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SoftDoes engineers cloud infrastructure for Chicago businesses requiring secure hybrid cloud deployments, compliant migration services, and ongoing management without vendor lock in or hidden complexity.

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  • 6

    years on the market

  • 73%

    new clients come from referrals

  • 510+

    finished projects

  • 80+

    software engineers

Services we offer

  • 01Cloud Computing Solutions

    > Infrastructure That Matches Your Ambition <

    Most organizations approach cloud adoption with unclear requirements and fragmented tooling. That creates sprawl. Our team engineers cloud environments using AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud to consolidate resources, enforce data security policies, and maintain high availability across regions. We architect multicloud configurations that let you select the best solutions for each workload without getting locked into a single cloud provider. Chicago businesses gain from local data center proximity, which reduces latency for real time collaboration and ensures regulatory compliance for sensitive operations.

    A multicloud strategy increases IT agility and flexibility while optimizing workloads based on speed, performance, and compliance requirements. We configure disaster recovery systems and continuous monitoring so your operations remain uninterrupted during outages. Our engineers handle the integration complexity across different cloud service providers, maintaining consistent security while you focus on business value. The result is a cloud infrastructure that adapts to your business requirements without constant oversight.

    • Multicloud architecture design
    • Redundancy across multiple environments
    • Automated failover configuration
    • Compliance certified deployments
    • Performance optimization tuning

    > WHAT DOES YOUR CLOUD STRATEGY ACTUALLY REQUIRE <

    How do you balance cost efficiency with the performance your users expect? Our team audits existing systems to identify potential roadblocks before they become expensive problems. We provide cloud consulting services to help organizations assess cloud readiness, define migration strategy, and address compliance requirements, especially for regulated industries like healthcare and finance. This ensures your cloud infrastructure is secure, scalable, and aligned with industry standards. Our approach integrates risk governance and post-migration optimization for ongoing success.

    • Workload placement analysis
    • Vendor lock in prevention
    • Security policy enforcement
    • Resource utilization reports

  • 02DevOps & Cloud Infrastructure

    > AUTOMATION THAT ELIMINATES MANUAL OVERHEAD <

    Manual deployments create inconsistency. Infrastructure as Code removes that variability. Our engineers implement CI/CD pipelines that automate testing, deployment, and rollback procedures across your cloud environment. We configure containerization using Kubernetes and Docker to ensure applications run identically in development, staging, and production. Chicago organizations working with financial data or healthcare records need this level of precision to maintain regulatory requirements. DevOps practices reduce costs by catching issues before they reach production. We set up observability tools that surface problems immediately rather than after users complain. Log aggregation and performance monitoring give your team data driven insights without requiring internal expertise in every platform. The infrastructure we configure runs autonomously, alerting engineers only when intervention is necessary.

    • CI/CD pipeline configuration
    • Container orchestration setup
    • Infrastructure as Code templates
    • Automated security scanning
    • Environment parity enforcement

  • 03Cloud Migration Services

    > MIGRATIONS THAT MINIMIZE DISRUPTION <

    Cloud migration is the strategic process of moving applications, data, and IT resources from on premise infrastructure to cloud environments. Our team conducts thorough assessments of your current systems before creating a detailed migration roadmap. We handle the migration process in phases, using blue green deployments and canary releases to ensure minimal downtime during cutover. With expert guidance, our team ensures a smooth transition by minimizing disruption and downtime, so your business operations remain uninterrupted. Chicago’s network dense data centers and cloud onramps at facilities like CoreSite and Equinix enable efficient transition with reduced latency.

    Whether moving to public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid solutions, we map dependencies and configure replication strategies that protect your data throughout. We offer a full suite of migration services, including re architecting applications for secure, scalable cloud environments. Post migration optimization ensures your new cloud environment performs better than what you left behind. Our migration services include fallback procedures so if something goes wrong, we roll back without data loss. The main types of cloud migration require different approaches and we match the method to your specific business needs. By partnering with the right migration provider, businesses gain a competitive advantage through secure, scalable, and innovative cloud ecosystems that support long-term success.

    • Application dependency mapping
    • Phased cutover execution
    • Data replication configuration
    • Rollback procedure testing
    • Post migration validation

  • 04Managed Cloud Services

    > ONGOING SUPPORT WITHOUT THE OVERHEAD <

    After migration comes ongoing management. Our managed cloud services handle patching, monitoring, security updates, and performance tuning so your team focuses on product development. We implement continuous monitoring that detects anomalies before they affect users. Cloud resources get rightsized based on actual usage patterns rather than initial estimates. This approach delivers cost savings while maintaining the performance your operations require. Business continuity depends on systems that work without constant attention. We configure automated responses to common incidents and escalate only when human judgment is necessary. Secure access controls ensure only authorized personnel reach sensitive systems.

    • Automated incident response
    • Monthly cost optimization reviews
    • Compliance audit preparation
    • Capacity planning forecasts

> Infrastructure That Matches Your Ambition <

Most organizations approach cloud adoption with unclear requirements and fragmented tooling. That creates sprawl. Our team engineers cloud environments using AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud to consolidate resources, enforce data security policies, and maintain high availability across regions. We architect multicloud configurations that let you select the best solutions for each workload without getting locked into a single cloud provider. Chicago businesses gain from local data center proximity, which reduces latency for real time collaboration and ensures regulatory compliance for sensitive operations.

A multicloud strategy increases IT agility and flexibility while optimizing workloads based on speed, performance, and compliance requirements. We configure disaster recovery systems and continuous monitoring so your operations remain uninterrupted during outages. Our engineers handle the integration complexity across different cloud service providers, maintaining consistent security while you focus on business value. The result is a cloud infrastructure that adapts to your business requirements without constant oversight.

  • Multicloud architecture design
  • Redundancy across multiple environments
  • Automated failover configuration
  • Compliance certified deployments
  • Performance optimization tuning

> WHAT DOES YOUR CLOUD STRATEGY ACTUALLY REQUIRE <

How do you balance cost efficiency with the performance your users expect? Our team audits existing systems to identify potential roadblocks before they become expensive problems. We provide cloud consulting services to help organizations assess cloud readiness, define migration strategy, and address compliance requirements, especially for regulated industries like healthcare and finance. This ensures your cloud infrastructure is secure, scalable, and aligned with industry standards. Our approach integrates risk governance and post-migration optimization for ongoing success.

  • Workload placement analysis
  • Vendor lock in prevention
  • Security policy enforcement
  • Resource utilization reports

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 Modernize Your Infrastructure?

Contact us to discuss your migration strategy, hybrid cloud deployments, or ongoing cloud management requirements. We will assess your current systems and identify where cloud adoption creates measurable advantage.

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Numbers Don’t Lie

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

  • Finance
  • Energy
2025

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
2025

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
2025

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
2025

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
2025

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
2025

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
2025

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
2025

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
2025

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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2026

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 Chicago, IL – 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.

  • You work directly with senior engineers who have configured cloud infrastructure across dozens of production environments. No project coordinators filtering your questions. No account managers scheduling callbacks. When you raise a technical concern, the person who responds is the same person implementing the solution. This direct line means faster resolution and fewer misunderstandings. Your team communicates with people who understand cloud architecture at a fundamental level.

  • Timelines mean something when your engineers have done similar work before. Our team estimates based on actual experience with cloud migration services and infrastructure configuration. We identify potential roadblocks during planning rather than discovering them mid project. Weekly updates show progress against milestones with honest assessments of any delays. You know what to expect and when to expect it. Predictable execution lets you coordinate other initiatives without constantly adjusting schedules.

  • Cloud environments configured for launch day often fail at production volumes. We engineer infrastructure to handle real world loads from the beginning. Documentation explains every configuration decision so future engineers can maintain systems without archaeology. Monitoring and alerting work before you need them. Updates and patches follow established procedures that prevent accidental downtime. The systems we hand over remain operational years after initial deployment.

  • Managed cloud services from our team run without daily oversight from your staff. Automated responses handle routine incidents while alerting systems surface problems that require human attention. Your operations team focuses on product development rather than infrastructure maintenance. We configure systems to self heal where possible and document escalation procedures for everything else. Monthly reports summarize performance and cost optimization opportunities. You stay informed without staying involved in every operational detail.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is communication handled during cloud computing projects?

You get a dedicated Slack channel or Teams workspace where your team communicates directly with our engineers handling your cloud infrastructure. No intermediaries filter technical discussions. Weekly status calls review progress against milestones with screen sharing for complex architecture decisions. We document every decision in shared repositories accessible to your team. Emergency issues route directly to on call engineers with response time commitments. Communication adapts to your preferences whether that means daily standups or asynchronous updates.

What types of cloud computing projects are a good fit for SoftDoes?

We work with organizations at every stage of cloud adoption. Early stage startups need foundational cloud infrastructure configured correctly from the beginning. Established companies often require migration services to move legacy systems into modern cloud environments. Teams with internal expertise sometimes need additional capacity for complex hybrid cloud deployments. Compliance focused organizations benefit from our experience with regulated industries. We engage on short term assessments and long term ongoing support arrangements.

How do you help optimize cloud costs after migration?

Post migration optimization starts with baseline usage analysis across your cloud resources. We identify overprovisioned instances running below capacity and recommend rightsizing. Reserved instance commitments reduce costs for predictable workloads. Automated policies spin down development environments outside business hours. Monthly cost reports show spending trends with recommendations for reducing waste. We configure alerts that notify your team when usage exceeds thresholds so unexpected bills never surprise you.

How do you handle scope changes in cloud projects?

Requirements evolve as teams learn more about their cloud environment needs. We document change requests and assess impact on timeline and budget before implementation. Small adjustments fold into existing work without formal change orders. Larger shifts require updated estimates and stakeholder approval before proceeding. Every change gets tracked so you understand how scope evolved over the project. We focus on delivering what you actually need rather than defending original specifications that no longer apply.

What happens after cloud solution launch?

Launch marks the beginning of production operations. We provide ongoing support for monitoring, maintenance, and incident response based on your requirements. Knowledge transfer sessions ensure your team understands the systems we configured. Documentation covers operational procedures, troubleshooting guides, and escalation paths. Post launch optimization reviews identify performance improvements and cost savings opportunities. Transition arrangements vary based on whether you prefer managed cloud services from our team or independent operation with advisory support.

Who owns the cloud infrastructure accounts and configurations?

You own everything. All AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud accounts remain under your organization with your billing relationships. We work within your accounts using role based secure access that you control. Infrastructure as Code templates, deployment scripts, and configuration files belong to you. Credentials and secrets stay in your vaults. When our engagement ends, we remove our access and you retain complete control. No lock in to SoftDoes or any particular arrangement.

What makes SoftDoes different from typical agencies?

Agencies often staff projects with junior engineers supervised remotely by senior architects. We deploy senior engineers directly on client work. No bench rotation cycling unfamiliar people through your cloud infrastructure. Our team members have configured production cloud environments across multiple industries and understand what works at real world volumes. We focus on technical outcomes rather than billable hours. Long term system sustainability matters more than impressive proposals that fail in production.

How do you price projects?

Pricing depends on scope, complexity, and engagement type. Cloud migration services typically quote fixed fees after assessment reveals actual system complexity. Ongoing managed cloud services use monthly retainers based on infrastructure size and support requirements. Time and materials arrangements work for advisory engagements with variable scope. We provide detailed estimates before starting work so you understand costs before committing. No hidden fees for standard cloud provider expenses or routine maintenance activities.

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