Hi, I’m John Rake

I build full-stack products that move fast, make sense, and solve real problems.

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I’ve spent over a decade mentoring hundreds of founders and teams on product, growth, and execution — experience that shapes how I approach software today. Using React, TypeScript, and Next.js, I build practical, full-stack products that help real businesses work smarter and move faster.

Products I’ve Built

  • Scenic landscape of mountains, a lake, and rolling hills with grassy and shrub-covered terrain under a cloudy sky.

    NALU Ops

    A flight training and scheduling platform built for F-22 squadrons to replace manual Excel workflows and streamline team coordination.

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  • Scenic view of a mountain range with snow-capped peaks, green rolling hills, and a modern building in the foreground

    Snappy Intake

    An AI-powered onboarding tool that helps web design agencies collect client content, generate sitemaps, and automate project setup.

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  • Marryment

    A SaaS platform for wedding planners to organize clients, vendors, and event logistics in one collaborative workspace.

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About Me

I’m a full-stack developer and founder with 15 years of experience building, mentoring, and shipping real software. As the owner of a small studio, I’ve led projects across SaaS, GovTech, and AI — guiding teams from concept to launch and mentoring hundreds of founders along the way.

Outside of work, I’m a husband and proud father of two little girls. I tinker with game development in my spare time, play guitar and compose music (a little less these days), and have been slowly teaching myself to cook — if it fits in a crockpot, I can probably make it.

On Sundays, you’ll find me watching the Chiefs and enjoying some quiet family time.

Let’s Connect

Whether you’re hiring, brainstorming, or just want to talk shop, I’d love to hear from you. Send a quick message and I’ll follow up soon.