Web development & other services.
From designing & prototyping ideas, to end-to-end application 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 in new ideas and quickly delivered. His communication skills and rigor during execution make him a great fit for design collaborations. Highly recommendable for any web related work.”
Yoann Vuagnoux
Designer
Very committed and resourceful
“Manu quickly got the gist of our project and how to integrate our identity and business logic into a custom web app. Very easy to work with, he carefully handled each task and followed up on us after the launch.”
Victoria Effantin
Founder - Mamiche
Experienced and versatile
“Manu has worked for us on several missions, always with a high level of initiative, execution and attention to detail. He's very proficient in his stack, has a strong product vision and knows how to manage projects with very diverse clients.”
Gonzalo Diaz
Neurotic - CEO
Meticulous teamplayer
“Manu is a constant force of proposals who knows how to implement effective solutions that meet our needs and means. From performance to data analysis or design integration, he has been very meticulous in each mission with us.“
Sophie Briante-Guillemont
ASFE - Secretary General
Highly skilled and adaptable
“Manu is one of the best developers I've collaborated with. He truly understands business needs and design vision all in one, and is able to translate them into functional, well-executed solutions. Working with him was a pleasure.”
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
Technical Marketing & Copywriting
$1K per week → 1 to 3 weeks
UX/UI Design
$1.25K per week → 2 to 4 weeks
Fullstack development
$2K per week → 2+ weeks / interventions starting at $500/day
Branding and graphic design
Upon request
E-mail me to get a quote.
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.
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!