Portfolio: Real Results for Real Businesses
Based in Kingston, New York, I’ve helped businesses in the Hudson Valley and beyond with custom software solutions that deliver measurable results. Explore some of the projects that have driven success for local and regional businesses.
Here’s a closer look at the challenges I’ve solved, the custom solutions I’ve built, and the results I’ve delivered for my clients.
Remote Inspection Meeting Platform
Challenge: When COVID-19 disrupted on-site inspections, a SaaS vendor for insurance companies needed a fast and effective remote solution to keep business running.
Solution: I developed a custom remote meeting platform enabling inspectors and insured parties to connect seamlessly. The platform featured live video, audio, and chat, with inspectors able to remotely control the insured’s camera to capture critical images for risk assessment.
Impact: The vendor quickly pivoted to provide a critical tool for their customers, maintaining operations during a challenging time and creating a competitive advantage in the market.
Technologies: Laravel, Vue.js, Twilio API, SOAP, Perl
Custom WordPress Plugin & Theme for Lending Applications
Challenge: A prominent online lending company needed a flexible and scalable solution for processing multi-step loan applications, including support for cosigners and document uploads, while maintaining an intuitive user experience.
Solution: I developed and continue to maintain a custom WordPress plugin and theme with integrated React applications for dynamic form processing. The system supports complex workflows, including multi-step forms, co-borrower inputs, and secure document uploads, all driven by JSON configurations.
Impact: Streamlined loan processing for small businesses, particularly minority and women-owned enterprises, enabling faster approvals and increased client satisfaction. Ongoing maintenance ensures the platform remains reliable and up-to-date.
Technologies: WordPress, PHP, WordPress API, React, TypeScript, JSON, SASS
Custom Publishing Platform for Newspaper Business
Challenge: A publisher needed an all-in-one solution to manage print and digital content, monetize articles, handle subscriptions, and support small local newspapers.
Solution: I built and continue to enhance a robust platform that powers front-end and back-end operations for both print and online publishing. The system enables subscription management (digital, print, or both), pay-per-article functionality with flexible credit systems, and user-generated content with community discussions. I also created a WordPress plugin and API that empower smaller newspapers to syndicate content and generate revenue through the platform.
Impact: This platform generates real revenue for the publisher and small local newspapers, providing a vital source of income for writers and journalists. It empowers small publications—many of which lack technical resources—to monetize their work, connect with readers, and remain financially sustainable.
Technologies: Laravel, Vue.js, React Native, WordPress API, PostgreSQL, SOAP, Ubuntu, Linode
Innovative Advertising Platform
Challenge: A small company struggled with failed projects and needed a reliable solution to support ad network owners and content creators while scaling their platform.
Solution: I developed and maintained a robust platform that allowed ad network owners to monetize their assets and empowered content providers to create ads seamlessly using tools like Canva. The system enabled targeted ad placement based on demographics, location, and budget, with a user-friendly visual interface that required no technical expertise.
Impact: This platform provided a way for network owners to generate revenue, gave content creators an accessible ad creation process, and facilitated targeted advertising for maximum reach and ROI. By focusing on simplicity and scalability, the platform opened doors for new careers and expanded opportunities across multiple industries.
Technologies: Vue.js, Vuex, Vue Router, GraphQL, Prisma, AWS Lambda, AWS Hosting & Infrastructure
What My Clients Say
"Michael has worked closely with me since 2012 on a large variety of projects from complex website builds to migrations and fixes that we could not figure out. He's considered part of our team and interacts regularly with everyone from maintenance and support staff, to development and SEO. I also have no problem letting Michael speak directly to my clients and prospects.
I have and would recommend Michael to anyone that needs an organized, professional, dedicated, intelligent, and capable web developer—especially when they can't figure things out—because Michael can!"
"I call him my 'super developer' — the guy I know I can call when I'm dealing with any complex coding or server migration stuff. Now I can say YES with confidence when clients ask for a custom feature on their website — because even if I can't figure it out in the end, I know Michael is on hand to help me out!"
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More Projects
Here are a few more examples of the custom solutions I’ve built for my clients.
CRM Automation for Travel Agencies
Challenge: A travel agency provider using WordPress and MemberPress needed a seamless integration with HubSpot CRM and their vendor platform, ClientEase, to eliminate manual data updates.
Solution: I developed a custom WordPress plugin that automated communication between MemberPress, HubSpot, and ClientEase. Key membership events now trigger real-time updates, ensuring accurate data synchronization across systems.
Impact: The automation saved significant time and reduced manual errors, enabling the client to focus on serving their partner agencies efficiently. The solution delivered immediate results and streamlined critical workflows.
Technologies: WordPress, PHP, HubSpot API, ClientEase API, JavaScript
Media Upload System for Insurance Inspectors
Challenge: Insurance inspectors previously relied on manual photo management, leading to frequent data loss, inefficiencies, and privacy concerns.
Solution: I built a mobile application that enabled inspectors to capture images or videos, annotate them with notes, and upload them directly to the vendor’s system when a network connection was available. The system also ensured data privacy by securely transferring media without storing it on the inspector's device.
Impact: Improved efficiency, reduced data loss, and enhanced privacy for field inspectors, saving time and money for the vendor.
Technologies: React Native, Node.js, Perl
Bus Transport System for NYC Private Schools
Challenge: Parents in NYC metro areas needed a seamless way to pay for private school bus transportation, requiring a system to manage contracts, student data, and recurring payments.
Solution: I rebuilt an outdated system, creating a scalable platform that integrates payment processing, contract management, and user-friendly interfaces for parents to upload student details and manage transportation needs.
Impact: Improved efficiency for bus companies and parents alike, enabling automatic payments, better data management, and an intuitive experience for thousands of families.
Technologies: Laravel, Vue.js, SOAP API, Custom CSS Library
Custom WordPress Plugin for Museum Data Integration
Challenge: A museum required a solution to pull and synchronize data from its custom cataloging software to streamline operations ahead of a major opening event.
Solution: I developed a custom WordPress plugin that integrated seamlessly with the museum's external software via its API. The system enabled efficient catalog management and ensured all necessary data was readily available.
Impact: Reduced manual data entry time significantly, allowing the museum to open on schedule and showcase its collections seamlessly for the big event.
Technologies: WordPress, PHP, External API Integration
More of What My Clients Say
"Michael is the best back-end developer I've ever worked with. He really knows his stuff, communicates really well and has always been able to figure out whatever I throw at him. He rocks!"
"I have been working with Michael for over 10 years. Michael is highly skilled and does outstanding work. He is always available to update my website or resolve any issues that may come up. A couple of years ago I attempted to bring up my website and it was down. It was Christmas day in the evening. I sent a note to Michael telling him the site was down. My expectation was that the problem would be resolved in a couple of days. Michael resolved the problem that evening.
Now that is customer service. Michael is easy to work with and is second to none with his service."
Let’s build something amazing together. Contact me today to discuss your project.