Software Engineer & Product Builder

I Build.
I Ship.
You Grow.

I'm Luke Ford - I engineer custom software, web and mobile apps, and AI automation systems that reduce operational chaos and drive measurable growth for ambitious businesses.

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Capabilities

I don't just write code. I build resilient technical systems focused on your core business outcomes.

60+

Products Shipped

10+

Years Engineering

100%

Client Code Ownership

24/7

Automated Operations

Selected Work

Real products, shipped and live. A selection of platforms, apps, and automation systems built for founders and operators.

What Clients Say

Founders and operators on what it is like to build with me - and the results that followed.

“Luke helped me go from a rough idea to a launched product in 3 weeks. His AI-first approach meant we built features in days that would have taken months. Game changer for any founder.”

“The AI agents Luke built transformed our customer onboarding. Our support load dropped by 60% and customers love the instant, intelligent responses.”

“As a non-technical founder, Luke's mentoring was invaluable. He didn't just build my product - he taught me how to think about technology, product strategy, and growth.”

You See Everything

Every client gets a dedicated portal. Track progress, review demos, and manage documents and invoices - all in one place.

Live task board

See exactly what is being built, what is in review, and what ships next. No status-update meetings required.

Weekly demos & direct comms

A working demo every week and a direct line to the person writing the code - no account managers in between.

Documents & invoices in one place

Contracts, scopes, and invoices live alongside the project, so nothing gets lost in email threads.

Luke Ford, software engineer based in Brisbane

Built by Luke. No Layers, No Handoffs.

I'm Luke Ford, a software engineer based in Brisbane, Australia. When you work with me, the person you talk strategy with is the same person architecting your system and writing the code.

Over the last decade I've shipped 60+ products - SaaS platforms, mobile apps, custom CRMs, and automation systems for founders and operators who need software that actually moves the business - not a slide deck about it.

Brisbane, Australia 60+ products shipped 10+ years building Direct access, always
AI Implementation

The AI Employee I Run My Agency On

I do not just build software for clients. I implement AI employees into businesses - and I run one inside my own. It sits in Slack like any other teammate, with access to my systems, and it hands back finished work.

Writes, designs and publishes my social content every day, on brand

Reports cold outreach performance each morning - opens, replies, booked calls

Triages my inbox and drafts the replies that matter

Builds client proposals as designed PDFs and raises the invoices

Runs competitor research and turns it into publishable pages

Ships code on my repos and opens the pull request

How I Work

A transparent, high-velocity delivery system optimized for speed to market and technical excellence.

01

Discovery & Architecture

Week 1-2

We map out your operational bottlenecks, define the exact technical scope, and architect a solution designed specifically for your growth goals.

02

Rapid Sprint Builds

Weeks 3-8

Development happens in tight, transparent cycles. You get weekly demos, constant communication, and early access to testable builds.

03

Deployment & Scale

Ongoing

I ship to production, handle the handoff, and monitor real-world usage. As your business scales, the software scales with it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to the most common questions before starting a software, mobile, AI, or automation build.

Luke builds custom software products, mobile apps, AI features and copilots, and workflow automation systems that remove bottlenecks and improve delivery speed.

Most engagements start with a short strategy sprint and then move into rapid build cycles. Many MVPs launch within 30 to 45 days, depending on scope.

Yes. Luke can deliver projects end-to-end or integrate directly with your existing team, systems, and delivery process.

Ready to Build Something Incredible?

Stop wrestling with off-the-shelf tools and out-of-date processes. Let's architect a solution that moves your business forward.

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