Frequently Asked Questions

Do you work in anything besides Ruby and React?

Usually I will best be able to serve you in Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, and optionally React or another Javascript framework. I am happy to field inquiries for other open-source tech stacks, see if there's a fit, and provide referrals when possible.

Do you offer fixed bids?

Except in very rare cases where a project is completely scoped and designed with a contingency for no changes, I cannot offer fixed bids. I have found that clients often want to make changes once they start building, which is expected! It usually makes more sense to partner for an engagement to deliver the best version of the product or feature.

How many hours can you commit to my project?

While this changes frequently, I usually cannot commit more than twenty hours per week. Contact me to learn about current availability.

What is the minimum commitment for a project?

Other than one-off product consultations, the minimum term for an engagement is forty hours total.

Do you offer web design?

I do not offer custom web design. Depending upon your needs, I can partner with a trusted designer for an additional cost, or build a good-looking solution using existing component libraries tailored to your brand.

Are you available to meet or work in person?

I can meet in person on a limited basis in the Nashville area. Otherwise work is conducted remotely via videoconferencing and project management tools.

How does payment work?

For incorporated businesses, I've found that it's often easiest for accounting and tax purposes to accept payment through an existing payroll system. For other cases, I accept ACH payments through QuickBooks.

Do you serve clients outside of the United States?

At this time I can only serve clients based in the United States.