AI Doesn't Replace Developers — It Makes Them Dangerous|

Tired of agencies that overpromise, underdeliver, and burn your runway with delays and excuses? One senior developer with 15+ years of shipped products + AI agents = working software fast, clean, and at a price that actually makes sense.

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What You Actually Get

You need software that makes or saves money — fast, reliable, and without the usual headaches. One experienced developer + AI agents delivers agency-quality output at solo speed and price.

Starts at $12,000

Rapid MVPs & Market Tests

Get a working product in front of customers or investors in **4–8 weeks** instead of 3–6 months. Validate your idea before runway runs out.

  • • Fixed-price, fixed-scope
  • • Live, secure, scalable from day one
  • • Chosen tech that fits your budget & timeline (no over-engineering)

Internal Tools & Dashboards

Dashboards, data aggregators, CRM integrations, automation — anything that cuts manual work. Most clients see **ROI in 3–6 months** through time saved and fewer errors.

  • • Pull metrics from multiple databases/marketing systems
  • • Simple, reliable interfaces (no bloated enterprise tools)
  • • Typical time savings: 10–20 hours/week per team

Cloud Optimization & Migrations

Reduce bloated cloud bills, migrate servers, set up reliable infrastructure. Typical **30–60% cost savings** when moving from over-provisioned AWS to optimized setups.

  • • Rightsizing, reserved instances, DigitalOcean migrations
  • • DevOps pipelines, monitoring, security basics
  • • One-time cleanup or ongoing management

Legacy System Maintenance

Keep old WordPress/PHP/Laravel sites secure and running smoothly. Many companies still rely on them but struggle to find reliable support.

  • • Security updates, bug fixes, minor enhancements
  • • Gradual modernization without full rewrite
  • • Monthly retainer model for peace of mind

How We Deliver More for Less

15+ years of real-world experience means I make the right calls on architecture and risk. AI agents handle repetitive work, so you get senior-level quality with dramatically shorter timelines and lower cost — without junior mistakes or agency overhead.

Real Results from Real Projects

These are shipped products that made money, saved time, reduced risk or solved painful operational problems for businesses. Built with the same senior-level care I bring to every BadTrip engagement today.

Large-Scale Content Migration + SSO Platform

Moved nearly 100,000 articles and all assets to a new system with zero downtime. Built single-sign-on and subscription management across multiple sites — eliminating password fatigue and reducing support load significantly.

Today with AI agents: Data mapping, integration boilerplate and automated testing would cut the project timeline by ~40–50% while maintaining the same zero-downtime reliability.

Business impact: Lower support costs, higher user retention, smoother scaling for the whole organization.

Real-Time Currency Trading Analysis Tool

Delivered chartlo.com — a clean, fast technical analysis platform for currency traders. Traders got reliable real-time charts and data feeds they actually used daily, plus mobile-ready access.

Today with AI agents: Prototyping UI components, API endpoints and data pipelines would be 3–5× faster — letting us iterate on trader feedback much quicker.

Business impact: Stronger user engagement and stickiness in a high-value niche audience.

WordPress-based SaaS Platform Development & Maintenance

Helped build and maintain a new SaaS product entirely on WordPress — from core functionality to scaling for multiple tenants. Focused on reliability, security updates and smooth performance under growing load.

Today with AI agents: Custom plugin logic, admin UI generation and migration scripts would be scaffolded much faster — reducing launch time and ongoing maintenance effort by 30–50%.

Business impact: Stable recurring-revenue product that didn't require constant firefighting or expensive rewrites.

These are real, shipped projects from the last 15+ years. With modern AI agents, the same quality now arrives faster and at lower cost. Ready to discuss what winning project looks like for you?

How We Turn Your Idea into Reality

A simple, transparent pipeline designed for busy founders. We focus on getting you a working product fast, without endless meetings or surprises. Timelines depend on scope, complexity, your feedback speed, and budget — but we lock in fixed price and deliverables after the brief.

  1. 1

    Discovery & Brief (1–2 days)

    Free initial call to understand your goals, pain points, and budget. We co-create a clear brief — what the product does, who it’s for, must-have features. No assumptions; we align on success metrics (e.g., "launch to 100 users in 6 weeks").

    Why it works: Avoids scope creep later. If it’s not a fit, I’ll tell you upfront.

  2. 2

    AI-Boosted Prototyping & Build (2–6 weeks typical)

    Rapid clickable prototype in week 1–2 for feedback. Then full build: core functionality, secure backend, clean UI (using libraries like Tailwind or Shadcn for fast, professional look). No custom graphic design in base scope — that's an add-on or we partner with designers (extra 1–2 weeks, $2k–$5k).

    Honest timeline: 2–4 weeks for simple tools; 4–8 weeks for mid-complex MVPs. AI agents handle grunt work, so you get more for your budget without delays.

  3. 3

    Iteration & QA (1–2 weeks)

    You test early and often. We iterate based on real feedback — fixing bugs, tweaking usability. Rigorous testing for security, performance, and edge cases.

    Why it works: Delivers what you actually need, not what we assumed. No "done and gone" — includes 2 weeks post-launch support.

  4. 4

    Deploy & Ongoing Wins (Ongoing)

    Seamless launch to your servers/cloud. Handover with docs and training. Optional monthly retainer for updates, monitoring, or scaling.

    Honest timeline: Launch in as little as 4 weeks for basics. Retainers start at $1k/month for peace of mind.

Pricing That Delivers Real Value

Transparent, fixed-price options tied to outcomes — not hours billed. Leveraging AI speed and Eastern EU efficiency means you get premium quality at 20–50% below Western agency rates. All prices assume standard scope; custom quotes after free brief. No surprises.

Rapid MVP

From $12,000

Get a working product live in 4–8 weeks (typical for mid-complexity). Validate ideas fast without burning cash.

  • • Core features, secure backend, clean UI (Tailwind/Shadcn-based)
  • • No custom design (add-on $2k–$5k)
  • • Includes basic hosting setup
  • • ROI: Often pays back in 3–6 months via early revenue/tests

Custom Tools / Apps

$15k – $40k

Dashboards, integrations, optimizations built in 4–10 weeks. Tools that save time/money daily.

  • • Data aggregators, CRM tweaks, cloud migrations
  • • 30–60% typical cost savings on operations/cloud
  • • Fixed scope; add-ons for advanced features
  • • ROI: Usually in 3–6 months through efficiency gains

Ongoing Support / Legacy

$120/hr or $2k+/month

Flexible help for updates, maintenance, or scaling. Keep legacy systems running smoothly without in-house hassle.

  • • Security patches, minor enhancements
  • • Monthly retainers for priority access
  • • No long-term lock-in; cancel anytime
  • • Value: Avoid costly downtime; typical savings $5k–$10k/year

Factors that affect price: Scope complexity, integrations needed, timeline urgency. Custom quotes after free discovery call — let's align on what fits your budget and goals.

Get Dangerous

Ready to launch fast without the usual headaches? Drop a quick note — I'll respond in 24–48 hours with honest thoughts on if it's a fit. Or email me directly: tomasz@badtrip.software.

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