As a Drupal developer with over 13 years of hands-on experience, I’ve worked with businesses of all sizes — from small startups and nonprofits to large enterprises and multi-site platforms. One consistent theme across my work is this: I’m often brought in mid-project, when things are already in motion, and there’s little time to waste.
Coming In Mid-Stream: Hitting the Ground Running #
Unlike greenfield projects where everything starts from scratch, many of my clients bring me in during high-stress or high-priority situations:
- A key developer has left and there’s a knowledge gap.
- A critical bug is affecting a live production site.
- A new feature needs to be launched quickly.
- Infrastructure needs to scale — yesterday.
My ability to onboard quickly, assess the current state of a project, and start delivering value fast is what keeps clients coming back. Whether I’m jumping into a complex deployment pipeline, unraveling legacy code, or mapping out the next Drupal version upgrade, I stay focused on the high-impact work that matters right now — while also building a plan for the long term.
Not Just a Fixer — A Long-Term Partner #
While I often begin as a short-term fix for a burning issue, many of my engagements turn into multi-year partnerships. I become a trusted resource not just for solving the problem of the moment, but for building a healthier codebase, future-proofing infrastructure, and supporting product growth.
Over time, I’ve helped clients:
- Refactor legacy Drupal 7/8/9/10 codebases to prepare for modern best practices
- Improve performance and page load speed across high-traffic sites
- Add custom features tailored to business logic and real user needs
- Build and enhance themes, including decoupled and headless front-ends
- Set up and optimize hosting environments (Pantheon, Platform.sh, Digital Ocena, AWS, custom LAMP/LEMP)
- Transition through major Drupal upgrades (e.g. 7 to 10)
- Implement caching, logging, and monitoring best practices
- Build internal developer tools and documentation for team scalability
What I Bring to the Table #
I’m not just a backend developer — I act as a technical partner. That means helping teams make architecture decisions, coaching developers, vetting third-party tools, and making sure the solution fits both the technical and business goals.
My strengths include: #
- Fast ramp-up on complex projects
- Deep experience across all Drupal versions (7, 8, 9, 10)
- Strong focus on backend development and API integration
- Experience with DevOps and infrastructure management
- Clear, dependable communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Why Clients Choose to Keep Working with Me #
Many of the clients I support appreciate that I don’t just deliver code — I help improve the entire lifecycle of the project. From maintaining clean and stable environments to advising on long-term tech direction, I become a reliable resource who cares about the health of the platform and the team.
I’m comfortable jumping into projects that are already underway, figuring out what’s working and what’s not, and bringing clarity and structure to move things forward.
If you’re dealing with a project that’s off-track, in transition, or just needs another experienced set of hands — I’d love to talk.
Need help with your Drupal project?
Let’s connect. I’m always happy to take a look, whether you need a one-time fix or a long-term technical partner.
