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SoftDoes engineers production ML models for San Francisco companies. From custom model training to full MLOps monitoring, we turn business data into reliable AI systems that perform beyond the notebook stage.

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  • 6

    years on the market

  • 73%

    new clients come from referrals

  • 510+

    finished projects

  • 80+

    software engineers

Services we offer

  • 01Machine Learning Model Development

    > FROM RAW DATA TO PRODUCTION MODELS <

    Production ML projects often fail when models leave the notebook. That gap between a promising experiment and a reliable production system is where most teams lose months and budget. Our ML model development process addresses this directly. We engineer machine learning models using frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch, selecting the right machine learning algorithms for each use case, whether that means gradient boosted trees for tabular business data or deep neural networks for image recognition tasks.

    • Supervised and unsupervised model training
    • Hyperparameter tuning and cross validation
    • Model validation on holdout datasets
    • Containerized deployment pipelines
    • Continuous evaluation and retraining

    > KEEPING MODELS ACCURATE OVER TIME <

    How do you ensure a machine learning model stays accurate after launch? We integrate MLOps monitoring from the first commit, tracking drift, latency, and prediction quality across every serving endpoint.

    • Feature and concept drift detection
    • Automated alerting on performance degradation
    • Scheduled retraining workflows
    • Model versioning and rollback support

  • 02Artificial Intelligence Development

    > Intelligent Systems That Solve Real Problems <

    San Francisco is the global epicenter of machine learning and artificial intelligence innovation, yet many companies still struggle to move from concept to a working AI product. Our team designs and engineers artificial intelligence systems that address concrete operational gaps. We map your data landscape, identify where AI can reduce manual effort or unlock new capabilities, and then architect a solution that fits your existing infrastructure. Every engagement starts with a technical discovery session so we understand the problem before writing a single line of code. The city has one of the highest concentrations of AI startups globally, which means your competitors are already investing. We work with founders and CTOs across the San Francisco, Bay Area, who need AI solutions that go beyond demos. Whether you need natural language processing pipelines, recommendation engines, or classification systems, our engineers handle the full spectrum from data preparation through deployment. The result is an AI product that works on production data, not just on a curated test set.

    • Custom model architecture design
    • Data pipeline engineering
    • Integration with existing platforms
    • Bias detection and fairness audits
    • Production readiness assessment

  • 03AI-Driven Process Automation

    > AUTOMATE WHAT SLOWS YOUR TEAM DOWN <

    Repetitive manual workflows consume engineering hours that should go toward innovation. Our intelligent automation services use AI and machine learning to identify bottlenecks in your operations and replace them with automated workflows that run reliably at volume. Implementing automated workflows is essential for managing the ML lifecycle and reducing human error. We connect these systems to your existing tools so adoption happens without disruption. Companies across the Bay Area are moving from AI experimentation to scalable production deployments, and process automation is often the fastest path to measurable ROI. We engineer document classification pipelines, automated data extraction, and decision support systems that handle specific tasks your team currently does by hand. Each automation is designed with observability so you can track performance and intervene when needed. The goal is operational efficiency that compounds over time.

    • Document processing and classification
    • Automated data extraction pipelines
    • Workflow orchestration and scheduling
    • Exception handling and fallback logic
    • Performance dashboards and logging

  • 04Custom AI Solutions

    > ENGINEERED FOR YOUR EXACT REQUIREMENTS <

    Off the shelf AI tools solve generic problems. When your business needs something specific, whether that is a proprietary computer vision pipeline, an AI agent that navigates complex decision trees, or a generative AI system trained on your domain knowledge, you need custom ML model development. We work with your team to define requirements, select the right foundation models or training approaches, and engineer a solution that integrates cleanly with your stack. High quality training data and data consistency are critical in this process, and we help you get both right. The local tech ecosystem in San Francisco supports rapid experimentation and hyperparameter tuning for ML models, and we take full advantage of that speed. From large language models fine tuned on your corpus to reinforcement learning systems that optimize complex sequences, every solution is purpose engineered. We handle everything from data science exploration through production rollout.

    • Domain specific model fine tuning
    • Multi modal and agentic system design
    • RAG pipeline engineering
    • Custom evaluation and testing frameworks
    • Long term maintenance and iteration

  • 05AI Operationalization

    > GETTING AI INTO PRODUCTION AND KEEPING IT THERE <

    A trained model sitting in a Jupyter notebook generates zero value. Operationalization means packaging, deploying, monitoring, and maintaining ML models so they serve real users under real conditions. We engineer robust MLOps practices that improve reliability and reproducibility across the entire ML lifecycle, including advanced automation with AI and ML. Our team handles containerization, API endpoint design, load testing, and response time SLAs so your system performs under pressure. MLOps monitoring is essential for production machine learning projects. We set up continuous evaluation pipelines, drift detection, and automated alerting before your model ever serves its first request. Local firms in San Francisco utilize platforms like Google Cloud and AWS for model training and deployment, and we work across all major cloud providers without vendor lock in for practical ML implementation within current operations. Compliance architecture gets established from day one, especially critical for companies handling sensitive data and AI-powered workflows. We also support computer vision models when teams need to deploy computer vision models in production at scale.

    • CI/CD pipelines for model deployment
    • Infrastructure as code for reproducibility
    • Real time inference serving and optimization
    • Cloud and edge deployment options
    • Governance and audit trail setup

> FROM RAW DATA TO PRODUCTION MODELS <

Production ML projects often fail when models leave the notebook. That gap between a promising experiment and a reliable production system is where most teams lose months and budget. Our ML model development process addresses this directly. We engineer machine learning models using frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch, selecting the right machine learning algorithms for each use case, whether that means gradient boosted trees for tabular business data or deep neural networks for image recognition tasks.

  • Supervised and unsupervised model training
  • Hyperparameter tuning and cross validation
  • Model validation on holdout datasets
  • Containerized deployment pipelines
  • Continuous evaluation and retraining

> KEEPING MODELS ACCURATE OVER TIME <

How do you ensure a machine learning model stays accurate after launch? We integrate MLOps monitoring from the first commit, tracking drift, latency, and prediction quality across every serving endpoint.

  • Feature and concept drift detection
  • Automated alerting on performance degradation
  • Scheduled retraining workflows
  • Model versioning and rollback support

We Turn Technology Into Results

Partner with a team that blends technical precision, creative design, and business insight. We’ll help you launch, scale, and dominate your digital niche.

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PRODUCTS BUILT ACROSS INDUSTRIES

Transparency at each stage

Discovery & Alignment

Defined goals and a precise roadmap ensure your vision is realized without unexpected pivots or hidden costs.

Technical Strategy

Senior engineers select the optimal tech stack with clear architectural reasoning for long-term scalability.

Iterative Development

Gain real-time access to code and staging environments with regular demos to track every milestone as it happens.

Careful Testing

Receive transparent QA, security, and performance audits to ensure a flawless and stable launch every time.

Deployment & Support

Stay in total control with full documentation and proactive monitoring to keep your systems running at peak performance.

Ready to Ship ML

If your team is planning a machine learning initiative or struggling to move an existing model into production, SoftDoes can help. Weekly demos ensure stakeholders see working ML every sprint. Reach out for a technical conversation about your project. N

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Numbers Don’t Lie

Recent projects showcasing how we design, engineer, and deliver production-ready software solutions.

  • Startup
  • Real Estate
2026

Our Haus AI

A finance professional turned founder built Our Haus AI, an AI-powered collaborative workspace where homeowners and contractors scope, bid, contract, and document renovation projects together. SoftDoes took her prototype and made it production-ready.
Outcome
SoftDoes hardened and secured a far-more-than-MVP platform for launch, delivering on a fast, defined timeline so a solo non-technical founder could move to production and start onboarding founding users.
  • 10XMVP scope delivered
  • 2+years Ongoing partnership
  • 1Fully owned Platform
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  • Finance
  • Energy
2026

Deepwater Insights

Deepwater Insights delivers proprietary alternative data and niche research on the offshore drilling and energy sector to institutional investors, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals who require coverage that larger firms don't provide.
Outcome
A brand-aligned editorial platform with premium content architecture gave Deepwater Insights a professional home for its research and a direct channel to investors beyond social media.
  • 100%Brand Continuity
  • 2Platform Distribution
  • 100%Paywall-Ready Content
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  • Real Estate
2026

The building buyer

The Building Buyer is a Florida-based real estate investment firm co-founded by Dylan Troiano and Charles Hanlin. They acquire single-family, multifamily, and commercial properties across South Florida and beyond, with a focus on motivated seller opportunities.
Outcome
SoftDoes built a proprietary lead generation and data extraction system that replaced hours of manual research each day, freeing the team to focus on deals instead of data.
  • 18Weekly hours saved
  • 2+Years Ongoing partnership
  • 1Fully owned Platform
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  • Education
  • Non-Profit
2026

WOVEN & NICE

Woven is a Spring Valley, NY nonprofit running the NICE program (New Training Inclusive Community Environment) in four Rockland County schools. Their team supports students through restorative practices, mediation, and professional development for teachers and administrators.
Outcome
A full website rebuild gave Woven a cleaner, more navigable donation experience and a stronger digital presence to support their push into new school districts.
  • 4Schools Served
  • 4Weeks to Launch
  • 1STTime on Upwork
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  • Healthcare
2026

CareInTouch

CareInTouch is a Bay Area home health agency providing skilled nursing and therapy services to patients referred from hospitals and clinics. With over 100 staff, they operate in one of the most complex and compliance-driven healthcare markets in the country.
Outcome
SoftDoes built a custom compliance and billing monitoring app that eliminated missed deadlines, reduced revenue loss, and gave ownership real-time oversight of the entire care workflow.
  • 40% Reduction In Billing Errors
  • 100+Staff Operations Managed
  • 0Missed Compliance Deadlines
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  • Startup
2026

Sparkle The Cleaning Service

Sparkle The Cleaning Service is a Detroit-area residential cleaning company with 10 years in business, connecting homeowners with vetted, insured independent cleaners through a subscription-based marketplace platform.
Outcome
Launched a two-sided marketplace that removes the middleman from cleaning transactions, letting cleaners earn more while giving customers a transparent, trust-first booking experience.
  • 75% Platform Transparency
  • 2XPlatform Growth
  • 40%Higher User Retention
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  • Startup
2026

DineMate

DineMate is a Maryland-based dating and connecting platform built around verified profiles, restaurant reservations, and prepaid dining experiences. Founded to bring back authenticity to how people meet and connect.
Outcome
A fully custom web app, live on AWS, replaced a stalled mobile build and gave a first-time founder a scalable foundation to pursue users, partnerships, and investor capital.
  • 60% Time Saved
  • 99%System Reliability
  • 40%Higher User Retention
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  • Healthcare
2026

Prior Authorization AI

Prior Authorization AI is a healthcare automation startup building AI-powered tools to streamline prior authorization for Medicare and Medicaid medical transportation providers in New Jersey.
Outcome
Replaced a 16-hour manual document collection process with an automated intake and submission pipeline, freeing the founder to focus on clinical oversight instead of clerical work.
  • 16Weekly hours saved
  • 63%Admin time reduced
  • 43%Fewer submission errors
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  • Education
2026

Grand Central Language Services

Grand Central Language Services provides translation and interpretation for organizations operating in complex, multilingual environments. As demand grew, internal workflows became harder to manage. SoftDoes built a custom platform to streamline coordination, improve visibility, and support scalable operations.
Outcome
The new platform brought structure to daily operations, improving project organization, reducing manual coordination, and increasing visibility across workflows. The system now supports more reliable delivery and gives the team a foundation for growth.
  • 72%Workflow Reduction
  • 48%Coordination Reduction
  • 83%Visibility Increase
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  • Healthcare
2026

FMY Orthodontics

FMY Orthodontics, a multi-location practice in West Tennessee, partnered with SoftDoes to replace a spreadsheet-based financial workflow with a custom web platform. The goal was to simplify how staff present treatment financing while allowing patients and families to review and complete decisions remotely.
Outcome
The new platform streamlined internal workflows and removed manual spreadsheet work while giving patients a more flexible, modern experience. Staff spend less time coordinating financing, and families can review and finalize plans from home with ease.
  • 60%Workflow Reduction
  • 75%Remote Adoption
  • 5Locations Aligned
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2025

FORBIDDEN ALCHEMY

Forbidden Alchemy is a Shopify-based e-commerce store created for a bold, underground fashion brand rooted in metalcore and occult aesthetics. The goal was to deliver a high-impact online experience that reflects the brand’s dark identity while providing smooth, conversion-focused shopping for mobile-first users.
Outcome
We developed a custom Shopify theme, immersive product experiences, and mobile-responsive UX. Every visual element—from typography to interactions—was tailored to strengthen the emotional pull of the brand within alternative subcultures.
  • 68%Faster Checkout
  • 41%Repeat Customers
  • 35%Cart Abandonment
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2024

Bokeyno Motorsports

Bokeyno Motorsports is the leading mobile installer of vertical doors for high-performance cars. This Shopify website isn’t just about services—it’s a bold statement of power, style, and expertise. With a sharp layout, strong visuals, and real-world case studies, the site delivers all the information car enthusiasts need to book confidently and instantly.
Outcome
With a mix of dynamic layouts, curated gallery sections, and fast-loading interactions, we kept the user journey focused on action—whether it’s learning about supported models or requesting a quote.
  • 54%Booking Requests
  • 43%Lead Conversion
  • 32%Qualified Inquiries
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2025

ai document processing platform

A comprehensive talent solution designed to help companies attract, hire, and retain top talent more effectively. The platform combines AI-powered recruitment technology with employee financial wellbeing programs, enabling smarter hiring decisions while supporting employees’ financial stability and long-term engagement.
Outcome
The new software significantly reduced staff steps for presenting and managing patient financing, replacing a manual workflow with a single streamlined system and improving clarity for both staff and patients.
  • 62%Faster Processing Time
  • 78%Less Manual Work
  • 35%Improved Accuracy
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WHAT IT WAS LIKE TO BUILD TOGETHER

Direct feedback from founders and product owners – including our partners right here in San Francisco, CA – after shipping, scaling, and maintaining real production systems.

WHAT CHANGED IN PRACTICE

Clients didn’t stay because of promises. They stayed because delivery became predictable, ownership was clear, and the product kept moving forward after launch.

  • Every project is staffed with senior engineers who participate in technical discussions directly with your team. There are no account managers relaying messages or junior developers learning on your budget. Our data scientists and ML engineers have hands on experience shipping AI products across dozens of domains. You get direct access to the people writing your code and training your models. Questions get answered in hours, not days. That direct line means faster iteration and fewer misunderstandings.

  • We commit to realistic timelines and hold ourselves to them. Each project follows a structured sprint cadence with clear milestones and weekly demos. You always know what was completed, what is in progress, and what comes next. There are no surprise delays hidden behind vague status updates. If something changes, we flag it immediately and adjust the plan together. Predictable delivery is not a slogan for us; it is how we keep clients and how we keep projects on track.

  • A model that works on launch day but degrades within weeks is not a finished product. We engineer ML systems with long term performance in mind, including monitoring, automated retraining, and clean documentation. Our code is modular and maintainable so your internal team or future partners can extend it without starting over. We think about data drift, infrastructure costs, and version control from the start. Robust MLOps practices are woven into the architecture, not bolted on after the fact. The system we hand off is designed to run reliably for years.

  • Our teams operate autonomously within agreed boundaries. You set the priorities and we execute without requiring constant direction or follow up. Automated alerting, comprehensive logging, and self healing pipelines mean your AI systems require minimal oversight once live. We surface issues proactively rather than waiting for you to notice something is wrong. Status reports arrive on schedule without you asking for them. Your time stays focused on your business, not on managing ours.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about deploying, scaling, and securing your neural agents with SoftDoes. Can’t find an answer?

How is communication handled during machine learning model development?

We establish a dedicated communication channel at the start of every project, typically Slack or Teams, with direct access to the engineers on your project. Weekly demos ensure stakeholders see working ML every sprint, and daily standups keep the team aligned. You receive written status reports covering completed work, blockers, and upcoming priorities. We respond promptly to questions, usually within a few hours during business days. For urgent production issues, we maintain an escalation path with defined response times. Our goal is full transparency without unnecessary meetings.

What types of machine learning projects are a good fit for SoftDoes?

We take on projects ranging from focused ML MVPs to complex enterprise systems involving multiple models and data pipelines. Good fits include predictive analytics, natural language processing, computer vision, recommendation systems, AI agents, and chatbot development. We work across industries and handle both greenfield development and optimization of existing ML systems. Projects that involve moving from experimentation to production are a particular strength. If your initiative requires custom ml model development with serious engineering rigor, we are likely the right partner.

Do you develop ML MVPs or only large machine learning systems?

We work on both. For startups and early stage products, we engineer focused MVPs that validate a hypothesis quickly using real production data. For large enterprises, we design and implement distributed systems that handle millions of predictions daily. The engineering principles are the same regardless of project size: clean architecture, proper testing, and MLOps from the start. An MVP from SoftDoes is not throwaway code; it is a foundation you can extend. We size our team and timeline to match the scope you need right now, with a clear path to expand later.

How do you measure the success and accuracy of a machine learning model?

We define success metrics during discovery based on your business objectives, not just statistical benchmarks. Common metrics include precision, recall, F1 score, AUC, and calibration, selected based on what matters most for your use case. We also track operational metrics like inference latency, throughput, and resource utilization. Model performance is validated against holdout datasets that represent real world conditions, not idealized lab data. After deployment, continuous evaluation monitors for drift and degradation. We report these metrics in dashboards your team can access at any time, so model accuracy is never a mystery.

What happens after a machine learning model launch?

Launch is the beginning, not the end. We set up monitoring and alerting so you know immediately if model performance drops or data patterns shift. Scheduled retraining pipelines keep your models current as new data arrives. We offer ongoing support agreements that include bug fixes, performance optimization, and feature additions. Documentation and knowledge transfer ensure your internal team can operate the system independently if preferred. Our post launch support covers everything from infrastructure updates to adding new model variants as your business needs evolve.

Will we own the code and IP for our machine learning models?

Yes. You own all code, trained models, and intellectual property we create for your project. This includes model weights, training scripts, data pipelines, deployment configurations, and documentation. We do not retain licenses or usage rights to your proprietary AI solutions. Everything is stored in your repositories from day one. At project completion, we conduct a full handover including architecture walkthroughs and operational runbooks. Your machine learning models are yours, completely and without restriction.

What makes SoftDoes different from a typical ML development agency?

Most agencies treat machine learning services as an extension of general software development. We are engineers who specialize in the full ML lifecycle, from data preparation through production monitoring and retraining. Our team integrates MLOps monitoring from the first commit, not as an afterthought. We have shipped 51 AI products to production, which means we have encountered and solved the problems that cause most ML projects to fail. We are vendor neutral on model selection, choosing between frontier APIs, open weight models like Mistral or Qwen, and custom architectures based on what fits your requirements. That combination of depth, production focus, and flexibility is uncommon in San Francisco or anywhere else.

How do you price machine learning development projects?

We scope every machine learning project individually based on complexity, data readiness, model requirements, and deployment needs. After a technical discovery session, we present a detailed estimate broken into phases with clear deliverables for each. Most engagements use a fixed scope per phase, so you know exactly what you are paying for before work begins. We do not pad timelines or add unnecessary overhead. If your project evolves, we adjust scope and cost transparently with your approval. Our pricing reflects senior engineering talent applied efficiently, not layers of management or generic consulting markup.

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