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.
"Steve is one of the most thorough and thoughtful educators I've seen. He puts in a ton of effort and it clearly shows."
"Steve is the teacher you wish you had in school. He’s informative, entertaining, and passionate about what he does. I’m always excited to see more of Steve’s content!"
"Steve is a great developer with a wealth of knowledge that has contributed to many projects we have. His passion for API means we benefit from his aim for the best."
"Steve is an awesome guy who knows a thing or two about APIs. I’ve learned so much from his content on his YouTube channel as well as his API video course."
"To me, there's one word that comes to mind: 'passion'. There are only a handful of people with the same passion for programming as Steve."
"Steve is highly engaging and an expert in what he does. I bookmark everything he publishes and refer back to it on a regular basis. The API king!"
"Steve is an awesome writer and communicator, he can take complex problems and communicate them in a way that anyone can understand."
"Steve is one of the top API experts in the world and has been teaching our community for years."
"Steve is a stream of knowledge. If you like clean, strict code and silky APIs, there’s nobody I’d sooner turn to for advice!"
"Steve has a profound mastery of APIs and a public-serving teaching approach."
"Steve is an absolute weapon. We came for the APIs but we stayed for the clean code, robust systems architecture and deep knowledge of Laravel conventions. Steve made our code faster, more stable and easier to maintain ourselves in the future."
"Steve’s enthusiasm and positive attitude makes his educational content super easy to digest and makes learning new tools and languages really fun."
"Steve was fantastic to work with. His deep understanding of Laravel, both technically and culturally, made him the perfect person to collaborate with."
"Steve is one of my favourite people. He has a huge passion for teaching developers about APIs and good coding practices."
"Steve brings knowledge and passion to the community, with easy to follow content that adds real value to any company that uses him."
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.