Available for new projects

I turn ideas into shipped products

I'm Elmar — a full-stack developer with 20+ years building fast, reliable web, mobile, and desktop apps. From first sketch to launch, I help founders and teams ship software that earns its keep.

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Tools I build with

TypeScriptReactNext.jsNode.jsReact NativePHPPostgreSQLCloudflareTypeScriptReactNext.jsNode.jsReact NativePHPPostgreSQLCloudflareTypeScriptReactNext.jsNode.jsReact NativePHPPostgreSQLCloudflareTypeScriptReactNext.jsNode.jsReact NativePHPPostgreSQLCloudflareTypeScriptReactNext.jsNode.jsReact NativePHPPostgreSQLCloudflareTypeScriptReactNext.jsNode.jsReact NativePHPPostgreSQLCloudflare
20+
Years building software
100%
Job Success on Upwork
5.0
Average client rating
200K+
Users reached by shipped apps

Services

One developer, the whole product

Most of my clients don't want to manage a team of vendors. I handle design, front end, back end, and launch — so you have a single point of contact and a clear path to shipping.

Web Applications

Production-grade web apps and dashboards built with React, Next.js & TypeScript — fast, accessible, and easy to grow.

  • SaaS platforms & portals
  • Dashboards & internal tools
  • API & backend design
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Mobile Apps

Cross-platform iOS & Android apps from a single codebase, with native polish and a smooth path to the stores.

  • React Native / Expo
  • Offline-first & sync
  • App Store & Play launch
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MVP & Product Builds

Have an idea? I take you from concept to a launchable v1 quickly — scoped tight, built right, ready for real users.

  • Rapid prototyping
  • Lean, shippable scope
  • Built to scale later
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Rescue & Consulting

Inherited a messy codebase or stalled project? I audit, stabilise, and get delivery moving again — with a clear plan.

  • Code & architecture audits
  • Performance & bug fixes
  • Tech strategy
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Selected work

Results, not just screenshots

Web App
20,000+ registrants, 1,500+ attendees

Event Ticketing Platform

Built an event ticket management platform for a high-profile event — registration, ticketing, and access control on a Next.js + GraphQL stack backed by Prisma and PostgreSQL.

Next.jsTypeScriptGraphQLPostgreSQLRead case study
Mobile
200K+ downloads, 17K active users

Education Mobile App

Cross-platform learning app built with React Native & Expo — offline support, in-app purchases, and analytics — grown and maintained through a large, active user base.

React NativeExpoTypeScriptRead case study
Web App
Shipped complete as team lead

B2B Application

Led development of a B2B product end to end — frontend, backend, and API — coordinating the build and shipping the full application for the client as team lead.

ReactNode.jsAPI
Web App
5.0 rating — delivered on time

E-commerce Payments

Integrated and repaired the Billplz payment gateway on a SvelteKit + Node.js storefront — hardening checkout and delivering on a tight timeline.

SvelteKitNode.jsPayments
Web App
Scaled to 200K daily visitors

High-Traffic News Platform

Architected and tuned a news platform for speed at scale, with server-side performance work, NGINX tuning, and SMS & payment gateway integrations.

Node.jsMySQLNGINXRead case study
Web App
Campaign & ROI tracking at scale

Ads Management System

Advertising management and analytics platform for a busy 14-floor business plaza — schedule campaigns across screens, manage inventory, and track performance.

PhoenixElixirPostgreSQL

How we'll work

A simple, low-risk process

No bloated agency overhead. Just clear communication, weekly progress, and software that works.

01

Discovery call

A free 30-minute chat to understand your goals, constraints, and timeline. You leave with clarity even if we don't work together.

02

Proposal & scope

A clear, fixed plan: what gets built, milestones, timeline, and price. No vague estimates or surprise invoices.

03

Build in the open

I ship in small increments with regular demos. You see real progress every week and can steer as we go.

04

Launch & support

We ship to production, hand over clean docs, and I stay available for fixes and the next round of improvements.

Fixed-price MVPs

Know the price before we start

No open-ended hourly rates or scope-creep surprises. Pick a timeline, get a working product for a fixed price — and start learning from real users fast.

Launch MVP

15 days

For simple tools & proof-of-concepts

from$9,000
  • One core feature, built end-to-end
  • Clean, responsive front-end
  • Essential backend & database
  • Deployed & live
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Most popular

Growth MVP

30 days

The sweet spot for most startups

from$18,000
  • Multiple connected features
  • User accounts & authentication
  • Dashboard / admin interface
  • Key third-party integrations
  • 2 weeks post-launch support
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Scale MVP

45 days

For complex, multi-part products

from$30,000
  • Full product with admin panel
  • Payments & subscriptions
  • Custom API & integrations
  • Performance-hardened & scalable
  • 1 month post-launch support
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Every build is scoped in a free call first — these are starting points, not rigid boxes. Something bigger or more custom? Request a custom quote.

EI

Elmar Ismayil

Full-Stack Developer

Web · Mobile · Desktop
Building since 2003

Currently

Open to new work

About

The reliable partner for your next build

I've spent over 20 years designing, building, and maintaining software across web, desktop, and mobile. I've seen what makes projects succeed — and the avoidable mistakes that sink them.

My approach is simple: understand the real problem, scope it honestly, and ship in small, working increments. You get a developer who communicates like a partner and treats your budget like it's my own.

  • Full-stack: I own the whole product, not just one slice
  • Plain-English updates — no jargon, no ghosting
  • Pragmatic engineer who ships, not a perfectionist who stalls
  • Comfortable with messy legacy code and greenfield alike

Testimonials

Trusted to get it done

"Was a picture perfect resource. I would not have got the project done if it wasn't for his talents. Highly recommend."
NNextJS projectVerified Upwork review · 5.0
"Elmar did a great job! Delivered on time, and communicated clearly throughout the project. Would definitely hire again. Highly recommended!"
EE-commerce clientVerified Upwork review · 5.0
"Pleasure working with this developer. Clear communication. Will hire again."
SSaaS / API projectVerified Upwork review · 5.0

FAQ

Questions, answered

How much does a project cost?

It depends on scope, but I'll always give you a clear, fixed quote before any work starts — no open-ended hourly surprises. A focused MVP typically starts in the low five figures; smaller fixes and audits cost much less. The discovery call is free.

How long until I see something working?

Fast. I ship in weekly increments, so you'll usually see a working slice within the first week or two — not months of silence followed by a big reveal.

Do you work with non-technical founders?

Often. A big part of my job is translating between business goals and technical reality in plain English, and helping you make smart trade-offs without needing a CS degree.

Can you take over an existing or stalled project?

Yes. I regularly pick up legacy codebases and stalled builds, audit what's there, stabilise it, and get delivery moving again with a clear plan.

What happens after launch?

You get clean documentation and a working handover. I stay available for fixes, improvements, and the next phase — there's no lock-in, just an ongoing partner when you need one.

Where are you based and how do we work together?

I work remotely with clients across time zones. We'll use whatever fits you — email, calls, Slack, or your project tool of choice — with regular demos so you're never in the dark.

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Tell me what you're building

Send a few details and I'll reply within 24 hours with honest next steps — whether that's a quick call, a quote, or pointing you in the right direction.

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