About Gary

20+ years experience • Solo Software Engineer
Available for Contract, Seasonal, or Part-time Permanent Work

Software Development
Business Automation
IT Consulting
20+
Years Experience
Solo
Efficiency
24/7
System Monitoring
99.9%
Uptime SLA
ANALYSIS

Deep system understanding & optimization

ARCHITECTURE

Building scalable modern solutions

OPTIMIZATION

Maximizing performance & efficiency

SYSTEM.PROFILE.GARY_BRACKET
EDUCATION:Associates Degree CIS
ROLE:IT Director & Engineer
STATUS:ACTIVE
HERO:Technical Excellence
PHILOSOPHY:Engineering excellence first
APPROACH:Engineering Way: transparent & brilliant
PHILOSOPHY:Function > Form
root@no-illusion:~$ cat /etc/motd
"Code that works is good. Code that works and can be understood is better. Code that works, can be understood, and solves real problems, is engineering."

Flexible Engagement Models

Contract Work

  • •Short-term project sprints
  • •Specific feature development
  • •System modernization
  • •Integration with your team

Seasonal Support

  • •Peak season scaling
  • •Holiday traffic handling
  • •Launch support
  • •Overflow capacity

Part-time Permanent

  • •Ongoing maintenance
  • •Regular updates
  • •Security monitoring
  • •Long-term partnership

Special Options for Small Businesses

Can't afford upfront development costs? If you have an existing customer base or revenue stream:

No Upfront Cost Options

Percentage-based on sales/volume

Revenue Sharing Models

Aligned incentives for success

I work on new projects AND existing ones. Your idea or someone else's - let's make it happen!

Technical Skills Matrix

Interactive showcase of technical expertise and experience levels

Core Philosophy: I believe in engineering excellence and radical transparency. Every solution is built to be understood, maintained, and improved by any developer.

HTML/CSSSince 1999

Modern semantic markup, responsive design, CSS Grid/Flexbox, advanced styling techniques

5/5

JavaScript

ES6+, DOM manipulation, async programming, modern frameworks, API integration

4/5

React & Next.js

Component architecture, hooks, server-side rendering, App Router, server components, Next.js 15.5.3

4/5

TypeScript

Type safety, interfaces, auto-generation from OpenAPI, strict configuration, dynamic type systems

4/5

Tailwind CSS

Utility-first CSS framework, component design, responsive layouts, Tailwind v4, custom themes

4/5

Progressive Web Apps

PWA manifest, service workers, offline functionality, mobile app deployment, Capacitor integration, APK generation

4/5

UI Libraries

Radix UI, ViewComponents, React Query, class-variance-authority

4/5

3D Graphics & Animation

Three.js, React Three Fiber, Framer Motion, GSAP, interactive visualizations

3/5

Node.js

Server-side JavaScript, Express.js, EventEmitter patterns, automation tools

4/5

Python

FastAPI, asyncio, pydantic models, automation, healthcare applications

4/5

Ruby/Rails

Full-stack development, multi-tenant architecture, AASM state machines, ViewComponents

4/5

C#/.NET

Enterprise applications, Windows services, web APIs, legacy system integration

4/5

PostgreSQL

Advanced queries, multi-tenant patterns, RBAC, organization-scoped data

4/5

Supabase & Cloud Services

Real-time subscriptions, row-level security, cloud deployment (Vercel, Heroku)

4/5

Legacy Systems

Access, VB6, legacy database migration, modernization strategies

4/5

PowerShellSince 2010

Advanced scripting, Active Directory, Exchange, Teams bots, workflow automation

5/5

AI Integration

Multi-provider AI systems (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google), cost tracking, intelligent fallback, profile-driven AI behavior

4/5

Process Automation

Workflow optimization, task automation, report generation, system integration, dynamic profile management

4/5

API Integration

Social media APIs, external services, data synchronization, automated workflows

4/5

Background Jobs

Sidekiq, automated scheduling, queue management, async processing

3/5

Healthcare Systems

HIPAA-compliant systems, medical data processing, healthcare workflow automation

4/5

Social Media Platforms

Multi-platform integration (Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok), content scheduling, freemium SaaS architecture, subscription tiers

4/5

Gaming & Entertainment

JWT authentication, XP/ranking systems, multiplayer features, PWA gaming, mobile app distribution

3/5

News & Media Systems

RSS integration, AI-powered content analysis, bias detection, transparency platforms

4/5

System Architecture

Multi-tenant systems, dynamic architecture rules, JSON-driven configuration, reusable component systems

4/5

Security & Compliance

RBAC, HIPAA compliance, Auth0, secure authentication, vulnerability assessment

4/5

Cloud Deployment

Heroku, Vercel, AWS, containerization (Docker), serverless architectures

4/5

Real-time Systems

WebSockets, voice processing (VAPI), SMS APIs, real-time notifications

3/5

Data Visualization

D3.js, interactive charts, family tree algorithms, complex data relationships

3/5

Template Systems

Next.js templates, two-column layouts, dynamic configuration systems, white-label solutions

4/5

Capacitor Framework

Cross-platform mobile apps, PWA to native conversion, APK generation, iOS/Android deployment

3/5

Profile Management

JSON profile systems, dynamic user configuration, AI behavior customization, multi-tenant profiles

4/5

Quick Q&A

Common questions about No Illusion and my approach

I've seen how predatory the technology industry has become. No iLLusion means no games, no gimmicks, no tricks, and no manipulation. I explain technology honestly, price fairly, and build tools that actually work for real businesses. Inspired by engineering ethics and technical excellence.
I've built comprehensive platforms like No iLLusion SMM (social media management SaaS with AI integration), No iLLusion News (transparent news analysis platform), Bobby's Coin Flip (full-stack gaming app), and various business automation tools. Each solves real problems with clean, maintainable code.
I use AI as a powerful tool, not a replacement for expertise. Having built AI-powered platforms like the SMM tool and news analysis system, I understand both the capabilities and limitations. AI accelerates development but requires deep technical knowledge to implement correctly.
Transparent pricing with clear expectations. $100 fixed price for basic websites (the only true fixed price). $200-1K, $1K-10K, $10K+ are estimates based on typical project scope. $80/hour for consultancy work. 10% discount for seniors (65+) and all military personnel on everything. No surprise fees, you know the cost before we start.
Direct communication, no markup layers, faster decisions. When you work with me, you talk directly to the person writing your code. I've built everything from simple websites to complex SaaS platforms. You get extensive experience without agency overhead.
Associates in Computer Information Systems, full-time IT Director with 20+ years experience. I've built with Ruby on Rails, Next.js, Node.js, Python, and integrated with countless APIs. Started fixing computers as a teenager, now I architect complete business systems.
Absolutely. I believe in building long-term relationships, not just shipping code. Whether it's bug fixes, feature additions, or general maintenance, I'm available for ongoing support at $80/hour (10% off for seniors/military) or monthly retainer agreements.

Core Philosophy

"Technology should solve real problems, not create new ones. I build software that works, makes sense, and can be maintained by real humans."
Patient Communication
Bridging technical/non-technical gaps
MVP Approach
Function first, then make it pretty
Fair Pricing
No illusion of inflated costs
Open Source Values
Freedom, transparency, no vendor lock-in
Open Source Commitment

We champion open-source software, self-hosting solutions, and libre/free software. Your technology should serve you, not trap you in proprietary systems.