I help you fix bugs, manage updates and keep an existing product maintainable after launch. I'm Usman Nadeem, a freelance full-stack and AI engineer in Lahore, Pakistan, with 12+ years of product work. You get direct technical support with an agreed scope and a clear plan.
Not every product needs a retainer. Start with a takeover review, a focused fix or an ongoing maintenance agreement based on the work your product actually needs.
For a product whose original developer has moved on or whose handover is incomplete.
Start with discovery before committing to recurring support or a larger cleanup.
For a broken flow, upgrade problem or performance bottleneck.
A focused engagement with a custom quote. Larger underlying problems are discussed before scope grows.
For teams that want a consistent technical point of contact.
Coverage, availability, billing and any unused allowance policy are agreed in writing.
Send your product URL, stack and top priorities. I will recommend a practical next step and a custom quote.
A slow page may start with a database query. A failed checkout may be an API change. An overdue framework update may affect the app, background jobs and deployment together. I look across the interface, backend and integrations so a fix addresses the problem rather than hiding its symptoms.
Support can cover bug fixes, framework and dependency updates, security patches, performance checks and release preparation. Backups, restore checks, error monitoring and third-party integrations can be included when the necessary access and scope are agreed. Updates are reviewed for compatibility and tested in a suitable environment before production changes.
I work across Laravel backends, React and Vue applications, Next.js and Nuxt sites, Node services, WordPress, Shopify themes and mobile app integrations. For new development, explore Laravel development, Next.js development or mobile app development. Support is planned around your existing stack rather than an automatic rewrite.
I'm based in Lahore, Pakistan, working remotely with clients worldwide. Across 12+ years, I have delivered 500+ projects for 150+ clients, with 95% repeat or referral. You work directly with the engineer reviewing the code and making the changes.
You get a clear account of what was investigated, what changed, what still needs attention and which decisions need your input. I flag scope changes early, explain the risk of postponing important updates and keep new feature work separate from routine maintenance.
Tell me what is broken, overdue or difficult to maintain. I will review the context and propose a manageable support plan.
The agreement should explain what happens when something breaks, not leave you guessing about availability or what your budget covers.
For a larger build or replacement system, start with a dedicated project milestone. For a focused code-security review, see code security audit services.
Start with the issue that matters most to your team, then build a maintenance plan around the risks that remain.
Reproduce the problem, trace the affected frontend and API behaviour, agree a fix and check related flows before releasing.
Review compatibility, identify breaking changes and stage updates in manageable steps rather than updating everything blindly.
Measure the affected pages or endpoints, inspect likely query, asset or integration bottlenecks and prioritise targeted improvements.
When included, review backup coverage and retention, then plan a safe restore check in an appropriate non-production environment.
The scope can include bug fixes, framework and dependency updates, security patches, performance checks and release support. Monitoring, backup reviews, restore checks and small changes can be included when agreed. Your proposal lists the products and activities covered.
Yes. I begin with a review of the codebase, hosting, access, deployment process and known issues. That review establishes the risks and support scope before I recommend ongoing maintenance or a wider stabilisation project.
Availability and response windows are agreed for each engagement. My working base is Lahore, Pakistan, in the Asia/Karachi time zone. Continuous 24/7 coverage is not a standard part of the service; any after-hours arrangement must be confirmed in writing.
Response expectations are agreed in the support plan. Resolution depends on severity, reproducibility, codebase condition, access and third-party systems. I communicate the investigation status and next steps rather than promise an instant fix before seeing the issue.
I assess compatibility, use staging or another suitable test environment where available, and plan the release and rollback approach. Some changes need a maintenance window, which we agree beforehand. Risk and expected disruption are discussed before the release.
They can be included in the agreed scope. We clarify which data and files are covered, retention, storage responsibilities and access. Restore checks are planned for a suitable non-production environment; a backup file alone does not prove recovery works.
Only small changes explicitly included in the agreement. New modules, major redesigns, migrations and substantial integrations are scoped and quoted separately, so maintenance time is not quietly consumed by a new project.
Yes. Support can include reviewing integration errors, usage limits, provider changes and cost-monitoring arrangements when scoped. Larger AI functionality is handled as a separate AI development project. Sensitive data handling and service access are agreed before work starts.
I provide a custom quote based on the stack, codebase condition, coverage, availability and expected workload. A focused engagement or recurring allowance may fit. Billing, any unused allowance policy and out-of-scope work are agreed in writing.
Send your product URL, technology stack, top issues, hosting setup and desired support coverage through the contact form. We agree the next step first, then arrange the minimum access required for the work.