Clarity over cleverness
Beautiful work should still be easy to understand, use, and maintain.
Hello, I’m Marilyn
Software engineer, detail obsessive, and believer that good technology should make people feel understood - not intimidated.

The longer version
I’ve spent the last decade building digital products, untangling complex problems, and learning what makes an online experience genuinely useful. The thing I love most? Taking a brilliant idea and giving it a digital home that feels clear, effortless, and full of personality.
Today, I work one-to-one with founders and small teams who care deeply about what they’re creating. I bring the strategic thinking of a product engineer, the eye of a designer, and the kind of process that leaves room for good conversations and better ideas.
What matters here
Beautiful work should still be easy to understand, use, and maintain.
The tiny details matter - and so does making the process feel supportive.
I make practical, resilient sites that work hard long after launch day.
I’d love to hear what you’re working on.
Work with me