Enterprise Software, AI & Cloud Infrastructure — Built for Businesses That Demand Results.
25+ years of senior engineering — AWS architecture, AI integrations, HIPAA-compliant platforms,
event-driven systems — now working for your business. Lighthouse Consulting is your beacon of
clarity in a complex technical landscape.
25+ Years EngineeringMcKesson (Fortune 10)Doctor On DemandIntelyCareAWS ArchitectureAI & ML IntegrationsHIPAA-Compliant SystemsDevOps & CI/CDEvent-Driven Platforms
We start with understanding your goals and map the right path forward.
Custom Solutions
Software and systems built around your business — not the other way around.
Automate & Integrate
We eliminate manual work and connect your systems so everything flows.
Reliable Support
Ongoing support and IT services to keep your business running smoothly.
WHAT WE DO
Solutions that move your business forward
Custom Software Development
Tailored software and applications built around your workflow — from idea to
deployment.
Custom Web & Desktop Applications
iPhone & Android Apps
CRM & ERP Applications
API Integrations
Custom IoT Solutions
Integration with Existing Applications
Best suited for teams running critical work through spreadsheets, aging
software, or disconnected systems — think HIPAA-compliant patient portals, CRM intake
automation, and custom IoT tooling for healthcare, finance, and logistics.
Node.js & React
AWS & Azure
HIPAA-Compliant Architecture
REST & Third-Party APIs
iOS & Android
SQL & NoSQL
Ready to talk about your software project? Send us a few details and
we'll respond within one business day.
Comprehensive online retail solutions — from storefront to fulfillment, fully
integrated.
Full E-Commerce Sites
Drop Ship Integration
Payment Gateway Integrations
Custom API Integrations
Workflow Automation
Custom Solutions
Best suited for retailers and online sellers who've outgrown their platform —
think a legacy storefront migrated to Shopify with real-time drop-ship sync, or automated order
routing that ends manual spreadsheet oversells.
Shopify
Custom Middleware
Stripe & Payment Gateways
Inventory & Drop-Ship APIs
Workflow Automation Tooling
Ready to talk about your e-commerce project? Send us a few details and
we'll respond within one business day.
Technology infrastructure and support to keep your business running reliably, day and
night.
Cloud Deployments & Migrations
Network & Security Architecture
Systems Administration
VoIP, PBX & Telephony Systems
Database Management & Backups
Managed IT Support
Legacy System Support & Modernization
Best suited for growing teams running production workloads on AWS or Azure —
think standardized CI/CD and monitoring, an order management platform with live inventory sync,
or ongoing managed IT support without building out a full internal team.
AWS & Azure
CI/CD Pipelines
Infrastructure as Code
Container Deployment
Monitoring & Alerting
VoIP & PBX Systems
Legacy System Modernization
Ready to talk about your cloud or IT needs? Send us a few details and
we'll respond within one business day.
We help teams ship reliable software on AWS and Azure with practical automation, secure cloud
architecture,
and operational visibility that keeps production calm.
AWSAzureHybrid Cloud
DevOps automation
CI/CD pipelines, container deployment, infrastructure as code, release workflows, and repeatable
environment setup.
Security by design
Identity and access reviews, secrets management, backup strategy, network hardening, and
secure-by-default cloud patterns.
Monitoring & resilience
Logging, alerts, performance dashboards, disaster recovery planning, and production support across AWS
and Azure.
Live Technical Demo
Serverless E-Commerce Storefront
A complete demonstration storefront built to showcase modern product discovery,
inventory-aware shopping, customer accounts, order management, product reviews, and
scalable AWS serverless deployment — the same capabilities behind the e-commerce
platforms we build for clients.
Product catalog and categories
Variants, pricing and inventory
Cart and checkout workflow
Customer authentication
Order history and status
Product search and sorting
Ratings and reviews
Responsive storefront
AWS serverless deployment
Next.jsAWS LambdaAPI GatewayTurso / SQLiteStripe
Our Work
Software we actually build
We don't just consult — we ship. Below is a live, interactive example of the kind
of admin tooling we build alongside client storefronts: a multi-tab dashboard for
the day-to-day of running an online store, not just the checkout customers see.
Switch tabs, filter orders by status, and search the product catalog — it's all
wired up.
Revenue, orders, and AOV KPIs with trend deltas
Monthly revenue trend chart
Order filtering by status — paid, pending, refunded
Practical builds with measurable business outcomes
The best software work is visible in fewer manual steps, faster decisions, cleaner operations,
and teams that can finally trust the systems they depend on.
Operations Dashboard for E-Commerce Teams
Replaced spreadsheet-heavy order reviews with a browser-based admin portal for searching products,
filtering orders, and tracking fulfillment KPIs in one place.
Outcome: faster order triage, fewer missed exceptions, and a cleaner daily workflow.
Admin ToolsKPI TrackingOrder Management
CRM and Intake Workflow Automation
Built custom intake flows and API integrations that move client data between forms, CRM records,
email notifications, and internal follow-up queues.
Outcome: less double entry, quicker response times, and better visibility into every lead.
CRMAutomationAPI Integration
Cloud Reliability and DevOps Modernization
Standardized deployments, monitoring, secrets handling, and backup practices for teams running
production workloads on AWS, Azure, and hybrid infrastructure.
Outcome: more predictable releases, clearer alerts, and less operational fire-drill work.
AWSAzureDevOps
Client Work
Projects with measurable outcomes
Custom software earns its keep when it solves real problems. Here are three representative
engagements and what they delivered for our clients.
Logistics & Distribution
Order Management & Routing Platform
A regional distributor was routing hundreds of daily orders by hand — spreadsheets, constant corrections, and a team stretched thin. We built a web application that automated routing rules, synced live inventory, and pushed status updates directly to their WMS.
A multi-provider practice in greater Boston managed scheduling by phone and intake on paper. We delivered a HIPAA-compliant portal with online scheduling, digital intake forms, and a provider-facing dashboard — integrated with their existing EHR.
A specialty retailer's decade-old ASP.NET storefront had slow load times, no mobile optimization, and a nightly inventory sync that caused oversells. We migrated to Shopify with custom middleware for real-time drop-ship and inventory management.
From small businesses to growing service providers, we design and develop fast, mobile-friendly
websites that help clients stand out and turn visitors into customers.
"Joseph is a very experienced developer. He kept an open mind on his development and had great ideas on
direction. He will be a great asset to any team. It was a pleasure working with Joseph."
"We all enjoyed working with Joseph, he had the technical proficiency required for full-stack
development. Joseph is personable and facilitated knowledge transfer as needed. We would welcome future
opportunities to work with him again."
"Joseph had a deep comprehension of full-stack development and was a tremendous asset to us for mobile
app development. Easy to work with, flexible, and easy to reach."
"He definitely has a thorough expertise in Microsoft SQL Server and good skills in both MySQL and PHP. He
was easy to work with and highly collaborative — open to providing his advice when he had a better idea
than our original plan."
"Great to work with. Delivered exactly what we discussed. Thank you very much!"
25+ Yearsof technology expertise
About the Company
Enterprise engineering experience, without the enterprise overhead.
We bring the same rigor applied at publicly-traded companies and venture-backed
startups to businesses of every size — HIPAA-compliant platforms, AWS event-driven architectures,
AI integrations, and production-grade DevOps — without the sprawling team or bloated retainer.
Boston-area, direct-access engineering. We communicate in plain language,
not tech-speak, and we stay accountable long after delivery. Just as a lighthouse guides ships safely
to shore, we guide your business through complex technology — with clarity and results at every step.
Enterprise-grade architecture at any project size
Fixed-price or hourly — whichever fits your project
Direct access to senior engineers, not account managers
Fortune-level engineering, now working for your business.
Across more than 25 years in enterprise software and venture-backed startups, I've worked in the
rooms where critical production systems get built. I designed HIPAA-compliant platforms handling
millions of patient interactions at
Doctor On Demand and IntelyCare. I shipped production-grade
distributed systems at McKesson — one of the ten largest companies in the
United States. I built quantum networking backends at Aliro Quantum and served
as architect and lead engineer at multiple venture-backed startups.
I've led engineering teams of 10+, served as interim CTO, and held architectural responsibility
across healthcare, finance, logistics, and emerging technology. The standard has always been the
same: clean architecture, production-grade reliability, code maintainable by the next person who
touches it. I founded Lighthouse to bring that standard to businesses that deserve it but can't
justify a 50-person agency or a VP of Engineering on payroll.
Notable Prior Employers
McKessonFortune 10 Healthcare Company
Doctor On DemandTelehealth Platform · HIPAA Systems
IntelyCareHealthcare Staffing Tech · HIPAA Systems
Timelines vary by scope. A straightforward IT setup might take days; a custom web application typically
runs 4–12 weeks. Every proposal includes a clear timeline so you always know what's ahead.
Directly with me. I personally handle the architecture, engineering, and delivery on every
project — there's no subcontractor bench and no hand-off to a delivery team after the sale.
When you're talking to Lighthouse, you're talking to the person who will actually write your
code. If a project's scale or specialized needs (design, QA, mobile) genuinely call for
bringing in additional help, that's something we'd discuss openly during scoping — not
something already staffed and waiting.
Yes. While we're based on Boston's South Shore (Duxbury, MA), we serve clients nationwide. Most of our process is
remote-friendly. On-site IT work covers greater New England.
We offer both fixed-price and hourly engagements — whichever works best for you. Fixed-price is great
when the scope is well-defined and you want cost certainty up front. Hourly works well for exploratory
work, ongoing support, or projects where flexibility matters. We'll recommend the right fit during our
first conversation.
Absolutely. We frequently integrate with Shopify, QuickBooks, Salesforce, custom ERPs, and more. We
assess what you have during the discovery call and build around it wherever possible.
Yes, we routinely sign mutual NDAs. Client confidentiality is fundamental — we never share project
details or reference your work without explicit permission.
From the Blog
Real systems, real compliance, real trade-offs
Notes from actual engagements — HIPAA architecture, AWS infrastructure under real constraints,
and the integrations that hold complex systems together.
WordPress isn't HIPAA compliant out of the box, but it can be made appropriate for the
right use case — and when a patient portal has outgrown it entirely.
Software development was never just typing syntax. AI automated the part of the job
that made a code-camp grad and a software engineer look interchangeable.
A polished messaging concept designed for quick, natural communication. Open the
interactive app, switch between conversations, and send a message of your own.
Mobile UIMessagingInteractive prototypeResponsive design
Mobile Game Development
Games that run anywhere
A fully playable Flappy Bird clone built with nothing but HTML5 Canvas and vanilla
JavaScript. Tap the screen, click, or press Space to flap — no downloads, no frameworks,
just a game that runs instantly in any browser.
Fast, professionally designed websites built
to generate calls, bookings and sales — backed by the technical ability to integrate the systems
behind your business.
Senior Engineering Behind Every Website
Your website is designed and built directly by a senior software engineer with 25+ years of
experience. Lighthouse can create the public-facing experience, integrate the systems behind it,
deploy it to secure cloud infrastructure, and support it after launch.
Packages & Pricing
Starter
Starting at $2,500
Up to 5 pages
Custom design tailored to your business
Mobile-friendly development
Contact form
Basic on-page SEO
Analytics and Search Console setup
Business
Starting at $4,500
Up to 10 pages
Booking or scheduling integration
Content management system
Technical and local SEO setup
Conversion-focused page structure
Performance and accessibility review
E-Commerce / Custom
Starting at $8,500
Online stores and payment workflows
Custom portals, dashboards, or applications
APIs, integrations, and automation
Product and inventory management
Architecture and deployment planning
30 days of post-launch support
Final pricing depends on content, integrations, functionality, and project
scope.
Before development begins, you receive a written scope, project
milestones, deliverables, and acceptance criteria — so there are no surprises about cost or
completion.
Why Lighthouse
25+ Years of Experience
Enterprise and startup engineering applied directly to your business.
Work Directly With the Engineer
No account-manager handoff, outsourcing, or junior replacement.
You Own Everything
No platform lock-in. You retain ownership of your domain, content, accounts, source code, and
production infrastructure.
Built Beyond the Website
AWS hosting, APIs, integrations, automation, and custom software when needed.
Our Process
Most projects launch in 4–6 weeks from kickoff.
1
Discovery Call
We learn about your business, goals, and what your current site is missing.
2
Design Concept
You review a homepage design before we build anything further.
3
Build & Content
We build every page and integrate the tools your business runs on.
4
Review & Revisions
You test the site and request changes before anything goes live.
5
Launch & Handoff
We launch, connect your domain, and walk you through updating it.
Every launch includes
Responsive testing
SSL and domain configuration
Analytics setup
Search-engine submission
Form-delivery testing
Performance review
Owner handoff and training
Backup or recovery configuration
Who We Build For
Local Service Businesses
Sites built to turn searches into phone calls and booked jobs — like Pembroke
Radiator LLC.
Restaurants & Cafés
Menus, hours, and online ordering front and center — like Jade
Cafe.
Professional Services
Sites that build credibility and convert visitors into consultations — like SES Equine.
Healthcare Practices
Patient-friendly, accessible sites with online scheduling and privacy-aware intake forms.
Basic managed hosting is available from $50/month. AWS serverless
hosting and ongoing care plans — backups, security updates, and performance monitoring — are
available from $149/month. Substantial writing or content creation is billed separately.
Not sure where to start?
Get a free audit of your current website — performance, mobile-friendliness, and SEO basics
— with specific recommendations.
