Warrendale is an independent software consulting firm founded by engineering and product veterans from Microsoft, athenahealth, and Ginkgo Bioworks. We partner with startups, small businesses, and mid-market companies with digital and physical operations to build custom digital systems and automate complex workflows.
We are builders at heart. We give you the execution power of a cohesive product and engineering team without the permanent overhead.
We help you define the right problem, set a clear direction, and turn it into working software. From early concepts to major releases, we combine strategic roadmapping and full-stack delivery to build things that are actually useful.
We build tailored applications that fit how your business really works. That can mean software for internal teams, tools that support day-to-day operations, or systems that connect digital and physical workflows.
We unify siloed tools and streamline the operational backbone of your business. From legacy workflow modernization to eliminating manual back office tasks, we remove bottlenecks so teams spend less time clicking and more time creating value.
We design secure, cost-effective cloud architectures that can grow with your business. The goal is to give you a solid adaptable foundation.
– Builders, not bureaucrats: We focus on practical execution and solving user problems. We prioritize tangible progress over endless meetings, focusing entirely on shipping products that work.
– A unified team: You work with one product/engineering team. Shared roadmaps and conversations align strategy and execution without juggling separate vendors or isolated hires.
– Outcomes over hours: We focus on delivering complete solutions and hitting strategic milestones. This frees you from the micromanagement and unpredictability of hourly dev shops.
– Enterprise rigor, startup speed: We build security, compliance, and solid engineering practices into your foundation from day one without slowing you down.
With 17 years of full-stack engineering experience, Ray specializes in modern cloud infrastructure, complex backend systems, and operational automation. A veteran of Ginkgo Bioworks and athenahealth, Ray has a proven track record of building resilient, scalable architectures for data-heavy and operationally complex environments.
Formerly a Product Manager at Microsoft and athenahealth, Adam is a pragmatic leader with experience spanning services, digital platforms, and hardware integrations. He applies a highly practical approach to product management, focusing on what actually matters: actionable roadmaps, clear execution, and ensuring the team is always solving the right problems for the user.
Whether you are launching a new product, modernizing legacy systems, or looking to automate your back office, we provide the technical and product leadership to get you there.