Jonathan E.

I've been solving technology problems professionally since 1984 — when I landed my first consulting gig at age 12, building a database system for a major engineering firm. Forty years later, I'm still at it, and I'm still self-taught. The difference now is that four decades of pattern recognition, business acumen, and hands-on problem-solving are amplified by AI-assisted development tools — which means I deliver full-stack solutions personally, end to end, without outsourcing or hand-waving. || What sets me apart: I've built real businesses, not just code. I launched my first e-commerce venture in 1998, before platforms like Shopify or even Wordpress existed — built the entire system from scratch, operated it as my primary income until 2005, and exported retail products to over 26 countries. That experience gave me a depth of understanding about online business operations that you don't get from writing code alone. I work across the full spectrum. From small business websites to multi-million dollar e-commerce operations. From WordPress and WooCommerce to custom API integrations and AI-powered automation workflows. From database development to systems administration. If it's internet-based and business-critical, I've either handled it directly or something close enough that I can figure it out fast. I don't create dependency. When useful, I provide detailed reports of everything I've done — what was changed, why, and how to maintain it. My clients find this invaluable, especially if they later want to work independently or bring in another developer. I don't lock you in by leaving you in the dark. || My main areas of expertise: ✔ E-commerce & Web Development — WordPress, WooCommerce, Shopify, Squarespace, custom integrations, payment systems, hosting, and everything needed to run serious online stores. I currently manage the full technical operations for multinational e-commerce businesses doing seven figures annually. ✔ AI Integration & Business Automation — Connecting AI tools (Claude API, ChatGPT, custom models) and automation platforms (Make, Monday CRM, Zapier) into production workflows that eliminate repetitive manual work and reduce costly errors. My philosophy: if you do something the same way three times, it should be automated. ✔ General IT Consulting — Systems administration, database development (been doing this since age 12), API integration, technical troubleshooting, email systems, hosting management, and whatever else needs wrangling. I've worked with everyone from sole traders to multi-national corporations with 40,000+ staff. || How I work: Clarity, clean implementation, and cost-effectiveness aren't just principles I list — they're how I've kept clients coming back for over a decade. When useful, I provide a detailed report of work performed — what was changed, why, and how to maintain it. My clients find this invaluable, especially if they later want to continue independently or bring in another developer. You'll understand what was done to your IT infrastructure, because ultimately it's your business. I can provide remote screen-sharing walkthroughs when that's helpful, and I have developer accounts with major theme and plugin providers, plus quality hosting partnerships. All work comes with a 30-day error-free guarantee — if something I've set up doesn't work as intended, I fix it. || Who I work best with: I gravitate toward people doing genuinely interesting things — whether that's helping people, creating thoughtful products, or building something they believe in. If you've got a cool vision and need someone with serious technical breadth, real business experience, and the ability to communicate in plain English, let's talk. For detailed information about my e-commerce or AI automation work, check out my specialised profiles.