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Hi, I'm Michael

Senior Full-Stack Developer

I specialize in Shopify customizations and Laravel/PHP development. With 10+ years of experience, I build solutions that scale.

What makes me different?

I run a Shopify store squatchjuice.com, so I understand e-commerce from both sides.

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Operating from the U.S. with only 5 client slots available at any given time—limited availability ensures dedicated focus on your project.

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Services

Shopify Customization, and Development

I build custom Liquid sections, optimize themes, and create features your theme doesn't offer.

  • Theme customization
  • Understanding of multiple themes
  • Product pages that convert
  • Performance optimization

Starting at

$300

Laravel Development

Full-stack web applications built with modern PHP frameworks. I specialize in legacy code modernizations.

  • Custom web applications
  • RESTful API development
  • Database architecture
  • Laravel version migration

Starting at

$68/hr or fixed

Preformance Optimization

Speed up your store or site using in-house optimization tools. Every second counts.

  • Image optimization
  • Code cleanup
  • Database tuning
  • Mobile speed and responsiveness optimization

Starting at

$400

Consulting & Support

Ongoing development support for growing businesses that need regular updates.

  • Priority responses
  • 10 - 15 hours a month
  • New features
  • Optimization

Starting at

$150/month

Portfolio

I Own This

Squatch Juice

I built and actively run Squatch Juice, an e-commerce store specializing in natural energy drinks. The site features custom Shopify Liquid sections, optimized product pages, and a seamless user experience designed to boost conversions.

Tech Stack

ShopifyLiquidJavaScriptCSS
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Client Project

Reclaimed Lumber

I created a custom Liquid sections replacing PDFs with interactive tabs. Improved UX and customer inquiries.

Tech Stack

ShopifyLiquidJavaScriptCSS
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Client Project

Pinnacle Contruction

I transforremed the Dawn theme into a professional corporate site for Pinnacle Construction.

Tech Stack

ShopifyLiquidCSSDawn Theme
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Pinnacle Construction Screenshot

Why Work With Me?

I'm not just a developer - I'm a business owner too.

Running my own Shopify store taught me what actually drives sales, not just what looks good.

Every feature I build for clients is informed by real-world e-commerce experience.

10+ Years

Senior Software Developer at the University of Utah

Quality Code

Clean, maintainable code that follows best practices and industry standards.

Fast Turnaround

Quick delivery without sacrificing quality. Most projects completed within 1-2 weeks.

Client Focused

Direct communication and personalized attention. No project managers—just you and me.

My Process

A streamlined approach to delivering quality results, from initial concept to final launch.

1

Discuss

We'll start with a conversation about your goals, challenges, and vision for the project.

  • Understanding your requirements
  • Defining project scope
  • Setting clear timelines
  • Providing transparent pricing
2

Build

I'll develop your solution using best practices and clean, maintainable code.

  • Writing clean, efficient code
  • Regular progress updates
  • Following industry standards
  • Optimizing for performance
3

Review

You'll get hands-on time to test, provide feedback, and request any adjustments.

  • Thorough testing phase
  • Gathering your feedback
  • Making refinements
  • Quality assurance checks
4

Launch

Once approved, I'll deploy your project and ensure everything runs smoothly.

  • Seamless deployment
  • Final performance checks
  • Post-launch support
  • Documentation handoff

Ready to Get Started?

Let's discuss your project and see how I can help bring your vision to life.