DataSmugglers
Building digital solutions since 2001
The capability and experience to build what you need.
Remote by default for 20+ years |
Keen to build more local relationships
This isn't a new way of working
For over 20 years David Colquhoun through his company DataSmugglers has been building digital solutions: government platforms, massive multiplayer games, global advertising websites, SaaS platforms, interactive installations.
When a project needs additional expertise - branding, creative direction, motion graphics, project management - DataSmugglers is a vehicle for the right people to come together and build what you need.
DataSmugglers has been operating this way since 2001. We work directly with clients on substantial projects and build relationships that last decades, not just until the project ships.
Remote-first, no unnecessary overhead. You work directly with the people building your project, not people managing them. Transparent by default: plain-language proposals, clear scope, pricing and timelines. Trade-offs are discussed in the open so there are no surprises. No outsourcing or anonymous offshore teams - the work is done by David and named collaborators you meet and talk to directly.
We prefer sustained partnerships, keeping sites alive with maintenance contracts that include room for new features.
CASPER \ Ultimate Engineered Concrete
Concrete Automation, Scheduling, Programming and Element Reporting (aka CASPER) is a bespoke ERP built around the realities of precast manufacturing. It already handles Revit imports, drag-and-drop bed scheduling, casting, and delivery dockets, with more of the business being brought onto the platform over time.
David handled every layer of CASPER, from planning the workflows and architecting the data model to designing the UI/UX, building the application, and setting up the server infrastructure, one person end to end, keeping the build focused and the result closely matched to how the business actually works.
kitmap.govt.nz
Built by David as the sole developer for Callaghan Innovation and MBIE, Kitmap highlights scientific infrastructure across Aotearoa and helps researchers connect with government facilities open to collaboration.
Live and supported under a long term maintenance agreement, with weekly improvements and new features.
A massive multiplayer online real-time strategy (MMORTS) game, available for free on the App Store. Explore and conquer thousands of realms, build armies, and outlast your enemies in a vast, persistent world - or just enjoy raising ponies.
This game offers a unique blend of strategy and exploration, all brought to life by David, its dedicated solo developer.
TBWA.com
TBWA Worldwide Site
The global advertising agency TBWA, known for its innovative and disruptive campaigns, commissioned a bespoke WordPress site developed over the course of a year.
The project, where David served as the sole developer, involved collaboration across six different countries and stands out as one of the most complex, with every element of the site meticulously crafted as a custom Gutenberg block.
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