Why work with JerTheDev?
Besides that I will always over-deliver and never over-promise.
Length of Experience
I have been working in Technology roles for more than 24 years.
Business-Minded
I have been a Founder and in Management. I understand the perspective of the business.
Range of Experience
I've worked as a Business Owner, Software Team Manager, Lead, Project Manager, Engineer and more.
Variety of Technologies
I've worked with a wide variety of technologies, frameworks, and hardware solutions.
Entrepreneur-Minded
I can visualize the bigger picture - not just how to execute the project, but also why.
Natural Team Leader
I believe leadership starts by being willing to serve. It's from that perspective I motivate teams.
Other Disclosures
I like being transparent when doing business. Here are some of the details:
What do you mean by UNLIMITED projects?
UNLIMITED projects mean you can start as many new projects in a week, or have me shift between multiple projects where I've already been onboarded. Each new project onboarding is a task, which can take 2-3 days. More about tasks below.
What do you mean by tasks? (And, UNLIMITED tasks?)
To keep things simple, a task falls into 3 general sizes:
- Small Task (<1 Day)
- Medium Task (1-2 Days)
- Large Task (2-3 Days)
When a task is submitted on Trello, I will review it within 24 hours (M-F). Assuming the task has enough information to begin work, I will assign it a task size based on the scale above. If a task will take more than 3 days, I will request to break the task up into smaller sub-tasks. This is better for both of us because there will be frequent progress, and it will be easier to manage the project.
Onboarding a new project is a task. Again, once I have all the details (code files, database dumps, etc.) I will assign a task size to the onboarding task. A new project must have its onboarding project completed before estimating new tasks.
You can always have unlimited tasks in the tasks queue. However, I can only estimate a limited number of tasks per day. After all, task estimation also takes time, and task completion is the priority. Tasks are completed as quickly as possible with daily updates. (M-F) With Team Lead and higher plans, I may be able to take on more tasks concurrently since I'm dedicating more time to your projects. Keep in mind at those levels, code reviews and planning meetings are also tasks. Occasionally, I may need to ask for an extension for a task timeline, but in general, I strive to complete all tasks regardless of size within 3-4 days.
For the Fractional plan, I'll be targeting 1 Medium or Large task weekly, plus 0-2 Small tasks (depending on other tasks). Again, the goal of this is to make things easier not harder by counting hours. I will maintain consistent velocity and keep you updated.
UNLIMITED tasks mean unlimited in queue, and I will work on as many as I can during each week.
Tech Partner Hours
At this level, I will strive to be available to you 24/7, but I am human and need to sleep from time to time. However, even during sleep hours my message system can wake me if that's necessary because I'm supporting an important project. Occasionally, I will ask for time off as detailed in the next section. And, the Tech Partner level doesn't mean I'm exclusively working on your project. If you want to discuss an exclusive partnership, I am open to talking about it, but that will be a different compensation agreement.
Time Off
Again, I am human and will sometimes want to take time off. This generally will mean nights and weekends, but of course, I will make myself available if I have agreed to be.
In addition, I plan to take off US Federal Holidays listed here: OPM Government Website. If any of those days are a problem, we can discuss it beforehand. In addition, I may announce vacation from time to time. If I am taking vacation, you will be notified at least 1 month in advance and any subscriptions will automatically pause during that time.
Emergencies may come up, and I will do my best to communicate those beforehand. Of course, it may sometimes be impossible and this is the one area I might delegate someone else to contact you in the rare case I cannot. If I can't make up the time within the same week, your subscription will automatically pause just like if I'm on vacation.
Ready to get started?
Great! So am I. You can reach me one of these ways: