Python, Software & Automation Consulting
Practical software solutions for problems that don't have a button. I help small and midsize organizations automate repetitive work, make better use of their data, and build the tools they actually need.
Based in Ohio and working with organizations throughout the United States, I use Python, data, APIs, and lightweight software to turn manual and frustrating processes into reliable workflows.
What I Can Help With
Automation
If someone on your team is repeatedly downloading files, copying information between spreadsheets, cleaning data, generating reports, or performing some other tedious process, there's a good chance it can be automated.
Data & Analytics
I work with messy spreadsheets, CSVs, databases, and other business data to produce useful analysis, reporting, and repeatable workflows. The goal isn't just another dashboard—it's information you can actually use to make decisions.
Internal Tools
Sometimes the software you need doesn't exist, and a spreadsheet has gone as far as it can. I build small, purpose-built applications for internal workflows, reporting, data entry, and other specialized business needs.
Integrations & APIs
I can connect systems that weren't designed to work together: databases, spreadsheets, SaaS platforms, APIs, and internal applications. If your team is manually moving information from one system to another, that's something worth looking at.
Python & Custom Software
I also take on smaller software development and Python projects, including existing-code maintenance, data processing, scripting, web services, and technical problem solving.
The Kind of Problems I Like
You don't need to know what technology you need before contacting me. In fact, it's often better if you don't.
- "We spend hours every week doing this manually."
- "Our spreadsheet has become a small application."
- "We have data, but getting useful information out of it is painful."
- "Our systems don't talk to each other."
- "We need a small internal tool, but not a giant software project."
- "We have some Python code that needs to be fixed or improved."
- "We think this process could be automated, but we're not sure how."
Bring me the problem. We can figure out the implementation together.
How It Works
1. Start with the problem
We'll talk through what you're doing today, what's frustrating about it, and what you'd like to be different.
2. Find the simplest useful solution
Not every problem needs a custom application. Sometimes a script, integration, or better workflow is enough. I'll recommend the smallest solution that makes sense.
3. Build and refine
I'll develop the solution, test it against the real workflow, and make adjustments as we learn what works.
4. Hand it over
The goal is useful software—not dependence on a consultant. I'll provide the documentation and handoff appropriate to the project, with ongoing support available when needed.
About
I'm a software developer and data professional based in Ohio. My background spans software development, data analysis, modeling and simulation, and applied technical problem solving.
I started Mitchell Lagaras LLC to provide practical technical help without the overhead of a traditional software consultancy.
I particularly enjoy the problems that fall between "buy an existing product" and "hire an entire software team."
Based in Ohio. Available Nationwide.
Mitchell Lagaras LLC is an Ohio-based software and automation consultancy serving small businesses and organizations throughout the United States. Most projects can be completed remotely, including software development, data analysis, automation, and API integration.
Let's Talk
If you have a process that's slow, repetitive, fragile, or just unnecessarily complicated, I'd be happy to hear about it.