Custom Software SolutionsBoutique development practice serving growing businesses and organizations doing meaningful work
Nonprofit founder, real estate investor, and software developer — custom built, results driven
Services
From custom development to strategic consulting - modern practices, and genuine understanding of your operational reality
Custom Software Development
Web Applications, Automation, and Business Tools
From e-commerce platforms to internal dashboards, I build custom applications that match your operations - not the other way around. You get enterprise-grade performance without agency overhead.
- Full-stack web applications (React, Next.js, Node.js)
- Business automation and workflow tools
- API development and third-party integrations
- Database design and optimization
- Mobile-responsive, fast-loading, secure
Strategic Consulting & Advisory
Technical Strategy and Operational Guidance
Get strategic guidance on technology decisions, AI implementation, and operational efficiency. I bring both development expertise and real-world experience running nonprofits and analyzing real estate deals.
- Technical architecture and system strategy
- AI implementation with values alignment
- Operational efficiency assessment
- Fractional CTO/technical advisor roles
- Workshop facilitation and staff training
Real Estate & Financial Analysis
Deal Analysis and Investment Strategy
Leverage real estate investment experience for acquisition underwriting, financial modeling, and strategic analysis. I analyze deals the way an investor would because I am one.
- Acquisition underwriting and deal analysis
- Financial modeling for mixed-income developments
- Capital stack structuring
- Portfolio optimization strategy
- Feasibility analysis for community development
Next steps
Whether you need custom software, strategic consulting, or real estate analysis, let's discuss your situation and find the right approach.
Nonprofits and social enterprises: ask about special rates.
Schedule a Free ConsultationRecent Projects That Deliver Results
Thoughtful design and modern engineering
Queen Bee Candles
Full-stack e-commerce platform for local artisan business
Flickr Local Browser
Python desktop application built outside primary JavaScript stack
Traditional Music Learning Hub
Full-stack community music education platform
Performance Optimization
Website optimization for working musician
Hi, I'm Bryan Owens
I bring over 30 years of cross-domain experience to software development. As a Waldorf educator for 15 years, music educator for 20+ years, nonprofit founder, real estate investor, and full-stack developer, I understand how to teach complex concepts, solve problems creatively, and build solutions that work in operational reality.
This combination is rare and valuable. I've founded organizations, served on boards, taught students using human-centered educational approaches, performed and recorded professionally as a musician, analyzed real estate deals, and built production software. Most developers have technical skills. Most consultants understand operations. Few bring both—plus the teaching ability to transfer knowledge so you're not dependent long-term.
I'm a trained full-stack developer who leverages modern tools to work efficiently across any tech stack while bringing the architectural judgment, debugging skills, testing practices, and quality standards that only come from real development experience.
My approach is straightforward: understand your operations, recommend the right solution (sometimes that means *not* building software), deliver measurable results, and train your team so you're empowered. Great technology shouldn't require enterprise budgets—accessible, fair pricing is core to my practice.
What makes me different:
- Multi-domain expertise – 30+ years across education, music, nonprofit leadership, real estate investing, and software development
- Teaching at the core – Career as educator means knowledge transfer and training are built into every engagement
- Operational credibility – Active real estate investor who analyzes deals with personal capital, not just theory
- Mission-aligned pricing – Accessible rates for nonprofits and social enterprises doing important work
Technologies I specialize in:
Frontend
- React
- Next.js
- HTML5
- CSS3
- JavaScript (ES6+)
Backend
- Node.js
- Express
- RESTful APIs
- Python
Databases
- PostgreSQL
- MongoDB
- SQLite
- Data modeling
Development Tools
- Docker
- Git
- CI/CD
- Cloud deployment
How I Work
A collaborative approach focused on understanding, building, and empowering
Understanding Your Operations
Start with context, not just requirements
- Free consultation to understand your goals and constraints
- Operational analysis (not just technical requirements)
- Honest assessment of what you actually need
- Clear scope, timeline, and budget aligned with your reality
Building & Collaborating
Regular communication and iteration
- Development with regular check-ins and progress updates
- Testing and quality assurance throughout
- Your input shapes the solution at key milestones
Launching & Empowering
Training so you're not dependent
- Deployment with thorough testing
- Training sessions for your team
- Documentation you can actually use
- Post-launch support and guidance
- Ongoing options available (not required)
Get in Touch
Free consultation to discuss your project. I'll listen to your needs, assess what makes sense, and provide honest guidance—even if custom development isn't the answer.
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100% Satisfaction Guarantee
If you're not completely satisfied with the final result, I'll work with you until it's right.