Services

I offer professional services in two fields: software development and technical writing. Please contact me to enquire.

Software development

I provide bespoke software development services through my business Heron Web Ltd, established in 2018. I'm experienced in building and maintaining large-scale systems using contemporary technologies and processes.

Case studies of solutions I've recently delivered can be found on the Heron Web website.

Please contact Heron Web to discuss your next software project.

Technical writing

I am a freelance technical writer specialising in high-quality content that explores DevOps and software engineering. I write for industry publications and individual vendors.

Articles I've recently written include:

• Appvia – Best Practices around Kubernetes Configuration
• Aviator – Everything Wrong With DORA Metrics
• Cerbos – Authorization Challenges in a Multitenant System
• ContainIQ – Kubernetes RBAC: Implementation & Best Practices
• Datree – Kubernetes Error Codes: Failed to Pull Image
• Earthly.dev – Using Kubernetes Persistent Volumes
• Fusebit – What Is Deno and Why You Should Try It
• Grafana – 5 Key Benefits of Kubernetes Monitoring
• Lightstep – Cost of Downtime and How to Calculate It
• Kinsta – The Ultimate Guide to Installing Docker on Ubuntu
• Loft.sh – 5 Reasons Why Engineers Need Access to Kubernetes
• Rancher – Using Rancher Desktop for Local Kubernetes
• Spacelift – Kubernetes Tutorial for Beginners
• Tailscale – Ultimate Guide to Better DevOps / DevSecOps
• Zitadel – Managing Authorization with Role-Based Access Control

I'm currently a regular contributor to How-To Geek's DevOps section (formerly CloudSavvy IT). My articles have also appeared on sites such as The New Stack.

My corpus features both conceptual articles and clear "how-tos" about specific technologies. As a practising developer myself, I usually have first-hand experience of the topics I'm asked to cover. I can write to provided briefs and outlines or help you to devise them.

All articles I deliver are new original works, supplied with full rights and title. I request you include my byline when publishing, but also offer a ghostwriting option if you'd prefer content to carry your own name. I'm normally available to contribute material at short notice and on an ongoing basis.

Please contact me to engage my writing services.