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Graham McMicken
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Software developer, systems architect, and consultant in Victoria, BC. I help small businesses and non‑profits create their digital presence and employ technology to excel in their industries. Whether that is websites, IT systems, automation, AI, or even hardware solutions.

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Client showcase

Businesses I've built for

A mix of small local operators and one ambitious custom platform — same care, different scope.

The Dirty Wiggler

Small Business

A local dog grooming business. I created the website, team Slack (with a customer SMS-to-Slack gateway), setup a VOIP business phone line, and wrote a CMS plugin to handle appointments.

WebsiteBackendTeam SlackSMS → Slack GatewayVOIP Business Phone

Kit & Caboodle

Small Business

A pre-K kids party business. I created their digital presence: website, team Slack, and Google business profile. I also set up an SMS-to-Slack gateway and e-commerce platform, with extensions to handle rental products and availability.

WebsiteBackendTeam SlackSMS → Slack GatewayE-commerce Platform

VI Standard Real Estate Services Inc

Custom Build

End-to-end operations platform built around field service, customer experience, and back-office automation. This was my first foray into building a custom platform and it's been an incredible learning experience. I continue to maintain and build out the feature set.

Scheduling & RoutingDigital Media / Asset ManagementCustomer Admin Portal3rd Party API IntegrationsBusiness TelephonySMS & VoicemailCustomer NotificationsPayment ProcessingArrears HandlingReportingEmployee ManagementPayroll

Pro bono

Free work for select non‑profits.

I take on a small number of non‑profits each year and build their digital presence completely free of charge — same toolkit, zero invoice. If your mission is good and you need help, get in touch.

  • Website design & build
  • VOIP / modern phone system
  • Business SMS & messaging
  • Google Business listing
  • Automation & AI tools
  • Architecture & advisory

About

The human behind the keyboard

Portrait of Graham McMicken

A bit about me

I spent many years in engineering operations at a large Canadian telecom provider, where I learned firsthand what it takes to keep systems running at scale. Since then I've had a passion for leveraging technology to solve real-world problems.

I believe technology is under utilized in most small businesses, and when harnessed effectively, it can propel growth and free up people to focus on what they do best. When I'm not building things, you can find me on the tennis court, or building something in my backyard. I also love running (or exercise in general) and then rewarding myself with good food.

Development & Consulting

Independent · Victoria, BC

I assist small businesses, lend my time to worthy causes, and build apps on the side — for myself or for friends. I've got a growing list of venture ideas that I'm incubating and that keeps my passion going and industry knowledge up-to-date.

Manager, Technical Operations

VI Standard Real Estate Services Inc. · Victoria, BC

I oversee software systems and staff equipment, provide strategic direction and drive feature implementation across the custom platform. I'm responsible for hiring, training, and day-to-day operations.

Contact

Let's build something.

Have a project, a problem worth solving, or just want to say hi? My inbox is open.