mithra62 Custom Programming and Development

I offer a wide range of services

Fractional CTO / Technical Advisor

For companies that need senior technical leadership but don’t need a full-time CTO.
I work with founders, product teams, and engineering departments to guide architecture decisions, technical strategy, and platform evolution.

Application Architecture

Modern internet platforms are complex systems. APIs, databases, front-end applications, authentication systems, and infrastructure all need to work together cleanly and predictably.

Platform Audits

A Platform Audit provides a deep technical review of your system to uncover hidden risks, performance bottlenecks, and architectural weaknesses.

Platform Rebuilds

If your platform is becoming harder to maintain, slower to evolve, or increasingly fragile, it may be time to consider modernization.

About mithra62

Founded in 2011 by Eric Lamb, mithra62 has been delivering innovative, reliable solutions for a wide range of clients across diverse industries and platforms.

Eric’s early career included collaborations with some of the biggest names in entertainment — Activision, Ubisoft, and Warner Bros.—on high-profile projects like Guitar Hero, Call of Duty, Deftones, and System of a Down. This foundation cemented mithra62’s reputation for consistently delivering high-quality, impactful results.

Building on that success, Eric went on to co-found and serve as CTO of the startup VITY for six years, later taking on the role of lead developer for CartThrob for more than four years. Today, mithra62 continues to specialize in ExpressionEngine, Craft, WordPress, and custom development, providing clients with tailored solutions that blend technical expertise with creative problem-solving.

Everything worth mentioning going back to the start

Portfolio

AASBC

php
mysql
cartthrob

Do It Tennis

php
mysql
jquery

VITY

php
python
ai/ml

ACM Books

php
mysql
eecms

ACM Interactions

php
mysql
ExpressionEngine

MSRC

php
mysql
ExpressionEngine

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Article and Essays

The complete writing archive containing a couple hundred articles and essays is available.

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20 May 26

The Prototype That Ate the Company

Every startup prototype begins as a rational shortcut. The trouble starts when temporary architecture survives…

05 May 26

How Web Platforms Slowly Break Themselves

Most platforms don’t collapse because of one bad decision. They collapse because 4,000 “temporary” decisions…

21 Apr 26

You Didn’t Avoid a Rebuild. You Just Made It Worse.

You didn’t avoid a rebuild. You just spread it out painfully.

Testimonials

I have worked with Eric multiple times, and he has consistently delivered excellent results. His communication is top-notch, making collaboration smooth and efficient. He quickly identifies and resolves issues, ensuring every project succeeds while staying within budget each time.

Josh Conner

Noble Web

Supreme backend coder, ExpressionEngine guru and hard-working problem solver... with a wealth of experience and knowledge in the field. A guy you can rely on to solve any in-depth programming requirement and someone you can trust. A highly recommended 'top man'.

Oliver Cannell

IC360

Deeply insightful, practiced, and experienced, Eric always arrives at projects with a plan and stays on budget.

Caroline Blaker

Aquarian Web Studio

Eric is an exceptional backend developer who consistently delivers solid, reliable work. His thorough approach to troubleshooting and deep knowledge of PHP, databases, and system integrations have been invaluable to our projects. I’ve particularly appreciated his expertise with ExpressionEngine and his clear communication throughout our collaboration. He’s the kind of developer you can trust to not only get the job done but to do it right.

Angie Herrera

Block81

I make your projects function