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
AGE:35 years old
EDUCATION:Associates Degree CIS
ROLE:IT Director & Engineer
STATUS:ACTIVE
STARTED:Building PCs as teenager
EXPERIENCE:20+ years hardware/software
SPECIALTY:System automation & optimization
PHILOSOPHY:Function > Form
root@no-illusion:~$ cat /etc/motd
"I don't memorize APIs - I weaponize patterns. Give me any stack and I'll have it deployed by coffee break."

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

Note: Ratings are out of 5 based on usage frequency and experience depth, not skill proficiency. Higher ratings indicate technologies I've used extensively over many years.

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

4/5

TypeScript

Type safety, interfaces, auto-generation from OpenAPI, strict configuration

4/5

Tailwind CSS

Utility-first CSS framework, component design, responsive layouts, CSS modules

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

4/5

Process Automation

Workflow optimization, task automation, report generation, system integration

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, analytics

4/5

Gaming & Entertainment

User authentication, leaderboards, real-time statistics, monetization strategies

3/5

News & Media Systems

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

4/5

System Architecture

Multi-tenant systems, microservices, event-driven architecture, solution design

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

Quick Q&A

Common questions about No Illusion and my approach

I believe less is more, especially when the goal is to provide information. I built this efficiently using modern development practices and AI assistance - it helps to know your terminology and how to code!
The answer is generally 'well, what do you want me to do?' I'm a one-man software engineering operation available for temporary contracts, seasonal work, or part-time permanent maintenance. I can integrate with your existing team or work independently on new or existing projects. No upfront costs available for businesses with existing customers/revenue - percentage-based options available.
After working for small businesses and corporations, I realized that software development and website building have become predatory fields that prey on uneducated managers and small businesses. No Illusion means no games, no gimmicks, no tricks, and no manipulation.
Yes, I'm open to small and medium-sized mobile app projects. While my primary focus is web development, I can handle mobile development for projects that don't require extensive native functionality or complex architecture.
Maybe. Functionality over Form is my philosophy. Design work is one of the bigger cost centers in development. For individuals and small businesses without major funding, this approach gets you a minimum viable product efficiently. As a solo developer, I eliminate agency overhead while maintaining quality.
Associates Degree in Computer Information Systems, 20+ years in technology (I'm 35, started building PCs as a teenager). Currently a full-time IT Director and Engineer with expertise in automation. Adaptability is my strength - I may not remember every syntax, but jumping back in isn't a problem!

Core Philosophy

"Adaptability has been my biggest strength. I cannot remember the syntax of every programming language I've built in, but jumping right back in isn't a problem!"
Patient Communication
Bridging technical/non-technical gaps
MVP Approach
Function first, then make it pretty
Fair Pricing
No illusion of inflated costs