Technology That
Grows With Your Business
Your corner bakery, your law practice, your growing startup; you shouldn’t need a Fortune 500 budget to run like one.
About Curious Cat Consulting
Founded in 2025, Curious Cat Consulting was built on a foundation of technical excellence and a genuine curiosity about solving complex business problems through thoughtful software solutions.
I approach every project with fresh eyes and a questioning mind, digging deeper to understand the real challenges behind your requirements. This curiosity-driven approach leads to solutions that not only meet your immediate needs but anticipate future ones as well.
Meet Our Team
Patrick Masters
Patrick is a Senior Software Engineer and Architect with over 8 years of experience delivering innovative solutions such as cloud-based integrations and large-scale infrastructure transformations.
Throughout his career, Patrick has played an active role during each phase of the Software Development Life Cycle, significantly enhancing code quality and maintainability through comprehensive management of complex initiatives.
Gina Masters
Gina brings a wealth of experience in business operations, project management, and client relations to Curious Cat Consulting.
With a background in business administration and a keen eye for detail, Gina ensures our projects run smoothly from initial consultation to final delivery.
She is passionate about creating positive client experiences and ensuring that our technical solutions align with real business needs and objectives.
Our Services
We offer a comprehensive range of software development and consulting services to help businesses build, modernize, and optimize their digital solutions.
Software Architecture
Design scalable, maintainable systems that align with your business goals and technical requirements.
Full-Stack Development
Build complete web and mobile applications with modern front-end interfaces and dependable back-end services.
Cloud Solutions
Use cloud platforms to reduce costs, increase scalability, and improve reliability.
DevOps & Automation
Streamline your development lifecycle with continuous integration, delivery, and infrastructure as code.
Data Integration
Connect disparate systems and data sources to provide a unified view of your business information.
Technical Consultation
Get expert advice on technology selection, system design, and technical strategy to guide your decisions.
Specialized Services
Email Security Check
See how easy it would be for someone to fake an email from your domain. Free tool that checks SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and MX in seconds.
Run the check →Site Audit
Drop in a URL and see whether search engines and AI tools can actually find your site. SEO basics, Core Web Vitals, and AI search readiness in one report.
Run the audit →EML Inspector
Drop in a raw .eml file and see who really sent it, whether it was tampered with in transit, and how DMARC played out — all in your browser, nothing uploaded.
Inspect a message →Legacy System Modernization
Transform outdated systems into modern, maintainable applications without losing critical functionality.
API Design & Development
Create well-designed, developer-friendly APIs that enable straightforward integration and extensibility.
Workflow Automation
Automate repetitive business processes to improve efficiency, reduce errors, and free up valuable resources.
Version Control & Branching Strategy
Establish effective source code management practices to support your development team and release processes.
Data Visualization
Transform raw data into insightful visualizations that help drive better business decisions.
Team Augmentation
Supplement your existing technical team with my expertise to tackle challenging projects or meet deadlines.
Questions we hear a lot
Running a small business is enough work without wrestling tech. Here are honest answers. You can also run a free email auth, site audit, or email inspector anytime.
- What kind of help do you offer for a small business?
- We help with the tech stuff that keeps a business running online: fixing or building a website, sorting out email deliverability, moving to the cloud, connecting tools, and cleaning up old systems. You get plain-language advice and hands-on work, not a pile of jargon.
- Is this only for big companies?
- Not at all. A lot of our clients are local shops, family businesses, and small teams who need someone experienced to jump in. If you have a problem you cannot solve yourself, or you are tired of guessing, we are a good fit.
- I am not very technical. Can you still work with me?
- Yes. We explain options in everyday language, recommend a sensible path, and handle the heavy lifting. You stay in the loop on decisions and cost, without needing to speak developer.
- How do we get started?
- Send a note through the contact form or email. We will set up a short call to hear what is going wrong or what you want to improve, then suggest next steps. Small fixes can be quick; bigger projects are broken into clear phases so you are not surprised.
- Do you have free tools to check my website or email?
- Yes. Our Email Auth Scanner checks whether your domain is set up so customer emails actually land in inboxes. Our Site Audit looks at your homepage for search visibility, speed, and how AI tools might read your site. Our EML Inspector lets you paste or drop a raw email file to see authentication results, routing, and whether the message was changed in transit — all without uploading it. All three are free.
- Where are you located, and do you meet in person?
- We are based in the Tampa area and work with businesses across the U.S. Most work is remote, which keeps cost down for small teams. We can meet in person locally when it makes sense.
Ready to build something amazing?
Let’s discuss how Curious Cat Consulting can help bring your ideas to life with thoughtful, well-architected solutions.
Get In TouchProjects That Make a Difference
A curated selection of impactful projects that showcase our expertise across various technical disciplines and business domains.
Whisker (Litter-Robot cards)
Open-source Lovelace dashboard cards for the Whisker and Litter-Robot integration in Home Assistant, giving pet owners clear visibility into litter status, cycles, and device health without leaving their smart-home UI. Built with TypeScript for the frontend stack, distributed via HACS, and maintained under the homeassistant-extras GitHub organization for easy install and updates.
Pawsport: Cat Travel Passport
Developed a gamified mobile app that transforms cat photography during travel into an engaging collection experience. Pawsport allows users to capture geotagged photos of cats they encounter while traveling, build a visual passport collection, track achievements, and view their stamps on an interactive map. Features include camera capture with automatic geotagging, achievement-based gamification system, interactive Mapbox map with heat visualization, streak tracking, emoji reactions, and premium subscription tier (Purrfect Pro) with RevenueCat integration. Built with React Native, Expo, Supabase backend, and Mapbox for location services.
Web Canvas: Spatial Web Browsing
Developed a revolutionary iOS/iPadOS/macOS app that transforms web browsing into a spatial experience. Web Canvas provides an infinite canvas where users can arrange browser windows, images, and ideas visually instead of juggling traditional tabs. Features include smooth pan/zoom gestures, visual connections between related content, search history management, and full WebView browsing capabilities. Built with React Native, Expo, and Shopify React Native Skia for 60fps animations.
Get In Touch
Interested in working with Curious Cat Consulting? I'd love to hear about your project and how I can help.
Let's Connect
Whether you're looking for a technical consultation, interested in collaborating on a project, or simply want to discuss your software needs, I'm always open to connecting with forward-thinking organizations.
Location
Tampa, FL, United States