Patrick H.

Senior ColdFusion Architect | Legacy System Modernization | CF7-CF2025 Upgrades | Lucee Migration | SQL Server / MySQL Expert Profile Overview Top Rated PLUS Freelancer with $240K+ Earned on Upwork 100% Job Success • 19 Client Engagements • Long-term client relationships Senior web developer and ColdFusion architect with 30+ years of experience specializing in legacy system modernization, web development, database architecture, and performance optimization. I help organizations stabilize, upgrade, and modernize ColdFusion applications that have been running critical business systems for many years. Many companies still rely on ColdFusion systems built 10–20 years ago, and I specialize in bringing these systems up to modern standards while maintaining stability and minimizing downtime. My experience spans the entire software lifecycle including requirements analysis, system architecture, development, performance optimization, and production troubleshooting. Core ColdFusion Modernization Services • ColdFusion upgrades (CF7 → CF2025) • Lucee migrations • Database refactoring (SQL Server / MySQL) • Security hardening (bcrypt, authentication modernization) • Performance optimization • Legacy code documentation and stabilization ColdFusion & CFML Expertise Extensive experience across multiple generations of the platform: ColdFusion 3 / 5 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 2016 / 2018 / 2021 / 2023/ 2025 Railo 4.2 Lucee 5.0 / 5.3 This long-term platform experience allows me to work effectively with older legacy systems as well as modern CFML environments. Database Expertise Experienced database architect and administrator working with: • Microsoft SQL Server • MySQL • MS Access Areas of focus include: • Database design • Query optimization • Stored procedure development • Performance tuning • Data migration and integration Full-Stack Development Skills In addition to CFML development, I work across modern web technologies including: • JavaScript / jQuery • Python • Bootstrap • WordPress / PHP • REST APIs • Postman Development Approach I bring a practical business-focused perspective to development projects. As a former CPA, I understand business logic, financial systems, and operational requirements, allowing me to design solutions that balance: • Technical excellence • Business priorities • Project timelines • Budget constraints Typical Projects Typical engagements include: • Rescuing legacy ColdFusion systems • Upgrading ColdFusion servers and codebases • Migrating applications to Lucee • Debugging production issues in legacy systems • Database optimization and refactoring • Documenting large legacy codebases Availability Available for: • Ongoing development work • Modernization and migration projects • Production system troubleshooting • Long-term consulting engagements Ready to begin work immediately. Complete Client Feedback: "Patrick did outstanding work for us. He was very timely and efficient in addressing our urgent needs. I would recommend Patrick to anyone needing help with coding or database issues." — CF2016 Programmer Needed project "Patrick is knowledgeable, thorough, thoughtful and was available to meet my needs. All around great guy to work with!" — ColdFusion/SQL Database Optimization project "Patrick maintains, updates, and enhances our custom ColdFusion website. He is part of our team, and we can always count on him. Patrick has consistently delivered excellent results." — Part-Time ColdFusion Developer project "Patrick was a delight to work with. Not only does he have a great amount of experience, he is very personable and a good communicator. Whenever I emailed him, I would receive a response in minutes." — ColdFusion Developer project "Patrick is a pleasure to work with. He is communicative, knowledgeable, and organized. He successfully navigated some tricky situations and helped strengthen our team with his skills and kindness." — Full-Time ColdFusion Developer project