A direct line to Austin

A good next step.
Starts with hello.

An ambitious idea. A stubborn problem. A handful of tools that should work together. Tell me what you’re thinking.

Founder, engineer, and the person who replies.
Meet Austin

About a 30-minute first callContract estimates around $135/hourOpen to new workEngagement details

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A little context. A useful next step.

01 / Put it in writing

A note is plenty.

You don’t need a specification. A few sentences about the business and what you want to change are a good start.

hello@aternex.comI reply within two business days.

02 / Talk it through

Prefer a conversation? Choose an available time on the booking page and we’ll start with the problem you want to solve.

Book a conversation You’ll work directly with me.

A little help getting started

Choose a starting point to open a draft in your email app. Add as much context as you have, then send it when you’re ready.

An idea, a product, or a workflow that deserves its own software.

Slow software, fragile releases, or code that is hard to change.

Tools, data, or manual handoffs that need to work together.

A question about a product, its direction, or a fit for your business.

The useful details

Bring the goal, the friction, and any constraints. We can work out the shape of the project together.

Replies: I reply within two business days.
Rates: Contract estimates are generally around $135/hour, depending on what is being asked. Scope and final pricing are agreed before work starts.
Remote: Remote anywhere in the US
In person: Knoxville, Oak Ridge, Kingston, Lenoir City