Ted Mosby
Software Architect
Full-Stack · iOS · macOS · Web
Reliable software, without the drama.
I help product teams design and ship dependable applications across Apple platforms and the web. From the first database table to the last pixel on screen, I focus on clear architecture, production-ready code, and a delivery cadence that real businesses can actually sustain.
About
I architect and build end-to-end software systems for small and mid-sized teams who need senior engineering judgment, but do not want to manage a large in-house department. Typical work includes taking a fuzzy idea, designing the architecture, implementing the first working version, and leaving behind a codebase your own team can happily maintain.
My background combines hands-on coding (backend, frontend, and native apps), light infrastructure, and product thinking. I am comfortable owning the technical direction, collaborating directly with founders, and working quietly in the background so the rest of the team can move faster.
Services
A small, focused architecture practice. No bloated slide decks — just concrete deliverables that move your product forward.
- Review backend, database, and deployment setup.
- Identify performance, reliability, and security risks.
- Provide a prioritized technical roadmap (1–3 months).
- Shape requirements into a realistic v1 scope.
- Design data models, APIs, and UI flows.
- Implement core features across iOS/macOS/web.
- Untangle fragile, monolithic PHP or JS codebases.
- Introduce tests and release discipline gradually.
- Plan incremental refactors without a full rewrite.
- Build native-feeling macOS & Windows apps using Xojo.
- Integrate licensing, updates, and in-app purchases.
- Ship installers and update channels ready for customers.
- Join roadmap conversations and investor discussions.
- Evaluate third-party tools, vendors, and platforms.
- Mentor your existing developers and reviewers.
- Edit product walkthroughs (Final Cut / Premiere).
- Create clean screenshots and promo graphics.
- Coordinate marketing and release notes with the build.
How Projects Run
Simple, transparent steps. Most engagements start with a short discovery, then move into a clearly scoped build or audit.
We map your current situation, constraints, and goals. You get a realistic assessment of whether I am the right fit and what an initial engagement would look like.
I produce a concise document covering high-level architecture, tech choices, and risks. This becomes the backbone for the first delivery cycle.
Work is done in small, visible increments. You see regular demos and changelogs instead of big surprises at the end of the month.
I document decisions, set up basic monitoring and backups, and support your team as they take full ownership of the system.
Who I Work With
I typically embed with lean teams who value direct access to the person actually doing the work.
A fixed number of hours per month dedicated to reviews, pairing, and high-leverage improvements.
- Weekly check-ins and async reviews.
- Architecture and PR feedback for your team.
- Light planning and technical roadmapping.
A clearly defined deliverable (e.g. “v1 of the desktop client” or “new billing backend”).
- Detailed scope and acceptance criteria.
- Milestone-based delivery plan.
- Documentation and basic training at hand-off.
A time-boxed engagement focused on risk analysis and recommendations rather than implementation.
- Architecture & codebase review.
- Infrastructure sanity check.
- Written report with prioritized actions.
Sample Outcomes
A few representative examples of the kind of work I do. Additional details and references are available on request. Many of my clients are signed with NDAs; in those cases, I can provide a similar sample project to what we've worked on.
Designed and implemented a cross-platform app in Xojo with a shared licensing backend, auto-updates, and analytics hooks.
Re-structured a monolithic PHP application into a small set of focused services with explicit APIs and caching on critical endpoints.
Created a repeatable process for feature walkthroughs and release videos using Final Cut Pro, Premiere, and Photoshop assets.
Technologies
Comfortable across the stack — from data modeling and backend services to UI polish and light infrastructure.
Core Stack
Media & Tools
I do not chase every new framework trend; instead, I favor tools that are battle-tested and easy to hire for. When a project does need something more specialized (queuing, search, or analytics), I work with your constraints and existing infrastructure rather than forcing a full replatform.
My role is to keep the system understandable: clear naming, predictable patterns, and documentation that future developers will actually read.
Frequently Asked Questions
A few quick answers. If something important is not covered here, I am happy to address it directly on a call.
I work with a limited number of clients at any given time to ensure deep focus. Most engagements are remote-first, with communication handled via email, async updates, and scheduled calls.
Availability varies throughout the year, so the first step is always a brief introductory conversation to confirm timing, fit, and scope.
Get In Touch
Ted Mosby
Summary
I help teams ship dependable apps and services — architected for clarity, built with care, and delivered with pragmatic iteration. I enjoy turning fuzzy goals into clean roadmaps, then writing code that future-me will thank present-me for.
Core Skills
Toolbelt
Selected Work
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RecentCross-platform desktop app in Xojo with native UI for macOS/Windows; modular architecture, synced settings, and auto-update flow.
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RecentAPI-driven PHP backend with MySQL, token auth, and caching; shipped a responsive front end with progressive enhancement (HTML/CSS/JS + jQuery).
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RecentMedia pipeline: Final Cut Pro & Premiere edits, color-safe exports, and lightweight motion/graphics via Photoshop.
How I Work
Start with a short discovery, define a crisp scope, ship small, and iterate. I value candid communication, thorough notes, and leaving codebases kinder than I found them.
Highlights
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ArchitectureModular PHP services, clean DB schemas, clear boundaries, and human-readable docs.
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Front EndAccessible, responsive interfaces with progressive enhancement; performance-first CSS/JS.
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OpsLightweight Linux admin, backups/logging, zero-downtime deploys, checklist culture.
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MediaConcise edits, tasteful color, clean audio; Photoshop retouching for web/app assets.