Welcome

I’m Jesse Schauer — Master Software Engineer, business-minded fixer, and the merc that gets called in to get stuff done.

I fix what others can’t (or won’t) — keeping critical systems online, efficient, and maintainable.

With a Master’s in Software Engineering and a Bachelor’s in Business Management, I bridge the gap between technical debt and business impact.

Whether it’s stabilizing a broken benefits platform, automating years of manual processes, or mentoring junior devs while shipping production code — I handle the work others avoid.

What I Actually Do

🧩 Untangle mission-critical legacy systems
🛠 Automate, refactor, and streamline workflows
🕵️ Act as analyst, engineer, and project lead when needed
📜 Leave behind cleaner systems and clearer documentation

Credentials at a Glance

🎓 Master’s in Software Engineering, graduated with honors
🎓 B.S. in Business Management, Cum Laude
🛠 14+ years in the field — full-stack, full-lifecycle, and full accountability
🛠 25+ years using code as a tool in my toolbox
💥 Proven cost-saver: reduced support workloads by 75% in public-sector projects

Let’s be honest — sometimes you don’t need a team.
You just need someone who knows where to aim.

👉 Legacy tech draining time and trust? Let’s talk.

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