Rails-First Development | AWS-Ready Infrastructure | IT Consulting
Custom web apps, APIs, and internal tools with a boring, reliable stack. Fast delivery, secure deploys, and pragmatic scaling since 2020.
Starter Sites (Amplify)
Starter-site package for fast launch: 3-5 page marketing sites on AWS Amplify with Git-based deploys, branch previews, global CDN delivery, managed SSL, and custom domain setup via Route 53. We handle setup, DNS, monitoring, and updates so the site stays fast, secure, and easy to grow. Ideal when you need a clean, expandable foundation in a week.
Custom Rails Apps
Rails-first apps built to last: clear domain models, boring defaults, and maintainable code that stays easy to extend. Typical MVP includes auth, core workflows/CRUD, admin tooling, background jobs, staging + production deployment with managed PostgreSQL, logs, backups, and monitoring. We lean on Rails and use JavaScript only when the UX truly requires it.
A pixel-accurate-ish recreation of the original Nintendo Game Boy shell built with pure HTML, CSS, and a small amount of vanilla JavaScript. This project is less about gameplay and more about obsessive layout, spacing, and recreating the feel of old hardware in the browser. Right now it powers on, lights up, and plays the classic Nintendo boot animation. Long term, this is a sandbox for experimenting with browser-based UI, animations, and eventually interactive elements.
Pickled Pirates Racing is a custom website built to support a racing team better known as some of my best friends. The site aims to deliver a clean public presence, simple content updates, and reliable performance. The project focused on practical delivery: clear information architecture, mobile-friendly pages, and a lightweight stack that is easy to maintain over time. The site was designed to highlight race activity, community updates, and a full product catalog without overengineering the content workflow. From a build perspective, the work emphasized predictable behavior, fast load times, and straightforward deployment so updates can ship quickly without introducing fragility. Did I mention it comes complete with documentation!?
This Rails application was developed to support a Pennsylvania-based company that offers dumpster rental services, including delivery and junk removal assistance in the surrounding area. The app streamlines the booking process for customers while providing the business with essential tools to manage their operations efficiently. With a user-friendly interface, it allows residents and businesses alike to easily schedule rentals and junk removal, ensuring a seamless experience for both parties. The project reflects a commitment to enhancing service accessibility and operational effectiveness in the local community.
Experimenting with AI image generation using ChatGPT and applying it to real projects.
Updates to RydersWorld including hosting, deployment, and DNS configuration.
getawd.com and RydersWorld now install to the home screen as app-like experiences.
Project walkthrough for the Daily Task & Rewards System.
A walkthrough of the Game Boy DMG-001 web build. Covers the boot sequence, D-pad navigation, Pokedex menu flow, random Pokemon fetch, and more. YouTube description includes notes on the API, PostgreSQL storage, and deployments on AWS Amplify and Heroku.
A walkthrough of the Pickled Pirates Racing app: landing page, featured product, videos and playlist, Swap Meet, account section, admin tools, docs, and feedback.
A quick walkthrough of RydersWorld: Tasks for daily execution, Events for planning and search, Gallery for photos, Feedback for ideas/bugs, Docs for help, and the behavior system (Rules, Report Cards, Rewards, points bank, and emojis).