Marine Corps Veteran Owned

Precision
full-stack
development.

For small and medium businesses ready to lead.

20+ years building reliable, high-performing digital experiences. Owned and operated by a Marine Corps veteran.

The Foundation

Built on discipline.
Delivered with care.

wilderness dev was founded on the belief that the same values that define service — ownership, precision, clear communication, and finishing what you start — make for exceptional software partnerships.

With over two decades of experience spanning startups, enterprise systems, and everything in between, we bring technical depth without the ego. We specialize in helping small and medium businesses move faster and look sharper online.

Veteran Owned
Marine Corps
U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Values-driven leadership.
Experience
20+ Years
Full-stack development across dozens of industries.
Focus
SMB First
Boutique attention. Enterprise-grade execution.
What We Deliver

Everything you need.
Nothing you don’t.

Four core capabilities. One integrated partner.

Digital Presence

Custom websites and digital experiences that elevate your brand and convert visitors into customers.

  • Performance-first architecture
  • Accessible, responsive design
  • SEO foundations & analytics

E-commerce Solutions

Modern stores and marketplaces built for scale, conversion, and seamless operations.

  • Custom checkout flows
  • Payment & inventory integrations
  • Subscription & membership systems

Full-Stack Engineering

Robust web applications, internal tools, dashboards, and APIs tailored to your workflows.

  • Next.js / React frontends
  • Secure Node, Python & database backends
  • Third-party API integrations

Partnership & Support

Ongoing evolution — maintenance, optimization, strategic guidance, and rapid iteration.

  • Proactive monitoring
  • Priority feature development
  • Quarterly business reviews
The Wilderness Method

A clear process.
No surprises.

We’ve refined this over hundreds of projects. It keeps us aligned and you in control.

01
Discover & Align
Deep dive into your business goals, customers, and constraints. We map the real problem before writing a single line of code.
02
Design & Prototype
Rapid wireframes and interactive prototypes. You see the direction early and we refine together until it feels right.
03
Engineer & Iterate
Clean, tested, production-grade code. Weekly demos keep momentum high and surprises low.
04
Launch & Empower
Flawless deployment, training, and documentation. Your team owns the result from day one.
05
Evolve Together
Optional ongoing partnership for continuous improvement, new features, and long-term success.
Every engagement is different. This framework flexes to fit your timeline, team, and goals.
Selected Work

Recent work with
ambitious brands.

A small selection of partnerships. Much of our work is under NDA or quietly powering operations behind the scenes.

Media & Publishing
5280
Modern publishing platform

Complete platform modernization for Denver’s premier lifestyle magazine. Custom publishing tools, dramatically improved performance, and new digital revenue features.

WordPressWooCommerceGoogle Ads
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E-commerce
Fisherman’s Gold
3× growth in online sales

Full redesign and rebuild of the handmade fishing tackle brand’s online store. Emphasis on product photography, trust, and a frictionless buying experience for serious anglers.

Shopify MigrationWooCommerceSquare
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Specialty Retail
Bomb Discs
Advanced inventory experience

Powerful filtering, search, and real-time inventory system for one of the largest independent disc golf retailers. Handles thousands of SKUs with ease.

WooCommerceCustomizationSquare
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Health & Education
The Paleo Diet
Authoritative digital hub

Rebuilt content platform, recipe system, and certification portal for the official Paleo Diet® brand. Strong SEO, membership tools, and science-first presentation.

WordPressWooCommerceACF Flexible Content
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More case studies available upon request. We prioritize fit over volume.
Voices from the trail

Don’t take our word for it.

Scott delivered the most reliable, thoughtful development partnership we've had. Clear communication, zero drama, and results that actually moved the needle.

Elena M.
CEO, Summit Outfitters

The veteran-owned ethos shows in every interaction — discipline, ownership, and a genuine commitment to our long-term success. Our new platform has been rock solid.

Marcus T.
Director of Operations, North Range Supply

We came to wilderness dev after two failed site projects. This time we got exactly what we needed: fast, beautiful, and built to last. Highly recommended.

Priya K.
Managing Partner, Harbor & Pine
Next Step

Let’s build something
that lasts.

Tell us about your project. We’ll reply personally within one business day.

Or email directly: scott@wilderness.dev