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SoftDoes partners with Chicago companies on CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and hybrid cloud strategies. We handle automated workflows so your development and operations teams ship faster.

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  • 6

    years on the market

  • 73%

    new clients come from referrals

  • 510+

    finished projects

  • 80+

    software engineers

Services we offer

  • 01DevOps & Cloud Infrastructure

    > PIPELINES WITH CONTINUOUS INTEGRATION THAT ACTUALLY WORK <

    A CI/CD pipeline is an automated workflow that handles building, testing, and deploying code changes from commit to production. Elite teams using these practices achieve deployment times under one hour from code commit to release. We configure multiple pipelines with approval gates and canary deployment patterns that catch issues before they reach users. This eliminates the manual intervention that causes most production incidents. Chicago is experiencing high demand for platform engineering, AI native infrastructure, and DevSecOps especially within fintech, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors. Our implementations use version control, automated checks, and continuous monitoring to maintain software quality at every stage. Integration tests run on every push so problems get caught early in the development cycle.

    • Container orchestration
    • Infrastructure as code templates
    • Environment consistency
    • Deployment status tracking

    > SECURITY INTEGRATED THROUGHOUT <

    How do you prevent vulnerabilities from reaching production? We integrate security testing directly into your delivery process with static analysis, dependency scanning, and container image validation.

    • SAST and SCA scanning
    • SBOM generation for compliance
    • Secret detection automation
    • Supply chain verification

  • 02Cloud Computing Solutions

    > ELIMINATE HARDWARE CONSTRAINTS <

    Cloud computing solutions let your team access scalable resources without managing physical servers. We architect environments across AWS, Azure, and GCP that match your workload requirements. Our continuous integration setups connect seamlessly to these resources for faster deployment cycles. Whether you need burst capacity for seasonal traffic or steady infrastructure for enterprise applications, we configure environments that adapt. Our team implements automated testing and continuous monitoring from day one. This means your production environment stays reliable while resource usage remains predictable. The result is reduced operational costs and a platform teams can actually manage.

    • Multi region redundancy
    • Auto scaling configurations
    • Cost allocation tagging
    • Real time performance metrics
    • Compliance ready architecture

  • 03Cloud Migration Services

    > MOVE WITHOUT BREAKING PRODUCTION <

    Cloud migration requires more than lifting servers into new environments. We assess your existing systems, identify dependencies, and create migration paths that minimize downtime. Chicago organizations face unique challenges with legacy infrastructure that needs careful refactoring rather than simple transfers. Our continuous delivery pipelines ensure code changes deploy cleanly throughout the migration process. We use infrastructure as code tools like Terraform and CloudFormation to make migrations repeatable and auditable. Each phase includes automated checks and rollback capabilities.

    • Dependency mapping analysis
    • Zero downtime cutover
    • Data validation checkpoints
    • Rollback procedures
    • Post migration optimization

  • 04Managed Cloud Services

    > OPERATIONS WITHOUT THE OVERHEAD OF AUTOMATED TESTING <

    Managed cloud services take the burden of daily infrastructure maintenance off your internal team. We handle patching, monitoring, incident response, and capacity planning so your engineers focus on writing code that matters. Chicago enterprises particularly value this because regulated industries like fintech and healthcare require continuous compliance monitoring. Our approach integrates security testing throughout the software development lifecycle. We implement feedback loops between monitoring systems and your development teams. When issues surface, automated workflows create tickets and trigger alerts before users notice problems. This keeps application performance consistent across peak and off peak hours. Our managed services include cost optimization reviews that identify unused resources and recommend deployment strategies for efficiency.

    • Security patch management
    • Monthly cost reviews
    • Incident escalation protocols
    • Capacity forecasting

> PIPELINES WITH CONTINUOUS INTEGRATION THAT ACTUALLY WORK <

A CI/CD pipeline is an automated workflow that handles building, testing, and deploying code changes from commit to production. Elite teams using these practices achieve deployment times under one hour from code commit to release. We configure multiple pipelines with approval gates and canary deployment patterns that catch issues before they reach users. This eliminates the manual intervention that causes most production incidents. Chicago is experiencing high demand for platform engineering, AI native infrastructure, and DevSecOps especially within fintech, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors. Our implementations use version control, automated checks, and continuous monitoring to maintain software quality at every stage. Integration tests run on every push so problems get caught early in the development cycle.

  • Container orchestration
  • Infrastructure as code templates
  • Environment consistency
  • Deployment status tracking

> SECURITY INTEGRATED THROUGHOUT <

How do you prevent vulnerabilities from reaching production? We integrate security testing directly into your delivery process with static analysis, dependency scanning, and container image validation.

  • SAST and SCA scanning
  • SBOM generation for compliance
  • Secret detection automation
  • Supply chain verification

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.

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Tell us what you need and we will show you how we approach it. Reach out today to discuss your DevOps and cloud infrastructure requirements.

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Numbers Don’t Lie

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

  • 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 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 the engineers who configure your infrastructure. No project managers translating requirements back and forth. No junior developers learning on your project. Our team members average over eight years in DevOps and cloud architecture. They understand the difference between code quality suggestions that matter and those that waste time. This direct access means faster decisions and implementations that reflect actual technical expertise.

  • Missed deadlines kill momentum and erode trust. We scope projects conservatively and communicate blockers immediately when they appear. Our continuous integration practices catch problems early so surprises are rare. Every sprint includes clear deliverables with defined completion criteria. You know exactly where your project stands without chasing updates. This predictability lets your internal teams plan their own work around ours.

  • Launch day is not the finish line. We document everything from deployment strategies to incident response procedures. Your team inherits infrastructure they can actually maintain and extend. Our version control practices and infrastructure as code templates mean future developers understand what exists and why. This investment in maintainability pays dividends for years. You avoid the common trap of systems only the original team can operate.

  • We do not require constant oversight to stay productive. Our development and operations teams establish clear communication rhythms then execute independently. You approve major decisions while we handle daily technical choices. Automated checks and feedback mechanisms surface issues without you hunting for them. This autonomy comes from experience with repetitive tasks across many similar projects. Your attention stays on strategy instead of supervision.

Technologies We Use

CLOUD PLATFORMS

CONTAINERIZATION

INFRASTRUCTURE AS CODE

CLOUD MONITORING & OBSERVABILITY

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is communication handled during DevOps and cloud infrastructure projects?

We establish a shared repository for all project documentation and communication from day one. Weekly standups cover deployment status and upcoming work while Slack or Teams handles daily questions. You receive access to our project management tools so nothing stays hidden. Major decisions go through async review before implementation. This collaborative environment means your team stays informed without attending every meeting. We prefer transparency over polished status reports.

What types of cloud infrastructure projects fit SoftDoes well?

We work on everything from initial CI/CD pipeline setups to full enterprise migrations. Short engagements for specific problems are welcome alongside multi year partnerships. Chicago companies use us for hybrid cloud implementations, container orchestration, and DevSecOps transformations. Complex legacy modernizations interest us as much as greenfield deployments. The common thread is teams who want reliable deployments without drama. If you need engineers who understand both software development and IT operations, we are a good fit.

How do you help us optimize cloud costs after migration?

Cost optimization starts during architecture decisions, not after bills arrive. We configure resource tagging and monitoring that tracks spending by team, environment, and workload type. Monthly reviews identify unused capacity and rightsizing opportunities. Our infrastructure as code approach makes adjustments safe because changes deploy through the same tested pipelines as features. Reserved instance and spot instance strategies reduce baseline costs where workloads allow.

How do you handle scope changes in DevOps projects?

Scope changes are normal in any software delivery process. We document the current plan clearly so changes have a baseline to compare against. New requests get estimated and prioritized alongside existing work. You decide what trades off or what extends timelines. No surprises on invoices because we discuss impact before starting additional work. This approach keeps projects on track while allowing flexibility when requirements evolve. Clear approval gates prevent miscommunication.

What happens after cloud infrastructure launch?

Launch triggers a handoff period where your team takes operational ownership. We document all configurations, deployment processes, and incident response procedures. Continuous monitoring stays in place so you inherit visibility not just infrastructure. Optional support agreements cover ongoing maintenance if you prefer external help. Many Chicago clients keep us engaged for optimization work and new feature implementations. The goal is leaving you with systems your team can operate confidently.

Who owns the cloud infrastructure accounts and configurations?

You own everything. We work inside your cloud accounts from the beginning. All infrastructure as code lives in your repositories. Credentials and secrets stay in your vaults. When we finish, you have complete access and control without dependency on us. This shared ownership model protects you from vendor lock and ensures nothing disappears if our engagement ends. Your IT operations team has full administrative rights throughout the project.

What makes SoftDoes different from a typical agency?

Agencies often staff projects with whoever is available. We assign engineers with relevant DevOps and cloud infrastructure experience to every engagement. Our team handles CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, and multi cloud architectures daily not occasionally. We also reject scope creep that inflates hours without adding value. Chicago companies appreciate that we finish projects instead of extending them. Direct engineer access means decisions happen quickly without manual processes slowing progress.

How do you price cloud infrastructure projects?

Pricing depends on scope and engagement type. Fixed price works for well defined projects where requirements are clear upfront. Time and materials suits exploratory work or ongoing optimization. We also offer dedicated team arrangements for longer partnerships. Every proposal includes detailed breakdowns so you understand what you pay for. No hidden fees for environments, tools, or communication. DevOps practices work best when commercial terms stay simple.

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