What We Do
Custom software & AI solutions across the full lifecycle
From strategy to scale — we don't just build software, we help teams make better decisions, faster.
Cincinnati's Product-Minded Development Partner
We build what you need.
Not just what you asked for.
Order takers build features. We build businesses. From assessment through delivery, every engagement is structured to reduce friction and ship working software in weeks.
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Build & Scale
Software Development
We build what you need — not just what you asked for. Business logic meets technical excellence.
View Our Approach02
Think & Align
Product Strategy
Strategy that makes sense to engineering, finance, and the board — without a translator.
See Our Process03
Automate & Predict
AI & ML Development
We validate your data logic first. Otherwise you're just teaching a computer to make bad decisions faster.
Explore AI ServicesHow We Work
From idea to impact
Our most successful partnerships follow a proven process. Many join at different points — our secret sauce is tailoring each engagement to where you are.
Most projects fail because they build on unstable foundations. We audit your code, data, and infrastructure to surface the risks, technical debt, and hidden costs that kill ROI — before you make a costly mistake. You get a prioritized fix-it list so your budget goes toward innovation, not remediation.
Red/Yellow/Green Scorecards
Prioritized Backlog
Executive Brief
Risk & Opportunity Report
Architecture Review
90-Day Action Roadmap
AI & Data Readiness Assessment
Evaluate your systems, data, and workflows to determine exactly how ready you are for AI that moves the needle.
2-3 weeks$10-25k
Best for: AI-curious orgs with scattered data who need a clear starting point
Learn moreTechnical Assessment & Code Review
A hands-on audit of your codebase, infrastructure, and delivery process. Surface risks, bottlenecks, and real opportunities.
1-2 weeks$10-25k
Best for: Due diligence, inherited systems, or scaling concerns
Learn moreTechnology strategies fall apart because the people who need to execute them weren't aligned on what success looks like. We take assessment findings and factor in team constraints, market timing, budget guardrails, and existing architecture to engineer a tactical path forward that balances ambition with data-driven reason.
Stakeholder Alignment Report
Sequenced Product Roadmap
12-Month Technical Timeline
Budget Guardrails & Estimates
Risk & Dependency Map
Go-to-Market Launch Plan
Product Roadmap Sprint
A phased roadmap tied to business goals and budget guardrails. Clarity in just a couple weeks.
2-3 weeks
Best for: Teams with competing priorities that need to get aligned fast
Learn moreTechnical Roadmap Strategy
A resourced 12-month technical plan that aligns engineering capacity with business ambition.
3-4 weeks
Best for: Aligning engineering investment with business priorities
Learn moreFractional Strategy Leadership
Interim CPO/CTO leadership to drive decisions and board-level storytelling during transitions.
3-6 month retainer
Best for: Leadership transitions, acquisition due diligence, or bridging gaps while hiring
Learn moreYour users don't care about your tech stack. If the interface frustrates them, the product fails. A few weeks of design and testing can save months of engineering rework. We translate complex backend logic into simple, human-friendly workflows — validated with real users before a line of production code is written.
Interactive Prototype
Real User Feedback
Validation Summary
MVP Scope Recommendations
Dev-Ready Handoff
Design System Basics
UI/UX Design Sprint
Take a concept from idea to user-tested prototype before committing to code.
2-4 weeks
Best for: New features, new products, or major workflow changes
Learn moreTechnical Feasibility Sprint
Isolate technical risk and answer the hard questions before committing serious resources.
2-3 weeks
Best for: De-risking complex projects or evaluating build-vs-buy decisions
Learn moreYou've validated the concept and know what you're building — now it's time to build it. Working software every sprint. Full visibility into the backlog, the code, and the decisions being made. Short cycles, direct access to engineers, and honest conversations when something isn't working.
Working Software Each Sprint
Full Codebase Access
Backlog & Sprint Boards
Velocity & Burndown Tracking
CI/CD Pipelines
Automated Test Coverage
Technical Roadmap Strategy
Engineering and business priorities out of sync? Get a realistic plan that aligns them.
3-4 weeks
Best for: Aligning engineering investment with business priorities
Learn moreSaaS Customization & API Partner Model
Customers asking for integrations you don't have bandwidth to build? We can be your integration arm.
Ongoing
Best for: SaaS companies with integration-heavy sales or customer-specific configurations
Learn moreSoftware doesn't stay static just because you stopped actively developing it. Dependencies change, users find friction, and security vulnerabilities emerge. Without a team watching it, small problems become expensive ones. We provide ongoing maintenance, feature iteration, and performance monitoring so your product keeps improving.
Ongoing Bug Triage
Security & Dependency Updates
Performance Monitoring
Feature Iteration Sprints
Quarterly Health Audits
User Feedback Analysis
Continuous Improvement Program
A dedicated crew handling bugs, updates, and day-to-day maintenance so your product keeps running smoothly.
Monthly retainer
Best for: Companies with live products but no in-house engineering to maintain them
Learn moreSaaS Customization & API Partner Model
Handle integration work — connectors, custom implementations, API extensions — so your platform team stays focused.
Ongoing
Best for: SaaS companies needing to say "yes" to integration requests
Learn moreHow We Work
Assessment
Identify the gaps before you commit
Most projects fail because they build on unstable foundations. We audit your code, data, and infrastructure to surface the risks, technical debt, and hidden costs that kill ROI — before you make a costly mistake. You get a prioritized fix-it list so your budget goes toward innovation, not remediation.
Strategy
Strategy that makes sense to everyone in the room
Technology strategies fall apart because the people who need to execute them weren't aligned on what success looks like. We take assessment findings and factor in team constraints, market timing, budget guardrails, and existing architecture to engineer a tactical path forward that balances ambition with data-driven reason.
Design
Validate before you build
Your users don't care about your tech stack. If the interface frustrates them, the product fails. A few weeks of design and testing can save months of engineering rework. We translate complex backend logic into simple, human-friendly workflows — validated with real users before a line of production code is written.
Delivery
You'll know exactly where things stand. Always.
You've validated the concept and know what you're building — now it's time to build it. Working software every sprint. Full visibility into the backlog, the code, and the decisions being made. Short cycles, direct access to engineers, and honest conversations when something isn't working.
Evolve
Launch is just a checkpoint
Software doesn't stay static just because you stopped actively developing it. Dependencies change, users find friction, and security vulnerabilities emerge. Without a team watching it, small problems become expensive ones. We provide ongoing maintenance, feature iteration, and performance monitoring so your product keeps improving.
From idea to impact
Our most successful partnerships follow a proven process. Many join at different points — our secret sauce is tailoring each engagement to where you are.
01 Assessment
Assessment
Identify the gaps before you commit
Most projects fail because they build on unstable foundations. We audit your code, data, and infrastructure to surface the risks, technical debt, and hidden costs that kill ROI — before you make a costly mistake. You get a prioritized fix-it list so your budget goes toward innovation, not remediation.
Red/Yellow/Green Scorecards
Prioritized Backlog
Executive Brief
Risk & Opportunity Report
Architecture Review
90-Day Action Roadmap
AI & Data Readiness Assessment
Evaluate your systems, data, and workflows to determine exactly how ready you are for AI that moves the needle.
2-3 weeks$10-25k
Best for: AI-curious orgs with scattered data who need a clear starting point
Learn moreTechnical Assessment & Code Review
A hands-on audit of your codebase, infrastructure, and delivery process. Surface risks, bottlenecks, and real opportunities.
1-2 weeks$10-25k
Best for: Due diligence, inherited systems, or scaling concerns
Learn more02 Strategy
Strategy
Strategy that makes sense to everyone in the room
Technology strategies fall apart because the people who need to execute them weren't aligned on what success looks like. We take assessment findings and factor in team constraints, market timing, budget guardrails, and existing architecture to engineer a tactical path forward that balances ambition with data-driven reason.
Stakeholder Alignment Report
Sequenced Product Roadmap
12-Month Technical Timeline
Budget Guardrails & Estimates
Risk & Dependency Map
Go-to-Market Launch Plan
Product Roadmap Sprint
A phased roadmap tied to business goals and budget guardrails. Clarity in just a couple weeks.
2-3 weeks
Best for: Teams with competing priorities that need to get aligned fast
Learn moreTechnical Roadmap Strategy
A resourced 12-month technical plan that aligns engineering capacity with business ambition.
3-4 weeks
Best for: Aligning engineering investment with business priorities
Learn moreFractional Strategy Leadership
Interim CPO/CTO leadership to drive decisions and board-level storytelling during transitions.
3-6 month retainer
Best for: Leadership transitions, acquisition due diligence, or bridging gaps while hiring
Learn more03 Design
Design
Validate before you build
Your users don't care about your tech stack. If the interface frustrates them, the product fails. A few weeks of design and testing can save months of engineering rework. We translate complex backend logic into simple, human-friendly workflows — validated with real users before a line of production code is written.
Interactive Prototype
Real User Feedback
Validation Summary
MVP Scope Recommendations
Dev-Ready Handoff
Design System Basics
UI/UX Design Sprint
Take a concept from idea to user-tested prototype before committing to code.
2-4 weeks
Best for: New features, new products, or major workflow changes
Learn moreTechnical Feasibility Sprint
Isolate technical risk and answer the hard questions before committing serious resources.
2-3 weeks
Best for: De-risking complex projects or evaluating build-vs-buy decisions
Learn more04 Delivery
Delivery
You'll know exactly where things stand. Always.
You've validated the concept and know what you're building — now it's time to build it. Working software every sprint. Full visibility into the backlog, the code, and the decisions being made. Short cycles, direct access to engineers, and honest conversations when something isn't working.
Working Software Each Sprint
Full Codebase Access
Backlog & Sprint Boards
Velocity & Burndown Tracking
CI/CD Pipelines
Automated Test Coverage
Technical Roadmap Strategy
Engineering and business priorities out of sync? Get a realistic plan that aligns them.
3-4 weeks
Best for: Aligning engineering investment with business priorities
Learn moreSaaS Customization & API Partner Model
Customers asking for integrations you don't have bandwidth to build? We can be your integration arm.
Ongoing
Best for: SaaS companies with integration-heavy sales or customer-specific configurations
Learn more05 Evolve
Evolve
Launch is just a checkpoint
Software doesn't stay static just because you stopped actively developing it. Dependencies change, users find friction, and security vulnerabilities emerge. Without a team watching it, small problems become expensive ones. We provide ongoing maintenance, feature iteration, and performance monitoring so your product keeps improving.
Ongoing Bug Triage
Security & Dependency Updates
Performance Monitoring
Feature Iteration Sprints
Quarterly Health Audits
User Feedback Analysis
Continuous Improvement Program
A dedicated crew handling bugs, updates, and day-to-day maintenance so your product keeps running smoothly.
Monthly retainer
Best for: Companies with live products but no in-house engineering to maintain them
Learn moreSaaS Customization & API Partner Model
Handle integration work — connectors, custom implementations, API extensions — so your platform team stays focused.
Ongoing
Best for: SaaS companies needing to say "yes" to integration requests
Learn morePortfolio
Case Studies
Syntropi75% Cost Reduction: How Syntropi Validated Before Building
Starting Smart: How a Startup Balanced Innovation and Budget. Syntropi is a startup in the field of AI and data collection, with a mission to improve data cleanliness, consistency, and privacy for generative AI models.
Product StrategyDesign75%Cost Reduction
SentriLockSentriKey Showing Service
Building a Next-Generation SaaS Solution for Real Estate Professionals. SentriLock wanted to expand from lockbox provider to a full lifecycle showing management platform for real estate agents and brokers.
WebMobile
Kenton CountyKenton County Payroll Imports
Scaling Tax Filings: Using Azure Functions to Improve Payroll Tax Services for Kenton County. Building a self-service portal for payroll companies to file on behalf of hundreds of clients at once.
WebCloud700Filings in Q1
City of Elgin, ILProduct Development – City of Elgin, IL
Empowering Civic Engagement: Transforming Elgin's Digital Landscape for Seamless Citizen Interaction. Building an "all in one" mobile and web platform for over 110,000 residents.
WebMobileProduct Strategy18k+Users
Government of BermudaBermuda Tree Frog News and Alerts
Engaging Citizens, Empowering Students: A Mobile Solution for the Government of Bermuda. A mobile app to keep citizens informed of news, events, and emergency alerts across the island.
MobileCloud2000%Usage Increase During Hurricane
Atlas 10Product Development – Atlas 10
The Journey to Simplified Data Management at Atlas 10. Atlas 10 Pavement Performance Consulting disrupts the traditional reactive "break/fix" model for asphalt and concrete pavements using GPS/Geodata mapping technology.
WebProduct Strategy2XSurveys Performed
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What Our Partners Say
“Seven Hills has set the standard by which I now measure all technology partners. Their exceptional communication and unwavering support were instrumental in helping the City bring its online portal vision to life. I am consistently impressed by their innovative solutions and forward-thinking approach, which continue to exceed our expectations. Their ability to understand our needs and deliver tailored results has made them an invaluable partner in our digital transformation.”
Aaron Cosentino
CTO, City of Elgin
“I have worked with Seven Hills over the past year, which has transformed how we manage our business and the solutions we can provide our customers. What has impressed me most is their team, who are always available to help with our issues and open to share their own insights into how we should address any solutions that will benefit our customers. I highly recommend Seven Hills for any business owner looking for an efficient and reliable software partner.”
George Thurner
President / CEO, Cap Patrol
“Working with Seven Hills is less like a vendor relationship, and more like bringing new people on to our own team, who make it a point to understand our true mission and purpose, and don't mind getting deep in the weeds with us. They involve us in every step of their development process, and communicate so well that we always have a clear understanding of where there are challenges - before they become problems.”
Jessica Ramsey
Director of Technology Services, Kenton County Fiscal Court
“They are very easy to work with and put customers first. They are both flexible and reliable.”
Jordan Lanham
Co-Founder, The Practical Investor
“We needed help on scope and design as much as we needed help on development and that's where you guys really helped out.”
Robert Lakeberg
CTO, Atlas 10
“The culture of Seven Hills Technology is very entrepreneurial and matches very well with startups, especially Joey.”
Tom Moore
Co-founder, Managing Partner & CTO, Joey
Why Seven Hills
We're built to create outcomes, not just write code.
We've helped organizations across industries modernize legacy systems, bring new products to market, and put AI to work on real problems.
Extension of your team
We embed alongside your leaders, engineers, and stakeholders.
Product-minded engineers
Focused on solving the right problems in the right order.
Forced alignment
Clarity and communication come first so speed follows naturally.
Results that last
Product, data, and infrastructure built today will scale tomorrow.
Let's build something great together
Whether you're exploring an idea or scaling a platform, we'll meet you where you are.
