App development
& other services
From designing & prototyping ideas, to end-to-end app development and marketing consultations.
I bring projects to life and make them run smoother through creative solutions, programming magic and functional design. I help entrepreneurs and organizations on their journey to success.
Testimonials
Trusted expertise, proven results
Great collaboration
Manu understood my needs, brought fresh ideas and delivered quickly. Excellent communication and execution make him perfect for design collaborations.
Yoann Vuagnoux
Designer
Experienced and versatile
Manu has delivered on multiple missions with high initiative and attention to detail. Strong product vision and excellent at managing diverse client projects.
Gonzalo Diaz
Neurotic - CEO
Meticulous teamplayer
Manu consistently proposes and implements effective solutions within our constraints. Meticulous across performance, data analysis, and design integration.
Sophie Briante-Guillemont
ASFE - Secretary General
Very committed and resourceful
Quickly integrated our identity and business logic into a custom web app. Easy to work with, meticulous with every task, and provided excellent post-launch support.
Victoria Effantin
Founder - Mamiche
Highly skilled and adaptable
One of the best developers I've worked with. Understands both business needs and design vision, translating them into functional, well-executed solutions.
Clémentine Mahé
Designer
Skills and services
Full stack project development through and through
I combine both soft and technical skills to solve real-world problems
and build engaging user experiences, while having fun (most of the time).
Average estimates for (most) web apps
Typical timeline
4-12 weeks from concept to launch
Pricing model
Fixed-price milestones or weekly engagements
Minimum engagement
Projects from $10K (includes strategy, design & development)
Get started
Free 30-minute consultation to discuss your needs
E-mail me to get a quote.
Articles
Tricks of the trade
Rails 8 authentication: a built-in alternative to Devise
Rails 8 introduces a built-in generator that simplifies adding authentication to a Rails app. This feature eliminates the need for third-party email authentication services like Devise or external providers like Auth0, aligning with Rails’ “batteries-included” philosophy.
The future of ActiveAdmin is Nodeless and sexy
I tried the latest version of Active Admin (v4). This upcoming major release features TailwindCSS integration, mobile web, dark mode and a brand new UX based on Flowbite. A welcomed evolution for one of the most used gems in the Rails ecosystem. Let's see how to install it with importmaps and getting rid of its default NPM dependencies.
Ditch your PaaS and deploy Rails with Kamal, PostgreSQL & SSL
Hosting PaaS are no longer the default hosting solution to host Rails apps, thanks to Kamal, and that's great news for your wallet. Follow this 20 minutes comprehensive guide to set up a private server on Hetzner and configure your deploys with Kamal, Docker and PostgreSQL, including SSL encryption!
Work
Recent projects
Engager.com
Off-the-shelf CRM solutions often miss the mark when it comes to managing a company's resources and supporting personalized relationships and workflows. That’s why I launched Engager - a flexible resource management consultancy powered by a mix of open-source and premium software.
Pinpoint Booking
Pinpoint Booking is an American restaurant management platform designed for venues handling private events, catering, and large-party reservations. Built on Rails 8 with a modern component-based architecture, it streamlines booking workflows, integrates with major APIs, and offers an advanced process designer for event coordination.
TechStaffing.io
Tech Staffing is a Paris based global talent platform that connects companies with top-tier remote tech professionals. The platform enables businesses to scale their development teams efficiently, without the complexity of traditional hiring processes.