Our Team
Our team consists of employees and independent developers who have been working together for years to provide great FileMaker solutions for our clients.
Dr. William Miller, CEO
Certified FileMaker Developer
Author of the FileMaker Book:
Easy Apps!
William Miller has been creating custom data solutions for more than 20 years, using the awesome capabilities of FileMaker Pro. Starting in the paleolithic era with FM 4.1, through to the amazing upgrade to the FM 7 system formats, to the glorious FM 13, and now on to the abilities of FM 19 and beyond, it’s really getting awesome.
William is a Certified FileMaker Developer who regularly attends the Claris Engage Conference. Also, he is the author of the FileMaker book Easy Apps, which gives detailed instructions on how to create and sell applications with FileMaker.
Noah
Project Manager
Noah is a project manager that focuses on FileMaker and web projects. He has worked with a team of developers to bring many clients’ requests from a simple idea into a functioning application. In addition, he is in charge of and performs quality assurance testing for HighPower’s projects.
Skills:
FileMaker Pro Development, FileMaker Server Administration, cURL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Matt
Senior FileMaker Engineer
Matt has been building FileMaker solutions from scratch (and improving existing solutions) for over 20 years, dating back to FileMaker 5.5. In more recent years, he has been connecting FileMaker to dozens of web APIs, including Amazon Web Services, QuickBooks Online, WordPress, Slack and others. He has a an eye for detail that empowers him to build powerful and intuitive solutions that users love.
Skills:
FileMaker Pro Development, FileMaker Server Administration, cURL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Gary
FileMaker Engineer
Gary is a FileMaker Engineer with years of experience in making custom solutions across many different industries. Gary has also developed iOS applications currently available on the Apple App Store. Integrating FileMaker solutions with any third-party API, Gary develops solutions that fit the need of any business.
Skills:
Filemaker, API integration, Swift, C#
Robert
Client Ambassador
Robert, a long time team member, is the marketing manager. He represents the company at networking events, writes and manages both monthly newsletters, and blogs and social media.
Skills:
Writing, Editing, People Connections
Nate
Senior Web Engineer
Nate is an IT professional with 20+ years of experience in developing web, business process automation, and business intelligence solutions for diverse industry clients.
Skills:
WordPress, HTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP, Oxygen Builder, Google Sites, WooCommerce, Stripe, Google Apps Script, Photoshop, Joomla, CMS
Rennel
Full-Stack Web Engineer
Rennel is a full-stack web developer, able to create responsive websites while being able to utilize different modern frameworks. He has expertise when it comes to WordPress and other CMS platforms.
Skills:
PHP, Javascript, React, jQuery, JSON, Figma, MySQL, API, XML, Vue JS, CSS, Bootstrap, WordPress, WooCommerce, Elementor, Divi, Advanced Custom Fields, SEO, Site Speed Plugins, Stripe, Shopify, Photoshop, Illustrator
Charlie
FileMaker Engineer
Charlie is an expert FileMaker developer with over 20 years of experience designing and deploying solutions for aviation, insurance, marketing, and many other industries. He is also an accomplished business analyst with over 15 years of experience planning and executing software development projects. If FileMaker cannot natively provide a solution, Charlie’s skill with modern low-code platforms will often solve a customer’s problem.
Skills:
Claris FileMaker, Claris Connect, Claris FileMaker Go, Javascript, REST APIs, Airtable, Zapier, System Analysis, Business Analysis, and Project Estimation
Donna
Office Manager
Donna handles billing, invoices and payroll. She also handles some aspects of customer service, questions and concerns. If you call our office, hers is the happy voice you hear on the other end of the line.
Mathew Voogt
FileMaker Engineer
Skills:
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Mathew
Web Developer
Mathew has been working with HighPower Web Design since 2023. He is a Senior Full Stack Developer with over 18 years of experience building scalable, high-performance web applications. He’s led development teams, architected complex backend systems, and consistently delivered secure, user-centered solutions across industries like eCommerce, wireless networks, insurance, education, and health tech.
Mathew lives in Troy, Michigan, with my wife and two kids — both of whom are studying computer science.
Skills:
BackEnd Languages: PHP nodeJS Python
BackEnd Framework: Laravel Codeigniter Symfony Yii Cake Next Nuxt
FrontEnd Languages: React Vue Angular JavaScript
FrontEnd Framework: Next.js Nuxt Nest
DataBase: MySQL Postgres MongoDB SQLServer
Servers: AWS DigitalOcean RackSpace
Nelson
FileMaker Engineer & Project Manager
Nelson has been developing computers since the days of Palm Pilots. The first FileMaker version he worked with was 8.5 (The version number in 2025 is 23.0), so he has decades of experience.
He believes working for HPDS is an invaluable opportunity. For Nelson software development isn’t just a job; it’s an art form—a way to transform ideas into tools that make a meaningful impact.
Nelson lives in Vail, Arizona, with his wife, Adelaida. Hobbies include music. He plays piano, bass, and guitar.
Skills:
FileMaker
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Lauren
FileMaker Engineer
Lauren
Lauren discovered her passion for FileMaker during the COVID lockdowns, teaching herself the software and quickly realizing its potential to transform business information flow. Since then, she has been dedicated to building custom solutions that optimize efficiency and streamline operations.
Lauren specializes in integrating FileMaker with other systems her clients use, ensuring seamless workflows while prioritizing user experience.
She lives in Vermont with her husband and two young children, embracing the outdoors through running, skiing, and hiking whenever she can.
