My Philosophy: Control, Cost, and Certainty.

I deliver on time and on budget. My approach uses open source tools and solutions wherever possible, which minimizes your costs and maximizes your control and ownership over the project. This is vital for ensuring the system remains secure and viable long into the future, avoiding vendor lock-in.

Because of my experience, I can accurately forecast the time and cost of your project, ensuring you understand all options and costs before any work begins.

Web and Intranet Applications:

I build extremely complex, scalable web or intranet based applications using PHP, MYSQL, HTML5, and Javascript. Anything you can imagine can now be done. These applications can be made extremely fast, redundant, and available simultaneously anywhere in the world. They can even operate in an offline mode without an internet connection and then re-sync when connected again.

Desktop and Embedded Systems:

I write stand-alone applications for server or desktop using Python, C#, Mono, .NET, or C++. I can also convert C# applications to run under Mac or Linux with Mono. For embedded systems, I generally use C++.

I offer a turn-key solution: I set up, configure, and install all required software on your VPS accounts before building your custom solution. My solutions use open source software, and as a result, there are no licensing fees, and you are always free to move to another provider. My customers stay with me because they are looked after.

Example Project Times and Pricing (Australian Dollars)

• Secure Linux VPS (Web & Mail Server) Setup (Hours) $150
• VPS Setup + WordPress/Joomla Installation (Hours) $250
• VPS Setup + Custom PHP Software (e.g. Moodle) (Hours) $350
• Ongoing Linux VPS Management (Security/Performance) $50/Month
• Audit to Secure/Speed Up Linux VPS Web Server $150
• Custom WordPress or Joomla Plugin (Starting From) $250
• Online Store Creation (Completed within Days) $500
• Simple Cross-Platform Control App (Bluetooth/Zigbee) $550
• Membership Portal/Online Renewal System (From $1,500) ~1 Month
• New Manufacturing Equipment Control Software (From $1,500) ~1 Month
• Tailored Document & Accounting System (From $3,500) ~1 Month
• Company-Wide Management System / Intranet (~$18,000) ~6 Months
• On-Site Visit in Victoria Region (Travel + Onsite) $50/hr + $150/hr
• Travel Anywhere for On-Site Work/Consulting (Per Day) $800 + Expenses