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SoftDoes engineers production grade machine learning models for Rochester companies. From data preparation through deployment and monitoring, we handle the full ML lifecycle so your team ships reliable AI systems.

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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

    > MODELS TRAINED ON YOUR DATA, NOT GENERIC BENCHMARKS <

    Every machine learning model we engineer starts with a clear business question. We work with your raw data, clean it, structure it, and select the right ML algorithms for the task. Rochester's landscape includes organizations leveraging AI for cancer diagnosis and remote monitoring, and that same rigor applies to every sector. Incorrect data can devastate machine learning models quickly, so our first priority is always data quality before a single training run begins. We go beyond standard approaches. Our engineers evaluate whether simpler models like gradient boosting will outperform deep architectures, or whether neural networks are justified by the complexity of your data. Local firms utilize machine learning in precision optics and photonics, known as a premier optics mecca, and we bring similar domain sensitivity to each engagement. The result is a predictive model that performs reliably on real world inputs, not just test sets.

    • Algorithm selection and benchmarking
    • Hyperparameter tuning and cross validation
    • Feature engineering from multiple data sources
    • Bias detection in training data
    • Performance optimization for production loads

    > FULL LIFECYCLE SUPPORT FROM DAY ONE <

    What happens after your machine learning model goes live? We handle monitoring, retraining triggers, and version control so the model stays accurate as your data evolves.

    • Drift detection and automated alerts
    • Scheduled retraining on fresh datasets
    • Model versioning and rollback capability
    • Documentation for internal teams

  • 02Artificial Intelligence Development

    > Intelligent Systems That Actually Work in Production <

    Artificial intelligence development means engineering systems that learn from data inputs, adapt to new information collected over time, and make decisions without constant human oversight. Most Rochester organizations have moved past the curiosity phase. They need AI systems wired into real workflows, not demos. Our team designs architectures that handle everything from document processing to recommendation engines, each one tuned to the desired outcome of your specific operation. Rochester, NY, is a hub for machine learning development driven by academic excellence, yet many local companies still struggle to translate research into working products. What is often missing is the engineering rigor to move from prototype to production. We close that gap by writing clean, testable code and wiring AI into your existing systems without disrupting what already works.

    • Custom model architecture design
    • Integration with existing tools and platforms
    • Continuous model retraining pipelines
    • Explainability and compliance readiness
    • End to end lifecycle management

  • 03AI-Driven Process Automation

    > REPLACE MANUAL STEPS WITH INTELLIGENT WORKFLOWS <

    ML models can automate repetitive workflows and improve decision making across departments. That is the core promise of AI driven process automation. Instead of routing documents by hand or manually flagging anomalies in log files, your system handles the pattern recognition and escalation on its own. Our team connects trained models directly to your operational pipelines so that automation is seamless, not fragile. Rochester companies across multiple sectors are adopting agentic workflows that go far beyond simple summarization. We design automation that respects your existing processes rather than replacing them wholesale. Machine learning improves decision making by automating workflows, but only when the handoff between human and machine is well defined. That is why every automation we engineer includes clear thresholds, fallback logic, and audit trails. Your team stays in control while the system handles the repetitive load.

    • Workflow orchestration with ML triggers
    • Automated classification and routing
    • Exception handling with human in the loop
    • Real time alerting and escalation logic
    • Seamless integration with legacy platforms

  • 04Custom AI Solutions

    > ENGINEERED FOR YOUR PROBLEM, NOT A TEMPLATE <

    Off the shelf AI tools solve generic problems. Your business has specific ones. Custom AI solutions mean we analyze your data, your constraints, and your operational context before writing a single line of code. We handle that translation. Whether you need a fraud detection system, a demand forecasting engine, or a real time classification pipeline, every component is designed around your actual requirements. Companies with over five AI and ML use cases increased by 74% year over year, which tells you the market is moving fast. Rochester firms that wait for a perfect off the shelf solution will fall behind. Our custom approach means you get machine learning solutions that fit your data, your compliance requirements, and your team's technical maturity.

    • Domain specific model architecture
    • Custom data pipelines and preprocessing
    • Regulatory and compliance alignment
    • Tailored user interfaces for decision makers
    • Ongoing refinement based on production feedback

  • 05AI Operationalization

    > FROM NOTEBOOK TO PRODUCTION WITHOUT THE CHAOS <

    Most machine learning projects stall after the proof of concept. The model works in a notebook but never reaches production because nobody planned for deployment pipelines, monitoring, or version control. MLOps pipelines ensure robust model monitoring and version control, and that is exactly what our AI operationalization service covers. We take your trained model and wire it into a production environment with CI/CD, logging, and drift detection from the start. Rochester's machine learning ecosystem includes high performance computing resources, and we help you use them effectively. MLOps minimizes friction between ML production and engineering teams. Our engineers set up reproducible training pipelines, automated testing, and deployment workflows that your internal team can maintain independently. We document everything. Organizations can partner with the Center of Excellence for collaborative research in AI, and our operationalization work complements those academic partnerships by making research outputs production ready. When a model starts to degrade, the system catches it before your users do.

    • Automated deployment pipelines
    • Model performance dashboards
    • Continuous integration for ML workflows
    • Infrastructure as code for reproducibility
    • Alerting on accuracy degradation

> MODELS TRAINED ON YOUR DATA, NOT GENERIC BENCHMARKS <

Every machine learning model we engineer starts with a clear business question. We work with your raw data, clean it, structure it, and select the right ML algorithms for the task. Rochester's landscape includes organizations leveraging AI for cancer diagnosis and remote monitoring, and that same rigor applies to every sector. Incorrect data can devastate machine learning models quickly, so our first priority is always data quality before a single training run begins. We go beyond standard approaches. Our engineers evaluate whether simpler models like gradient boosting will outperform deep architectures, or whether neural networks are justified by the complexity of your data. Local firms utilize machine learning in precision optics and photonics, known as a premier optics mecca, and we bring similar domain sensitivity to each engagement. The result is a predictive model that performs reliably on real world inputs, not just test sets.

  • Algorithm selection and benchmarking
  • Hyperparameter tuning and cross validation
  • Feature engineering from multiple data sources
  • Bias detection in training data
  • Performance optimization for production loads

> FULL LIFECYCLE SUPPORT FROM DAY ONE <

What happens after your machine learning model goes live? We handle monitoring, retraining triggers, and version control so the model stays accurate as your data evolves.

  • Drift detection and automated alerts
  • Scheduled retraining on fresh datasets
  • Model versioning and rollback capability
  • Documentation for internal teams

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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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.

Start Your ML Project

Whether you are working with medical imaging data, operational sensor feeds, or customer transaction records, our team handles the full lifecycle. Reach out and tell us what problem you are solving. We will tell you honestly what it takes.

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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 Rochester, NY – 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.

  • Your project is handled by senior engineers who write code, design architectures, and make technical decisions directly. There are no account managers relaying messages between you and the people doing the work. You talk to the person writing your ML pipeline. That means faster iteration, fewer misunderstandings, and better outcomes. Every data scientist and engineer on our team has production experience with machine learning models across multiple domains. You get expertise, not overhead.

  • We commit to timelines and meet them. Every machine learning project gets a clear scope, defined milestones, and regular progress updates. If something changes, we flag it early with a concrete plan. You will never wonder where your project stands or when the next deliverable arrives. Our process is designed for transparency, not surprises. Predictable delivery matters because ML development has enough inherent uncertainty without adding organizational chaos.

  • We engineer machine learning solutions that run reliably after the initial engagement ends. That means clean code, thorough documentation, and architectures your internal team can understand and maintain. We do not create dependency. Every model we deploy includes monitoring, alerting, and retraining logic so it stays accurate as your data evolves. The goal is a system that works for years, not weeks. 74% of organizations increased AI and ML use cases year over year, and your infrastructure needs to handle that expansion.

  • Our teams operate independently once goals are aligned. You set the direction, and we execute without requiring daily check ins or micromanagement. Status updates, documentation, and working code are delivered on schedule. If a blocker appears, we resolve it or escalate it with a recommendation, not just a problem statement. 43% of businesses consider AI and ML programs crucial for growth, and your leadership should be focused on strategy, not managing vendor workflows. We handle the engineering so you can focus on running your business.

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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 assign a dedicated engineering lead to every project who communicates directly with your team. You get weekly progress reports, access to shared project boards, and scheduled calls at a frequency that works for you. All communication happens through agreed channels, whether that is Slack, email, or video calls. There are no layers between you and the engineers writing your ML code. If urgent questions come up, response times are measured in hours, not days. We treat communication as part of the engineering process, not an afterthought.

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

We work on projects of all sizes, from focused MVPs to enterprise wide ML deployments. If your project involves predictive analytics, computer vision, natural language processing, or automation, it is likely a fit. We are especially strong where data quality is critical and where models need to run in production, not just in notebooks. Companies that need domain specific machine learning models rather than generic solutions see the most value from our approach. Rochester companies working with regulated data or complex operational workflows are a natural match. We are interested in every project where machine learning can solve a real problem.

Do you develop MVPs or only large ML systems?

We do both. Many engagements start with an MVP to validate a machine learning approach before committing to a full production system. An MVP lets you test assumptions, evaluate data quality, and measure early results without a large upfront investment. If the model performs, we expand it into a complete solution with monitoring, retraining, and integration into your existing tools. This approach reduces risk and gives decision makers evidence before committing resources. The architecture we use for MVPs is designed to extend cleanly into production without rewriting everything.

How do you handle scope changes in ML development projects?

Scope changes are normal in machine learning development because data often reveals unexpected patterns or constraints. When a change is needed, we document the impact on timeline, cost, and technical approach before proceeding. You approve every change before we implement it. Our contracts are structured to accommodate reasonable adjustments without renegotiating the entire engagement. We track scope changes in shared project documentation so nothing gets lost. The goal is flexibility without losing control of the project.

What happens after a machine learning model launch?

After launch, we monitor model performance, track prediction accuracy, and watch for drift that could degrade results over time. Real time analytics can trigger automated responses and alerts when a model's accuracy drops below defined thresholds. We offer ongoing support agreements that cover retraining, data pipeline maintenance, and infrastructure updates. If your team wants to manage the model internally, we hand over full documentation and train your engineers. Every system we deploy includes logging and monitoring baked in from the start. You are never left guessing whether your ML model is still performing.

Will we own the code and intellectual property from our ML project?

Yes. You own all code, trained models, documentation, and intellectual property created during the engagement. This is written into every contract before work begins. We do not retain licenses, usage rights, or hidden claims to your machine learning models or data. Your training data stays yours, and we follow strict data security protocols throughout the project. When the engagement ends, you receive complete source code, model weights, configuration files, and deployment documentation. There are no lock ins or dependencies on our infrastructure.

What makes SoftDoes different from a typical agency?

We are engineers, not resellers of generic machine learning solutions. Every project is handled by senior technical staff who understand data science, ML algorithms, and production deployment. We do not outsource your work or pass it through junior teams. Our focus is on durable, well documented systems that your organization can maintain and extend independently. 67% of organizations must comply with multiple AI and ML regulations, and we engineer with compliance in mind from the first sprint. SoftDoes operates as a technical partner embedded in your workflow, not a vendor waiting for a purchase order.

How do you price machine learning development projects?

Pricing depends on scope, data complexity, model requirements, and deployment needs. We offer both fixed price and time and materials models depending on how well defined the machine learning project is at the start. Every engagement begins with a scoping phase where we assess your data, define deliverables, and agree on a clear budget before development starts. There are no hidden fees or surprise charges. If the project scope changes, we adjust pricing transparently with your approval. We structure pricing so that it reflects actual engineering effort, not inflated hours or unnecessary overhead.

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