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App Crafting Service.

You "vibe coded" a prototype. It worked. Now it's critical infrastructure and you're feeling the pain. I help stabilize, refactor, and build solid foundations—without slowing you down.

01

No Meetings

Async communication only. Slack or email. Stay in flow.

02

Fast Turnaround

Dedicated capacity slots mean your work gets done, not queued.

03

Battle-Tested Stack

Go and TypeScript expertise. Production-ready code, every time.

Pricing

App Crafting

Neo

$9K /month

For teams that need reliable development without the overhead.

  • 1 workstream
  • No meetings — 100% async
  • Go & TypeScript development
  • Code review & quality assurance
  • Git-based workflow
  • Pause anytime
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App Crafting

Pro

$15K /month

Everything you need to stabilize and scale your application.

  • 2 workstreams
  • Everything in Neo
  • Architecture review & design
  • CI/CD pipeline setup
  • Infrastructure & DevOps
  • Priority response time
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App Crafting

Max

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Full partnership for mission-critical systems.

  • 3+ workstreams
  • Everything in Pro
  • Technical leadership & strategy
  • Team mentorship & training
  • 24/7 on-call availability
  • Quarterly technical audits

FAQ

What is a workstream?
A workstream means 1 request at a time. I focus on one task until it's done, then move to the next. Multiple slots mean proportionally more throughput and faster turnaround.
How does 100% async work?
No meetings, no video calls, no scheduled syncs. You will get invited to a Trello board where you can queue and prepare as much work as you want, and order it however you want. I will work on it based on workstream availability. It respects your schedule and mine—and usually produces better results than real-time pressure.
What is your hourly rate?
I do not charge hourly. The subscription model aligns incentives: you get predictable costs, and I can focus on outcomes rather than clock-watching. If you need ad-hoc work, the Neo plan is designed to be that flexible entry point.
Will you participate in our standups?
No—by design. Standups are synchronous, and this service is built on the premise that async communication is more respectful of deep work and produces clearer documentation. I will read your standup notes and update my progress in writing if that helps the team.
Can we pause or cancel anytime?
Yes. Subscriptions are month-to-month with no long-term lock-in. You can cancel if priorities shift. If you need a break, you can pause—billing is based on a 31 day cycle, so if you pause at day 10 you will have 21 days left for work at a later time. Paused days must be used within a year of the start of the billing cycle.
What technologies do you specialize in?
I prefer scaling majestic monoliths for your first million users. I specialize in Go & TypeScript frontend with Vue or React. The Pro plan expands to 100% application lifecycle: CI/CD, infrastructure, even embedded development.

Still have questions? Every engagement starts with a brief async assessment to understand your codebase and priorities. No sales calls, no pressure.

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