I help businesses ease day-to-day pain points by building and
improving the in-house tools they rely on — whether it’s custom web apps, backend
systems, or third-party integrations. From legacy platforms to modern PHP/Laravel
stacks, I work alongside your team to make things run smoother.
Whether
you're dealing with aging code or planning what’s next, I’m your long-term
development partner — focused on real-world solutions that are stable, scalable, and
actually help.
Design and develop backend tools built around your actual workflow — not just off-the-shelf plugins or templates.
Connect your internal systems to external platforms like Stripe, QuickBooks, Google Maps, and more — smoothly and reliably.
Track down and resolve persistent issues that slow your team down or frustrate users — with minimal disruption.
Maintain and modernize legacy PHP systems using Laravel, CodeIgniter, or custom MVC — while easing long-standing pain points.
Keep your internal tools running smoothly with regular support, improvements, and proactive fixes.
Refactor messy code, reduce friction for future devs, and lay the groundwork for faster, safer progress.
I work with a small number of clients at a time, offering dedicated
weekly development blocks — usually 5 to 10 hours — to steadily improve the systems
your team depends on.
This setup builds momentum:
– You always know when I’m
available
– I learn your systems, pain points, and goals
– We build trust — and
better tools — over time
With time already reserved, I can work as a true partner —
helping maintain legacy code, fix recurring issues, and build internal tools that reduce
friction and make daily work easier for your team.
I’ve been building custom web apps for over 20 years — mostly with PHP, Laravel,
and JavaScript — for SaaS companies, educational platforms, and businesses running systems they rely
on every day.
These days, I focus on long-term partnerships with teams who need dependable
backend help — whether that means maintaining legacy code, solving persistent issues, or building
internal tools that reduce friction and support real work.
I’m not chasing trends or trying
to scale up. I just show up each week to help keep critical systems running, make thoughtful
improvements, and move things forward — one fix, one feature at a time.
I spend time drawing (like the illustration on this site), building creative tools, and hanging out with my family. I like thoughtful work, small teams, and systems that make life a little easier.
A quick look at who tends to get the most value out of working with me
Have a system that needs steady hands or thoughtful fixes?
Let’s see if
we’re a good match.
Reach me directly at chad@chadhunter.com or connect on LinkedIn
I’ll personally read and respond to your message. If it looks like a good fit, we’ll schedule a good time to talk through your system, the pain points you’re facing, and how I can help support or improve it over time.
