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Software Engineer · Open to new projects
I build reliable software people enjoy using.
Hi, I'm Kyrsten Horvath. I help startups and teams design, build and ship web applications, APIs and cloud systems that hold up in production.
- TypeScript
- React
- Node.js
- Python
- PostgreSQL
- AWS
engineer.ts
const engineer = {
name: "Kyrsten Horvath",
role: "Software Engineer",
focus: ["web apps", "APIs", "cloud"],
available: true,
};
// let's build something good
engineer.contact();Services
How I can help your team ship.
Available for freelance projects, contract roles and short consulting engagements.
Web applications
Fast, accessible front ends and full-stack apps, from first prototype to production release.
APIs and backend
Clean, well-documented services and integrations that scale with your users and your team.
Cloud and DevOps
CI/CD, containers and infrastructure so that shipping becomes routine instead of stressful.
Consulting and code review
Architecture reviews, performance audits and honest technical advice before you commit to a build.
How we'll work together
- 01Discover
We talk through your goals, users and constraints, then agree on scope.
- 02Design
A lightweight technical plan and milestones, so nothing is a surprise.
- 03Build
Short iterations with working software and regular updates along the way.
- 04Ship and support
Launch, documentation and a handover your team can run with.
Selected work
Projects I'm proud of.
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Pricing
Simple, honest pricing.
Fixed-price packages for most projects, and an hourly rate for everything else. Every quote is confirmed after a free intro call.
Landing page
from[$1,500]
A focused, single-page site that explains what you do and turns visitors into leads.
- Custom design, built for your brand
- Responsive on every screen size
- Contact form or booking link
- Basic SEO and analytics setup
- Deployed on fast, modern hosting
Typically 1–2 weeksStart a project
WebsiteMost popular
from[$4,000]
A multi-page marketing or business site you can grow with.
- Up to [6] custom-designed pages
- Content you can edit yourself
- Blog, portfolio or case studies
- Performance and accessibility tuned
- SEO, analytics and launch support
Typically 3–5 weeksStart a project
Web or mobile app
from[$10,000+]
A full-stack product, from first prototype to production release.
- Product and technical planning
- Accounts, payments and integrations
- API, database and cloud setup
- Testing and CI/CD pipeline
- Documentation and handover
Typically 6–12 weeksStart a project
Hourly
Book hours[$100]/hr · Maintenance, bug fixes, small features, code review and consulting.
Common questions
How does payment work?
[50% deposit to book the project, 50% at launch. Larger projects are split across milestones.]
What if I need changes along the way?
[Each package includes two rounds of revisions. Anything beyond the agreed scope is billed hourly, and I always check with you first.]
Who owns the code and the site?
[You do. Once the final invoice is paid, the code, design and accounts are yours.]
Can you help after launch?
[Yes. I offer hourly support and monthly maintenance for updates, monitoring and new features.]
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About
Engineer first, partner always.
[Two or three sentences about your background, what you care about, and the kind of teams you like working with.]
[One sentence on how you work: communication style, time zone, and how you keep projects on track.]
- Languages
- TypeScript
- Python
- SQL
- Frontend
- React
- Next.js
- Tailwind
- Backend
- Node.js
- PostgreSQL
- REST & GraphQL
- Cloud
- AWS
- Docker
- GitHub Actions