crome-plated LLC

Services

Making your ideas reality

What We Do

Software Development

Build custom software that fits your business — and takes the hassle off your plate.

Whether it's a web application, desktop tool, or backend system, we build software tailored to your needs — not cookie-cutter solutions that almost fit. We focus on writing clean, intuitive applications that your team will actually enjoy using.

We also help you figure out what you need in the first place. From requirements gathering to architecture decisions, we're with you from day one.

Project Management

Take control of your projects — with help from people who speak your language.

We represent your business interests on technical projects, keeping stakeholders aligned and communication clear. Whether a project is just kicking off or has gone sideways, we bring structure, accountability, and a calm hand.

Already in trouble? We specialize in course-correcting projects that have lost their way — bringing clarity, focus, and a realistic path forward.

Consulting Services

Get expert advice — without the jargon.

We help you identify what you need, evaluate your options, and create an actionable plan. Whether it's choosing the right technology, adopting open source tools, or improving your development process, we give honest recommendations — not sales pitches.

We recommend what's right for your situation, not what's shiny or trendy. That includes AI — we'll help you figure out where it actually makes sense for your business, and where it doesn't.

Project Rescue

Not every project goes as planned — and that's okay.

If something doesn't feel right about a project, trust your gut. We've helped clients turn things around when they start seeing warning signs like:

  • Deadlines keep slipping
  • No clear answers from your vendor or team
  • Features aren't working as expected
  • Scope keeps changing without tracking the impact
  • You've lost confidence in the team's ability to deliver
  • Communication is scattered and unclear
  • Money is being spent but progress isn't visible

We step in with calm, clarity, and a clear path forward.

Specialized Expertise

Perl Maintenance & Development

As a developer and maintainer of the Dancer2 web framework, we bring deep Perl expertise to every engagement.

  • Emergency support for production issues
  • Legacy code maintenance and stabilization
  • Legacy code modernization
  • Test coverage improvement
  • Module dependency reduction
  • Perl version upgrades
  • Containerization with Docker
  • Dancer2 application development and support

PowerBuilder Maintenance & Development

PowerBuilder may be mature, but it's still powering critical business applications. We keep them running and evolving.

  • UI modernization
  • Emergency support
  • Legacy code maintenance
  • Legacy code modernization
  • Perl integration for extended functionality

Site Design & Development

Need a web presence that just works? We build custom sites — no templates, no bloat.

  • Fully custom designs (no off-the-shelf templates)
  • Easy to update without WordPress or complex CMS
  • One predictable monthly fee covering hosting, maintenance, and unlimited updates
  • Fast, reliable, and optimized for performance, accessibility, and SEO

Technology & Skills

Languages

Perl PowerBuilder SQL JavaScript TypeScript Python

Frameworks

Dancer/Dancer2 Mojolicious jQuery AdonisJS htmx AlpineJS PFC

Databases

PostgreSQL SQL Server MySQL MariaDB NoSQL

APIs & Integration

REST/JSON SOAP/XML OpenAPI

Testing & Automation

GitHub Actions Selenium Playwright Jenkins

Cloud & Infrastructure

AWS DigitalOcean Linode Vultr Hetzner

Platforms

Linux FreeBSD macOS Windows

This isn't just business — it's personal. We care about the work we do, the people we do it for, and the relationships we build.

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