Building Great Software & Great Teams
I'm George Stark—a software leader passionate about delivering exceptional products and empowering engineering teams. From strategy to execution, I help organizations ship better software, faster.
Engineering Leadership
Team building & delivery
Helping teams ship high-quality software through agile practices, mentorship, and a culture of continuous improvement.
AgileDevOpsMentorshipSolution Architecture
Design & strategy
Designing scalable, maintainable systems that align with business goals and technical excellence.
Product Development
From idea to launch
Building consumer apps like Pixel Pomodoro and Melodia with focus on user experience and quality.
Services That Drive Results
From team leadership to technical architecture, I provide comprehensive services to help your organization deliver better software.
Engineering Team Services
Build and scale high-performing engineering teams with best practices in hiring, onboarding, and team culture.
Learn moreBusiness Analysis
Bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions with thorough requirements gathering and analysis.
Learn moreSolution Design
Architect scalable, maintainable systems that align with your business objectives and technical constraints.
Learn moreQuality Services
Implement comprehensive testing strategies and quality processes that ensure reliable, bug-free releases.
Learn moreDelivery Services
Ship software on time with agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and effective project management.
Learn moreSoftware I've Built
Beyond consulting, I build consumer apps that solve real problems with delightful user experiences.
Pixel Pomodoro
Level up your productivity
A retro 8-bit style Pomodoro timer app with multiple nostalgic themes. Master your focus with science-backed time management.
Melodia
Your daily habit companion
Track daily habits, monitor health metrics, and journal your progress. Build better habits one day at a time.
Latest Articles
Thoughts on software development, leadership, and building great teams.

A Guide to Software Version Numbering Schemes
Version numbers are everywhere in software development, yet choosing the right versioning scheme for your project isn't always straightforward. Whether you're building a library, shipping desktop software, or running a SaaS platform, the versioning scheme you choose communicates important information to your users and helps manage expectations around updates and compatibility.

Developer Toolbox - Design skills
The importance of thinking and communication. Design skills are important for developers to practice and improve. In this article i will exlain design and how to go about it.

Five things I have learnt as a software engineering manager
In this article I walk through five of the major lessons i have learnt as a software engineering manager. These lessons will help you improve your teams ability to deliver software effectively.
Ready to Build Something Great?
Whether you need help with team leadership, technical architecture, or delivering a complex project, I'm here to help you succeed.
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