INDEPENDENT SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Software, websites and automation for your business.
I build custom systems, SaaS platforms, integrations and web experiences around your business needs. From planning to handover, you work directly with the developer.
02 / SOLUTIONS
Software development services
Custom software development
Web systems built around your operating rules. Custom software connects people, processes and data when off-the-shelf tools no longer support the work your business needs to do.
Explore the solutionWebsites and landing pages
Professional websites and campaign pages that explain your offer, answer customer questions and create a clear path to contact. Content, accessibility and SEO are part of the build.
Explore the solutionSaaS and MVP development
A usable first version of your digital product, built around a clear core workflow. An MVP helps test a hypothesis with users before investing in features that have not been validated.
Explore the solutionProcess automation and AI
Automate repetitive tasks with clear rules, data integration and human oversight. AI can support classification and response preparation when appropriate; critical decisions still require validation.
Explore the solution03 / IN PRACTICE
See the thinking become an interface.
Dashboard · Demonstration · Prototype
Operations dashboard
An interactive demo with filters and calculated indicators. Fictional data lets you explore an operational view; this is not an available commercial SaaS product.
04 / THE PROCESS
From idea to production.
Clear stages, shared decisions and verifiable deliveries.
- 01
Discovery
Understand the problem and agree the goal.
- 02
Design
Make workflows clear and test decisions.
- 03
Development
Build in increments with defined rules.
- 04
Validation
Check critical flows and access controls.
- 05
Release
Publish with documentation and rollback.
- 06
Evolution
Prioritise the next step with real feedback.
05 / INSIGHTS
Better questions. Better decisions.
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Before we begin.
How much does custom software cost?
Investment depends on workflows, integrations, security requirements and maintenance responsibilities. The proposal follows a scope discussion; different projects do not share one fixed price or deadline.
Who will work on my project?
Rafael is the independent technical lead and your direct contact. Any additional participation must be agreed in the proposal with clear responsibilities.
Will I own the source code?
Intellectual property, repository access, third-party licences and knowledge transfer are defined in the contract. These points should be clear before development starts.
How are confidentiality and security handled?
Data access is limited to what is needed. Confidentiality can be formalised; security, permissions, backups and retention requirements follow the application's risk profile.
What happens after launch?
Hosting, maintenance, support and evolution are agreed in the proposal. Handover documentation should support operation and planning next steps.
What if the scope changes?
Changes are assessed for cost, schedule and impact. A prioritised backlog helps decide what belongs in the current release and what becomes a later improvement.
YOUR NEXT STEP
What could work better in your business?
Share your goal. We can assess the most useful first step.