Technical Approach
My software solutions follow a practical, procedural, and database-centric approach focused on relational design, data integrity, maintainability, and long-term reliability.
Procedural and Database-Centric Design
My solutions are built using procedural development techniques and relational database principles. Depending on project requirements, implementation may utilise VB.NET, VBA, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, SQL Server, T-SQL, PowerShell, and other Microsoft technologies.
Business logic, data processing, validation, reporting, automation, and integration components are designed to be transparent, maintainable, and predictable in operation.
This approach promotes easier troubleshooting, long-term maintainability, and software solutions that remain practical and reliable over time.
Relational Database First
Applications are designed around a strong relational database architecture, with business rules enforced through SQL Server constraints, stored procedures, triggers, indexes, and well-defined table structures.
I focus on clean data models, referential integrity, structured data processing, and database designs that support reliable reporting, automation, and long-term business use.
Practical Technology Choices
Software architecture should be appropriate for the problem being solved. I favour simple, maintainable solutions built on relational database principles and procedural programming techniques.
Depending on project requirements, solutions may utilise VB.NET, VBA, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, SQL Server, T-SQL, PowerShell, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, and related Microsoft technologies.
More complex architectural patterns and frameworks are adopted only when they provide genuine value to the solution. The focus remains on clarity, maintainability, transparency, and long-term reliability.
Core Principles
- Simple to understand
- Easy to maintain
- Highly transparent
- Database-driven
- Efficient to debug
- Built on proven relational design principles