Professional apps, built personally

Have an app idea you keep meaning to build?

I'm Robert Kotcher, a Carnegie Mellon computer science graduate who helps people turn ideas into working apps without breaking the bank.

CMU CSCarnegie Mellon computer science graduate
10+ yrsturning ideas into working software
3 appsapps I built that were acquired
8Musers on a mobile product I helped build

Your technical partner for $1,200/month.

Professional development gets expensive quickly. My model is simple: one senior technical partner who can meet weekly, answer questions directly, and handle the practical work of designing, building, launching, and maintaining your app.

$1,200/mo

Direct App Partner

  • Weekly video call to review progress and decide what matters next.
  • Daily email and text support for questions, feedback, and decisions.
  • Design, development, launch, hosting guidance, and ongoing maintenance.
  • Plain-English tradeoffs so you always know what is happening and why.
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How it works

Visible progress from idea to launch.

01

Tell me the idea

We start with the outcome you want, who it helps, what you already have, and what would make the first version useful.

02

Shape the first version

I translate the vision into a clear build plan: what to include now, what to skip, and what should stay flexible.

03

Build in the open

You see steady progress, send feedback as it becomes real, and get direct access to the person doing the work.

04

Launch and improve

Once it is live, we keep it running, refine what users need, and add the next useful piece.

A personal note

I care about doing things right.

Good software starts with listening. I'll ask careful questions, help you make practical decisions, and build toward something people can actually use. You do not need to speak in technical language or arrive with a perfect plan. Bring the vision, the rough edges, and the constraints. We'll turn them into a working product together.

Track record

Proof that I can ship the hard parts.

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Ready when you are

Tell me what you want to build.

Call or text 215-292-3536, email rkotcher@gmail.com, or send a few details through the contact form.

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