Software & IT Expert: 25+ Years Experience.
LampDatabase has provided services to business and government for over 25 years. I limit my number of clients to ensure I am highly available and responsive when required.
I run a small, highly responsive business based near Bright, Victoria, Australia. I am highly mobile and frequently travel around the world for both work and adventure.
I won't work on multiple large projects at the same time, as this compromises my ability to respond rapidly to your requests.
My Core Services Include:
- Business IT Infrastructure Consulting and Design. (Networks, Servers, Backup)
- Custom Computer Software Design and Development. (Linux, Mac, Windows)
- Internet & Intranet Web Application Design. (HTML5, PHP, Javascript)
- Database Design and Development. (MYSQL & SQLITE)
- Embedded Device Design and Development. (Arduino & ESP)
- Server Security Testing & Linux Server Management.
- Web & Domain Hosting and Registration.
My Charges (Effective from Oct 2023):
- Ad-Hoc IT/Development (Big Business): $250/hr
- Ad-Hoc IT/Development (Small Business/Non-Profit): $150/hr
- >10 hrs IT/Development (Big Business): $175/hr
- >10 hrs IT/Development (Small Business/Non-Profit): $100/hr
- Onsite Visits: $150/hr or $800 per day
- Travelling Time: Less than 30min is free. $75/hr thereafter
I generally bill by the hour for ad-hoc consulting. For larger projects, I provide a detailed, fixed-cost roadmap before I start. I only charge you for results.
Trust and Expertise: More than just a Web Developer.
Decades of Business IT Experience:
During the last 25 years, hundreds of businesses, non-profit associations, and government departments have benefited from my services.
Initially acting in a consultant role, I assist you in understanding the options available and choosing the right strategy for your exact needs.
I will take you all the way from the initial concept to the final deployment of your project.
About me personally:
I am of Swiss descent, born and educated in the UK, and later immigrated to Australia.
My background is diverse: I worked as a commercial pilot, ran my own flying business, and started the first wireless broadband ISP in Perth in the 1990s.
I fly Hanggliders and Paragliders for fun and enjoy running and Hike-and-Fly missions.
99% of my work is done remotely. Regardless of my location on Earth, I am able to work on my laptop on most days of the year, ensuring global support and responsiveness.
My Tools: Proven, Robust Technology
