About Xandev

The Story

I started Xandev because I saw too many small businesses getting lost in the shuffle at big agencies. They'd pay premium prices for cookie-cutter solutions, talk to account managers instead of developers, and wait weeks for simple changes.

I knew there was a better way. By staying small and working directly with clients, I can deliver better results, faster turnarounds, and genuine relationships. No sales teams. No project managers. Just you and me, building something great together.

How I Work

When you work with me, you're not just another ticket in a queue. You get my direct email and phone number. We jump on calls when you need clarity. I send you progress updates as I build. And when you have questions, I'm the one who answers them.

I believe in transparent pricing, realistic timelines, and setting proper expectations. If something's going to take longer or cost more, you'll know immediately—not after I've already started.

Communication Cadence

• Discovery: Initial call or meeting to understand your goals and requirements
• Planning: Detailed proposal with timeline, deliverables, and pricing
• Development: Weekly progress updates with demos of working features
• Review: Iterative feedback cycles to refine and perfect
• Launch: Training, documentation, and handoff
• Support: Post-launch support period and ongoing maintenance options

Technical Approach

I build with modern, proven technologies—not bleeding-edge experiments. My focus is on performance, security, and maintainability. Every site I build scores 95+ on Google Lighthouse. Every app I create includes automated tests and documentation.

My Toolbox

• Languages: PHP, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML/CSS
• Frameworks: React, Vue, Node.js, Laravel, WordPress
• Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite
• Infrastructure: AWS, DigitalOcean, Vercel, Netlify, cPanel
• Tools: Git, Docker, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring and analytics

Principles

These are the non-negotiables that guide every project:

• Performance first: Fast sites aren't optional. They're mandatory.
• Security always: Your data and your customers' data must be protected.
• Accessibility matters: Everyone should be able to use what I build.
• SEO from day one: What's the point of a site no one can find?
• Mobile-first design: Most traffic is mobile. I design for that reality.
• Clean code: You or another developer should be able to maintain what I build.

Why Solo?

I get asked this a lot. Why not build an agency? Hire developers? Scale up?

Because the moment I do that, I become a manager instead of a builder. I spend my days in meetings instead of writing code. And you lose the thing that makes this model work: direct access to the person doing the actual work.

I'd rather work with 8-10 great clients per year and do exceptional work than juggle 50 projects with a team and deliver mediocre results. Quality over quantity. Every time.

Based in Aurora, IL

I'm based in Aurora, Illinois, but I work with clients across the United States. Most projects are remote-first, with optional in-person meetings for local clients. Video calls, screen sharing, and modern collaboration tools make distance irrelevant.