Creative thinking
Design, writing, user experience, product ideas, and making complex information understandable.
Hi, I'm Shawn. I've spent much of my working life figuring out how things work—and how to make them work better.
My path hasn't followed one specialty. It crosses web development, e-commerce, electronics, manufacturing, design, and creating things from scratch. That range helps me look at business challenges from more than one angle.
THINKING / MAKING / SOLVING
The most useful ideas often come from asking a few good questions and paying attention to details that are easy to miss.
I prefer conversations and firsthand observation over assumptions.
When I visit a business, I want to understand the people, the equipment, the systems, and the workarounds that have developed over time. What is everyone trying to accomplish? Where does work get stuck? What already works well?
Then I explore options, explain the tradeoffs in plain language, and help determine the right next move. Sometimes that's a small change. Sometimes it becomes a new application or website.
And when I recommend building something, I can often do the work myself.
Design, writing, user experience, product ideas, and making complex information understandable.
Websites, software, e-commerce, digital systems, troubleshooting, and AI-assisted prototyping.
Manufacturing, electronics, physical products, process systems, and understanding how practical work gets done.
I'm an independent consultant, not a large agency.
I'll be the person asking questions, preparing recommendations, and developing or coordinating the solution. I use modern AI tools to extend what I can research, test, and build, while keeping the judgment and responsibility with me.
If a project calls for a specialist beyond my expertise, I'll say so. My job is to help you find the right solution, even when that doesn't mean building something new.
Let's talk about your businessI primarily work with established businesses in Salt Lake City and nearby Wasatch Front communities. I prefer meeting at your operation, where I can see your business firsthand.