Who I Am
I am a Certified Information Technologist (CIT) with over 30 years of experience designing, building, and operating production software systems used by real businesses. Based on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, I serve clients across the region including Victoria, Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, French Creek, Duncan, Ladysmith, Courtenay, Campbell River, Port Alberni, Tofino, Ucluelet, and throughout Vancouver Island.
My interest in technology began at the birth of the internet, when my grandfather gifted me my first desktop computer. That moment sparked an insatiable passion for online learning, which has only grown stronger with AI — allowing creativity and strategic thinking to surpass pure coding.
I don't build demos or throwaway apps. I architect systems that run companies — from idea to live deployment, revenue, and long-term uptime.
Why Now Is the Time to Build Your Own Business Systems
For years, businesses have been forced to rent their software through subscription services that lock them into someone else's workflow, pricing, and roadmap.
But today, with modern cloud infrastructure and AI integration, you don't have to.
The Problem with Subscription Software
Subscription tools are designed to work for the vendor, not your business. You pay monthly for:
- Features you don't use
- Limitations you can't remove
- Data and workflows that aren't yours
- Updates that disrupt your operations
And the worst part: you don't own the application.
Why Custom Systems Are Better Today
Custom applications put ownership back where it belongs — with your business.
When you build your own system:
- You own the application, the data, and the process
- You stop paying for bloated features you don't need
- You get a system designed around your workflow
- You gain control over integrations, security, and growth
- You can adapt the system as your business evolves
Why AI Makes This the Right Time
AI has changed the economics of custom software:
Reduces Development Time
Build faster with AI-powered development tools
Automates Tasks
Eliminate repetitive work with intelligent automation
Smarter Dashboards
AI-powered insights and workflow optimization
Small Team Advantage
Build systems that used to require large budgets
Stop Renting Software. Start Owning Your Systems.
Build a business application designed for your business, not a generic subscription platform.
Let's Build Your SystemWhat I Do
I help organizations:
- Architect custom SaaS and internal platforms from the ground up
- Modernize and scale existing systems using AI, APIs, and cloud services
- Integrate marketplaces and third-party platforms (Etsy and others)
- Gain visibility through dashboards, analytics, and monitoring
- Run reliable systems with Linux, cloud, and CDN infrastructure
Core Capabilities
SaaS Product Architecture & Lifecycle Ownership
End-to-end responsibility for product design, development, and operations
Full-Stack Web Development
Thousands of production sites across multiple industries
AI Development & API-Level AI Integration
Direct integration with Anthropic, OpenAI, and Groq APIs
E-Commerce, Accounting & Order Management Systems
Complete business system integration and automation
Marketplace & Third-Party API Integrations
Etsy, Commerce Platforms, and external service integration
REST / RESTful API Design & Consumption
API architecture, design, and integration expertise
Progressive Web Apps (PWA)
Mobile and desktop application development
Cloud Infrastructure, Monitoring & Reliability
Linux, cloud deployment, and system reliability
Real Estate Technology & Data Analytics
Specialized domain expertise and analytics platforms
Technical Expertise
AI & Automation
- Developer-level integration with Anthropic, OpenAI, and Groq APIs
- AI-powered automation, data processing, and workflow enhancement
- Intelligent reporting, content generation, and decision-support systems
Web & Application Development
- Architected and deployed thousands of websites across multiple industries
- Custom web applications, dashboards, and admin systems
- Progressive Web Apps (PWA) for mobile and desktop use
E-Commerce & Marketplace Systems
- End-to-end e-commerce platform development
- Accounting, order management, and fulfillment workflows
- API integrations with external marketplaces including Etsy and others
- Inventory, pricing, and transaction synchronization
Infrastructure & Operations
- Linux server administration (local and cloud)
- Cloud deployment, scaling, and lifecycle management
- CDN integration and performance optimization
- Monitoring, alerting, uptime tracking, and system reliability
Selected Systems Designed & Built
Custom SaaS Platforms
Used by multiple active businesses
Cloud System Monitoring Platform
Uptime, visibility, alerts
Personal Finance Forecasting System
Financial planning and analysis
Integrated Help Desk & Ticketing System
Customer support automation
Real Estate Statistics & Analytics Platform
Comprehensive market analysis
PWA Mobile and Desktop Applications
Multiple internal business tools
End-to-End E-Commerce and Transaction Systems
Complete business transaction platforms
Professional Experience
- Design and operate API-driven systems integrating AI services, marketplaces, payment providers, and internal tools.
- Build and maintain production systems in daily commercial use, including SaaS-style platforms.
- Manage Linux-based infrastructure, cloud environments, CDNs, and monitoring systems.
- Maintain long-term responsibility for system security, uptime, scalability, and business continuity.
- Participated in comprehensive multi-month program including retreats, monthly leadership days, professional coaching, and hands-on team projects.
- Engaged with facilitators, professors, business professionals, and local leaders, with strong emphasis on cross-cultural understanding and Indigenous perspectives.
- Designed and implemented community projects addressing local needs, fostering innovation and positive change in Island communities.
- Developed leadership style, complex issue management skills, and sustainability-focused approaches through collaborative learning and real-world application.
- Program recognized by Vancouver Island University and guided by leaders in government, business, and non-profit organizations.
- Served in multiple leadership positions including Treasurer and President, demonstrating organizational and leadership capabilities.
- Founding member of local "Noon" lunch group, promoting and practicing public speaking skills within the community.
- Award-winning speaker in humorous speech categories, showcasing communication skills and ability to engage audiences.
- Developed expertise in public speaking, presentation skills, and leadership that enhanced professional communication and client engagement abilities.
- Major in Database Development and Management, building core competencies in data architecture, database design, and data management systems.
- Minor in Graphic Applied Design, developing skills in visual communication, design principles, and user interface design.
- Earned Certified Information Technologist (CIT) designation, providing formal recognition of technical expertise and professional competency.
- Combined technical database skills with design principles, creating a unique foundation for building user-centered software systems and applications.
- Built full-stack architecture including databases, backend services, and web interfaces.
- Established early expertise in online marketplaces and transaction-driven systems.
- Advised on employment-related matters, focusing on distinctions between employee and subcontractor classifications and their implications.
- Engaged with provincial governments and organizations, meeting with member bodies, provincial ministers, and key stakeholders.
- Received invitation to the provincial premier's office, meeting with the acting assistant to discuss employment challenges in British Columbia and Canada.
- Contributed to policy discussions and advocacy efforts addressing employment classification issues and labor market challenges.
- Developed expertise in employment law, policy analysis, and government relations that informed later business and consulting work.
- Managed multiple franchise operations across diverse industries including restaurants and photography studios.
- Planned day activities for local tourists through information booths, providing guidance and enhancing visitor experiences.
- Participated in legendary Mayor Frank Ney's Annual Bathtub Race summer festivities, dressing up as a period sailor in a 10 person group to parade through downtown Nanaimo at noon during the summer months to fire the historic Nanaimo Bastion Cannon for tourists, completed with marching drums :)
- Developed strong customer service, operations management, and community engagement skills that later translated to technology and business leadership.
Engagement Models
Willing to have conversations around:
Full-time Employment
Project-based Engagements
Fractional CTO / Technical Advisory
SaaS Product Architecture and Build
System Modernization and Rescue
"My success is driven by the opportunities we seize, not the ones we dream of."
Why Clients Work With Me
30+ Years of Experience
Hands-on experience designing, building, and operating production software systems at scale.
Systems in Production
Systems already in production and generating real value for businesses today.
Rare Combination
Unique blend of software, infrastructure, and business understanding in one person.
Long-Term Partner
Long-term partner mindset — not "build and disappear". I'm invested in your success.