Let's chat
me@peterschmalfeldt.comI'd love to hear what you're working on. Whether you're starting something new or could use a hand with existing work, let's chat. You can choose a time below or send me an email.
I take on part-time, remote projects as a 1099 independent contractor, with availability of up to 20 hours per week. I work evenings and weekends (Pacific time), so projects need to support asynchronous collaboration without requiring me to be available during regular weekday business hours.
Since I work outside the typical 9-to-5 schedule, I'm not able to provide daytime coverage, emergency support, or on-call availability. I'm also unable to travel, so all work needs to be fully remote.
I prefer working directly with companies rather than through agencies or placement services. I'm not considering W2 positions, and I can't take on projects with companies that compete with my current employer.
I usually have an active client engagement, so I tend to plan new projects ahead of time rather than jump into something immediately. Most of my engagements run for at least three months, and six months is pretty common. If you're looking for someone to start right away, my availability probably won't line up with that timeline.
Before committing to a project, I want to make sure I have the time and capacity to give it the attention it deserves. I'd rather be upfront about my availability than take on something I can't fully support.
If that arrangement sounds like it could work for your team, I'm happy to hear more about the project and what you have in mind.
New Project
A short introductory call to discuss your project and how I could contribute. We'll check availability and explore next steps.
Best for:
- New software projects
- AI tools and integrations
- Ecommerce builds
- Application improvements
- Technical project planning
Ongoing Work
A short call about ongoing development or technical guidance. We'll discuss your needs and availability.
Best for:
- Recurring development work
- Applied AI and integrations
- Technical direction
- Tools and workflows
- Project collaboration
Hands-on Session
One hour of hands-on technical work on a specific goal. Bring the context and access needed to begin.
Best for:
- Debugging problems
- Targeted code changes
- AI, database, or API issues
- Architecture reviews
- Small prototypes