Software Development
Maintainable tools and integrations built around your workflows.
Software · Systems · Security
Technology you can understand, own, and control.
Practical software, self-hosted systems, and independent technical advice. Build what you need, understand how it works, and keep control of your data and infrastructure.
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I favor open standards, repairable systems, and tools you can operate yourself. Cloud services have their place, but dependence on a single vendor should be your conscious choice, not a requirement.
Technical consulting
Guidance on tradeoffs, portability, and avoiding unnecessary lock-in.
Information security
Privacy-conscious design, sensible controls, and security that prioritizes understandability and maintainability.
Systems & automation
Self-hosted services, open-source tooling, and automation that keeps you in control.
About Fairholt
Fairholt Technical LLC is a small Pennsylvania-based practice offering software engineering, infrastructure consulting, and information security advice.
I believe that people should be able to understand, maintain, and control the technology on which they depend. That means favoring free and open source tools, self-hosting where practical, good documentation, and a DIY mindset, without becoming dogmatic about any of them.
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Let's talk about your project.
Planning a self-hosted service, building a useful tool, or just wanting to explore alternatives? I'd love to hear about your project.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA