ANISH JHAVERI · CONTRACT SOFTWARE ENGINEER · AUSTIN, TX

Build and improve software without hiring a full engineering team.

I help startups and product teams build web applications, backend systems, internal tools, and AI features through focused engineering engagements.

Direct collaborationFull code ownershipNo offshore handoffs
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Direct communication with the engineer building your software. Response within 24 hours.

FEATURED ENGINEERING WORK

AI Documentation Retrieval System

AI-powered search over technical documentation with cited answers and streaming responses.

BUILT WITH
Express.jsSupabase pgvectorGeminiSSE
DEMONSTRATES
Document ingestion and vector indexing
Citation-backed streaming responses
Token-aware context handling
Distributed Task Queue System Open Source MCP SQLite Bridge Open Source
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PRACTICE PRINCIPLES

Why teams work with Slake

I help teams turn ideas, requirements, and technical problems into working software, without unnecessary layers of communication or project management.

01 / DIRECT COLLABORATION
Direct Founder-to-Engineer

Technical decisions, implementation, and delivery are handled directly by Anish Jhaveri. Fast feedback and direct communication throughout the project.

02 / PRODUCTION QUALITY
Software Built for Real Use

Applications, backend systems, and internal tools built with maintainable code and practical deployment workflows.

03 / CLEAR MILESTONES
Predictable Scope & Delivery

Documented milestones, regular async code updates, and transparent timeline expectations from start to finish.

04 / HANDOFF
Complete Handoff

Your team receives the code, database schemas, documentation, and deployment details needed to continue development.

CAPABILITIES

What do you need built or improved?

I help teams build, improve, and launch software.

01 / NEW PRODUCT
Build a New Product / MVP

Full-stack web applications built with Next.js, Node.js, and PostgreSQL for founders shipping new software.
02 / FEATURE EXTENSION
Extend Existing Application

Build new features, integrations, and workflows inside an existing application.
03 / BACKEND SYSTEMS
Backend Systems & APIs

Build APIs, database-backed applications, integrations, background jobs, and reliable backend workflows.
04 / INTERNAL TOOLS
Internal Tools & Automation

Automated data processing, lead routing, operational dashboards, and custom admin control panels.
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ENGINEERING PROOF

Selected Work

Projects demonstrating full-stack development, backend engineering, and practical AI implementation.

Natural-language marketplace search for a two-sided platform Built for ScoutLocal

Built a natural-language marketplace search experience that lets users describe what they need instead of relying on rigid filters.

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Grounded AI document search for technical APIs Live Retrieval Engine

Grounded technical documentation search querying Stripe API docs, providing cited passages and bounded implementation answers.

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Distributed asynchronous job queue system Open Source Repository

TypeScript and BullMQ background task processing engine backed by Redis 7, SQLite idempotency locks, Prometheus metrics, and automated DLQ escalation.

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Model Context Protocol server for SQLite databases Open Source Repository

Model Context Protocol server connecting LLM developer tools directly to SQLite databases for safe schema inspection and SQL queries.

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ENGAGEMENT PROCESS

How I work

A straightforward process to take software requirements from initial conversation to production code.

01
Discuss the problem

We review your requirements, technical goals, and current architecture.

02
Propose a scope

I outline a clear technical specification, approach, and timeline options.

03
Agree on milestones

We align on concrete deliverables, acceptance criteria, and check-in cadence.

04
Build the software

I build, test, and deploy the software with regular async updates.

05
You own the code

Full code handoff to your repositories and setup docs. Post-launch support options available after delivery.

CURRENT AVAILABILITY

Currently accepting new software engineering engagements

Remote-first from Austin, Texas (US-based).

Typical response within one business day.

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TRANSPARENT BOUNDARIES

I may not be the right fit if:

  • You are looking for a large development agency or multi-tier account team.
  • You need a full agency team of visual designers, marketers, and copywriters.
  • You are looking for cheap offshore staff augmentation.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Common questions before starting

Do you work with existing engineering teams?
Yes. I can build software independently from spec, or integrate directly with your existing engineering team, GitHub repositories, and development workflows.
Do you take fixed-price projects?
Yes. Fixed-scope builds include a defined technical specification, documented milestones, and predictable pricing so there are no billing surprises.
Can you work remotely?
Yes. I am based in Austin, Texas (US-based) and operate remote-first with clear async communication, regular video syncs, and fast response times.
Do clients own the code?
Yes. 100% of code, database schemas, and documentation are transferred to your repositories upon completion. You own all intellectual property.
What happens after launch?
Projects can include post-launch support and monitoring depending on the engagement. Ongoing engineering options are available for continued development.
How does contracting and onboarding work?
I contract through a registered US LLC using a standard Professional Services Agreement, W-9 compliance, and standard corporate invoicing.