The Bakersfield Dev
I build websites, fix tech problems, and automate boring tasks.
I'm Allen, based here in Bakersfield. I've been coding since I was 13—almost 20 years of experience. Professionally, I've worked since 2016 at companies like Warner Bros, RE/MAX, and Thrive Causemetics. You work directly with me—no agencies, no runaround.
Choose what works best for you
Most small business projects: $50-500 • Nonprofits: Let's talk • Enterprise: $75-100/hr
Services & Pricing
Let's Be Real About Pricing
I charge based on what you need, not what I can squeeze out of you
Pick a Package
Simple, fixed-price options for Bakersfield small businesses
The "Try Me Out"
Not sure if you need a developer? Start here.
- ✓1 hour of work on anything
- ✓Quick fixes, advice, small tasks
- ✓Same-day or next-day turnaround
- ✓No commitment to more work
Stop the Busywork
Automate repetitive tasks — 1-2 simple automations
- ✓Google Sheets & Excel automation
- ✓Automated invoices & reports
- ✓Email workflows & data entry
- ✓Done in 3-5 days
Get Online Package
Professional website without the agency price tag
- ✓3-5 page website
- ✓Contact form & mobile-friendly
- ✓Modern, clean design
- ✓Ready in 1-2 weeks
Need Something Custom?
Databases, dashboards, APIs, complex features
Billed at $75-100/hr for enterprise-level work
501(c)(3) organizations, community projects
Flexible rates starting at $28/hr for small projects
What You Get
All code, designs, and assets are yours—no strings attached
You can take your project anywhere, hire anyone to maintain it
I'll help you get a domain name and pick cheap, reliable hosting
Clear instructions so you (or anyone) can maintain it
Happy to sign confidentiality agreements if needed
Venmo, Zelle, PayPal, Cash, or barter—whatever works
Optional add-ons: Hosting setup (free — you just pay for hosting & domain) • Ongoing maintenance ($50+/month) • Training/handoff sessions • Barter & trade welcome (☕🍔📚)
Not sure what you need or what's fair?
Book a free call. I'll be straight with you—no BS, no pressure, just honest advice about what makes sense for your business.
What I Build
From simple websites to complex data systems
Websites & Custom Software
Build websites, web apps, or desktop programs for Windows/Mac/Linux. Customer portals, internal tools, inventory systems — anything your business needs.
Excel & Spreadsheet Automation
Stop doing repetitive Excel work. Automate data entry, combine multiple sheets, generate reports, or turn spreadsheets into real databases.
Document & Receipt Processing
Extract data from receipts, invoices, PDFs, or scanned documents automatically. Read barcodes, process forms, digitize paper records.
Data Analysis & SQL
Make sense of your business data. Query databases, find patterns, create forecasts, or answer questions about sales, customers, and operations.
Business Dashboards & Reports
Visual dashboards that update in real-time. Track KPIs, sales, inventory, or any metric. Automated reports delivered on schedule.
System Architecture & Integration
Connect your tools together or design systems that scale. Work with your existing hosting, migrate data, or architect new solutions from scratch.
Have a project in mind?
📅 Book Your Free Consultation30 minutes • No commitment • Let's discuss your needs
Why Work With Me
I'm Allen, based right here in Bakersfield. I've been coding since I was 13—almost 20 years of experience. I've worked professionally since 2016, building software for companies of all sizes. You work directly with me—not an agency, not a middleman. Just a real person who cares about building quality solutions and supporting the local business community.
Local & Experienced
Bakersfield-based with 9+ years of professional experience
Direct Communication
You work with me directly—no runaround, no middlemen
Quality Work
Built systems for major companies—bringing that quality to you
Clear & Honest
I'll tell you what you need, not what costs the most
What I Can Help With
🌐 Websites & Online Presence
Professional websites, landing pages, customer portals, appointment booking systems. Mobile-friendly, fast, and easy to update. Your customers will love it.
🤖 Automation & Time Savers
Stop doing repetitive work manually. Automate data entry, spreadsheet updates, email workflows, invoice generation, report creation—anything eating up your time.
📊 Data & Reporting
Make sense of your business data. Create dashboards, generate reports automatically, track sales and inventory, answer questions about your business with real numbers.
🔧 Custom Solutions
Need something specific? Internal tools, inventory systems, scheduling software, document processing, integrations between your tools—I'll build what you need.
The Bottom Line
✓ Experienced & Tested: 9+ years building software professionally. I've worked on systems handling millions of users and terabytes of data—I bring that reliability to your project.
✓ You Own Everything: All code, designs, and files are 100% yours. No vendor lock-in, no ongoing fees unless you want support.
✓ Clear Communication: I explain things in plain English and keep you updated throughout. No tech jargon unless you want it.
✓ Fair & Transparent Pricing: Fixed prices for most projects. No surprise bills, no hidden fees. I'll tell you upfront what things cost.
✓ Local to Bakersfield: Available for coffee meetings or fully remote. Whatever works best for you.
Work History
I've built software for companies big and small since 2016. Here's where I've worked and what I did—bringing this same quality and reliability to your project.
Senior Data Engineer
Bakersfield, CA (Hybrid)
- •Architecting Django/DRF/React application for comprehensive farm management
- •Managing thousands of plantings of grapes and stonefruit varieties worldwide
- •Designing RESTful API endpoints with comprehensive integration tests
- •Leading database normalization and frontend modernization efforts
Data Engineer
Remote
- •Built comprehensive unit testing suite for core Python data modules
- •Introduced DBT to optimize dashboard performance and reduce SQL duplication
- •Refactored entire data jobs codebase, improving reliability and modularity
- •Orchestrated scheduling through Airflow with CloudWatch monitoring
Senior Software Engineer
Remote (Contract)
- •Developed feature enhancements for primary report generation tool
- •Heavy pandas and numpy operations for marketing metrics
- •Implemented CloudFormation scripts for Lambda deployment automation
- •Created custom CloudWatch rules for log monitoring and failure alerts
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
- •Built Elixir Phoenix application for real estate agent contact management
- •Implemented persistent database reconciliation for all CRUD operations
- •Created extensive test suite with type specs and comprehensive documentation
- •Leveraged Erlang/Elixir VM for extremely robust solution
Big Data Engineer
Burbank, CA
- •Managed Apache Spark jobs on EMR processing terabytes of data
- •Implemented Delta Lake for GDPR compliance and metadata matching
- •Built ETL pipelines with Python and Scala managed by Airflow
- •Led projects in data visualization, monitoring tools, and KPI gathering
Data Engineer
Encino, CA
- •Built Flask JSON APIs for sentiment analysis and NLP applications
- •Developed topic modeling and text classification with Keras neural networks
- •Worked extensively with Pandas/Numpy and PostgreSQL
- •Created custom rules engine for adaptive classification models
Data Analyst
Culver City, CA
- •Developed nightly batch scripts generating thousands of predictive models
- •Built lifetime value and customer churn analysis for multiple clients
- •Performed data exploration using SQL (AWS) and scientific Python modules
- •Translated prototype Jupyter notebooks into production batch processes
Educational Data Mining Research Assistant
Northridge, CA
- •Built data pipeline for cleaning and prediction of large academic datasets
- •Applied Logistic Regression and Random Forests for student outcome prediction
- •Used pandas and scikit-learn for classification and unsupervised learning
- •Predicted student graduation probability based on academic histories
Software Developer (for fun)
Remote
- •Worked on Playful Systems Research Group project 'DeepView'
- •Built chess spectatorship app with real-time stats and predictions
- •Developed features for player histories and playing style analysis
- •Aimed to bring excitement to chess tournament broadcasting
Machine Learning Research Assistant
Northridge, CA
- •Applied ML methods to mobile security for smartphone PIN prediction
- •Used motion sensors to predict PINs with pandas and scikit-learn
- •Published research paper accepted to WIFS 2015 conference
- •Contributed to mobile security research using Python scientific libraries
Education & Research
BS in Mathematics - California State University, Northridge (2011-2015)
Published Research: "Finding Bottlenecks: Predicting Student Attrition with Unsupervised Classifier"[View on ArXiv]
Portfolio
Recent projects showcasing my expertise across different domains and technologies
This Website
Built this entire portfolio site in under 48 hours - from design to deployment. Fully responsive with interactive demos (AI chatbot, gesture-controlled Pong, data visualizations), accessibility features, and modern animations. Shows the kind of speed and quality I bring to every project.
Farm Management System
Enterprise Django/DRF/React application for Sun World International managing farm licensing, contracts, revenue calculations, and invoicing. Handles thousands of plantings worldwide with comprehensive API endpoints and React UI components.
E-Commerce Data Pipeline
Built scalable ETL pipelines at Thrive Causemetics processing millions of transactions. Implemented DBT for transformation logic, reducing SQL duplication and optimizing dashboard performance. Full unit testing suite with mocked AWS services.
Contact Management API (Elixir)
Elixir Phoenix application for RE/MAX real estate agents managing contact lists. Leveraged Erlang VM for extreme robustness with persistent reconciliation of all CRUD operations. Comprehensive test suite and type specs.
Media Analytics Platform
Big data infrastructure at Warner Bros using Apache Spark on EMR. Built ETL pipelines processing terabytes of data, implemented Delta Lake for GDPR compliance, and created automated reporting systems with Airflow orchestration.
ML-Powered Student Attrition Predictor
Published research on ArXiv using unsupervised clustering to predict student graduation status at CSUN. Identified hidden bottleneck courses using scikit-learn and statistical analysis.
Healthcare NLP Engine
Built sentiment analysis and question classification tools for mPulse Mobile using scikit-learn and Flask APIs. Created recommendation engine for automated user workflow optimization and SMS parsing.
Ready to Build Something?
I work on 1-2 projects at a time, ensuring quality and attention to detail. Let's talk about your project.
Let's Discuss Your ProjectCheck out more code on my GitHub profile
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions?
Book a free call or send me a message—I'm happy to answer anything else you're wondering about.
Let's Work Together
Ready to start your project? Book a free consultation to discuss your needs.
Book a Call
Prefer to talk? Schedule a free 30-minute consultation to discuss your project in detail.
- ✓ Get a timeline & cost estimate
- ✓ Discuss the best approach
- ✓ Virtual or in-person (Bakersfield)
Send a Message
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