Understand
We start with how the work is handled today: the people involved, the current tools, the pain points, the exceptions, and the outcome the business is trying to reach.
Custom software and technical consulting
Technology built around the way your business actually works.
I help businesses turn operational problems into practical technical solutions. That can mean building custom software, connecting existing systems, automating repetitive work, or helping define the right approach before development begins.
Strategy, development, integration, and ongoing technical support, all through one point of contact.
Why work this way
Consulting that stays close to the work.
Many technical projects become harder than they need to be because the person gathering requirements is disconnected from the person doing the implementation.
At Schultz Consulting, I work directly with clients throughout the process. I learn how the current workflow operates, help determine what should change, and stay hands-on while the solution is designed, built, tested, and launched.
The result is a more direct process, clearer communication, and fewer details lost between planning and development.
Services
Technical help shaped around the actual problem.
Not every business needs a new platform, and not every inefficient process needs AI. The first step is understanding what is happening now, what is getting in the way, and what kind of solution is justified.
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Technical Discovery & Strategy
Before building anything, I help define the problem clearly: reviewing the current workflow, gathering requirements, identifying constraints, comparing approaches, and creating a realistic plan for implementation.
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Custom Software Development
When existing tools cannot support the workflow, I design and build software around the business need, from internal tools and dashboards to portals, web applications, and the systems behind them.
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Automation & AI-Enabled Workflows
Repetitive work can often be reduced without replacing the people who understand the process. AI may be part of the solution when it provides a clear benefit, but it is never added simply for marketing value.
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Systems Integration
Businesses often rely on several tools that were never designed to work together. I build and improve integrations so information moves more reliably through the organization.
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Troubleshooting & Technical Improvement
Some clients do not need a new system. They need help understanding why an existing one is unreliable or hard to maintain. I review the application, find the source of the problem, and implement targeted changes.
How I Work
A clear process from first conversation to launch.
The process is collaborative, but it is not complicated for the sake of appearing formal. Each engagement is adjusted to the size of the problem and the amount of uncertainty involved.
Define
Once the problem is clear, I translate it into requirements and recommend an approach, deciding what belongs in the first version and whether custom work is even the right answer.
Build
Development happens in focused, reviewable stages. I communicate progress, explain important decisions, raise risks early, and use feedback to keep the work aligned with the real need.
Launch & Improve
After testing, the solution is deployed and documented. I can continue supporting the system and improving it as the business learns from real use.
Selected Work
Examples of problems I solve with technology.
The Turf Manager
Full-stack platformA centralized platform built for the day-to-day needs of a service-based business, bringing customer information, properties, scheduled services, internal administration, subscriptions, and payments into one connected system.
My role: product and workflow planning, full-stack development, database design, payment integration, deployment.
- Next.js
- React
- TypeScript
- PostgreSQL
- Clerk
- Stripe
- Tailwind
- Supabase
Research Workflow Automation
Workflow automationA system developed for a university research group to reduce the amount of manual work required during live data-collection sessions. It coordinated audio, transcription, prerecorded media, and timed actions through the research platform already in use.
My role: workflow analysis, automation planning, platform integration, audio and transcription processing, testing.
- Python
- LiveKit
- Speech recognition
- Real-time automation
- Media processing
TransGo
Contract developmentA real-time accessibility platform that turns live speech into synchronized transcripts across desktop and web interfaces. I was paid to continue the project and develop it into a scalable demonstration designed with future deployment in mind.
My role: system architecture, desktop and web development, real-time synchronization, speech-service integration, reliability and deployment preparation.
- C#
- .NET
- WPF
- Blazor
- SignalR
- SQL
- Speech-to-text
LibraryAI
Working prototypeA local-first AI assistant built to make private document collections easier to search and use. It organizes uploaded material, retrieves relevant information, remembers useful context, and allows users to ask questions without relying entirely on a hosted AI service.
My role: product definition, document-processing workflow, retrieval design, local AI integration, memory and source-handling logic.
- Python
- Ollama
- Chroma
- LangChain
- Local AI
- Document retrieval
Some work is described without identifying the organization or exposing private systems. Useful work can be explained clearly without compromising the privacy of the people and organizations involved.
About
Direct technical support from someone who can also build the solution.
Josh Schultz
Founder & Technical Solutions Consultant
I'm Josh Schultz, the founder of Schultz Consulting.
My background is in software development, technical problem-solving, and working directly with clients to turn ideas and operational needs into functional systems.
I started Schultz Consulting to focus on the part of technical work I enjoy most: understanding how a problem works in the real world, helping determine the right approach, and staying involved long enough to make the solution useful.
I don't believe every company needs a complicated platform or an AI product. Sometimes the right answer is a focused internal tool, a reliable integration, a better workflow, or a clear technical plan. The goal is to recommend and build what actually fits.
Who it's for
A good fit for organizations that need a hands-on technical partner.
- A manual process has become difficult to manage.
- Important information is spread across several systems.
- Existing software no longer matches the workflow.
- A custom internal tool is needed.
- A team wants to automate repetitive work.
- You're considering AI but want an honest feasibility assessment.
- A software project needs clearer requirements or direction.
- An existing application is unreliable or hard to maintain.
Questions
A few things people usually ask.
What types of projects do you take on?
Custom web applications, internal tools, workflow automation, integrations, technical discovery, troubleshooting, and modernization of existing systems.
Do you only work on AI projects?
No. AI is one tool among many. It's only recommended when it provides a real advantage for the workflow or product.
Can you help before we know exactly what to build?
Yes. Many engagements begin with discovery, workflow analysis, and technical planning rather than a finalized specification.
Can you improve an existing application?
Yes. That can include troubleshooting, codebase review, integrations, performance improvement, feature development, and modernization.
What technologies do you use?
Technology is chosen based on the problem and the existing environment. Experience includes React, Next.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Django, C#, .NET, PostgreSQL, WordPress, PHP, APIs, authentication, payment integrations, and modern deployment platforms.
Do you work with small businesses?
Yes. Schultz Consulting is especially well suited to small and midsize organizations that need direct access to a hands-on technical consultant.
Contact
Tell me what you are trying to improve.
You don't need to arrive with a finished technical specification. Start with the process, problem, or idea. I can help clarify the requirements, determine whether a technical solution makes sense, and identify a practical next step.
Prefer email? josh@schultzconsult.com