At Principled Software Solutions, I help you make sense of complex technical challenges and see the job through. From a new product to enterprise modernization, I bring practical judgment, experience, and the right people together to meet your needs.
A technical partner that is ready to learn and scale to whatever your needs require.
Trusted by clients both big and small.
Case Studies
See the principles put into practice. These case studies span enterprise modernization, a product built from the ground up, and technical discovery.
Do it Best
An initiative spanning multiple projects to move enterprise processes from the mainframe to cloud services and distributed systems. Parallel testing helped preserve expected behavior as the underlying technology changed.
Explore the case studyMapAuthority
Matthew built the application and cloud infrastructure as the sole developer, supporting Amazon price monitoring and enforcement. The partnership continues through ongoing support and maintenance.
Explore the case studyHomeschool Connections
Matthew reviewed the Caravel learning platform's codebase line by line, building the technical understanding needed to make grounded recommendations for its future development.
Explore the case studyTechnologically agnostic by design
Build a new product, modernize an enterprise system, or understand what you already have. PSS connects practical technical work with the people and business needs behind it. Explore a case study behind each capability.
Start a conversationAbout me
Matthew founded Principled Software Solutions in 2021. He holds a bachelor's degree in computer science from Purdue University Fort Wayne. His experience spans software development, cloud architecture, data integration, hardware, and technical education.
The "Jack of All Technical Trades" idea is not about knowing everything already. It is about listening closely, learning quickly, and bringing the right pieces and people together.
PSS is guided by orthodox Catholic principles. In practice, that means honest counsel, respect for the people technology serves, and careful stewardship of each client's time, resources, and trust.
Notes from Matt's desk
Computer Science: How to Thrive in a High-Unemployment Field
When I graduated with a Computer Science degree in 2019, I landed my first job at the very first place I interviewed.
Read articleWebsite Development: The Perfect Introduction to Technology
Remember, not so long ago, when you had to install software for everything? QuickBooks came in a box with a CD. Microsoft Word required installation. Banking meant driving to the bank.
Read articleThe first step is simple
Bring the question, the constraint, or the half-formed idea. We can start there.
Email Matthew matt@principledsoftware.net