Data & automation
Untangling databases, connecting systems, and cutting down repetitive work with useful scripts and data integrations.
Local technical help · St. Helens & nearby
Good projects.
Local connection.
I’m Ty Button. I enjoy making technology useful—and helping neighbors untangle an interesting technical problem.
ButtonIT is my small, personal outlet for hands-on tech projects around St. Helens, Oregon. I take on occasional work that fits my interests, experience, and available time.
A few things I enjoy working on
Practical help. Room to tinker.
Have a small project at home or in your local business? These are good starting points for a conversation.
Self-hosted systems
Exploring home servers, virtual machines, and self-hosted tools—like the infrastructure running this site.
Web & technical projects
A straightforward website, an integration, or a tricky technical question that could use an experienced second set of eyes.
Small scale, on purpose
An interesting project beats a full calendar.
This is a part-time, hobby-scale endeavor. I take on a limited number of projects, with scope and timing agreed up front. If you need urgent support or ongoing full-time coverage, I’m probably not the right fit.
My background includes more than 25 years in databases, integration, and software delivery. Read more about my experience ↗
Send me a little about what you’re trying to do, where you’re based, and your timeline. We can see whether it’s a good fit.
Let’s talk about itA little closer to home.
St. Helens weather · West Coast tides
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West Coast tides
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