Joe Norton
Technologist & Consultant for Hire
I help startups & small teams build clean, scalable systems fast.
Frequently used tools: GCP, Python, BigQuery, Postgres, Docker, dbt, Git, flask, linux
10+ years building real-world data systems
Former partner & CTO at a digital agency
What I Do
💡 Strategic Consulting
Translate chaos into a roadmap. From architecture reviews to technical due diligence.
🛠 Data Engineering
Design and build robust pipelines, warehouses, and analytics you can trust.
🚀 SaaS & MVP Buildouts
Need something built yesterday? I can go from idea to deploy with minimal drag.
🤖 ML Prototyping
Lightweight machine learning projects, proof-of-concepts, and integrations.
Why Me
You don’t need a team.
You need someone who can think clearly, move fast, and deliver real results.
I’ve spent 10+ years in the trenches — leading product builds, scaling data systems, and helping businesses get their tech stack under control. I’ve been the agency guy, the partner, the freelancer. Now I bring that experience to select projects where speed and clarity matter.
I stay lean so you get direct access, real communication, and zero dead weight.
Certifications
Ongoing learning matters. Here are a few of the programs I’ve completed:
- Deep Learning Specialization – DeepLearning.AI
- Machine Learning Specialization – DeepLearning.AI
- Data Science Fundamentals w/ Python & SQL – IBM
- Advanced Data Analytics Professional Certificate – Google
- Data Analytics Professional Certificate – Google
Ready to Build?
Let’s talk. I’m currently available for short-term consulting and longer-term engagements.