Architecture and product audits
A focused review of architecture, performance, UX, security, maintainability, delivery risk, and the highest-value next steps.
See engagement optionsJoh Azores · Software engineer, technical founder, and product builder
I build software, products, and technical systems that are easier to use, maintain, market, and grow.
I work across SaaS, WordPress, dashboards, CMS platforms, APIs, developer tools, AI-assisted workflows, technical content, and product strategy. This site is the central place to hire me, recruit me, use my products, support my open-source work, or follow what I am building.
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Freelance, consulting, audits, modernization, implementation, and retainers.
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Contract and full-time remote product engineering or technical leadership roles.
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Starter kits, WordPress tools, AI workflows, APIs, templates, and open source.
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DevRel, technical writing, product marketing, affiliates, and open-source support.
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First-hand engineering notes, product progress, open source, and useful resources.
Read engineering notesSoftware services
Focused engineering help for real product problems
The goal is not to add more technology. It is to make the product simpler, more reliable, easier to operate, and easier to move forward.
Platform modernization
Simplify and improve existing Next.js, WordPress, SaaS, dashboard, and membership platforms without unnecessary rewrites.
See engagement optionsFractional technical leadership
Practical architecture decisions, technical planning, code review, release guidance, and product engineering support for small teams.
See engagement optionsProof of work
Products, platforms, and systems built around real constraints
Each project explains the problem, architecture, implementation choices, and current status without unsupported claims.
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AI / Customer SupportAI Support Workflow Platform
A multi-tenant customer support platform with shared inboxes, AI-assisted replies, workflow automation, and a separate root administration layer.
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Developer ToolingDB Migrate
A lightweight Node.js toolkit for migrating schemas and data across MongoDB, MySQL, and PostgreSQL without introducing an ORM.
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Fintech / Family SafetySagip
A Stellar testnet family safety-savings prototype that uses periodic check-ins, claimable balances, and backup beneficiaries.
View projectProducts and recurring revenue
Turning repeated engineering work into reusable products.
I am validating practical starter kits, WordPress tools, AI workflows, APIs, templates, technical resources, and educational products. The product page clearly separates available work, prototypes, planned products, and early access.
Explore the product roadmapNext.js business starter
A maintainable foundation for dashboards, roles, CRUD, settings, uploads, email, and deployment.
WordPress product toolkit
Reusable patterns for modern plugin interfaces, APIs, migrations, operations, and support workflows.
Engineering and growth notes
First-hand lessons from building, improving, and marketing products
Practical writing about architecture, WordPress, SaaS, APIs, AI-assisted workflows, product strategy, SEO, DevRel, and maintainable delivery.
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