Software consulting for hard technical problems
I help companies build mission-critical systems that can't fail. From sensor networks running at -20°F to enterprise SaaS serving Fortune 500s, I specialize in extreme reliability and 0-to-1 product development.
What I Do
Extreme Environment Systems
Real-time sensor networks, IoT, and data pipelines built for harsh conditions. Experience with government agencies and critical infrastructure.
Technical Leadership
Fractional CTO and engineering lead for seed to Series A startups. Scaled teams from 2 to 12 through multiple funding rounds.
0-to-1 Product Development
Built and scaled products to $3M ARR through acquisition. Expert at shipping with limited resources and tight deadlines.
Finance
Energy
Infrastructure
Climate Tech
Government
Track Record
99%+
System Uptime
7 States
+ New Zealand
$3M ARR
Scaled to Exit
30K+
Daily API Users
Snowbound Solutions
Built one of few operational avalanche detection systems globally. Processing 100Hz infrasound data at -20°F across North America.
Nucla (formerly KITE)
Scaled from engineer #2 to CTO and successful exit. Enterprise SaaS for Fortune 500 procurement teams including Visa, Mars, and PMI.
National Avalanche Center
Senior engineer for avalanche.org serving 22 of 24 US centers with 50K+ daily users during peak season.
Technical Expertise
Languages
Python (FastAPI, Flask), Ruby on Rails, JavaScript (Vue, React), SQL
Infrastructure
AWS (EC2, Lambda, CloudFront), Docker, PostgreSQL/PostGIS, Redis
Specialized
Real-time sensor networks, Geospatial systems (GDAL, Mapbox GL), Campbell Scientific dataloggers, 100Hz data processing
Let's Work Together
I'm available for consulting engagements, fractional CTO roles, and technical advisory positions.