Business Details
26 Years
experience
Custom Software Development Services
Open Sky Software is a premier custom software engineering firm with over 25 years of experience delivering secure, high-performance solutions for clients across finance, education, healthcare, and technical engineering sectors. Founded in 2000 by two PhD physicists, our team combines deep technical expertise with onshore, in-house development practices to tackle complex projects ranging from enterprise accounting systems to cutting-edge mobile applications. With development hubs in Austin, Dallas, Bend, Seattle, and Chicago, we leverage diverse regional talent pools while maintaining rigorous quality standards through ISO-compliant processes and two high-availability data centers.Our full lifecycle approach covers discovery, development, deployment, and 24/7 technical support, ensuring clients receive not just functional software but comprehensive, long-term solutions. Backed by a track record of 100+ successfully completed projects and commercialized products, we specialize in transforming challenging technical requirements into elegant, market-ready applications that drive measurable business outcomes.
Services
Software Development
Web Applications
Mobile Applications
Embedded Systems
Cloud Solutions
IT Consulting
Security Compliance
Technical Support
UI/UX Design
Software Audits
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer 25 years of experience in custom software development with PhD-level technical leadership
- Our onshore, in-house development teams ensure superior communication and quality control
- We maintain ISO-compliant security practices for SOC, SOX, PCI, and HIPAA compliance
- Our 24/7 technical support ensures continuous operation for critical software systems
- We operate two high-availability datacenters with 99.99% uptime for secure hosting solutions
Services
Custom Software Development
Open Sky Software delivers tailored software solutions built to exact client specifications. Our engineers create robust applications for web, mobile, and embedded platforms using modern programming languages and frameworks. With expertise in enterprise systems integration and performance optimization, we transform complex business requirements into scalable, maintainable codebases that drive operational efficiency and competitive advantage.
Cloud Solutions
We design and implement secure cloud infrastructure for software deployment and data management. Our cloud services include architecture design, migration strategies, and ongoing management of cloud-hosted applications. Using AWS, Azure, and private cloud solutions, we ensure high availability, automatic scaling, and enterprise-grade security while maintaining compliance with industry-specific regulations.
Security Compliance
Open Sky provides comprehensive security solutions meeting SOC, SOX, PCI, and HIPAA standards. Our approach includes threat modeling, secure coding practices, penetration testing, and compliance documentation. We implement encryption protocols, access controls, and audit trails to protect sensitive data across web, mobile, and enterprise systems while maintaining full regulatory compliance.
Technical Support
Our 24/7 technical support team ensures continuous operation of critical software systems. Services include real-time monitoring, incident response, performance tuning, and maintenance updates. We offer tiered support plans with SLA-guaranteed response times, backed by two high-availability datacenters providing redundant infrastructure for mission-critical applications.
UI/UX Design
We create intuitive user interfaces and seamless user experiences for software applications. Our design process combines human-centered principles with technical feasibility, producing visually compelling interfaces that enhance usability. Services include wireframing, prototyping, accessibility optimization, and cross-platform consistency testing to ensure optimal user engagement across devices.
People
Jean George
President & Founder
Dr. George holds a PhD in Physics from the University of New Mexico and has 30 years of business ownership experience. As senior software architect, he specializes in data acquisition systems and full-stack development while leading strategic company direction.
Steve Riley
Chief Technologist & Co-Founder
Dr. Riley, with a Physics PhD from UC California, brings 30+ years of systems engineering expertise. He leads technical innovation at Open Sky, focusing on embedded systems, device drivers, and complex software architecture for enterprise solutions.
Questions
What industries does Open Sky Software serve?
We serve finance, healthcare, education, technical engineering, and workflow automation sectors with customized software solutions.
Do you offer onshore software development?
Yes, all development occurs onshore with teams located in five US cities across different time zones.
How does Open Sky ensure software security?
We implement ISO-compliant security practices including encryption, access controls, and compliance with SOC, SOX, PCI, and HIPAA standards.
What support options are available?
We provide 24/7 technical support with SLA-guaranteed response times and two redundant datacenters for high availability.
Can you handle complex software projects?
Yes, our team of PhDs and senior engineers specializes in solving technically challenging projects with innovative solutions.
Do you develop mobile applications?
We create cross-platform mobile apps for iOS and Android with integrated backend systems and cloud connectivity.
