I build clean, fast websites and web apps for startups and small businesses.
Built internal admin tooling for a Y Combinator-backed AI company automating restaurant ordering. Established React and TypeScript patterns to accelerate onboarding for future engineering hires.
Partnered with the engineering team at a Michigan-based nonprofit building applications that power community connection. Provided hands-on TypeScript, React, and Next.js mentorship to help accelerate their development practices.
I'm Macklin Underdown, a Detroit-based software engineer with 12+ years of professional experience. In my day job, I've shipped production software at companies including MLB and Docusign, working primarily on the frontend.
Fairfield Consulting is my independent consultancy. I work with startups and small businesses who need fast, reliable websites and web apps built right.
Have a project in mind? Let's talk.