Elite Software Engineer for Founders. Building Stable, High-Value SaaS Products.

I partner directly with founders and CEOs to transform business visions into high-value, stable, and user-centric applications.

Lukas Liesis

Globally Top 3%

Elite, Vetted Expertise

$1.5B+/yr

Architected for Billion-Dollar Scale

15+ Years

Pragmatic Experience in Execution

Founding CTO

Technical & Business Leadership

From Concept to Launch: Your Production-Ready V1 in 200-300 Hours

The biggest challenge for a founder is turning a vision into a real product. I specialize in focused execution to get your SaaS business to market faster.

1. Define the Core

We partner to distill your idea into the essential features needed for a sellable product. No bloat, just pure value for your first users.

2. Rapid Execution

I build and deploy most SaaS products from concept to a stable, production-ready v1 in just 200-300 hours.

3. Market Validation

This speed accelerates your path to revenue, allowing you to start gathering real user feedback and validating your business model months sooner.

My Approach: Business First, Technology Second.

I build software grounded in real-world experience, not hype. My focus is always on execution. Turning business goals into tested, working systems which deliver value to the end user.

Focus on Business Value

I bridge the gap between your vision and the technical execution required to make it a reality. Code is simply a tool to solve a business problem.

Stability Over Hype

I challenge hyped-up technologies and build on solid principles to reduce technical debt and ensure long-term success. Pragmatism always wins.

User-Centricity is Key

The ultimate measure of success is the value delivered to your end-user. Stable, intuitive, and efficient software is the vehicle for that value.

A Hands-On Partner, From DevOps to UX.

I am not just an engineer. I consult on strategy, mentor teams, build core features, and manage infrastructure. A versatile partner for every stage of your product's lifecycle.

  • Technical Consulting & Strategy: Helping founders make critical technology decisions.
  • Full-Stack Application Builds: Taking products from concept to a production-ready v1 in 200-300 hours.
  • Hands-on Development: Writing clean, scalable, and tested code for your core features.
  • Team Mentoring & Onboarding: Leveling up your existing team and integrating new hires effectively.
  • DevOps and Infrastructure: Building and maintaining stable production environments on AWS, serverless or classic servers.
During company meeting in Toronto, Canada
During company meeting in Toronto, Canada

Is Your Technology Holding Your Business Back?

I partner with established businesses to modernize legacy systems. We'll turn your current technology from a liability into a scalable asset, de-risking the entire process while unlocking new opportunities for growth.

The Challenge with Legacy Systems

Outdated technology silently erodes your ability to compete. It leads to slow feature development, difficulty hiring, security vulnerabilities, and missed opportunities.

The Goal: A Modern Foundation

A modernized system enables you to ship features faster, scale reliably, attract top talent, and respond quickly to market demands. It becomes a true business accelerator.

My End-to-End Modernization Process

1. Strategic Deep Dive

We start by aligning on your business goals—short-term needs and long-term vision. I'll conduct a full audit of your existing system to create a pragmatic, phased roadmap.

2. Hands-On Execution

I lead the charge on execution—from DevOps and database migrations to new architecture and API design. I write the critical code and establish best practices to ensure a stable, high-quality foundation.

3. Build & Empower Your Team

As we build, I'll help you hire the right developers, onboard them effectively, and establish the documentation and processes needed for your team to own and extend the new system with confidence.

Proven Experience in Demanding Fields

I have a track record of delivering robust systems for complex business needs, from high-volume marketplaces to secure fintech platforms.

TradeCafe.com
Commodities Marketplace
Built and scaled the backend for a marketplace to handle $1.5B/year. I was core developer from idea to production stage and later lead for integrations and infrastructure teams during scale stage.
Node.jsAWSIdea To ProductionMongoDBClassical ServersKubernetesMicro-Services
Legacy infrastructure upgrade and full saas rebuild
Worked directly with founder. This is tool for home schoolers. I solo built all of it. Devops, API, UIs. All done in 370h.
TypescriptBusiness DevelopmentTDDReactJSNodeJSNextJsMongoDBDynamoDBSQL
SaaS Marketplace
I was Co-Founder and CTO
We were a bootstrapped startup valued at $20M at its peak. I built the core platform, hired engineering team, and led product development. We launched dozens of early-stage startups, and I helped them navigate scaling challenges, technical debt, user communication and more. This video has snippets of what Pitchground was. It showcased our global team meeting in Bali.
TypescriptBusiness DevelopmentTDDReactJSNodeJSNextJsMongoDBDynamoDBSQL
Screenshot of the SaaS application for grid subcontractors
SaaS for National Electrical Grid Subcontractors
I solo built this end-to-end. Had to communicate with sub-contractors to learn all how grid subcontractors work, provide insights and technical solutions for business cases. This is not a public app, it's used internally by sub-contractors of national electrical grid operator in Lithuania.
This B2B platform manages the complex lifecycle of national grid infrastructure repairs, upgrades, and maintenance.
Key features included integration with governmental systems, document and inventory management, and communication tools for in-field workers.
Node.jsClassical ServersIdea To ProductionMongoDBReactJs

A Problem-Solver First, An Engineer Second

I'm a software engineer with over a decade of experience focused on one thing: execution. My background with Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Physics gives me a strong foundation in problem-solving and analytical thinking.

I apply analytical thinking to building software that is simple, effective, and built to deliver value for users. I enjoy working directly with founders who are passionate about the problems they are solving.

Have fun building :)

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Lukas Liesis | Elite Software Engineer for Founders