Brett Estrade

Contract Perl Programmer

Web & DB applications, HTML, Perl cgi-bin, scientific/HPC computing, ADCIRC IT support, eBay ETL, API clients~ CoastalComputingServices.net ~ AcutisData.com ~ Commodore 64 Data Switcher ~ Tindie Store ~
+JMJ+

Houston, Texas

Rate: $1150/mo for up to 15 hours
* only available for retainer or per project (negotiated)
* 1099 or W2 ok
* references available
* automatic unilateral NDA
* free initial consultation
* hour rates only for manual labor!

About Me

... an 25+ year, experienced Perl programmer who prefers working with small clients on a budget or on short-mid term special projects.I do not oversell or push unnecessary work. I adapt to existing workflows. I will fix what you got, and work hard for my clients; understanding that hiring a programmer might seem like an unbearable expense. I have a track record of providing substantial value without breaking the bank.If that sounds like a good fit you, please reach out to me.

Highlighted Projects

Fun Facts

  • Father of 3

  • Fraternal twin

  • Perl is a super power

  • 2 Patents (thanks to Perl)

  • Academic contributions (thanks to Perl)

  • First computer was a VIC-20, which I "fixed"

  • My Commodore 64 still works, and I use it often!

Summary of Services

  • FREE, no obligation first contact

  • Perl CGI site/script maintenance

  • New Perl projects (SaaS, standalone)

  • Perl Training, Code Evaluation

  • Full stack skills, but Perl first

  • Fix broken old broken HTML sites, even PHP

  • New sites/SaaS, Perl only (no new PHP)

  • WHM, cPanel customization

  • Retainer or perl-project (negotiated) only

  • No hourly rate unless you need manual labor

  • Automatic, unilateral NDA

  • see more examples!

Location / Meeting Preferences

  • Remote/telework is preferred

  • Limit travel is okay

  • Regular remote meetings are okay

  • Virtual office participation is okay

Summary of Skills

  • Perl Expert of 23+ years

  • MySQL, SQLite, Bash, SaaS, CGI, HTML, OpenMP, load balancing, scaling sites, high availability

  • Shared webhosting, cPanel/WHM

  • High Performance Computing

  • CPAN author, Perl Author and editor, and OSS contributor

  • Regular Speaker at Perl Conferences

  • Author of many technical papers

Employment History

  • Independant Contractor @ Self (2y+)

  • Senior Perl Dev @ cPanel, LLC / Webpros (11y)

  • Research Engineer, CS Dept. U of Houston (1.5y)

  • Scientific Computing Consultant, LSU HPC/CCT (4y)

  • Computer Scientist @ Naval Research Lab - SSC (5y)

Professional Certifications

  • Fund. of Engineering (FE/EIT) Exam – Passed, [2001]

Education & Awards

Additional Links

For references or sample of my work, please contact me or visit the following links.

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