729 SOLUTIONS – WHO WE ARE

We are a full-spectrum technology consulting agency, with complete design and development capabilities. We are software engineers, developers, designers, project managers, and outside-of-the-box thinkers. We are leaders in the world of software development, design, and implementation. A one-stop-shop, you might say, and proud of it.

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About 729 Solutions

Our History

729 Solutions has grown from their start as a software development shop, to a prominent full-service technology consulting agency. The founders met in the digital agency world at the end of the 1990s, surviving the bursting tech bubble with the conviction that the tech world would recover. Focusing on finding exceptional people with rich skill sets, they grew their team and made the shift from a boutique software development shop to multi-faceted, international, technology consulting agency.

As our team grew, so grew our need to maintain control, quality and manage projects with precision.

We needed to deliver

Excellent front end design and user experience
Scalable backend server, database and programmatic solutions
Top-notch design, with integrated UI/UX
Tailored marketing solutions.

729 became a strict Agile shop using Pivotal Tracker to prioritize, forecast, monitor and deliver complex technology solutions. Our Velocity Based Agile process has been perfected over hundreds of projects with everything from Fortune 500 to small and medium sized companies alike.

Who we are

We are problem solvers.

We think outside the box.

We’re based in San Francisco, but our hearts beat with more of a mid-west mentality.

We are software engineers, developers, designers, project managers, writers, marketers, and most importantly – human beings.

We are leaders in the world of software development, design, and implementation.

We are a one-stop-shop, you might say, and proud of it.

We are 729 Solutions – and we make awesome happen through caffeine and technology. If you can think of it … we can do it.

What We Do

We take your ideas and make them a reality.

From inception through completion and beyond, our project managers will guide your project with coordination and communication so that none of the pieces fall through the cracks.

We provide solutions and make them work efficiently.

Our Departments

DEVELOPMENT

With specialties ranging from complex systems architecture, software development, implementations, and integrations, we can accomplish your App Engineering & Development, Website Development, API Connections, and Custom Agile needs. Our technology consulting team will help you get the results you need. Whether it’s a massive infrastructure with multiple integrations and intense functionality, or a simple, straightforward single-page website – we’ve got you covered.

MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS

The fun doesn’t stop when the project goes live. We offer post-project support such as hosting, scheduled maintenance and updates to the front and back-end systems, and monitoring to ensure your project is up and running continuously. Or, if your in-house team wants to take over from here, we can provide guidance and recommendations on making that transition as seamless as possible.

PARTNER SERVICES

3rd party services like Zendesk, NewRelic, and AWS are meant to simplify your life – but things often get worse before they get better. “Insert 729 Solutions here”. We help take the pain out of integrations, customization, and setup for products like Zendesk, NewRelic, and AWS by performing consultations, health-checks, and migrations. Reach out and let’s see if we can help simplify your processes today.

DESIGN

Our developers make it work, our designers make it look good. It’s not just about fonts and colors – we study how your users will interact with the product and design around them. The result is a product that is functional not only on the back end but at the point of customer ingestion as well. Let us take your Responsive Websites, App Designs, UI/UX needs, Presentations, Interactive Demos, Brand Systems, Logos, and Corporate Identity to a new level. And yes, it’s all under one roof!

OUR AWESOME TEAM

Adrian Romero Developer

Full-stack developer & computer scientist who studies philosophy, loves playing soccer, & prefers spaces over tabs.

Alejo Moreira Developer

PHP-focused developer who is an environmental activist and is passionate about travel.

Alicia Stanton Project Manager

A lover of heavy metal and owner of snakes who can break down the jargon for you.

Arlo Hitzemann Design & Front End Development

Designs packaging & products, print & digital collateral. In my spare time, I like to burn stuff….on my laser cutter.

Bob Tait Designer

Design Guru by day - guitar player by night in the band “Bag of Toys”. Loves warm weather, surfing, and beer!

Brandon Tidd Zendesk Architect

Zendesk Guru and CX Champion. Part Time DJ. Lover of Life (and Cats).

Bruno Nesi Senior Developer

Senior developer in .Net technology who loves eating meat (but will not eat anything that has breathed water).

Bruno Waldbaum Developer

Web developer and Ninja coder - his skill-set includes HTML, CSS, Javascript and PHP. He's also the captian of his soccer team.

Cesar Cortes Developer

Full stack developer - object-oriented addict and a TDD lover who loves playing soccer, cooking, and photography.

Chris Molinas Monitoring Solutions Engineer

Supporting New Relic - lots of IT experience. San Francisco Bay Area native who couldn't handle the humidity of Florida - missed his family, friends, and hometown.

Chuck Fitzpatrick Director of Process & Project Management

He takes great pride in bridging the gap between business and technical people, because he speaks both languages fluently.

Dana Sharp Woodrick Administrative Support

Provides valuable administrative support - enjoys wrapping presents more than opening them, and got married on a leap day!

Dave Woodrick Director of Professional Services

Provides clear vision for Professional Services projects, and his secret meatloaf recipe is highly sought after!

Fernando Lopez Project Manager, Zendesk Administrator, & Front End Developer

A Zendesk Administrator supporting clients everyday! Also a front end developer who used to be a DJ, and loves surfing.

Graham Silbermann VP Sales & VP Marketing

Works with customers to understand their needs - speaks five languages and can type on his phone as fast as you can speak!

Ignacio Canovi Senior Developer

Systems engineer who used to (and sometimes still does!) play the guitar for obscure heavy metal bands.

James Loren Senior Project Manager

Web developer and PM with lots of experience! He’s a former surfer, recovering ultra runner, papa, and loves to eat sushi.

Javier Nomeisky Senior Developer

Software Engineer involved in functional analysis who enjoys traveling, scuba diving, soccer, tennis & playing the piano.

Julio Estrada Software Developer & Designer

He builds and designs software that works and looks great. He loves old school music of all kinds and says gif with a soft g.

Leandro Pelorosso Developer

An eager to learn full stack developer who collects factory sealed old graphic adventure games, & enjoys reading a good book.

Luis Falciola Senior Developer

Providing software development and architecture design, enjoys traveling, nature, trekking, sports, music and science.

Manish Kumar Zendesk Developer

Zendesk Developer who loves music, singing in the shower, traveling, and being vegetarian.

Martin Besada Developer

Focused on Java, SQL, Ruby and node. Learning to build string instruments (currently a classic guitar) & is addicted to traveling.

Melony Smith Front End Developer & Designer

Loves learning new things, heavy metal music & professional wrestling since the early 80s!

Neil Horowski Senior Sales Associate

Focus on account management, cruises the streets on his 1997 (read: Classic) Honda scooter, and is an amazing cook.

Nikki Gagliardo Creative Director

Creates intuitive, smart designs, and has a not-so-secret obsession with Trader Joe’s dark chocolate peanut butter cups.

Randy Chang Founder & CFO

A founder of 729, his first “real” job was making artificial limbs for amputees. His favorite color is infrared.

Rob Fife Founder, CEO, & CTO

A founder of 729, Rob is terrified of spiders & heights but not gunfire & explosions. Also 1 of only 6 tech people native to San Francisco.

Rob Tapia Senior Project Manager

Ensures projects are completed successfully. A performing musician who has been part of many Bay Area thrash metal bands.

Rodrigo Pelorosso Developer

Jumps between web development and mobile app programming. He enjoys biking and is learning to play the piano.

Ryan Allen Senior DevOps Consultant and Engineer

Handles all things DevOps! Enjoys making desserts and has made dozens of specialty ice creams.

Ryan Fitzpatrick VP Operations

Jack of all trades who loves Gummy Bears, curates Chuck Norris’ memes, and is a Philly sports fanatic.

Scotland Miller Senior Sales Representative

Part hunter, part farmer, and part fisherman at 729 who once turned down the opportunity to play golf with Justin Timberlake from the Backstreet Boys.

Valeria Losoviz Designer

A science fiction lover and author who hopes to one day be published, she creates beautiful designs.