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Marcus Chen, YuSMP Group

Marcus Chen

Staff Engineer (Backend & Cloud), YuSMP Group

Marcus Chen covers backend and cloud architecture for the YuSMP Group blog — multi-tenant SaaS design, database sharding, and building on AWS and GCP. He writes the systems-design references behind our platform engagements.

  • Born1987
  • LocationLondon
  • Experience14 years
  • SpecializationDistributed systems, multi-tenant SaaS, AWS & GCP
  • EducationMSc Computer Science, Imperial College London

Staff Engineer · 38 articles

Pharmaceutical Software Development: What It Is and How to Build It Compliance 13 min read
HealthTechLife Sciences

Pharmaceutical Software Development: What It Is and How to Build It

What pharmaceutical software development is — the types (CTMS, EDC, LIMS, MES), GxP and 21 CFR Part 11 validation, the 2026 CSA and QMSR shift, the build process, tech stack and cost.

2026-08-04 Read article →
Supply Chain Software Development: What It Is and How to Build It Custom 13 min
Supply ChainLogistics

Supply Chain Software Development: What It Is and How to Build It

What supply chain software development is — the types of SCM software, the build process, tech stack, ERP/WMS/TMS/EDI integrations and real 2026 cost ranges.

2026-08-01 Read article →
A software engineering team reviewing financial dashboards with banking, payment and portfolio charts on large monitors Custom 13 min read
FinTechCompliance

Financial Software Development: A 2026 Guide

What financial software development is — the main types, the build process, the tech stack, the compliance rules (PCI DSS, SOC 2, DORA) and real 2026 cost ranges.

2026-07-29 Read article →
Two software engineers reviewing code and a web application preview on dual monitors at an office desk Engineering 11 min read
WebSoftware

Web and Software Development: Key Differences (2026)

Web development vs software development — what each means, how they differ in scope, skills, tools, cost and career, and how to choose the right build for your project.

2026-07-26 Read article →
A smart factory floor with connected industrial sensors and a wireless edge gateway linking machines to the cloud Custom 12 min read
IoTEdge

IoT Software Development: Cost, Stack & Process (2026 Guide)

How IoT software development works in 2026 — the four-layer architecture, the tech stack, MQTT and connectivity protocols, real cost and timeline ranges, and security under the EU CRA.

2026-07-23 Read article →
A software engineering team discussing project challenges and a roadmap on a glass wall covered with sticky notes Custom 13 min read
ChallengesTechnical Debt

Software Development Industry Challenges in 2026 (and How to Solve Them)

The nine software development challenges shaping 2026 — talent, AI adoption, technical debt, security, cost, compliance, delivery and burnout — with a fix for each.

2026-07-20 Read article →
A CRM software dashboard on a laptop showing a sales pipeline, contact list and performance charts SaaS 12 min read
CRMBuild vs Buy

CRM Software Development: Cost, Features and Build vs Buy in 2026

CRM software development in 2026 — types of CRM, custom build vs Salesforce/HubSpot, must-have features, the build process and tech stack, cost and timelines.

2026-07-19 Read article →
Healthcare Software Development Cost in 2026: Build Process & Price Guide Enterprise 11 min read
HealthTechCost Benchmark

Healthcare Software Development Cost in 2026: Build Process & Price Guide

Price ranges by software type — EHR integration, telemedicine and patient portals — what HIPAA/GDPR add to the budget, HL7/FHIR cost, and realistic timelines.

2026-07-18 Read article →
Warehouse Management System (WMS) Development in 2026 Custom 11 min read
WMSSupply Chain

Warehouse Management System (WMS) Development in 2026

A practical WMS guide — the four core modules, ERP integration with SAP, Dynamics 365 and NetSuite, architecture, realistic cost and timelines, and build-vs-buy.

2026-07-18 Read article →
Fleet Management Software Development: 2026 Cost Guide Custom 10 min read
Fleet ManagementTelematics

Fleet Management Software Development: 2026 Cost Guide

Telematics and GPS/IoT integration architecture, realistic cost and timeline ranges, TCO reduction, ELD and EU smart tachograph compliance, and build vs buy.

2026-07-18 Read article →
A clinician conducting a live telehealth video consultation with a patient on a large screen in a modern clinic Enterprise 12 min read
HealthTechTelemedicine

Telemedicine Software Development in 2026: A Practical Guide

Telemedicine software development in 2026 — types of telehealth software, must-have features, HIPAA and the 2026 DEA prescribing rules, EHR/FHIR integration, tech stack, cost and timelines.

2026-07-16 Read article →
A trading desk with multiple monitors showing candlestick charts, an order book and market data Custom 13 min read
FinTechTrading

Trading Software Development: Cost & Features 2026

How to build a trading platform in 2026 — types, core features, the matching engine and market data, tech stack, cost ranges and SEC/FINRA/MiFID II compliance.

2026-07-15 Read article →

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