“Your business runs on spreadsheets only one person understands.”
Every report is manual, and one wrong cell breaks the numbers.
Custom Software / Toronto + Remote
Custom Business Software Development
Replace spreadsheets, disconnected tools and manual work with software built around how your business actually runs.
★★★★★ 5.0 / 23 verified reviews
40+ apps shipped
1.1M+ users in production
I reply to every inquiry within one business day.
Work featured in
M&A
Software that helped position a company for acquisition
2M+
User sign-ups on a production platform I helped build and maintain
1.1M+
Active users on production apps I deployed and maintained
7M+
Entries in the production database I helped maintain
Problems I solve for growing businesses
Sound
familiar?
What operators tell me before we start.
“Off-the-shelf software makes your team work around it.”
You pay for features you don’t use and still miss the ones you need.
“Your tools don’t talk to each other.”
Data gets re-typed between systems, and mistakes slip through.
“You know what to automate, but not how to get it built right.”
You need someone who understands the business problem, not just the code.
Selected outcomes
Software that
moves the business.
Operational impact, and reliability proven at scale.
Operations
software
Custom operational software built around real business workflows, internal tooling and product-specific automation.
Helped position the company for acquisition by an industry leader.
Production
at scale
As a senior full-stack developer on a high-traffic consumer platform, I built features, shipped deployments and maintained the live apps and production database.
2M+ sign-ups · 1.1M+ active users · 7M+ entries.
Low6 — DraftKings contest platform.
Shipped
apps
Native and cross-platform products across iOS and Android, including subscriptions, real-time data, computer vision, AI and location-based features.
40+ production apps shipped.
Book my free strategy call
Want this for your business? Book a free 30-minute strategy call. Or call 905 979 8389.
I reply to every inquiry within one business day.
What I build for your operations
Built around
your workflow.
Software your team actually wants to use.
Custom CRM
Track customers, deals and follow-ups the way your sales process really works.
Internal tools & dashboards
Admin panels, reporting and dashboards that replace manual spreadsheets.
Workflow automation
Automate approvals, notifications, documents and repetitive data entry.
Integrations
Connect accounting, inventory, payments and existing systems so data is entered once.
Direct collaboration
You work with
the builder.
No agency handoff. Speak directly with the developer building your product.
I start with how your business works, then build software that fits it, launch it and keep improving it as your team uses it.
6 years across the full stack — mobile (iOS/Android), web, backend, cloud and AI — including deploying and maintaining production apps and databases for 1.1M+ active users. That means fewer handoffs, faster decisions and one person accountable for the result.
How it works
Clear from
day one.
Start with the business goal, define the right build, then move through launch without unnecessary complexity.
Strategy
Map the workflow, the bottlenecks and the outcome worth paying for.
Architecture
Design the data model, permissions and integrations so the system holds up as you grow.
Build
Ship in stages your team can use and give feedback on early.
Launch
Roll out, migrate data, get your team onboarded and iterate on real usage.
Pricing
$10K–$40K
Typical custom business software projects run $10K–$40K. The range depends on how many workflows, user roles and existing systems are involved. Starting with the highest-value workflow keeps the first phase focused and the return visible.
Moves it up the range
- Many user roles and permissions
- Integrations with several existing systems
- Migrating large or messy historical data
- Customer-facing portals on top of internal tools
Keeps it lean
- One department or workflow first
- Clean, well-defined data
- Standard integrations with modern APIs
- A phased rollout
Book my free strategy call
Want a real estimate for your business? Book a free 30-minute strategy call. Or call 905 979 8389.
I reply to every inquiry within one business day.
Verified client reviews
5.0 stars.
23 reviews.
Strong communication, fast execution and software delivered with care.
“Chris was amazing to work with. Honestly, do not go with anyone else. If you want your app built and delivered seamless and in less time than expected — Chris is your guy.”Verified client review / Fiverr
“Exceptional mobile app skills, exceeding expectations with quick responsiveness throughout the project.”Verified client review / Fiverr
“Top-tier knowledge. He turned ideas into a working product quickly and cleanly, and genuinely cared about getting it right.”Verified client review / Fiverr
FAQ
Straight
answers.
The questions people ask before booking a call.
How long does a typical project take?
It depends on how many workflows and integrations are involved. Most projects are delivered in phases, so your team starts using the highest-value part first. You get a timeline after the strategy call.
How fast can we start?
Quickly. Book a strategy call and we can usually talk within a few days. If we’re a fit, you get a written scope and estimate shortly after, and work starts as soon as you approve it — no long sales process.
Can it integrate with the software we already use?
Usually, yes — most modern tools have APIs. Each integration is confirmed during the strategy call and architecture phase, before you commit to a build.
Is custom software worth it over off-the-shelf tools?
Not always. If an existing product covers most of your needs, I’ll tell you. Custom software pays off when your workflow is a competitive advantage or when off-the-shelf tools are costing you real time and errors.
Do I own the code?
Yes. You own the code and the repository, and accounts are set up in your name. You are never locked in to working with me.
How do we work together day to day?
You work directly with me — no account manager and no agency handoff. You get regular progress updates, working builds to review, and quick answers when decisions come up.
What if I only need a small feature, not a full platform?
That’s fine — not every project is a full build. A single feature, an integration, a fix or a review of existing code can be scoped and quoted on its own. The strategy call is free either way, so it costs nothing to ask.
Do you sign NDAs?
Yes. I’m happy to sign your NDA before you share details — send it over before or after booking. Your idea and information are kept confidential either way.
What does something like this cost?
Typical custom business software projects run $10K–$40K. User roles, integrations and data migration are the biggest drivers. You get a clear estimate after the strategy call.
Free 30-minute strategy call
Have an idea?
Start here.
Spend 30 minutes walking through the workflow that’s slowing you down. We’ll cover feasibility, the right system design, the highest-ROI priorities and a rollout plan.
01 / Workflow feasibility
02 / System architecture
03 / Highest-ROI priorities
04 / Rollout roadmap
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