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The Team

We're a small, senior team of engineers and technologists. When you work with us, you work directly with the people building your system.

Leadership

Our founders bring together decades of hands-on engineering experience, technical leadership, and strategic problem-solving.

Dominic Cartwright

Dominic Cartwright

President & Co-Founder

Technical Expertise

  • Enterprise Web Solutions & API Architecture
  • High-Performance System Integration
  • Technical Leadership & Team Architecture
  • Product Strategy & Business Alignment

With 8+ years building and leading technical teams, Dominic bridges the gap between business strategy and engineering execution. He specializes in translating complex business requirements into robust, scalable technical solutions—and making sure you understand every decision along the way. The "no black boxes" philosophy starts here.

Chris Buffington

Chris Buffington

Vice President & Co-Founder

Technical Expertise

  • Mission-Critical Backend Systems
  • Microservices & Cloud-Native Architecture
  • Legacy System Modernization & Refactoring
  • High-Availability & Performance Engineering

With 12+ years architecting and delivering mission-critical systems, Chris is the "demystifier." His expertise in system design and complex problem decomposition means he can take your most tangled technical challenge and break it into a clear, executable plan. He doesn't use complexity to confuse—he uses it to solve.

What Drives Us

Our operating principles define how we approach every engagement.

Solve Hard Problems

We exist for the projects that require distinct problem-solving. Generic implementation isn't our game—complex engineering is.

Radical Transparency

No black boxes. You see the blockers, the progress, and the code. We document everything so you're never left guessing.

Engineered for the Future

We don't patch leaks; we build foundations. Every solution is architected to scale as your business grows.

Ready to Work With Us?

Tell us about your technical challenges and let's see if we're the right team for the job.

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