Pat W.

🌟 Top Rated Web Developer specializing in AWS-backed systems, project recovery, and scalable backend architecture. 🌟 For over a decade, world-class organizations, from professional sports teams and top universities to fast-moving startups and small businesses, have trusted me with critical technical projects. I’m Pat, a Senior Software Engineer and Trusted Technical Partner. Clients hire me to step in when projects shift, stall, or get complicated, and need help to finish what matters most. Many of my projects start the same way: Something important needs to work. Sometimes it's a fresh idea that needs to be built right, from the ground up. Other times, it's something more delicate, like a project that's already in motion, but off track. Maybe the original plan changed. Maybe the first developer wasn’t the right fit. Maybe they just need someone more experienced to bounce ideas off of. Maybe that no-code tool worked, until it didn’t. Maybe the AI promised more than it delivered. Or maybe your business succeeded, and your systems need to catch up. Whatever the story — my role is the same: → Bring clarity. → Restore momentum. → Deliver results you can trust. I’m part strategist, part builder, and always collaborative. What I’m Best At - Building scalable web & backend systems - Engineering secure payment flows (Stripe, Shopify, custom integrations) - Performing code audits & security reviews - Improving site performance & user experience - Simplifying complex technical environments - Guiding cloud architecture & migrations - Consulting on technical strategy & roadmaps What It’s Like to Work Together I take pride in making the process feel as good as the outcome. That means: - Clear proposals — so we know what’s next - Transparent communication — so there are no surprises - Scoped milestones — with flexibility where it serves the work - Clean handoffs — so nothing feels stuck or half-done Real projects evolve. I’ll bring structure and steadiness. You don’t have to have everything figured out upfront. We’ll get there together. Past Projects Include: - Architected 20k-message/day chat system - Cut AWS hosting costs by 87% - Migrated legacy WordPress site to Shopify (Elixir/Phoenix/Shopify GraphQL) - Migrated and stabilized complex NextJS + AWS deployments - Built custom ETL tools to sync Mailchimp subscribers across 5+ lists (Python/Go/AWS Lambda) - Created upload-driven data pipelines using AWS + Fivetran - Diagnosed and repaired API failures between Mailchimp and Knack - Integrated Stripe checkout on Netlify with secure, UX-driven payment flow - Secured Stripe account access for a food ordering app with role-based permissions - Built internal admin dashboard (Elixir/Phoenix) for an e-sports platform - Replaced brittle no-code workflows with maintainable custom code - Built headless CMS tools for fast-moving content teams - Performed security audits to eliminate fraud - Advised on infrastructure strategy for scaling subscription businesses - And many more... Is This The Right Fit? I work best with individuals or teams who: - Value clarity and ownership - Care about building things right the first time - Respect process as part of the result - Want a trusted partner, not just a task-runner If that sounds like you — great. We’ll work well together. Otherwise, I’m probably not your best fit. And that’s okay. Send me a message with a little about your project, and I’ll take it from there. Pat