Platforms
Software That Fits Your Business Exactly
Off-the-shelf tools make you adapt your workflow to their limitations. We build platforms that work the way you work.
Problems we solve
- Generic SaaS tools that don't quite fit your workflow and charge you monthly forever
- Manual processes that eat hours every week and are prone to human error
- Disconnected tools that don't talk to each other, forcing duplicate data entry
- Client portals and onboarding flows that look unprofessional or are managed via email chains
- Operational software your team hates using because it wasn't built for them
What's included
- Full-stack web application built to your specifications
- Database architecture designed for your data model
- User authentication and role-based access control
- Admin dashboard and internal tooling for your team
- API integrations with third-party services
- Deployment on AWS with monitoring and backups
- Documentation and handover package
- Post-launch support period
Ideal for
- Businesses whose operations outgrow what generic SaaS tools can handle
- Companies that need a client-facing portal, booking system, or account management layer
- Founders building an MVP for a SaaS product or internal tool
- Organizations with repetitive manual processes that should be automated
What Counts as a Platform
A platform is anything beyond a marketing website — any application with user accounts, data management, or business logic. If a template or SaaS tool can’t do it, you need a platform.
Examples we’ve built or contributed to:
- Scheduling and payment systems for service businesses
- AI-powered lead interception systems for contractors
- Admin dashboards for operations teams
- Client portals replacing scattered email threads
Stack
We don’t mandate a stack. We choose based on what the project actually needs:
- Frontend: React or Next.js for complex UIs; Astro for content-heavy surfaces
- Backend: Node.js (Hono/Express) for lightweight APIs; Spring Boot (Java) for complex business logic or enterprise integrations
- Database: PostgreSQL for relational data; Redis for caching and queues
- Infrastructure: AWS (EC2, RDS, S3, CloudFront, Lambda as appropriate)
- Payments: Stripe for everything money-related
How We Work
We start with a spec session — understanding your data model, user roles, key workflows, and success criteria. We write a brief technical spec before writing code, so you can review and approve the approach before we’re halfway through building the wrong thing.
Development is phased: we ship a working MVP, gather feedback, then iterate. No 6-month black boxes.
Taking Over Existing Platforms
If you have an existing codebase built by another team, we start with a brief technical audit. We assess code quality, security posture, infrastructure, and test coverage. Most inherited projects are maintainable as-is; occasionally we recommend addressing specific issues before starting. We’ll tell you what we find, not what you want to hear.
Related work
FAQ
Common questions about platforms
Can you take over an existing platform built by another team?
Yes. We have inherited codebases in various states of health. We start with a brief audit, then either maintain and improve what is there or recommend a path forward if the code needs significant work.
What stack do you use for platforms?
We choose the stack based on your requirements. Typically React or Next.js on the frontend, Node.js or Java on the backend, PostgreSQL for the database, and AWS for infrastructure.
What counts as a platform project?
A platform is any custom web application that goes beyond a marketing site — booking systems, client portals, dashboards, internal tools, SaaS products, anything with user accounts, data management, or business logic.