MECANIK DEV LTD · London, UK

Software, security & AI, built and delivered by one engineer.

Native C/C++ and Qt applications, COBOL modernization, production AI integration, and real-world security work. You hire me, you work with me. No project managers, no handoffs.

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Fixed scope agreed before any work begins, so there are no surprises.

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A bug-fix period included after every delivery.

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What I Do

Hands-on services for businesses building serious software - custom development, legacy COBOL migration, AI integration, modern edge infrastructure, and real-world security work. Every engagement is delivered personally, with years of production experience behind it.

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Latest Tech Tutorials and Insights

Stay up-to-date with my most recent blog posts, covering a wide range of topics in web development, programming, security, infrastructure, and artificial intelligence. Explore new techniques and stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of technology.

Hiring a Web Development Consultancy vs. Freelancer

Hiring a Web Development Consultancy vs. Freelancer

Deciding whether to partner with a web development consultancy or hire a freelancer is the first critical step when a business requires a new digital application. While freelancers are often appealing due to lower hourly rates, consultancies bring comprehensive expertise, risk management, and...

What to Expect From a Web Development Company in 2026

What to Expect From a Web Development Company in 2026

Collaborating with a professional web development company represents a significant step forward for any business. It transitions your digital presence from basic templates to high-performance, tailored architecture that supports business growth. However, many business owners enter these partnerships...

Headless CMS vs. Traditional CMS: Which Is Best in 2026?

Headless CMS vs. Traditional CMS: Which Is Best in 2026?

Choosing between a headless CMS and a traditional CMS is one of the most important architectural decisions a business makes about its digital stack. Your content management layer drives search performance, security, and editor productivity. Monolithic platforms like WordPress have dominated the web...

Cloudflare Workers vs AWS Lambda in 2026

Cloudflare Workers vs AWS Lambda in 2026

Cloudflare Workers and AWS Lambda are both serverless compute platforms, but they come from different starting points. Lambda is the established serverless standard inside the vast AWS ecosystem; Workers is edge-native, built for low latency and global distribution. In 2026, both are excellent, and...

Build a Cloudflare Workers API: Serverless Guide 2026

Build a Cloudflare Workers API: Serverless Guide 2026

Cloudflare Workers let you run backend code at the edge, close to your users, without managing servers. For APIs, that combination of near-zero cold starts, global distribution, and tightly integrated storage makes Workers a compelling platform in 2026. This guide explains how a Cloudflare Workers...

Legacy PHP Modernisation: A 2026 Guide

Legacy PHP Modernisation: A 2026 Guide

A legacy PHP application is often the software equivalent of a building that has been extended a dozen times: it works, the business depends on it, and nobody wants to touch it. Old PHP versions, no tests, mixed concerns, and years of accumulated shortcuts make every change risky. The good news is...

Symfony vs Laravel in 2026: Which PHP Framework to Choose

Symfony vs Laravel in 2026: Which PHP Framework to Choose

Symfony and Laravel are the two dominant PHP frameworks, and both are excellent. They are also more similar than the “which is better” debates suggest: Laravel is actually built on top of several Symfony components. The real question is not which is superior in the abstract, but which fits your...

Building Cross-Platform Desktop Apps With Qt and QML in 2026

Building Cross-Platform Desktop Apps With Qt and QML in 2026

Building one desktop application that runs natively on Windows, macOS, and Linux from a single codebase is exactly what Qt was designed for. In 2026, Qt remains one of the strongest choices for building cross-platform desktop apps and embedded software, especially where performance, a native feel,...

Qt 5 to Qt 6 Migration Guide for 2026

Qt 5 to Qt 6 Migration Guide for 2026

Qt 6 is a major version, and migrating a real Qt 5 application to it is more than a recompile. The framework was modularised, the build system shifted toward CMake, some APIs were removed or replaced, and modules moved around. None of it is insurmountable, but a successful migration is planned, not...

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