AI Integration & LLM Development
Bring AI capabilities into your product with confidence. From prompt engineering and RAG pipelines to full agent workflows, with LLM APIs integrated into Django and React applications.
Available for new projects
Software consulting built to ship.
Independent consulting for teams that need clean, scalable code, fast. Python and Django backends. Firebase and React frontends.
- Python
- Django
- Firebase
- React
- Cloud / GCP
- REST & GraphQL APIs
- Claude
- ChatGPT
- Gemini
What 555 Labs builds.
End-to-end consulting across the full stack, from database schema to polished UI. Every engagement is scoped to your needs, with no filler.
Python / Django Development
Robust backend systems, REST APIs, and admin tools built on Django's battle-tested framework. Optimized for performance, security, and long-term maintainability.
Firebase Architecture
Scalable backends on Google's Firebase platform: Firestore data modeling, Auth flows, Cloud Functions, and real-time data pipelines without the ops overhead.
React Frontend Engineering
Fast, accessible React applications with modern tooling. From single-page apps to complex dashboards, built for performance and a great developer handoff.
API Design & Integration
Well-documented RESTful and GraphQL APIs that third parties can actually use. Plus integration of payment gateways, CRMs, analytics, and more.
Architecture & Code Review
Bring in an experienced eye before you build, or after. Technical audits, architecture diagrams, and concrete recommendations to de-risk your codebase.
MVP & Prototype Builds
Go from idea to working product fast. Focused MVP builds that validate your concept without over-engineering the first version.
Reference projects.
A selection of products and sites designed, built, and maintained by 555 Labs.
How we work together.
Simple, transparent, no-surprises engagements.
Discovery
Scope & align
A focused intro call to understand your goals, timeline, and technical context. No commitment required.
Proposal
Clear pricing
You receive a written proposal with scope, deliverables, and pricing: either hourly or a fixed-fee project estimate.
Build
Heads-down execution
Regular async updates, weekly check-ins, and a shared repo or workspace. You stay informed without micromanaging.
Handoff
Clean delivery
Documented code, a walkthrough session, and support during transition. Your team inherits something they can own.
Flexible engagement models.
Choose what fits your project. Both models include the same quality of work and communication, just structured differently.
Hourly Retainer
Best for ongoing work, maintenance, audits, or projects with evolving scope.
Custom
per hour, billed weekly
- Flexible hours each week
- Transparent time tracking
- Ramp up or down anytime
- No long-term commitment
- Ideal for ongoing support
Most popular
Fixed-Price Project
Best for well-defined features, MVPs, or greenfield builds where you want budget certainty.
Custom
per project, milestones-based
- Fixed scope & price upfront
- Milestone-based payments
- Clear deliverables & timeline
- Full documentation included
- Handoff & transition support
All projects begin with a free 30-minute discovery call. Rates depend on scope and duration.
555 Labs is Michael Blonsky, an independent software consultant with deep experience shipping Python/Django backends and Firebase/React products.
Michael Blonsky
linkedin.com/in/michaelblonskyMichael has spent years building and scaling web applications across industries, from early-stage startups to established product teams. He brings a pragmatic, quality-first approach to every engagement: clean architecture, readable code, and a bias toward shipping.
He's also deeply experienced with the current generation of AI tools, Claude (Anthropic), ChatGPT (OpenAI), and Gemini (Google): integrating LLM APIs into production Django and React applications, building RAG pipelines, and designing agent workflows that actually work in the real world.
When you work with 555 Labs, you work directly with Michael from day one. No handoffs, no middlemen. Just focused execution on your project.
Independent. Focused. Accountable.
Working with an independent consultant means you get an expert, not a junior billed at a senior rate.
- Senior-only work
- Every line of code is written by an experienced engineer, not delegated down to a team of juniors after the sale.
- Direct communication
- You talk to the person doing the work. No account managers, no translation layers, no status games.
- Deep stack focus
- Years of specialization in Python/Django and Firebase/React. Not a generalist who Googles your stack after signing.
- Code you can own
- Clean, well-documented code with tests. When the engagement ends, your team can run and extend it independently.
- Fast start
- No long sales cycles. Discovery to kickoff in days, not weeks. When you need to move, 555 Labs moves with you.
- Security-first
- Auth, permissions, and data handling are treated as first-class concerns, not an afterthought bolted on at the end.
Common questions.
Still curious? Reach out directly. Happy to chat.
What size projects do you typically take on?
555 Labs works with startups, scale-ups, and product teams of all sizes. Projects range from a focused two-week feature build to multi-month product engagements. The sweet spot is 1-6 month scopes where deep technical expertise adds the most value.
Do you work with teams that already have engineers?
Absolutely. Many clients bring in 555 Labs to complement an existing team: filling a stack-specific gap, accelerating a critical feature, or providing a senior review layer. Git, PRs, and code reviews are standard practice.
How do you handle confidential code and NDAs?
NDAs and IP assignment agreements are standard for every engagement. All code and business information is kept strictly confidential. 555 Labs has no interest in your trade secrets, only in delivering great work.
What timezone and hours do you work?
555 Labs operates in US timezones and collaborates with clients worldwide. Async-first communication keeps things efficient, with overlap hours available for live syncs and demos.
What does the discovery call involve?
It's a 30-minute intro focused on understanding your problem, current stack, and timeline. No slides, no pitch, just a practical conversation. You'll leave with a clear sense of whether 555 Labs is the right fit and next steps.
Can you help us migrate from one stack to another?
Yes. Common migrations include moving from monolith to microservices, Firebase to Django (or vice versa), REST to GraphQL, and legacy jQuery apps to React. These are scoped carefully to avoid big-bang rewrites.
Let's build something together.
Send a note with a brief description of your project and the best time to connect. Expect a reply within one business day.
hello@555labs.com Free 30-minute discovery call. No commitment required.