Architecture that lasts
Clear system design, maintainable code, dependable APIs, and performance that holds up in production.
Developer. Architect. Product builder.
Building useful software is what I do.
I’m Bill Milstead. Over 26 years, I’ve built hundreds of products for the companies I’ve worked with, turning complex ideas into software people actually use. Now I’m building my own, too.
26+years in software
100sproducts built
∞things to build
Bill Milstead
Always building.
Always building.
Things I’ve put into the world.
Products and websites I’ve designed, built, and continue to improve.
Websites for home service businesses
SitWiz
Fast, custom websites built to turn local traffic into real leads and booked jobs.
Visit sitwiz.com
Software for field teams
Simple Time
Time tracking, jobs, scheduling, and invoicing together in one practical tool.
Visit simpletime.io
Playful browser games
Tiny Taps
Small, happy games for little hands, from age one and up. No ads or accounts.
Visit wjm.meMore is on the way.
Two new projects are taking shape. I share progress and lessons as I build.
From first idea to real product.
I like the whole problem: the architecture, the interface, and all the decisions between.
Interfaces people enjoy
Thoughtful frontend work across web and mobile, with the small details that make a product feel right.
Practical AI features
Retrieval, embeddings, vector search, and model workflows shaped around real product needs.
Tools I reach for.
Different projects call for different choices. These are some of the technologies I work with most.
C# .NET
Blazor
React
Xcode
Native iOS
Android
Next.js
Vue.js
TypeScript
JavaScript
Sass / SCSS
CSS
Azure Astro
Also working with ASP.NET Core, SQL, React Native, and vector-backed applications.
Experience matters.
Curiosity matters more.
I’ve spent my career building and evolving production software, from business applications to modern web products. Today, alongside my work as a lead developer, I’m creating tools and experiences of my own.
My favorite work sits where sound engineering and a useful, human idea meet.
Have a project in mind? Let’s talkFeb 2010 — present
Lead Developer
Townhall Media
Lead development of Townhall Media’s publishing and newsletter platforms. Our sites handle over 160 million page views a month on lean infrastructure built for performance and reliability.
Jan 2000 — Feb 2010
Full Stack Developer
Ukrop’s Super Markets, Inc.
Built ukrops.com’s e-commerce site and company portal. Developed accounting automation, a catering order portal, and an in-store kiosk where customers could customize and schedule orders.