Do you only work with companies in Chicago?
No. KernTech works remotely across the United States, with the added option of a local relationship for businesses in the Greater Chicago Area.
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Chicago Software Consulting
Chicago-Area Custom Software and AI Consulting
Kern Technologies is an independent software studio in the Greater Chicago Area. Clients work directly with Alan Kern from discovery through delivery, whether the engagement is a focused build or a long-term product partnership.
Discuss your projectA strong fit for
- Chicago-area owners who want a direct engineering relationship
- Professional-service firms modernizing internal operations
- Teams that need senior technical leadership without building a department
- Businesses deciding whether to buy, integrate, or build software
What the engagement can include
- Technical and workflow discovery
- Architecture and implementation plan
- Custom development or integration work
- Clear progress communication and documentation
- Fixed-price or ongoing engagement options
What changes after the build
Direct access to the person making technical decisions
Software decisions grounded in business operations
A local partner who can stay involved beyond launch
Clear ownership, scope, and next steps
Common questions
What kinds of engagements do you offer?
Engagements range from fixed-price scoped builds to ongoing engineering partnerships covering support, improvements, and new projects.
Do I work directly with the engineer?
Yes. Clients work directly with Alan Kern rather than being handed from sales to an unknown delivery team.
Have a workflow or product in mind?
We can start with a defined build or shape an ongoing engineering partnership around the work.
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