About Me

I'm a 0-to-1 builder and system modernisation specialist. I take startups from an idea to paying customers, and I rescue post-PMF codebases that are buckling under their own growth. I've been shipping software professionally for 13 years with the last 8 exclusively in early-stage startups, see me frequently working as the primary technical resource who owns delivery end to end.

Building from 0 to 1 : I take the ideas of my clients and the founders that I work with founders from concept to working software, fast. At Flocast I built a complete fintech product from idea to paying customers in five months as the sole technical resource, picking the right stack for the job and shipping a proof of concept in the first month that became the production MVP.
Modernising to the rescue! : If your post-PMF MVP is starting to creak under the pressure of your success I'm here to help you save it. At Odondo I modernised a legacy Django monolith into a FastAPI and domain-driven architecture over three years as the sole technical resource I had the difficult task of keeping the business running while rebuilding the foundations beneath it.
Building with strategy in mind : I make architectural decisions that compound rather than constrain: the trade-offs that keep a young product moving fast today without painting it into a corner tomorrow. The way I see it strategy isn't a separate deliverable it's baked into how I build.
AI-augmented delivery : I work AI-augmented as a core part of my workflow, with custom LLM-powered toolkits and agentic coding, which lets me deliver at a pace that usually needs a larger team. But LLMs alone aren't enough to build software ready to withstand the slings and arrows of production traffic. With me driving that LLM I'm able to ensure that real productivity gains are realised by leveraging my strong development experience ensuring that you don't have a technical solution driving at great velocity towards a wall!

Whether you need a product built from scratch or a codebase pulled back from the brink, I go in and build — owning delivery from the first commit to shipped, working software.

Age

Residence

Nottingham, UK

Nationality

Australian

Citizenship

Australian + British

Phone

+447450 587 400

zac@werightcode.com

What I do

Software Engineering

With experience across various technologies and project sizes, I've honed my ability to pragmatically deliver high-quality software in a timely manner .

Software Architecture

I've developed expertise in building scalable, maintainable, and extensible software architectures that adhere to SOLID and DDD principles. I've learned from experience that architecture is often more than just stringing together boxes on a whiteboard.

Mentorship

I owe a great deal of my success to the people who've invested their time and knowledge in me. I'm passionate about paying this forward by helping other software engineers achieve their goals and develop their skills.

Leadership

Delivering software projects to the right level of quality and on-time is vital for any business but in startups, like the ones I've been helping to succeed, this is especially true. I've led successful software projects in startups through effective project management, support, and encouragement of team members .

Testimonials

Zac is a extremely efficient and reliable developer. We recently contracted Zac’s services and could have not been more impressed with the dedication he showed our business and the product. Immediately finding his place in squad, Zac was able to bring ideas, approach and support from his first day. Whether it’s a new product or something inflight, Zac has the ability to adapt quickly and do exactly what you want a contractor to do.... develop a high quality product, quickly and without fuss.

- Travis Scholes, Commercial Director, LMS

Zac Braddy is the type of developer that companies drool over. He has established himself in the industry as a published author and as the co-host of a software podcast. But what makes him stand apart from others in the industry is that he is a developer who learns quickly, is an excellent communicator, stays involved with the community and has the ability to lead.

- Allen Underwood, Principal Software Engineer, Coding Blocks

Over my first year as a developer, Zac’s mentorship and support has been invaluable. Whether he’s encouraging me to persevere through any topic I might be struggling with, or celebrating my successes, he approaches every issue with kindness and empathy. He’s a fantastic communicator and I feel extremely lucky to have him as a mentor.

- Georgia Shaw, Software Developer, Digital Theatre

Zac's focus on teaching and mentorship has guided me several times in my career. His longevity in the industry can prove he has the ability to code, but I think the key to his successes is the ability to magically make everyone around him better.

- Jay Miller, Developer Advocate, Elastic

Count yourself lucky to work with Zac Braddy. He is incredibly bright and dedicated, and he puts his heart into everything he does. Even better, Zac amplifies the productivity of everyone around him through clear, concise communication. He doesn't just do amazing work, he improves the work of everyone else around him.

- Joe Zack, Principal Software Engineer, Broadcom Inc.

Having worked with Zac on some informal projects, I can say that he's be an asset to any team if he brings as much enthusiasm and drive to those projects as he does to your team. He is constantly keeping me up to date with the latest developments in both the technologies he uses, and the systems he uses to support them. On top of that, Zac is one of the best positive motivators I have ever met.

- Jamie Taylor, Lead Contractor, RJJ Software

I like to do

Spending time with family

Playing Video Games

Live Music!!

Doing fun things with computers