Luke Herrington
Staff Full-Stack Engineer
Software that works
the way your brain does.
I replace one-size-fits-all SaaS with affordable, bespoke internal tools that mirror your team's unique workflows and mental models.
The Problem
SaaS Friction Is Costing You
Off-the-shelf tools are built for everyone, which means they're built for no one.
Feature Bloat
You're paying for 200 features but only using 12. The rest just get in your team's way.
Rigid Workflows
Your process has to bend to fit the tool, instead of the tool being designed to match your process.
Slow Iteration
Bug fixes take months. Feature requests disappear into a backlog. You're stuck waiting while your team works around the gaps.
No Roadmap Control
The vendor decides what gets built and when. Your priorities keep getting deprioritized.
The Advantage
Custom software isn't a luxury anymore
Purpose-built apps work how you expect, because they're built for you.
Mirrors Your Mental Model
Your tool should reflect how your team already thinks and works, not force them into someone else's framework.
Zero Waste
Every feature exists because you need it. No bloat, no unused tabs, no confusing menus.
Evolves With You
When your process changes, your tool changes with it. No more waiting on vendor roadmaps.
A Teammate, Not a Ticket Number
With SaaS, your feature request joins a queue of thousands. With me, you get a dedicated engineer who knows your business and treats your priorities as their own.
Portfolio
Work That Speaks for Itself
The Plot
Visit →Collaborative Storyboard Creator
An intuitive storyboard creation platform with real-time collaboration. Designed for creative teams who need to visualize narratives without fighting clunky timeline editors.
- ✓ Drag-and-drop storyboard builder
- ✓ Real-time multi-user collaboration
- ✓ Tiered subscription pricing with Stripe integration
San Diego Elite Training
Visit →Member Mobile App + Admin Training Management Backend
A purpose-built training management platform that went from initial concept to working demo in one week. Built to handle the unique scheduling and tracking needs that generic LMS platforms couldn't accommodate.
- ✓ Idea to working demo in 1 week
- ✓ Multi-layered Member/PT workout management
- ✓ Built around the client's exact process, not a generic template
How I Work
No Wasted Time, Fast Results
Discovery
I learn how your team actually works. Not how they're "supposed to" work.
Prototype
A working prototype in days, not months. You see real software early, not slide decks.
Iterate
We refine together until the tool matches your workflow. No friction.
Ship & Support
Production-grade deployment with monitoring, documentation, and ongoing support.
Get In Touch
Let's Build Something
Tell me how your current software is falling short and I'll build you something better.
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