Development
Why custom software is often cheaper than you think.
The comparison with off-the-shelf solutions often falls short – because the real costs only become visible later.
15 March 2026 Read more
Bespoke software, built
Consulting · concept · code — all from one source.
Digital solutions that truly fit.
Digitalization for businesses: fullstack, app and consulting expertise for the mid-market. I don't build software off the shelf — I build solutions that fit your business, and stay.
— 01 / About
Hi, I'm
For over five years I've been building digital solutions for companies that want more than templates off the shelf – solutions that truly fit.
My focus is fullstack web development, app engineering and end-to-end digitalization projects – from the first idea through technical architecture to launch and beyond, for companies across Germany, personally supported from Schwarzenbek near Hamburg.
What drives me? The conviction that every business has unique requirements – and that good software must reflect that uniqueness. Instead of off-the-shelf solutions, I build software that feels like it was made specifically for you. Because it was.
5+
Years of experience
9
Tech specializations
1:1
Personal support
— 02 / Services
What I
Web Development
Modern, performant websites and web applications – from straightforward presence sites to complex SaaS platforms.
Angular Vue TypeScript WordPress
Desktop to Mobile Apps
Native and cross-platform applications from desktop to smartphone — built around UX and usability, cleanly built and maintainable.
C# TypeScript Node.js SQL
Digitalization for Businesses
Consulting and hands-on implementation of process digitalization – from Schwarzenbek near Hamburg for companies across Germany. So your business spends less time on admin and more time on work that matters.
Python KNIME SQL Automation
Tailored concepts for your project
From whiteboard to a clickable concept in days. Validate before you build — saves budget, time and frustration at the project's end.
Figma React TypeScript Claude
Tech Stack
What I
Tools that have proven themselves across ten projects — no religious wars about frameworks, just the right thing for the problem. Languages and libraries change; good architecture stays.
- Node.js
- TypeScript
- Angular
- Vue
- C#
- Python
- Claude
- WordPress
- n8n
- KNIME
- SQL
— 04 / Process
How I
No standard workflow. Phases vary by project and task — some start with a prototype, others with a concept sketch, others with an audit. The four steps below are a typical frame, not a corset.
- 01
Discovery call
~30–60 minI explore informally what you need, what you envision – and whether we're a good fit. No pitch, no pressure.
- 02
Concept
1–2 weeksI put together a concrete concept: architecture, scope, timeline, budget. Transparent and straightforward.
- 03
Development
Project-dependentAgile development with regular updates. You're always in the loop – no black-box development.
- 04
Launch
FinalDeployment, handover, onboarding. And I remain available as your point of contact going forward.
— Currently
Current
From the journal
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Development
Why custom software is often cheaper than you think.
The comparison with off-the-shelf solutions often falls short – because the real costs only become visible later.
15 March 2026 Read more -
Digitalization
Three processes almost every mid-market business could automate today.
Many manual workflows can be digitalized with manageable effort – if you know where to start.
28 February 2026 Read more -
Freelance
Why I don't scale — and that's exactly right.
Growth at any price isn't an end in itself. Sometimes staying small is the braver decision.
10 February 2026 Read more
Focused on
- Going deep on two or three projects at a time — not shallow on ten.
- Custom tools where off-the-shelf stops working. Clean saws, not gimmicks.
- Sharing what I learn — Journal as workbench, not storefront.
- Taking AI seriously without overselling it. Claude as a partner, not a marketing trick.
— 05 / Journal
Thoughts &
All articles 
Digitalization
Three processes almost every mid-market business could automate today.
Many manual workflows can be digitalized with manageable effort – if you know where to start.
28 February 2026 Read more
Freelance
Why I don't scale — and that's exactly right.
Growth at any price isn't an end in itself. Sometimes staying small is the braver decision.
10 February 2026 Read more
blog.tracht-digital.de
Thoughts &
All articles — deep dives, field notes, and the occasional rant.
— Consulting
Ready to think your business
Maybe you have a clear plan. Maybe just a hunch that something could run more efficiently. Both are a good starting point – in a discovery call we find out what actually fits you. Free, no obligation, no sales pitch.
— FAQ
Common
The questions that come up first in most discovery calls — answered briefly here in case you're wondering the same.
How long does a typical project take?
Heavily scope-dependent. A clickable prototype takes a few days, an MVP web app usually 6–10 weeks, a full platform 3–6 months. I give an honest estimate with a ceiling before the project starts.
Do you work remote or on-site?
Both. The default is remote with regular video updates. On-site meetings around Hamburg are possible, further travel on request. Travel costs are not included in the rates.
Will you sign an NDA?
Happily. Send me your NDA before the discovery call so it's signed by the time we start. If you don't have a template, I'll provide a lean standard contract.
What's the first step?
A 30–60-minute video discovery call — free, no obligation, no sales pitch. I listen, ask questions, and tell you honestly whether I'm the right fit for your project.
Which tech stacks do you prefer?
No religious wars. TypeScript / Node.js on the backend, Vue / Angular / React on the frontend, Python and KNIME for data pipelines, C# for desktop apps. I pick the tool to fit the problem, not the other way around.
Can I book just a workshop or an audit?
Yes. Architecture reviews, code audits, and in-house workshops (TypeScript, architecture, AI for mid-market) are standalone formats. See pricing for hourly rates.
Roughly what does a project cost?
Fixed price or time-and-materials — depending on the project. For clearly scoped work I'm happy to quote a fixed price; for open-ended work, a day or hour budget with a ceiling. Concrete rates are on the pricing page.
Do you handle maintenance and support after launch?
Yes. After launch I offer maintenance, updates, and further development — on demand or as a monthly retainer. Your app stays secure and current without you building an in-house team.
Who owns the code in the end?
You do — entirely. On payment, all rights to the code transfer to you, including repository access. No vendor lock-in, no hidden licences.
Can you take over an existing project?
Often, yes. I start with a short code and architecture audit to gauge risk and effort, and tell you honestly whether taking it over, refactoring, or rebuilding makes more sense.
How does collaboration and communication work?
Transparently, at your pace. You get regular updates, access to the project board, and one fixed point of contact — me. No ticket hotline, no account manager in between.
Heavily scope-dependent. A clickable prototype takes a few days, an MVP web app usually 6–10 weeks, a full platform 3–6 months. I give an honest estimate with a ceiling before the project starts.
Both. The default is remote with regular video updates. On-site meetings around Hamburg are possible, further travel on request. Travel costs are not included in the rates.
Happily. Send me your NDA before the discovery call so it's signed by the time we start. If you don't have a template, I'll provide a lean standard contract.
A 30–60-minute video discovery call — free, no obligation, no sales pitch. I listen, ask questions, and tell you honestly whether I'm the right fit for your project.
No religious wars. TypeScript / Node.js on the backend, Vue / Angular / React on the frontend, Python and KNIME for data pipelines, C# for desktop apps. I pick the tool to fit the problem, not the other way around.
Yes. Architecture reviews, code audits, and in-house workshops (TypeScript, architecture, AI for mid-market) are standalone formats. See pricing for hourly rates.
Fixed price or time-and-materials — depending on the project. For clearly scoped work I'm happy to quote a fixed price; for open-ended work, a day or hour budget with a ceiling. Concrete rates are on the pricing page.
Yes. After launch I offer maintenance, updates, and further development — on demand or as a monthly retainer. Your app stays secure and current without you building an in-house team.
You do — entirely. On payment, all rights to the code transfer to you, including repository access. No vendor lock-in, no hidden licences.
Often, yes. I start with a short code and architecture audit to gauge risk and effort, and tell you honestly whether taking it over, refactoring, or rebuilding makes more sense.
Transparently, at your pace. You get regular updates, access to the project board, and one fixed point of contact — me. No ticket hotline, no account manager in between.
— 06 / Contact
Let's
Have a project in mind or just want to explore whether I can help? Drop me a line — I usually respond within 24 hours.