Why I became both an electrician and a developer

Most people pick one trade. I picked two because my clients kept asking for both: fix the switchboard and fix the website. This is how that started, and what it means if you hire me in Melbourne.

Starting in electrical work

I became an A-Grade electrician because I like work you can see and test. Wire a board, turn the power on, know it is safe. Victoria's licensing is not a formality; it is there because bad electrical work hurts people.

On site I learned:

• Fault finding when the power is out and everyone in the house is stressed
• Reading plans and AS/NZS rules, not guessing
• Explaining options without talking down to anyone
• Leaving work neat because someone lives with what you install

Picking up web development

Electricians and small businesses kept asking for simple things: a contact form that works, a page that shows on Google, a way to take deposits. Agencies were expensive. I taught myself to build sites, then apps, then directories like computerrepairsnear.me.

The skills overlap more than people think. Tracing a fault is like tracing a bug. Both trades need clear documentation and respect for safety, whether that is RCDs or SQL injection.

What clients get from the combination

• A tradie who understands load schedules when we talk about EV chargers
• A developer who has been on a roof, not just in Figma
• One contact form instead of chasing two contractors
• Sites that reflect real services, like perrielectrics.com

What I am not

I am not a 24/7 call centre. Urgent electrical jobs are booked when I can attend safely. I am not a massive dev shop; you work with me. If you need fifty developers, I will say so.

Working together

Electrical quotes and web projects both start on my contact form. Tell me which problem you are solving. I will reply with scope, price range, or a short list of questions.

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