Philip R

Founder

Jan 2019 - Present • 7 yrs 4 mos

Founded ScopeForged, a software development and technical consulting firm focused on delivering production-grade applications through a structured, auditable process. Notable work: • Designed and built full-stack web applications, REST APIs, and client dashboards for businesses across multiple industries — from initial discovery through production deployment and ongoing support • Created a proprietary 200+ item technical audit framework used to evaluate system health, identify risk, and prioritize improvements with objective quality scores • Delivered system modernization engagements including Laravel and framework migrations, legacy PHP upgrades, and technical debt reduction for codebases 5–10+ years old • Established production infrastructure for clients including AWS hosting, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, monitoring, and disaster recovery procedures • Built and published 90+ open-source utility packages across 6 language ecosystems (TypeScript, Python, PHP, Rust, Go, .NET) — all with CI/CD, tests, and automated registry publishing Every engagement follows a five-phase methodology — Discover, Build, Audit, Launch, Iterate — with fixed-scope milestones, transparent progress tracking, and documented decisions at each stage. Technologies: Laravel, React, Next.js, Node.js, TypeScript, PHP, Python, Rust, Go, C#, MySQL, PostgreSQL, AWS, Tailwind CSS, Docker, GitHub ActionsFounded ScopeForged, a software development and technical consulting firm focused on delivering production-grade applications through a structured, auditable process. Notable work: • Designed and built full-stack web applications, REST APIs, and client dashboards for businesses across multiple industries — from initial discovery through production deployment and ongoing support • Created a proprietary 200+ item technical audit framework used to evaluate system health, identify risk, and prioritize improvements with objective quality scores • Delivered system modernization engagements including

Director of Development

Jan 2013 - Nov 2025 • 12 yrs 10 mos

Director of Development Director of Development Cairnstack Software LLC , Inventory Enlightenment · Full-timeCairnstack Software LLC , Inventory Enlightenment · Full-time Jan 2013 - Nov 2025 · 12 yrs 11 mosJan 2013 to Nov 2025 · 12 yrs 11 mos RemoteRemote Led all software development for Cairnstack, an inventory management SaaS platform ("Inventory Enlightenment") serving businesses that need accurate, real-time visibility into their stock and operations. Over nearly 13 years, I grew from early developer to Director of Development, owning the full technical lifecycle: • Architected and built the core inventory management platform from its early stages, iterating it through years of customer feedback and evolving business requirements • Owned technical direction, system architecture, and release planning across the entire product • Designed and implemented features spanning barcode/label management, warehouse workflows, reporting dashboards, user permissions, and third-party integrations • Managed database design and optimization for MySQL/PostgreSQL workloads handling high-volume inventory transactions • Built and maintained CI/CD pipelines, deployment processes, and production infrastructure • Drove technology decisions including framework selections, API design standards, and long-term technical debt management • Collaborated directly with customers and stakeholders to translate business needs into shipped features This role shaped my understanding of what production software really demands: not just building it right, but maintaining, scaling, and improving it over years as requirements change and the business grows. Technologies: PHP, Laravel, JavaScript, MySQL, PostgreSQL, REST APIs, AWS, Linux server administration