new ventures
As I mentioned previously, I’ve been cooking up a lot of new stuff this summer. I’m really kicking things into gear and putting in a lot of extra effort to push myself into doing what I really enjoy, and what I’m the best at. Specialization is tricky, and almost seems silly at a time when there is a lack of programmers out there!
After a lot of careful thought, and some talking it over with colleagues, I’m moving my services into a more architecture based area. I’ve always had a strong analytical bent to my thinking, which is why I’ve been so successful in my field. All of the terrific work I’ve done I would attribute to the thinking that came before it.
For the time being, I’m doing mostly what I’ve been doing in the past – programming. I’m fortunate enough at MetaFoundry to have the opportunity to shift a lot of my tasks into this new set of activities. Troy is both accommodating and appreciative of my new specialization in that regard.
You can check out what I’m talking about by poking over in the Services section in the sidebar. The people that I think would benefit from this kind of work the most are startups who are short on tech managers, and agencies that are more design centric. I’ve also got end-to-end experience with large, long-term projects within medium sized businesses. Pricing for the different services varies, and as things get going, I’ll set up a flat-rate fee structure for a few of the consultation activities to make it more accessible.
This is just the beginning. For now, my blog is a decent host. I’m working on a new name and site that will feature testimonials and resources for development, as well as an easy way to contact me.
ps. I must be serious if I’m working on this during a sunny summer Saturday!