Framework
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VelocityPHP
A high-performance component PHP framework engineered for enterprise-grade applications. Built for speed, clean architecture, and real-world scalability.
About
"I don't just build websites.
I engineer solutions."
I'm an entrepreneur and senior software engineer who entered web development in 2006. Over two decades, I've developed a deep passion for mastering its constantly shifting landscape.
My work is defined by crafting high-performance applications tailored to the unique challenges businesses face — not cookie-cutter solutions, but precision-engineered tools built to last.
The Stack
Technologies and disciplines mastered across 20 years of practice.
Backend Engineering
- PHP 8+ / OOP Architecture
- RESTful API Design
- MySQL / MariaDB
- Node.js / Express
- Go / Microservices
- Performance Optimization
Frontend Development
- React / Next.js
- TypeScript
- Modern CSS / SCSS / Tailwind
- Accessibility & Performance
- JavaScript
- PHP Templating
Application Developer
- Custom Theme Development
- Plugin Architecture
- Artificial Intelligence
- Electron / Desktop
- Cross-Platform Solutions
- Component Based
Infrastructure
- Linux Administration
- Docker / Containers
- CI/CD Pipelines
- AWS / DigitalOcean
- Security Hardening
- Monitoring & Logging
Approach
Performance First
Every millisecond matters. Applications are engineered with performance at the foundation — not as an afterthought.
Business-Focused
Code exists to solve real problems. Technical decisions align with measurable business outcomes and long-term growth objectives.
Continuously Evolving
The web never stops changing. Staying ahead of the curve ensures solutions that remain relevant and scale into the future.
Projects
From enterprise frameworks to open-source and conservation work.
DevShed
An all-in-one project management solution designed to elevate how development teams plan, track, and ship software. Currently in active development.
Freelance
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ValidWebs
My freelance web development firm. Custom WordPress builds, high-performance web apps, and strategic digital solutions for businesses of all sizes.
Non-Profit
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Camp10 Gardens
A non-profit dedicated to developing and restoring natural habitats for pollinators. Combining a passion for technology with a deeper love for the natural world.
Photography
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Camp10 Photography
A nature photography outlet capturing the quiet beauty of the natural world — wildflowers, pollinators, and landscapes through a patient eye.
Open Source
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GitHub
Contributions to WordPress, OpenCart, CakePHP, CodeIgniter, and numerous plugins, modules, and themes. More projects added regularly.
Writing
Thoughts on software architecture, engineering, and the craft of building things that last.