While my primary focus is on creating technical content and educational videos, I also offer selective consulting and development services. Here are some projects that showcase my technical expertise in building scalable backend systems and developer tools.
A robust PHP framework that streamlines building SDKs for third-party APIs. Leverage a clean base client, handy resource traits, and powerful data object mapping to keep your code concise, testable, and effortlessly scalable.
An open-source command-line tool that automatically generates type-safe SDKs from Laravel APIs, complete with authentication, validation, and error handling.
Built a high-performance event sourcing system for a fintech client, handling millions of financial events with strict consistency and audit requirements.
Designed and built a scalable multi-tenant architecture serving 10K+ organizations with full data isolation and custom domain support.
Created a high-performance API gateway with rate limiting, authentication, and request transformation for microservices architecture.
Built comprehensive CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation tools that reduced deployment time from hours to minutes.
Developed a real-time data processing pipeline that ingests, transforms, and visualizes millions of data points per hour.
"Steve's architectural decisions saved us months of refactoring down the line. His deep understanding of Laravel internals and API design principles is exceptional."
"The event sourcing system Steve built has been rock-solid in production. Zero data issues, incredible performance, and the audit capabilities have been invaluable for our compliance needs."
"Working with Steve was a masterclass in backend development. His SDK generator tool eliminated weeks of manual work and the documentation he provided was pristine."
Every project starts with understanding the problem space, identifying constraints, and designing systems that can evolve. I focus on separation of concerns, clear boundaries, and patterns that make codebases maintainable at scale.
Performance isn't an afterthought—it's baked into every architectural decision. From database query optimization to caching strategies, I ensure systems perform well under load from day one.
Great software isn't just functional—it's a joy to work with. I prioritize clear APIs, comprehensive documentation, and tooling that eliminates friction for development teams.
Every system I build includes monitoring, logging, error handling, and deployment automation. I think beyond the happy path to ensure reliable operation in production environments.
I take on a limited number of consulting projects each year. If you have a complex backend challenge or need architectural guidance, I'd love to hear about it. For regular updates and insights, check out my writing and YouTube channel.