I work with a small number of founders and product teams each year to scope and build thoughtful software, usually internal tools, automation backends, and focused MVPs.
Let's TalkWhat I Offer
Internal Tool Sprint
Launch a scoped internal tool with clean UI, admin, and core logic, built for speed and long-term sanity.
- User authentication & roles
- Admin interface
- Custom workflows
- PDF or email automation
Timeline: 3 weeks
Fixed price: $6,500
Strategy Sprint
Get clarity before you build. A focused 1-week engagement to scope the right thing, the first time.
- Scope & architecture
- Feature breakdowns
- Wireframes
- Build-ready handoff
Timeline: 1 week
Fixed price: $2,500
Internal Automation
Replace manual workflows with a small, focused Rails backend, scoped, fast, and ready to deploy.
- Custom endpoints
- Background jobs
- External integrations
- Dockerized handoff
Timeline: 2 weeks
Fixed price: $3,500
Maintenance Plan
Stay supported after launch: async, minimal, and predictable maintenance for past builds.
- Bug fixes
- Minor UI or logic tweaks
- Stability updates
- GitHub-based workflow
Timeline: Ongoing
Price: $1,000/month
Example Builds
These are representative examples of the kinds of tools I build through the services above. They are here to make the work more concrete, not to present off-the-shelf products.
Quoting Engine
Automation or UI Tool
Automate pricing logic and generate scoped quotes in minutes, with or without a web interface. Ideal for SaaS, logistics, or agency quoting.
Proposal Builder
Automation or UI Tool
Create branded, exportable proposals automatically, from your CRM, pricing system, or internal logic. Great for sales teams who move fast.
What People Say
“Magnus was a great colleague—smart, dependable, and a fast learner no matter what the task required. He had a strong ability to understand complex problems, communicated clearly, and was always reliable—going the extra mile when it mattered. He consistently delivered high-quality work and was easy to collaborate with, both within the team and with clients. Working with him was both productive and genuinely enjoyable.”
“Magnus integrated seamlessly into our team and legacy codebase, quickly becoming a key contributor. His communication was the best we've experienced with a consultant, and his structured, self-reliant approach accelerated our development significantly. I highly recommend him.”
“Magnus has a rare mix of technical sharpness, calm execution, and long-term focus. I’ve known him since his early dev days, and it’s no surprise he’s now leading product as a founder.”
Featured work
Retreat Estimator - From Lead to Proposal in Minutes
To streamline lead qualification and improve response time, we built a public-facing cost estimator for Midstay, paired with an automated proposal request flow. Users get instant pricing and can request a tailored proposal via a guided form. Internally, the team can generate branded proposal PDFs in minutes using prefilled data. This system increased qualified leads and reduced manual sales effort.
"Magnus was a great colleague, smart, dependable, and a fast learner. He consistently delivered high-quality work and was easy to collaborate with."
Hi, I’m Magnus
I’m a CTO, engineer, and systems thinker focused on building thoughtful software and meaningful businesses.
Over the past decade I’ve worked across research, startups, and product development, from doctoral research in materials science at NTNU, where I published work that has since been cited more than 100 times, to co-founding and building technology companies.
Today I’m CTO at Midstay, where I lead a small engineering team and help shape the systems behind a growing global retreat and B2B SaaS business. A recent example is this estimator and proposal tool, which helped cut proposal turnaround from days to hours.
My work sits at the intersection of engineering, entrepreneurship, and operations. I’m especially interested in designing systems that solve real problems clearly and hold up over time.
Outside of building software, I spend a lot of time exploring ideas about work, independence, and what it means to live a meaningful life. I currently live in Southeast Asia, where I balance writing, building products, and surfing.
Where I've Worked
Co-Founder & CTO
Freelance Consultant
Backend Developer
Teacher Assistant
PhD/Researcher