Time tracking
OphionTT
Fast time logging for interruptions, tickets, and context switching - log now, review later.
Timers + manual entries
Searchable history
Built to grow
Clean builds for real workflows
Practical software, built by a builder who’s been in the trenches.
I'm Derek Wirch. I've been working in IT since 1986, and I build practical web tools with calm UX and solid foundations. Forty Pound Creations is where those tools get designed, shipped, and maintained.
Featured projects
Public-facing tools I've built and maintain - designed to be fast, clear, and genuinely useful.
Vehicle logging
Torqio
Fuel-ups, repairs, maintenance, and purchases - keep the paper trail without the spreadsheets.
Fuel + mileage
Maintenance history
Ownership insights
Knowledgebase
FortyPoundHead
Practical guidance and utilities for technical and career challenges - built for learning and troubleshooting.
Guides + tools
Beginner-friendly
Utility-first
Code Help
Tech Career Advice
Currently Building
Chrontiq
Chrontiq is a Windows service that continuously observes scheduled tasks and system activity, turning them into structured telemetry.
Beginner-friendly
Telemetry Monitor
Local only, no cloud
Easy Observability
No Subscription
Services
If you want something clean and reliable - without the "agency bloat" - this is what I'm good at.
Build v1 products that ship
One-page business sites, MVPs, and internal tools. Tight scope, fast delivery, and a foundation you can keep improving.
Modernize and simplify
UX polish, safer input handling, cleaner data paths, and "reduce the friction" improvements to working apps.
About
Derek Wirch is a seasoned IT professional with a career spanning nearly four decades (since 1986). Before settling in Washington State in 1992, he served in the United States Marine Corps and grew up as a "military brat," living in various corners of the globe. He shares practical advice and support through FortyPoundHead.com, helping people navigate technical and career challenges. Read the full bio.
How I work
Small iterations, real feedback, and shipping early. First we nail the workflow - then we make it feel effortless.
What I optimize for
Clarity, speed, and maintainability. Software should help on your busiest day, not demand attention.
Contact
Email is the fastest way to reach me. If you include a link and 2–3 sentences about what you're building, I'll reply with next steps.
A great first message: "Here's what it does, who it's for, and what success looks like."