TREVOR FRY | FRYMOTO
WELCOME TO FRYMOTO
WHO AM I?
tl;dr: I'm Trevor Fry. I've had a varied career, and I love fixing and making things.
2024 Update: What do I do?
Lately, I've been rethinking my answer to the inevitable "what do you do?" question. Instead of defaulting to "I lead engineering teams," I've been saying, "a bit of everything."
It’s easy to let your career define you, but I believe that people are more than their job titles. Sure, leading R&D and engineering teams has been a big part of my career, but I’m also someone who enjoys exploring new challenges and figuring things out. From designing websites and developing software to rebuilding engines and capturing moments through photography, I like to think that with enough curiosity and effort, I can tackle just about anything.
So, what do I do?
Lots of things—and I thrive on diving into the unknown to solve problems creatively. Whether it’s a project that needs technical expertise, a design challenge, or something completely out of left field, I’m game to explore it. Think I might be able to help with what you’ve got in mind? Let’s chat!
Still curious?
It took me a while to find my "calling." Growing up, I always felt like I needed to discover the one thing I’d do for the rest of my life. But that vision changed daily—cartoonist, chef, architect, transportation designer, or running my own business. It took time to find a career I could see myself enjoying long-term (software engineering) and to realize that I don’t need to limit myself to just one thing. By now, it’s probably no surprise that I have a pretty varied job history.
I’ll keep the details short—check out my LinkedIn or reach out if you want to learn more. My first job was as a CAD Drafter at a local oil refinery while still in high school. From there, I moved on to working as a slot machine technician at an Indian casino, helped out at a small automotive performance shop, and eventually managed inside sales and support for an automotive performance software company. Along the way, I sold satellite internet, shipped performance parts, and offered technical support for a large ERP software before shifting to EDI, where I officially began my journey into software development—and found something I couldn’t get enough of.
Looking back, I see the thread that ties it all together. I’ve always been that person who can fix just about anything handed to me. As a kid, I was constantly taking things apart (and usually putting them back together) just to see how they worked. I built a tree fort in my parents’ yard when I was about 10 (and broke my arm in the process), made a skateboard from an old water ski I picked up at a garage sale, rebuilt my first engine at 17 (a 1991 Toyota MR2 Turbo, for those curious), and have rebuilt more than a few motorcycles. My “if I can build it, why buy it?” attitude has always been part of me—though I’ve learned there are definitely times when it’s better to buy.
Wanting to dive deeper into software, I started developing single-property websites for a friend who wasn’t satisfied with the existing options. These projects evolved from individual builds with separate databases into a streamlined, multi-tenant solution that offered realtors customizable, template-based sites.
From there, I grew into roles as a scrum master and lead engineer on agile teams, until the opportunity came to build my own department of engineers. It wasn’t easy, but it’s a time I often think back on as one of the most rewarding in my career. Being able to validate my belief that keeping teams happy and motivated leads to better, faster results was incredibly fulfilling. That experience eventually led me to manage even larger teams across multiple disciplines and help businesses drive real change through technology.
And while that sums up the path to where I am now, I’ve had a few side gigs along the way—running a wedding photography business, selling automotive photography on Etsy, and building websites back in the GeoCities and AngelFire days (remember those?!), as well as WordPress and Joomla sites for clients. And on the personal side, I’m a dad to a great crew of little Frylings™ and married to an amazing wife who’s been the biggest influence in shaping who I am today.
I’ve learned a lot from every job and project I’ve taken on, and like most people, I thrive on new challenges and opportunities to learn. If you’d like to see some examples of my work, check out the galleries below, or reach out to chat.
EASY LINKS
Want my resume? Well go ahead and grab it here, or check out my LinkedIn profile.
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING & DESIGN
Interested in working with me on a project? Contact me or check out some of my projects below
DESIGN WORK
These are some examples of various designs I've slapped together for myself and others.
PHYSICAL STUFF
There's still something about making something tangible that warms my heart. Maybe it's being able to obsess over texture or fitting pieces together with precise tolerances that is hard to feel with digital goods.
Here's a samplin' of projects I've done over the years.
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING & DESIGN
Some of my personal Engineering & Design projects
The Sunset Jewel is a vacation rental down in Joshua Tree, CA. Not only did I setup the website, but I also setup all the accounts (Airbnb, Instagram, etc.) as well as security cameras, networks, furniture, and more!
This initially started as individual single property websites for real estate back in 2010, but quickly evolved into a multi-tenant solution with templates that could be easily managed and swapped out.
As of 2023 this site is no longer hosted.
ROCKBOUND RIDGE
Our 3rd vacation rental in Joshua Tree, CA that I helped design, renovate, and manage like La Casa Estrella and The Sunset Jewel