Freelance software engineering
Full-stack software, built for the moment your idea leaves the ground.
I'm Daniel Fernandez, an independent software engineer based in Dallas, TX. I design and build web and mobile products end-to-end — from the first prototype to the release that actually ships.
Selected work
Recent launches
A mix of consumer apps, business sites, and personal platforms — each one shipped from scratch to production.
NestGuess
A daily real-estate guessing game — players size up listing photos and satellite imagery to price five homes solo, live with friends, or head-to-head on the daily leaderboard.
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Melo Health
A cannabis research companion app with AI-assisted condition search, cannabinoid and terpene guidance, backed by a curated library of studies.
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K6 Development
Marketing and lead-gen site for a Dallas–Fort Worth general contractor — custom homes, remodels, and commercial buildouts, with project galleries and testimonials.
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NG Bakes
Ordering and pricing site for a custom cake studio — a tiered pricing breakdown, flavor menu, and gallery to show off the work.
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Audrey Tabor
A platform for a disability-inclusion advocate and speaker, built to share her story and book engagements.
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DeGolyer Dads Club
A community site for a school dads' club — event info, volunteer sign-ups, and a fundraising auction, built to make it easy for families to get involved.
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Daniel Fernandez
I'm a software engineer who likes taking products from a blank repo to something real people use. Second Stage Development is where I take on freelance work — web apps, mobile apps, and the business sites in between — for founders and small teams who need an engineer who can own the whole build.
Based in Dallas, TX. Open to new projects.
Web apps
React and Next.js front ends backed by APIs built to last.
Mobile apps
Cross-platform apps that feel native on iOS and Android.
Backend & infra
Data models, auth, and deploys that don't fall over.
Contact
Got a project ready for its next stage?
Tell me what you're building — I'll get back to you within a day or two.
Prefer email? Reach me directly at daniel@secondstagedev.com