The protagonist Mike Franco

Turning ideas into fast, reliable applications.

I build applications that bring ideas to life with performance and reliability at the core. Every project is engineered to be efficient, stable, and genuinely useful.

Projects

Built to ship and stay up.

Production-grade Django apps: predictable delivery, clean architecture, and thoughtful UX details.

In production

Plughub Inventory Management System

Plughub Inventory Management System (IMS) is a full-featured, web-based inventory platform built to help small and growing businesses maintain accurate stock records, track movements, and make informed decisions without relying on spreadsheets or fragmented tools. The system centralizes inventory, orders, expenses, and reporting into a single dashboard, providing real-time visibility into business operations. Designed as a production-ready, self-hosted SaaS, Plughub IMS balances depth and usability. It supports day-to-day inventory operations while remaining lightweight enough to deploy on modest infrastructure, making it suitable for retailers, online sellers, and service-based businesses.

Python Django HTML CSS Javascript Gunicorn Nginx
In production

Plughub PDF Service

Plughub PDF Service is a web-based PDF utility platform designed to provide essential document operations without ads, clutter, or invasive tracking. The system allows users to securely perform actions such as PDF locking, unlocking, merging, and other document workflows through a clean, server-rendered interface, focusing on reliability and privacy over flashy UI. Built as a self-hosted solution, the platform emphasizes low cost, controlled access, and predictable behavior, making it suitable for individuals and small businesses that need quick, dependable PDF processing without relying on sketchy third-party tools or ad-heavy websites.

Python Django PDF Libraries PostgreSQL HTML CSS Javascript Gunicorn Nginx
In production

Subscriber Directory

Subscriber Directory is a web-based subscriber and contact management system designed to help businesses securely store, organize, and manage subscriber records in one centralized platform. The system focuses on data structure, access control, and clean management workflows, making it suitable for internal teams, service providers, or organizations that need a reliable directory of subscribers without relying on third-party SaaS tools. The application emphasizes privacy, ownership of data, and straightforward deployment, allowing businesses to self-host and maintain full control over their subscriber information.

Python Django PostgreSQL HTML CSS Javascript Gunicorn Nginx
Public testing

Plughub Queueing System

Plughub Queueing System is a web-based queue management application built to help small to medium businesses organize customer flow in a structured, secure, and efficient way. The system allows businesses to manage queues digitally, reducing physical congestion, improving service order, and providing better visibility into active and completed queues. The application focuses on simplicity, security, and deployability, making it suitable for real-world environments such as service counters, retail shops, clinics, or small offices. It is designed as a self-hosted system that can be deployed via Docker or directly on a Linux server, giving full control over data and infrastructure.

Python 3 Django 5.2 Django ORM PostgreSQL HTML CSS Javscript Gunicorn Nginx

Next build

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I take on a handful of projects at a time. Tell me about your idea and we can map a lean, shippable scope.