterfall.
Prepare → Build → Demo → Refine → Demo → Launch. You see a working demo every 10 hours and sign off before I move on.
Core Scaffolding Included.
Auth, encryption, notifications, logging, and an admin portal, included at no cost. Your budget goes to what makes your product unique.
The Difference

Generated Is Not Engineered.

AI can generate software very quickly. But generating code and engineering a software system are not the same thing.

Vibe Coding
Describe the outcome you want, let AI generate the code, and iterate on the results until the application works. It is fast, and it is often a fine way to start. Architecture, requirements, review, and testing are usually informal or skipped.
AI-Augmented Software Engineering
The same AI tools, applied inside a structured engineering process: requirements, architecture, documented decisions, testing, review, governance, and human accountability. AI may still write most of the code. The system is deliberately engineered, not simply generated.
Vibe coding and AI-Augmented Software Engineering can use the same AI tools. The difference is not whether AI writes the code; it is whether the software is being engineered.
The Build Process

How Every Module Gets Built.

Prepare. Build. Refine. Launch. You're involved at every checkpoint. No black boxes, no surprises.

01 Prepare · 6 hrs
Discovery & Design
Scoping, design & requirements, review.
02 Build · 11 hrs
AI-Augmented Dev
Development sprint, demo & feedback.
03 Refine · 22 hrs
Iterate & Polish
Two iteration loops of dev + demo.
04 Launch · 1 hr
Go Live
Final QA & deployment, production launch.
The Unit of Everything

The 40-Hour Module

$6,000
Fixed Scope, in Writing: one end-to-end deliverable per module, agreed before work begins. No mystery invoices.
Predictable Spend: buy one module or several. You control scope and budget at every step.
Visible Progress: a working demonstration at every checkpoint. You see it, test it, and approve before I move on.
Your Code Is Yours: full source, documentation, and deployment details delivered with every module.
Ownership & Handoff

What You Own When It's Done.

Every engagement is built to be handed over. Not eventually, and not on request: by design, from the first day.

Your Project Lives in Its Own Accounts.
Its own repository organization, its own cloud accounts, its own service credentials. Nothing shared with another client, and nothing shared between your own projects. At completion, those accounts transfer to you.
The Whole Record Goes With It.
Requirements and specifications, architecture and data-flow diagrams, the decisions behind them, runbooks for operating what was built, change records, and the licensing and cost terms of every outside service it depends on.
Reviewed Before It Ships.
Every module is checked against its written specification before delivery: architecture, security, data integrity, and test coverage. If you have technical staff, they are welcome in that review.
Watched While It Runs.
Software with live users needs more than a handover. Monitoring, alerting, and an on-call runbook are part of the build, so the people depending on your product are covered by a written procedure rather than one person's memory.
The Standard

The Won the Lottery Test

Clients rarely ask this one out loud, so let me answer it plainly: what happens to your project if something happens to me?

Two independent engineers have worked alongside me for more than twenty years. Each project is opened to them as far as it warrants, so they know your system while it is being built rather than meeting it for the first time in an emergency. Both are available through the build and after launch, and either can carry it forward if I am unable to.

This is not a contingency improvised on the day. It is how every engagement is run from the start.

The Question: if I won the lottery tomorrow and walked away, could you carry on without me? If the answer isn't yes, the project isn't finished.
Accounts, Not Promises: repositories, cloud accounts, and credentials are already in your name. Transfer is a formality, not a project.
Written Down, Not Remembered: specifications, diagrams, and runbooks are current at delivery, so an engineer who has never met me can pick the work up cold.
Not Only Me: two independent engineers are kept current on your project at regular intervals, so stepping in is never a cold start.
Checked, Not Assumed: the test gets run before I call an engagement complete, not after you think to ask.

While the work is underway, you get a private dashboard that updates as it happens: open issues, what has been completed, and the engineering activity behind every module. You never have to ask how it is going.

It is the same record you keep at the end.

Live Dashboard Issue Tracking Activity Log Demo Every 10 Hours
There is no decoupling step at the end, because the coupling never existed.
Included Free

Core Platform Scaffolding.

Every build starts with production-grade infrastructure at no cost to you, so your budget goes to what differentiates your product.

01
User Auth & Password Mgmt
Secure login, registration, password reset, role-based access control.
02
Encrypted Data Storage
AES-256 encryption, secure database architecture, backup systems.
03
Email & SMS Integration
Transactional emails, SMS notifications, templates, delivery tracking.
04
Debugging & Log Files
Structured logging, error tracking, performance monitoring, audit trails.
05
AI Integration
Built-in AI capabilities via the Claude API, for intelligent features from day one.
06
Admin Portal
User management dashboard, system configuration, content management.
Scaffolding you would normally pay for separately. Included. $0.00
Engineering Judgment

API Architecture & Integration.

The right API is not always the first one you find.

I identify and evaluate APIs from Google, AWS, Microsoft, and third-party providers based on what the application actually needs: functionality, reliability, cost at scale, and permitted use. Then I design the integration around the provider's technical requirements, Terms of Service, data-use restrictions, and security model.

The goal is simple: use the right service, use it efficiently, and use it the way the provider allows.

API Discovery Architecture Cost Analysis OAuth Security Terms of Service Data-Use Policy
What I Build

One Methodology. Every Build Type.

MVP, mobile app, enterprise platform, or a single automation: modular, AI-augmented, shipped on time.

Build
Rapid MVP
Idea to market-ready product in 6–10 weeks. Modular, AI-augmented. Validate without burning six figures.
From $22K
Build
Rapid Automation (R.A.P.)
One automation module, 5 business days, production-ready. Bring the use case; I deliver the machine.
$6K flat
Build
Vibe Code Finisher
You built most of it yourself with AI tools, and it almost works. I finish the part the tools don't tell you about: authentication, security, data integrity, deployment, and production hardening. No judgment about how it was built; just the discipline to make it dependable.
$6K/module
What Finishing Involves →
Build
Full-Stack Platforms
Enterprise SaaS, mobile apps, and data platforms, with modular delivery and production hardening from day one.
Custom
Assess
AI Assessments
Tiered assessment ladder from a free roundtable to an enterprise-wide evaluation.
Free–$20K
Plan
Concept Development
Structured working sessions that turn your idea into a vision with a roadmap, development through launch, including an honest assessment of marketing, sales, and promotion potential.
Let's Talk
Selected Work

What This Looks Like in Practice.

Most of my client work is confidential and stays that way. These are described by industry rather than by name. Once we have had an initial conversation and there is a real fit, I will walk you through the solutions themselves.

Modular Building Manufacturer · Microsoft Azure

Production & Delivery Tracker

The problem Customer selections, production updates, and delivery dates were scattered across spreadsheets and email. Office staff spent too much time chasing updates, and late changes sometimes failed to reach the shop floor.

The solution I developed a lightweight web application that brought each building's specifications, approvals, production milestones, and delivery readiness into one shared view.

The approach An Azure-hosted application with a managed SQL database replaced disconnected spreadsheets. Simple, role-based screens supported office and production staff, while automated notifications flagged pending approvals and schedule changes.

Antiques Dealer Mall · Google Cloud, Zapier, Stripe & QuickBooks

Rental & Sales Dashboard

The problem Booth rental agreements, Etsy sales, and Stripe payments were managed across separate systems. Keeping QuickBooks current required repetitive data entry, and the owner lacked a consolidated view of the business.

The solution I built a custom, cloud-based dashboard that brought booth rental information, agreement renewals, sales, and payment activity into one place.

The approach I used Zapier to streamline connections between the business's Etsy shop and QuickBooks, then built custom interfaces to connect Stripe activity with QuickBooks. The dashboard presented the combined information in a straightforward view, reducing manual reconciliation and making daily operations easier to manage.

One-Person Automotive Repair Shop · AWS

Simple Scheduling & Billing

The problem A solo mechanic needed reliable scheduling, billing, and checkout, but couldn't justify the upfront investment, recurring licensing fees, and support costs of a full shop management system.

The solution I developed a compact application tailored to the owner's daily routine: schedule an appointment, record vehicle and service details, prepare an invoice, and collect payment.

The approach A lightweight AWS-hosted application kept customer records, appointments, and invoices together, with an integration to the existing point-of-sale provider for checkout and payment status. By focusing on the essentials and using modest cloud resources, the solution kept costs manageable and administration simple.

Tell Me What You're Building. I'll Tell You How Fast It Can Ship.

Send the project. You'll get a written scope back in 48 hours: timeline, module count, fixed quote. No retainers, no decks, no surprises.

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