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KeyForge
A private offline password generator with no ads, no account, and no saved passwords.
Chris Tagliaferro
Modern apps built with clarity, speed, and purpose.
Senior software engineer specializing in Angular, hybrid mobile apps, AI-powered tools, and clean user experiences.
Angular
Node.js
Cordova
OpenAI
Claude
ColdFusion
About
Engineering that respects your time.
I build practical web and mobile applications that solve real problems without unnecessary complexity. My work blends engineering, UI design, and product thinking — from Angular and Cordova apps to Node.js APIs, ColdFusion systems, and AI-powered workflows using tools like OpenAI and Claude.
With over a decade of experience across web and mobile development, I focus on cross-platform apps with reliable, maintainable systems and UI that just works. I treat AI as a tool for better workflows, not gimmicks.
Let's Work Together10+
Years of web & mobile development
5+
Production apps shipped
Full‑stack
Frontend to backend to mobile
AI‑ready
OpenAI & Claude integrations
Expertise
Built on a broad technical foundation.
Years of hands-on engineering across frontend, mobile, backend, AI, and product design.
Frontend Engineering
- Angular
- AngularJS
- HTML & CSS / SCSS
- Responsive UI
- Component-driven development
Mobile App Development
- Cordova
- Hybrid mobile apps
- Android deployment
- Offline-first architecture
- Local storage / SQLite
Backend & Integrations
- Node.js
- REST APIs
- ColdFusion
- SQL / database-backed apps
- Third-party API integrations
AI & Automation
- OpenAI Responses API
- Claude (Anthropic)
- AI-assisted workflows
- Prompt engineering
- AI-powered product features
Product & UI Design
- UI design
- UX flows & prototyping
- Mobile-first layouts
- App prototyping
- Practical product strategy
Featured Work
Apps built with purpose and precision.
A selection of app concepts, builds, and product work — focused on clarity, privacy, and practical utility.
In Development
Macro Log
A no-nonsense manual macro tracker for people who already know what they ate.
In Development
Baby Log
A calm newborn tracking app for feeds, sleep, diapers, and daily routines.
In Development
Iron Log
A fast private workout log for lifters who want sets, reps, progress, and no clutter.
Live
Project 4 Portfolio
A modern rebuild of the Project 4 personal brand and portfolio site.
App Philosophy
Focused apps for real routines.
I like building small, useful tools that avoid bloat: private utilities, trackers, logs, and mobile-first products designed to do one job well.
Have an app idea?No-nonsense design
Clear purpose, simple UI, nothing extra.
Local-first when possible
Your data stays on your device.
Fast workflows
Optimized for real, repeated daily use.
Mobile-first UI
Designed for small screens, not adapted for them.
Clear data ownership
No hidden syncing, no analytics, no surprises.
No clutter
Features ship when they earn their place.
Approach
How I build.
I care about products that feel obvious, fast, and trustworthy. Whether it's a password generator, a newborn tracker, or a business workflow tool — remove friction, make the useful path easy.
01
Understand the workflow
Before writing a line of code, understand how people actually use the thing. What's the real job to be done?
02
Design the simplest useful version
The first version should do one thing well. Simplicity isn't laziness — it's the hardest part of product design.
03
Build fast, reliable interfaces
Clean code, performant UI, tested flows. The polish isn't decoration — it builds trust with every interaction.
04
Iterate with clarity
Ship, observe, improve. Good software isn't finished — it evolves as users and needs change.
Contact
Let's build something.
Have a project, app idea, or workflow that needs a clean technical solution? Let's connect.