About

What do you want to build today?

At Sublime Development and Design, I'm all about creating custom software and stunning web designs for small businesses, solo entrepreneurs, and non-profits. My goal is to solve your problems and make your life easier with top-notch, easy-to-maintain solutions. I believe in the power of personalized service and genuine connections to bring your vision to life without the corporate jargon or cookie-cutter approaches.

The Vision

My primary vision is to help solve problems and make life easier for other small business owners. I understand the unique challenges faced by individual users, small businesses, solo entrepreneurs, and non-profits. I'm dedicated to providing tailored solutions that meet your specific needs.

I excel at digging into projects others might shy away from. Whether it's fixing what others might scrap or turning a working mess into a streamlined tool, I'm here to help. I navigate the dense forest of code, plotting maps toward future growth and resolved problems.

About Michael

Welcome to Sublime Development and Design! I'm Michael, a seasoned software engineer with over 25 years of experience. My journey began with the Apple IIc, and over the years, I've honed my skills at Microsoft and beyond, specializing in C# and .Net development. My passion is solving complex problems and delivering high-quality software solutions that make life easier for small business owners and entrepreneurs.

I believe in a hands-on, collaborative approach. I want to understand your unique challenges and work together to create something that not only meets your needs but also exceeds your expectations. You can view my full CV here.

Outside of work, I have a deep passion for music. I love experimenting with various musical instruments, especially guitars and basses. Music is my escape and my inspiration. When I'm not coding or playing an instrument, you can find me soaking up the sunshine, running, or diving into a good book. There's something about being in nature, feeling the sun on your face, and losing yourself in a story that fuels creativity and brings balance to life.

Testimonials

Michael not only has fantastic technical skills, but he is one of the rare developers who makes the effort and takes the time to understand the "why" behind the requirements and technical details of what he's being asked to develop. As a business/systems analyst I always very much enjoyed working with Michael because he made my work better by asking questions and making sure that we had the best possible solution for the problem or initiative we were working on.

Michael has a great ability to balance a practical "what do we need to do to get this done" viewpoint with an equally robust technical thoroughness and understanding of best practices which leads to solutions which are both technically elegant and practical. In my current role I often find myself thinking of how Michael would approach a technical design decision and recommending that approach as a solution that will be extensible and highly functional in the long term.

I would be thrilled to work with Michael in the future on any project or team. He brings a great energy and skillset to any group that is fortunate enough to get to work with him.

Michelle Allen | SDOT - Technical Lead / Senior Business Analyst

Stack & Tools

At Sublime Development and Design, I'm always exploring new tools and technologies to stay at the forefront of innovation and to offer you the best solutions possible.