About StrayDog

Small studio. Close collaboration.

StrayDog Syndications LLC is a two-person freelance technology studio based in Providence, Rhode Island.

Eric “Hunter” Petross

Founder and Lead Developer

Full-stack engineer, technical instructor, and systems builder working across web applications, Python, networking, and AI-assisted delivery.

Developer profile

Mia “Mausi” Smith

Partner and Developing Full-Stack Engineer

A collaborative developer building experience in Python, JavaScript, API development, and AI-assisted workflows through training, pair programming, and project work.

Developer profile

Commercial work and community work remain distinct.

StrayDog provides commercial technology services. Second Story Initiative is a related Rhode Island nonprofit organization preparing its application for federal 501(c)(3) tax-exempt recognition. Shared values do not turn every affiliation into a client or formal partnership.