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What I Offer

My Atlassian Services

I provide hands-on, expert help for teams looking to get most out of their Atlassian tools, without enterprise-level overhead.

Flagship Service

Atlassian Cloud Migrations

I specialize in making complex migrations feel simple. Whether you're moving to cloud or consolidating instances, I handle technical details so you can focus on your work.

Major Projects

9,500 Users - UBS

Full migration with zero downtime

8,500 Users - SolarEdge

EMEA-wide with embedded compliance

1,200 Users - Aer Lingus

60% admin workload reduction

800 Users - Zyter

JSM replacing Salesforce

400 Users - Netcentric

Performance optimization

1,800 Users - Diconium

CMDB and Assets implementation

In Progress

• 38,000 Users - OpenBet

• 250 Users - ABSLBS

Technical Expertise

Jira & Confluence
Jira Service Management
Bitbucket
ScriptRunner
Groovy & REST API
Advanced JQL

Key Offerings

  • Datacenter/Server to Cloud
  • Cloud-to-Cloud consolidations
  • Third-party to Jira migrations

Compliance & Impact

Compliance & Security

  • Securities law & privacy regulations
  • Anti-money laundering (AML) legislation
  • Enterprise governance frameworks

Business Impact

  • Reduced DevOps maintenance costs
  • Atlassian Intelligence (AI) access
  • Improved reporting efficiency

Certifications

• PSM I - Professional Scrum Master

• SSM - SAFe Scrum Master

• AWS Cloud Practitioner

Who This Is For

Facing an Atlassian-mandated Cloud migration and need expert guidance to avoid costly mistakes

Acquired another company and need to consolidate Jira or Confluence instances without losing data or productivity

Current self-hosted setup is draining resources with maintenance, upgrades, and security concerns

Want a partner who speaks both "business" and "technical" to bridge the gap between stakeholders and implementation teams

View Full Migration Details

AI Implementation Advisory

Practical guidance for teams looking to use AI effectively. I focus on implementation that works, not hype or vendor marketing.

The Problem Most Teams Face

Overwhelming options with unclear differentiation

Vendor-driven narratives that serve their business, not yours

Fear of data leaving your infrastructure

Skepticism from team members who've been burned by hype

What I Actually Deliver

Clear understanding

What these tools are, what they aren't, and where they fit in your workflow

Practical implementation

How to set up models that work for your specific needs and constraints

Cost-effective approaches

Options that don't require enterprise licensing or expensive cloud credits

Data sovereignty awareness

Understanding when local models make sense versus when cloud options are appropriate

LM Studio & MCP Expertise

I use LM Studio daily for working with local models. More importantly, I advocate for the Model Context Protocol (MCP) - a standard that enables AI assistants to connect with external tools, APIs, and data sources in a structured way.

Practical implementation

I use these tools daily. I'm not reciting documentation - I'm showing you what actually works

Custom integrations

Understanding MCP means I can help you connect AI to your existing tools and workflows

Local-first approach

I can show you how to achieve significant value without sending your data to third-party services

Real experience

I've built tools, debugged issues, and found workarounds. That's different from reading a blog post

Local Deployment

Run models on your own infrastructure. Complete control over your data with no ongoing API costs.

  • Data never leaves your infrastructure
  • No per-token costs or API limits
  • Works offline for air-gapped environments
  • Investment in hardware vs. ongoing subscription

Cloud Solutions

When appropriate, cloud options provide access to more powerful models without specialized hardware.

  • Access to larger, more capable models
  • No hardware requirements or maintenance
  • Scale as needed without capacity planning
  • Transparent cost structures when understood correctly

Augmentation, Not Replacement

There's a narrative that AI will replace developers or make teams obsolete. I take a different view. AI is a tool that, when used properly, augments human capability.

Better Articulation

Use AI to clarify thoughts, structure arguments, and communicate more effectively

Result Orientation

Focus AI on specific outcomes. Define problems clearly and use tools to explore solutions

Human Judgment

AI generates options. You decide. Understanding limitations keeps you in control

In practice: architectural exploration, boilerplate generation, brainstorming solutions, getting unstuck, structuring documentation. The output always passes through my judgment.

Who This Is For

Skeptical of AI hype but curious whether there's practical value underneath

Need guidance that respects data privacy and doesn't require enterprise licensing

Want to understand how to use AI to augment your team, not replace them

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Forge App Development

I build custom Forge apps for Jira and Confluence using a unique AI-powered agentic development flow. Working solutions in hours, production-ready apps in weeks.

The Beautiful Trick: An Agentic Flow I Built Myself

I built my own agentic development flow that makes building Forge apps incredibly fast and consistently well-architected. While others write boilerplate, my flow handles the heavy lifting.

This isn't about using AI to generate random code. It's about using AI agents in a structured, reliable workflow that I've refined over years of Forge development. The flow is deterministic and repeatable. Every project gets the same quality foundation, with customizations built on top of battle-tested patterns.

What makes it different?

No spaghetti code, no tech debt accumulation—just solid architecture every time.

The Numbers Don't Lie

Working Solution: < 4 Hours

From zero to a functioning prototype you can test and iterate on

Final App: < 2 Weeks

Production-ready deployment, depending on complexity

5x Work in 1/10th the Time

With AI augmentation, I deliver exceptional results with rapid turnaround

*The actual volume of work depends on the project scope and complexity. Some apps take days, others take weeks—but all follow the same rapid, quality-focused workflow.

Not a Seasoned Veteran—Just a Developer Who Learned Forge 5 Years Ago

Let me be clear: I'm not one of those developers who's been building Atlassian apps since the Stone Age. I started with Forge 5 years ago, back when it was still new and the docs were sparse.

Before Forge, I was a "run of the mill" developer. Building web apps, APIs, typical software engineering stuff. Then I discovered Forge and realized something powerful: Atlassian's cloud platform needed developers who could ship apps quickly and reliably.

The age of AI changed everything for me. Instead of just being faster at writing code, I rethought the entire development process. I built tools, flows, and systems that leverage AI not just for code generation, but for architectural decisions, testing strategies, and deployment workflows.

Speed

Working solutions in hours, not days

Quality

Clean, well-architected code that follows best practices

Transparency

No black boxes—you'll understand how everything works

Partnership

You get the code, the knowledge, and ongoing support

Results

Apps that solve real problems and deliver actual value

Modern

Built with the latest techniques and patterns

Who This Is For

Need a custom Forge app but don't have the in-house expertise or time

Have an idea but need rapid prototyping to validate it

Want partnership-ready code that you can maintain and extend

Appreciate working with someone who uses AI to deliver faster, not just cheaper

View Forge Development Details

Let's Collaborate—For Free

I'm a down-to-earth human who genuinely likes helping others. If you have a project, idea, or challenge, let's talk about it. No pressure, no sales pitch—just a conversation.

Here's the thing

I genuinely enjoy helping people solve problems. Whether you're a startup founder, a team lead at a larger company, or someone just exploring ideas—I'm happy to share what I know.

Some of my best projects have come from casual conversations where someone shared a challenge they were facing. We brainstormed solutions, I offered guidance based on my experience, and sometimes we ended up building something together.

I'm not saying I'll build you a full application for free—that's not sustainable. But if you have a genuine question, need advice on a technical challenge, or want to bounce ideas around with someone who understands Atlassian and AI—I'm here for that.

No contracts, no obligations, no awkward sales calls. Just human-to-human conversation. If it turns into something more substantial, great. If not, I'm still happy I could help.

Ways I Can Help (For Free)

Answer questions about Atlassian migrations, Forge, or AI implementation

Review your migration plan or app architecture and provide feedback

Share best practices and lessons learned from enterprise projects

Help you think through technical challenges you're facing

Provide honest feedback on whether a paid service makes sense for you

Connect you with others in the community if I'm not the right fit

How to Reach Out

The best way to start is by joining my Discord community. It's where I spend most of my time, and it's a great place to ask questions, share ideas, and get to know me before any formal conversation.

Join Discord & Say Hi

No spam, no sales—just a community of people building cool things with Atlassian and AI

"I've found that the best way to build meaningful relationships is to be genuinely helpful first. If you need paid work, we can discuss that. But let's start with a conversation, not a contract."

Atlassian & AI Expertise, Made Personal

Whether it's migrations, Forge app development, or practical AI guidance, I'm here to help. The best way to start is by asking in community.

Ask on Discord