why solo + ai works
Most freelancers cost less than agencies but ship slower. Most agencies ship faster than freelancers but cost more. Agencies hand off code your team cannot maintain, and put junior engineers on the keyboard. AI-augmented freelance software engineering is the third option that closes the gap.
Expertise and Experience
You'll get ready-for-production solutions with principal-level quality backed by 13 years of experience building scalable software.
Modern Toolkit
Agentic coding workflows, AI-assisted planning, automated test scaffolding, AI-driven documentation, and more.
Direct Engagement
Work directly with the engineer building your software. Enjoy the velocity that comes from a streamlined process.
Case Studies
A few exciting engagements with the kind of teams I love to work with! Read the case studies for the full story behind each one.
NOTEEFY ANALYTICS
This golf course waitlist company wanted to modernize their admin dashboard with analytics and reporting that proved their value to their clients.
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SHIFTGEN
This ER admin staff scheduling company wanted their popular app brought into the modern era! With the help of my visual design buddy Logan LaBo, we designed and implemented a sleek new interface!
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EBB & FLOW MASSAGE STUDIO
When this lymphatic and oncology massage therapist relocated to DC to start her own practice, I built it end to end: a brand and logo from scratch, a Next.js site with a signature water-drop page transition, and a growth engine of Google Business Profile, Jane booking, and Google Ads wired to track real appointments.
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TRIBAL DETOX
A globally known Kambo training school that had gone nearly invisible in search. I rebuilt the site on Next.js, multiplied the pages that could rank, and ran a full SEO program. Within weeks it climbed from the bottom of page two to the first page for its target searches.
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We hired Neel to help us with some AI and data initiatives. We needed somebody who could solve problems for us really quickly and that's exactly what he was able to do. What really impressed me with Neel was his ability to ramp up on our code base and gain context so quickly. He's very much a self starter and was able to take control and lead the project we needed.
I worked with Neel for several years at MaxPoint, Valassis, and Vericast, first as teammates and later as collaborators after we'd both moved on.
Neel wore two hats on our team: engineer and manager. Together, we shipped multiple applications for complex digital advertising workflows and built a durable, reusable design system underneath them so the surface stayed consistent as the surface area grew. He was thoughtful, curious, and genuinely open to feedback. The kind of partner who makes the work better and the team better.
When I later needed to stand up a design system in a new role at a different company, Neel was my first call. He worked directly with my designers and front-end engineers, understood what they actually needed, and had the system architected and running faster than I expected.
I trust him, I enjoy working with him, and I recommend him without reservation.
Neel has been amazing to work with. He is always quick to respond and fast to act on requests. He has done an exceptional job with our website and SEO.
Before working with him, we were barely showing up in Google searches. Within just a few days, he had us ranking on the first page and climbing toward the top. What impressed me most is that he doesn't just make a few surface-level adjustments. He really dives deep into all the factors that make a website more visible and easier to find online.
I highly recommend Neel for anyone needing website development or SEO work. You will not be disappointed.
Working with Neel to launch my business was a game-changer. He handled my logo, marketing materials, and a complex website build with an integrated booking system flawlessly. He added in things that I hadn’t thought of that were so creative to the site, ex. the drop that comes down when switching pages was a wonderful idea so relevant to my work. His strategic approach to SEO means my niche services are actually getting found by the right people. He listens, he executes, and he delivers a top-tier product. If you want someone who genuinely cares about your business goals and has the skills to back it up, he’s your guy!
