Justin R.
Collaborative Product Consultant & Developer for Startups/Small Teams
Hi, I’m Justin – a freelance product and web consultant who helps businesses turn ideas into fully functional, user-focused digital experiences. I bridge the gap between strategy, design, and development, and I thrive on helping teams clarify their goals, streamline their workflows, and launch tools that actually work for the people using them. In short, I love to work together with smart, passionate people to create great products that people love to use. === What I Help With === Over the past 15+ years, I’ve worked across SaaS, agency, and startup settings – helping clients go from early-stage ideas to finished products and systems. My core services include: 💡 Product Strategy & Planning * App ideation, roadmapping, and MVP definition * Wireframing, prototyping, and UI/UX design * User research and interviews ⚙️ Workflow & System Optimization * Digital process audits & optimization recommendations * CRM, helpdesk, and automation integrations * Customer support workflows & knowledge base creation 🧪 Testing & Iteration * Hands-on app testing & product feedback * Feature planning and usability reviews * Beta test coordination and iteration support 🧰 Development & Delivery * Web & mobile app development (specializing in Laravel/PHP, React, and React Native) * WordPress site development and management * Technical project and product management === What Makes Me Different === I’m not just a dev, and I’m not just a strategist – I do both. That means I can help you: * Shape a solution that fits your goals, tech stack, and team * Build or lead a team to execute the work * Streamline handoffs between the work I do and the rest of your team (saving you time and money) * Talk with your stakeholders (in human terms, not tech jargon) * Stay aligned from kickoff to launch Whether you need someone to design mockups, build a prototype, run a product discovery sprint, or just translate your business needs into a technical roadmap, I’ve got you covered. === Who I Work With === I’ve partnered with: * Startups building from scratch or that have outgrown vibe coding or no/low-code tools * Agencies needing extra hands or a lead * SMBs evolving from duct-taped systems to scalable platforms * Nonprofits and mission-driven orgs looking to make a bigger impact with better tools === Notable Experience === * 20+ years across SaaS, agency, and nonprofit work * Led both product and dev teams * Built apps and sites used by thousands of users * Created internal tools that saved teams hundreds of hours * Helped companies define and launch products that stick === A Few Final Notes === * I care about clear, consistent communication. * I’ll meet you where you are — whether that’s a vague idea or a detailed scope. * I’m happy to consult, execute, or manage – whatever gets the job done. Discounted rates are available for nonprofits, and I’m always open to creative partnerships with early-stage companies or mission-driven work. If you need someone who can connect the dots between vision, users, workflows, and execution — let’s talk.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $1.1k
Billed in all: $12,905$13k
$351 in the last 6 months
Across 8 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 22% in User Experience Strategy
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