About – Matt Adler Consulting

I'm Matthew Adler, a software engineer and consultant based in Oregon. I build custom workflow and tracking systems for government agencies, industrial facilities, and organizations that need software designed around how they actually operate.

My work focuses on organizations that have outgrown spreadsheets and email but don't need (and can't justify) enterprise software built for companies ten times their size. Whether it's a state agency tracking compliance cases, a mill tracking safety inspections, or a refinery managing work orders, the problem is often the same: you need a system that fits your process, not one that forces you to change how you work.

I understand operational environments. Tight budgets, staff turnover, audit requirements, shifts that run around the clock, and systems that need to work reliably for years. I design accordingly.

How I Work

Direct Engagement

When you work with me, you work with me directly. I handle requirements gathering, system design, development, deployment, and ongoing maintenance. There's no sales team, no project manager layer, no support queue. I'm accountable for everything.

Practical Collaboration

I work closely with your staff to understand how work actually gets done, not how an org chart says it should work. The goal is a system that fits your existing processes, not one that forces you to change how you operate.

Long-Term Thinking

I build systems with long-term maintenance in mind. That means choosing stable technology, writing clear code, maintaining good documentation, and avoiding dependencies that will cause problems down the road.

Ongoing Support

I don't disappear after launch. I provide ongoing maintenance and support, handle updates as your needs evolve, and remain available to answer questions and solve problems. The relationship is long-term by design.

Technical Philosophy

Boring technology. I use proven, stable tools that will still be well-supported in ten years. No chasing trends, no experimental frameworks, no technology choices that will become maintenance burdens.

Simple architecture. Systems should be as simple as they can be while meeting requirements. Every layer of complexity is a future maintenance cost. I don't add complexity without clear justification.

Readable code. Code is written to be understood by future developers, not to demonstrate cleverness. When I move on or when you need another developer, the system is designed to be maintainable.

Experience

• Case management and compliance systems for government agencies
• Operational tracking systems for industrial facilities

• Modernizing legacy processes from paper and spreadsheets
• Long-term system maintenance and support

Who I Am