Software
Engineering
that ships.
Freelance software engineer based in West Palm Beach, FL — building full-stack web apps, backend systems, and custom software for businesses that need it done right.
I build things
from the ground up.
Self-taught engineer with deep roots in C++, reverse engineering, and systems internals. I don't just wire APIs together — I understand what's happening at every layer of the stack.
From embedded firmware on MIPS microcontrollers to full-stack SaaS platforms, I've built and shipped production software end-to-end. Based in West Palm Beach, FL — available for freelance and contract work with clients locally and remotely across the US.
What I can
build for you.
Wide-ranging experience means I can take on almost any engineering challenge — and understand the full picture.
Full-Stack Web Applications
End-to-end product development — from database schema to polished UI. Next.js, Node.js, PostgreSQL, real-time features, auth, and deployment.
Backend Systems & APIs
Scalable, reliable backend architecture. REST APIs, microservices, job queues, distributed caching, and AWS cloud infrastructure.
Systems & Low-Level Engineering
Deep OS and hardware work — embedded firmware, drivers, memory tooling, and performance-critical C/C++ development.
Security & Reverse Engineering
Binary analysis, malware research, network protocol dissection, and building security tooling. IDA, Ghidra, custom debuggers.
Automation & Tooling
Custom scripts, CI/CD pipelines, data pipelines, bots, and internal tools that save your team hours every week.
Technical Consulting
Architecture reviews, code audits, performance analysis, and technology selection. Get an experienced second opinion before you build.
Where I've
shipped things.
From marine embedded systems to SaaS operations platforms — always owning the full problem.
SpotZero
QA / Software Engineer
- Develop bare-metal embedded C firmware for marine reverse-osmosis systems on PIC32MX575F512L (32-bit MIPS) microcontrollers.
- Implement hardware interfaces: CAN (NMEA 2000), Modbus RTU, UART, I²C, ADC, and digital I/O for pumps, valves, and sensors.
- Integrate conductivity sensors, pressure sensors, tank level inputs, and AD5934 impedance measurement hardware.
- Implement PID control loops for real-time pressure, conductivity, and tank-level monitoring.
- Build diagnostic tools, automated test suites, and system validation utilities to improve firmware reliability.
- Contribute to the React-based control interface used to configure systems and visualize runtime data.
SMC
Lead Software Engineer
- Sole full-stack engineer — architected and built the company's entire operations management platform from scratch.
- Platform handles construction logistics: job scheduling, employee management, and trucking workflows.
- Built secure full-stack app with JWT auth, role-based dashboards, and real-time job tracking for admins, project leads, and drivers.
- Designed and managed PostgreSQL relational schemas and MongoDB collections for analytics and real-time state.
- Developed all backend services and REST APIs using Node.js, Express, and Prisma.
- Deployed and maintained AWS cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines via GitHub Actions and Cloudflare.
Home Lab
Independent Research & Projects
- Built a boot-level 2FA authentication system for Windows using low-level OS hooking and early-start enforcement.
- Developed an AMD SVM hypervisor with Nested Page Tables (NPT) for VM-based debugging and memory introspection.
- Created a custom live debugger with real-time disassembly, memory analysis, and function hooking (IDA-like).
- Implemented a C++ TCP server/client with custom packet protocols, encryption, threading, and sandboxed execution.
- Reverse engineered obfuscated binaries and malware using IDA, Ghidra, and x64dbg to extract IOCs and internal behavior.
- Built Outmatch — an AI-driven sports analytics platform using NBA APIs for historical data, trend detection, and LLM-powered predictions.
Tools of
the trade.
A decade of self-directed learning across every layer of the stack — from silicon to browser.
Languages
Frontend & Frameworks
Backend & APIs
Databases
Cloud & DevOps
Systems & Security
Things I've
built.
A selection of personal, research, and production projects. More available on GitHub.
Outmatch
Personal projectAI-driven sports analytics platform. NBA historical data, in-house trend modeling, and LLM-powered game predictions.
C++ TCP networking library with custom packet protocols, encryption, threading model, and sandboxed execution.
AMD SVM Hypervisor
ResearchBare-metal AMD SVM hypervisor with Nested Page Tables (NPT) supporting VM-based debugging and stealth memory introspection.
Custom Live Debugger
ResearchIDA-style debugger with real-time disassembly, memory analysis, and function hooking — built from scratch.
SMC Operations Platform
ProductionFull operations management system for construction logistics — job scheduling, role-based dashboards, real-time tracking.
Boot-level 2FA for Windows
ResearchEarly-start authentication system using OS-level hooking enforced before Windows desktop loads.
What I'm worth
to you.
I don't have a rate card. Every engagement is different — and pricing based on hours misses the point. What matters is what solving your problem is actually worth.
“Before I give you a number, I want to understand your situation. If I can't genuinely move the needle for you, I'll tell you that — and point you in the right direction anyway.”
— Tyler Davis
What's the problem?
Not what you want built — what's actually broken, missing, or holding you back. I want to understand the real situation before anything else.
How much is it costing you?
Lost revenue, wasted hours, customers slipping away, your team stuck on workarounds. The size of the problem tells me the size of the opportunity.
What does living with it feel like?
The thing you work around every day. The reason someone on your team is stressed. The thing you keep saying you'll fix. I want to understand that before I talk numbers.
What changes when it's gone?
That's what I charge for. Not my time — the value of what life looks like on the other side. If I can genuinely move the needle for you, that's what the price reflects.
No pressure. No commitment.
Tell me what you're dealing with. The first conversation is just a conversation — I'll ask the right questions and we'll figure out together if it makes sense.
What clients
say.
“We brought Tyler in to build a scheduling tool for our crews, which turned into a complete operations platform over time. We kept asking for more and he kept delivering. Job tracking, driver dashboards, real-time updates across the whole company. He figured out what we actually needed, not just what we asked for. Sharp kid, reliable, and he just gets it. Would hire him again without hesitation.”
Owner
SMC
Let's build
something together.
Tell me about your project. I'll get back to you within 24 hours.
Whether you need a complete product built from the ground up, a backend system that can scale, or something at the systems level nobody else can tackle — I'm interested.
Based in West Palm Beach, FL. Available for freelance and contract work with businesses locally in Palm Beach County and remotely across the US. Fast turnaround. Direct communication — no middlemen, no agencies, just me.