Websites, native apps, and business automation.
I'm the founder of Birchwood Digital, a marketing and software studio in Buffalo, New York. I build practical tools for business owners and contribute focused fixes to open-source projects.
Work with me · Apps and background · Case studies · LinkedIn
- Websites and interfaces: responsive layouts, accessible interactions, lead capture, and conversion tracking.
- iOS and macOS apps: Swift and SwiftUI, local storage, native workflows, and API integrations.
- Business tools: Python and JavaScript automation, research tools, dashboards, and reporting.
| Project | What it does |
|---|---|
| HomeBrain | Local-first iPhone inventory for household items, vehicles, documents, and maintenance reminders, with on-device VIN and plate capture. |
| Pipeline | Website research and lead qualification with a native Mac interface and a review workflow. |
| Poach | Native macOS SEO research with locally cached snapshots, backlink analysis, and keyword comparisons. |
| Night Parade research | The sourced, confidence-graded research corpus behind Night Parade. |
| Egyptian God Corpus | A source-graded reference to named Egyptian deities, with traceable citations. |
See the app portfolio for more about my software. My case-study library documents the marketing side of my work.
I'm interested in reproducible bugs, UI and accessibility fixes, Python tooling, documentation that makes software easier to use, and API integrations. My approach is to reproduce the problem, make a focused change, test the affected behavior, and follow through on review. I use AI-assisted development and follow each project's contribution policies.
- Hilbert College: Forensic Science.
- Bryant & Stratton College: Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
- Harvard Extension School: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
- Erie Community College: Biology, General.
- National Technical Honor Society: recognition issued June 2011.
Selected credentials earned: Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT), June 2011; Google Analytics, Mobile Sites, and AdWords certifications, May 2017; McAfee Institute Introduction to Open Source Intelligence and Advanced Social Media Intelligence Gathering, April 2024. These are issue dates, not claims of current certification renewal. Details are on LinkedIn.
Have a specific bug, integration, or website problem? Tell me what needs to work, or connect on LinkedIn.