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Laura Michela

Freelance Product Developer
United StatesToptal Member Since September 7, 2019

Laura is a data-driven strategist with expertise in turning data into actionable insights. Laura fell in love with Tableau 7.0 in her MBA business analytics program and never looked back. Now, she is a Tableau certified professional and spends her days telling stories with data to influence business decisions.

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Michael Perju

Freelance Product Developer
United KingdomToptal Member Since July 29, 2021

Michael has a degree in AI with a strong background in algorithms and data structures. He was a researcher at the Royal Holloway University of London, delivered a paper titled "Disentangled Representation Learning," and led projects for clients such as Bosch, the Mayor of London, and GLAs Greater London Authorities. He has worked with professors from universities such as UCL and Pittsburgh for UK, EU, US, and African cities on projects from data science, to government, Healthtech, and IoT.

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Fredrik Håård

Freelance Product Developer
SwedenToptal Member Since July 14, 2014

Fredrik is a developer with over twenty years of contracting and entrepreneurial experience. He specializes in back-end product development, lifecycle maintenance, and secure data handling and operations in everything, from cluster implementations in charging systems to full-stack product development for one-person startups.

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Matthew Knippen

Freelance Product Developer
United StatesToptal Member Since October 30, 2013

Matthew has been building iPhone and iPad applications since the release of the iPhone SDK in 2008, working on over 60 applications in his career. He holds a bachelor's degree in computer science from the Illinois Institute of Technology. His best strengths are Native iOS development and product development and management.

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Clemens Helm

Freelance Product Developer
AustriaToptal Member Since October 24, 2017

Clemens has been working as a full-stack web developer for over a decade and a half. He's passionate about designing and building high-quality products. What he loves most about freelancing is the opportunity to encounter various types of projects, people, and cultures. Working this way, he constantly gains experience and knowledge for his next projects.

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Diego Ballona

Freelance Product Developer
United KingdomToptal Member Since April 1, 2014

In the past 15+ years, Diego's focus has been helping all-sized companies build technology products, mostly in mission-critical environments, such as financial services, trust and safety, and customer services. He has deep experience in team leadership, software architecture, systems administration, software engineering, and product development.

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Kamil Nguyen Van

Freelance Product Developer
SpainToptal Member Since October 14, 2022

Kamil is a software engineer with 10+ years of experience in startups and scale-ups. His specialty is full-stack development with React, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Node.js, but he feels comfortable in many other stacks. As a person who had his own startup, he can work within software engineering and product development boundaries. Being able to speak 10 foreign languages (able to work in 7) and having worked in many types of companies, Kamil adapts swiftly to any company culture.

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Poliana Moraes

Freelance Product Developer
BrazilToptal Member Since December 7, 2022

Poliana is an embedded security engineer with 15+ years of experience integrating embedded systems in the automotive and aerospace products industry. Her expertise includes security requirements, threat modeling, risk analysis, secure architecture, and compliance based on systems engineering fundamentals. Poliana also holds a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, a master's in technological innovation, and an MBA in engineering and innovation.

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Tripcents wouldn't exist without Toptal. Toptal Projects enabled us to rapidly develop our foundation with a product manager, lead developer, and senior designer. In just over 60 days we went from concept to Alpha. The speed, knowledge, expertise, and flexibility is second to none. The Toptal team were as part of tripcents as any in-house team member of tripcents. They contributed and took ownership of the development just like everyone else. We will continue to use Toptal. As a startup, they are our secret weapon.

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I am more than pleased with our experience with Toptal. The professional I got to work with was on the phone with me within a couple of hours. I knew after discussing my project with him that he was the candidate I wanted. I hired him immediately and he wasted no time in getting to my project, even going the extra mile by adding some great design elements that enhanced our overall look.

Paul Fenley

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The developers I was paired with were incredible -- smart, driven, and responsive. It used to be hard to find quality engineers and consultants. Now it isn't.

Ryan Rockefeller

CEO

Toptal understood our project needs immediately. We were matched with an exceptional freelancer from Argentina who, from Day 1, immersed himself in our industry, blended seamlessly with our team, understood our vision, and produced top-notch results. Toptal makes connecting with superior developers and programmers very easy.

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As a small company with limited resources we can't afford to make expensive mistakes. Toptal provided us with an experienced programmer who was able to hit the ground running and begin contributing immediately. It has been a great experience and one we'd repeat again in a heartbeat.

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How to Hire Product Developers through Toptal

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A Toptal director of engineering will work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics.
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Within days, we'll introduce you to the right Product developer for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.
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Work with your new Product developer for a trial period (pay only if satisfied), ensuring they're the right fit before starting the engagement.

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FAQs

  • How are Toptal Product developers different?

    At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our Product developers to ensure we only match you with talent of the highest caliber. Of the more than 200,000 people who apply to join the Toptal network each year, fewer than 3% make the cut. You’ll work with engineering experts (never generalized recruiters or HR reps) to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics. The end result: expert vetted talent from our network, custom matched to fit your business needs.

  • Can I hire Product developers in less than 48 hours through Toptal?

    Depending on availability and how fast you can progress, you could start working with a Product developer within 48 hours of signing up.

  • What is the no-risk trial period for Toptal Product developers?

    We make sure that each engagement between you and your Product developer begins with a trial period of up to two weeks. This means that you have time to confirm the engagement will be successful. If you’re completely satisfied with the results, we’ll bill you for the time and continue the engagement for as long as you’d like. If you’re not completely satisfied, you won’t be billed. From there, we can either part ways, or we can provide you with another expert who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second, no-risk trial.

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    Trusted Experts Only

    All of our talent are seasoned experts who ramp up quickly, readily contribute as core team members, and work with you to minimize onboarding time.

  • The Right Fit

    The Right Fit

    We have a knack for matching you with the right fit. Start working with your new hire on a no-risk trial period, paying only if satisfied.

  • Scale as Needed

    Scale as Needed

    Hire talent within 48 hours and scale your team up or down as needed, no strings attached.

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    We handle all aspects of billing, payments, and NDA’s. Let us take care of the overhead while you focus on building great products.

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    Flexible Engagements

    Choose the engagement type that suits your needs — hourly, part-time, or full-time — with the ability to change anytime.

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    Expert Talent Matching

    Focus on your project and enjoy support from your dedicated account executive and expert talent matcher.

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