Shipped Toki Pop from zero to App Store in 21 days
Michael Pious
Software developer for founders and small businesses
I help turn messy product ideas and operational problems into software that works for the people using it every day.
Recent Outcomes
Built a Ruby gem for AI API cost tracking with 1200+ downloads
Reduced client admin processing time by 40% with a custom dashboard
Services
Ruby on Rails Feature Work
Have a feature in mind? I use best development practices and build test covered Ruby code. New API integration, new product features, and MVP builds.
Companion iOS App
A simple, focused iOS app for your existing web product. I can own the full Apple delivery process: architecture, App Store compliance, screenshots, and release.
AI Integration
I can integrate AI into your product or help your team manage the cost of AI tooling. I build custom solutions that log usage, control token spend, and give you visibility into what's actually being consumed.
Selected Work
LegalTech SaaS Client Dashboard
Shipped a feature inside an established LegalTech SaaS using Ruby on Rails, React, and MySQL - integrated into the existing process with dashboard linked tracking and compliance reporting. The feature opened a new revenue stream for the client and reduced admin processing time by 40%.
Toki Pop
Built and released an iOS clock widget app in three weeks. Including product design, codebase architecture, and the full Apple release process: App Store listing, screenshots, compliance, and submission. I had never built an iOS app before starting this project let alone use Swift.
open_router_usage_tracker
Designed backend infrastructure for developers integrating AI APIs into Ruby on Rails apps. Includes usage logging, token balance visibility, and per user rate limiting across multiple providers. Available on RubyGems with 1200+ downloads.
Why Clients Hire Me
- I work well on products where the operational problem matters as much as the code.
- I can turn an ambiguous product need into a practical, scoped build.
- I'll tell you when a problem needs a different specialist. I'd rather point you in the right direction than take work I can't do well.
- I have a business background and I build lean. I care about the right solution, not the most impressive one.
Process
1. Consultation
We discuss your goal, how you see me fitting in, and what a successful outcome looks like. I research the problem, propose detailed milestones, and send them for your approval before anything gets built.
2. Implementation
I build according to the agreed milestones, contact your team only when necessary, and flag any new decisions that need your input as they come up.
3. Delivery
Your code arrives with test coverage, manual QA, and documentation, so it's maintainable after I'm done.
About
I've built my own products from scratch, so I know what it feels like to care about whether something ships and whether it works. I am here to help you deliver something real to the world.
Contact
If you need Ruby on Rails feature work, a companion iOS app, or help integrating AI into your product I'd be glad to hear what you're building.