Post-PMF SaaS companies hit a point where the platform that got them to product-market fit starts working against them. Aligned embeds inside those businesses to diagnose and remediate the systemic technical problems that erode profitability and suppress valuation. We treat the platform as a financial asset: one that should generate returns, carry manageable operating costs, and hold its value under scrutiny.
Think of it as structural renovation on an occupied building. The work is not demolition. It is targeted structural upgrades while the business keeps running, tenants stay in place, and rent keeps getting collected.
We work with CEOs, CFOs, COOs, CTOs, and PE operating partners who need a clear picture of what's actually happening inside the platform and the hands-on execution to fix what has fallen behind. We are reinforcements for the technology team: the specialized capacity to finally get the structural work done.
The CTOs we work with already know what's broken. What they don't have is the bandwidth, the bench, or the air cover to get at it. We diagnose systems, not people. Every finding is framed as a structural condition, the kind any capable team produces under real constraints.
A software platform should make the business more profitable over time. Too often it quietly does the opposite. Margins shrink. Cloud costs climb. Engineering works harder and delivers less.
We execute alongside your engineering team: de-risking the platform, aligning the cost structure, and expanding margins. Your team owns everything we touch. Then we exit, and they carry it forward. No long-term dependency.
If your platform is underperforming or you're heading into a transaction and don't know what a diligence team will find, let's talk. If you need more hands on keyboards, there are better options. Call us when the problem is hiding or systemic.
Aligned Software Solutions is noted for providing good value for cost, with clients appreciating their pricing fit and quality of work. Projects involved teams of 1-5 employees, and they demonstrated responsiveness and timely delivery across various engagements.
Several clients mentioned that Aligned Software Solutions provided great value for their cost. The combination of high-quality deliverables and reasonable pricing made them a preferred choice for many projects.
Constructive Criticism on Report Tone
One client suggested that the tone of the final report could be more balanced or neutral. While the content was valuable, the wording could have been adjusted for a more diplomatic presentation.
Strong Technical Knowledge
Aligned Software Solutions demonstrated strong technical expertise across various projects, including Azure APIM configuration, PowerBI data pipelines, and custom PHP and VueJS development. Clients valued their in-depth knowledge and ability to deliver technically challenging solutions.
Client Satisfaction and Long-term Relationships
Clients expressed satisfaction with the outcomes of their projects and have maintained long-term relationships with Aligned Software Solutions. The recurring theme of trust and reliability suggests strong client retention and endorsement.
Timely Delivery
Aligned Software Solutions consistently delivered projects on time, even under tight schedules. Their commitment to meeting deadlines was a significant factor in client satisfaction.
Seamless Integration with Client Systems
Aligned Software Solutions successfully integrated their work with clients' existing systems, ensuring a seamless transition and minimal disruption. This capability was particularly valued in complex projects involving multiple integrations.
"They were flexible when we asked for additional items in the final report."
Jun 18, 2024
VP Information Systems, SAXX Underwear
Christine Livingstone
Verified
Other industries
Vancouver, British Columbia
51-200 Employees
Online Review
Verified
A men's apparel brand hired Aligned Software Solutions to provide QA on their application technology stack. The goal is to identify business interruption and cybersecurity risks.
Aligned Software Solutions completed the deliverables to allow for internal review, feedback, and revision. The team thoroughly assessed the client's infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and more. They were responsive and well-prepared throughout the engagement.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the VP Information Systems of SAXX Underwear
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
SAXX is a technical Men’s underwear and apparel brand, with a global wholesale, ecommerce, and marketplace presence.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Aligned Software Solutions to accomplish?
Identify business interruption and cybersecurity risks
Identify efficiency improvement opportunities within IT
Gauge readiness for SOC 2 audit
SOLUTION
How did you find Aligned Software Solutions?
Referral
Why did you select Aligned Software Solutions over others?
Referred to me
How many teammates from Aligned Software Solutions were assigned to this project?
1 Employee
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Technical Assets Review: Assess the quality of Client’s application technology stack. This includes: (a) Software Application Architecture (b) Application Integrations (c) BI Architecture (d) Hosting Infrastructure (e) Application Code (f) Database Schema (g) Build and Deployment
Technical Process Review: Assess the quality of Client’s application design, development, and operation processes. This includes: (a) Technology Roadmap Planning (b) Product Design (c) Application Development and Maintenance (d) Application Infrastructure Provisioning and Maintenance (e) Incident Response
Risk Management and Compliance Review: Assess if technology practices adhere to regulatory standards
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Interviews with technology team members
Review of cloud infrastructure, source code, automated test cases, databases schemas, and CICD pipelines
Executive summary of key findings and recommendations
Report detailing outcome of the review of each area
Clear and actionable recommendations, categorized by area, priority, and effort
Walkthrough of the report and recommendations with stakeholders
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Chris from Aligned was responsive and well-prepared. His deliverables were completed ahead of time to allow for internal review, feedback, and revision.
What was your primary form of communication with Aligned Software Solutions?
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Aligned was easy to work with and very responsive. They used our communication method and style (Teams chat) and incorporated feedback from various team members. They were flexible when we asked for additional items in the final report.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Aligned Software Solutions could have done differently?
The final report was very direct in tone. Wording could have been adjusted to be more balanced or use more neutral language.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
4.5
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Data Pipeline & Reporting for Learning Management System
BI & Big Data Consulting & SICustom Software Development
Confidential
Oct. 2022 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"Their ability to adapt and learn on the fly is impressive."
May 9, 2023
CTO, Marine Learning Systems
Terry Coatta
Verified
Education
Vancouver, British Columbia
11-50 Employees
Online Review
Verified
A learning management system company has hired Aligned Software Solutions to develop a data pipeline in Microsoft Power BI and create customer-facing reports using the data set gathered from the data pipeline.
Aligned Software Solutions has completed the architectural proposal, built the proof of concept, and finished the integration with current DevOps processes. They've been easy to work with and responsive to the client's feedback. Overall, they've had a seamless collaboration with the client.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the CTO of Marine Learning Systems
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Our company provides a learning management system that is specifically oriented to the needs of the maritime industry.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Aligned Software Solutions to accomplish?
Build a data pipeline to push reporting data into PowerBI
Build customer facing reports using the data set created by the data pipeline
SOLUTION
How did you find Aligned Software Solutions?
Former work relationship
Why did you select Aligned Software Solutions over others?
Great culture fit
Highly knowledgeable staff
How many teammates from Aligned Software Solutions were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
This was a fairly large project whose overall goal was to provide customer facing reports, built in PowerBI, based on data exported from a number of on premise servers into a central Azure data repository. The key deliverables are:
a architectural design for the overall system,
an initial POC with a single report, and
a more complete set of reports along with automated deployment of all the Azure-based components.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Completion of architectural proposal
Demonstration of POC systems
Integration with existing DevOps processes
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Aligned is extremely pleasant to work with. They are incredibly knowledgeable, and have responded fluidly to the changes that we have requested as we have moved through this project. I also feel that they have made the effort to understand our development processes and overall approach to software development, so as to meld their work seamlessly with our existing systems.
What was your primary form of communication with Aligned Software Solutions?
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Their ability to adapt and learn on the fly is impressive.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Aligned Software Solutions could have done differently?
No, they have met our expectations in all ways.
RATINGS
5.0
"Can't think of anything that could be imrpoved"
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
"Response and high quality code"
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
"On time, and good at estimating"
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
"Very satisfied"
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
"I am confident that others would benefit from working with Aligned
Custom Software Dev for Real Estate Listing Support Company
Cloud Consulting & SICustom Software DevelopmentWeb Development
Confidential
January 2018
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
4.5
Cost
4.5
Willing to Refer
5.0
"They were very responsive to our needs."
Apr 14, 2023
Director, ListSimple
Dennis Staples
Verified
Real estate
British Columbia, Canada
11-50 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Aligned Software Solutions supported the development needs of a real estate listing support company. They helped develop a full-fledged scalable system and an integrated field tech scheduling tool.
Aligned Software Solutions delivered a resilient system, allowing the client to double their business volume and receive over 10,000 service appointments annually. The team addressed all needs, delivered on time, and communicated well via email. They were personable and easy to work with.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Director of ListSimple
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
We provide measurement and media services for REALTORS to help them more easily market homes for sale.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Aligned Software Solutions to accomplish?
Integrated field tech scheduling tool
Web ordering system
SOLUTION
How did you find Aligned Software Solutions?
Referral, Other
Why did you select Aligned Software Solutions over others?
Great culture fit
Referred to me
Company values aligned
What was the size of Aligned Software Solutions’s team?
1 Employee
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
ListSimple required advanced skills and expertise to develop the full-fledged scalable system on a tight deadline to monetize on the generated interest and hit high season at maximum capacity. The project required the implementation of several challenging components. These included custom scheduling and appointment-setting rules. Additionally, the photo processing pipeline presented complexity and needed meticulous attention.
Moreover, each service area required custom reporting and document generation requirements, adding to the system's complexity. Finally, integrating and coordinating multiple third-party APIs was crucial in supporting end-to-end business processes.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Aligned engineers built a full-featured, scalable and resilient system allowing ListSimple to grow to four service areas (Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, and Lethbridge). In addition, the solution enabled the yearly doubling of business volume across the first four years of business, delivering more than 10,000 service appointments annually.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
They were very responsive to our needs. Used basic PM tools for tracking project and deliverables.
What was your primary form of communication with Aligned Software Solutions?
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Personable and very easy to work with.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Aligned Software Solutions could have done differently?
A bit more proactive at keeping on top of deliverables
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
4.5
On time / deadlines
Cost
4.5
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
API Design for Moving Company Software
Cloud Consulting & SICustom Software Development
Azure Platform
+1
$10,000 to $49,999
Dec. 2023 - Jan. 2024
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"They were willing to take on this project despite a very compressed schedule."
Jan 11, 2024
CTO, SmartMoving Software
Matt Honeycutt
Verified
Other industries
Dallas, Texas
11-50 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Aligned Software Solutions designed a public API for a moving company software. They coached the internal team on best practices, created deployment scripts, and configured things for development and production.
Aligned Software Solutions provided deployment and configuration scripts and completed the tasks promptly. They offered a clear project overview and communicated efficiently via virtual meetings and email. Their willingness to take on the project on a tight timeline was commendable.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the CTO of SmartMoving Software
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
We provide a software platform for moving companies.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Aligned Software Solutions to accomplish?
Azure APIM Configuration
Training and guidance on APIM best practices
SOLUTION
How did you find Aligned Software Solutions?
Referral
Why did you select Aligned Software Solutions over others?
Pricing fit our budget
Good value for cost
Referred to me
How many teammates from Aligned Software Solutions were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
We engaged Aligned to help us with the design and rollout of a public API for our platform using Azure APIM. They coached us on best practices, created deployment scripts, and helped us configure things for dev and production.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Azure APIM configured and running in prod and development
Deployment and configuration scripts provided
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Aligned was great at communication. They gave us a clear overview of the project before work began, and the communicated their status and updated estimates throughout the project. They gave us everything we needed.
What was your primary form of communication with Aligned Software Solutions?
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
They were willing to take on this project despite a very compressed schedule. They were willing to jump in and get started before our respective legal departments were even finished hashing out paperwork.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Aligned Software Solutions could have done differently?
We have no complaints or suggestions at all!
RATINGS
5.0
"Our project was a success, and we plan to work with Aligned again on future Azure projects."
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
"Aligned gave us exactly what we wanted."
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
"Aligned was able to meet our aggressive delivery schedule."
"Chris works diligently to understand and develop the requirements for the problems we're trying to solve."
Jan 9, 2024
VP Technology, Online Grocery Store
Anonymous
Verified
Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transport
Canada
501-1,000 Employees
Online Review
Verified
An online grocery store hired Aligned Software Solutions for custom software development. The team handled the analysis and design of a grocery e-commerce with delivery and warehouse management functionalities.
Aligned Software Solutions delivered high-level products. The Aligned Software Solutions team delivered on time for the client's development team and was responsive and present for all required meetings. The client also praised the team's diligent work and commitment to understanding their needs.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the VP Technology of a supply chain, logistics, and transport company
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Online grocery delivery. Retail grocery.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Aligned Software Solutions to accomplish?
Assist in platform architecture
Assist in interviewing and setting up project teams
Technical oversight
SOLUTION
How did you find Aligned Software Solutions?
Worked with Chris in a previous engagement
Why did you select Aligned Software Solutions over others?
Great culture fit
Excellent experience during a previous engagement
How many teammates from Aligned Software Solutions were assigned to this project?
1 Employee
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Analysis and design of a grocery eCommerce system with delivery and warehouse management functionality to replace a legacy system
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Clear, high level requirements ready for the development team on time.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Chris is very responsive and present for any required meetings.
What was your primary form of communication with Aligned Software Solutions?
In-Person Meeting
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Chris works diligently to understand and develop the requirements for the problems we're trying to solve.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Aligned Software Solutions could have done differently?
None that I can think of.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
4.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Custom Software Dev for Digital Marketing Company
Application TestingCustom Software DevelopmentWeb Development
Angular
+3
$50,000 to $199,999
Jan. 2020 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"They are always on time with delivery and transparent about issues."
Apr 27, 2023
Executive, QuadW Technologies
Anonymous
Verified
Advertising & marketing
Oak Brook, Illinois
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Aligned Software Solutions provides ongoing development, QA, and implementation on VueJS web forms for a digital marketing company. They handle custom PHP development and implementation.
Aligned Software Solutions provides professional services, leaving the client satisfied with the engagement. Using an agile development process, they lead transparent project management. Further, they collaborate efficiently through emails. Their timely delivery has impressed the client.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am an executive of an advertising & marketing company
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Digital Marketing and Consulting
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Aligned Software Solutions to accomplish?
Development of JS Applications
API Integrations
SOLUTION
How did you find Aligned Software Solutions?
Referral
Why did you select Aligned Software Solutions over others?
High ratings
Good value for cost
Referred to me
Company values aligned
What was the size of Aligned Software Solutions’s team?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Ongoing development, quality assurance and implementation on VueJS webforms
Custom PHP development, quality assurance and implementation for a network of websites.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
We use an Agile development process and all of our work for Aligned is defined in our weekly sprints.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
They are always on time with delivery and transparent about issues they are facing and timelines.
What was your primary form of communication with Aligned Software Solutions?
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Quality of work, delivery and communication. We have 100% transparency with Aligned Software.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Aligned Software Solutions could have done differently?
No, for over two years we have not had any issues working with them.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
AWS Cloud Engineering & Custom Dev for Software Company
"They were great at providing high-quality solutions that met our requirements and objectives."
Apr 20, 2023
VP, Software Company
Anonymous
Verified
Other industries
Vancouver, British Columbia
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
A software company hired Aligned Software Solutions to assist them in developing a piece of custom software. The team ultimately provided the client with AWS cloud engineering solutions.
Aligned Software Solutions exceeded the client's expectations and delivered top-quality services. Their resources were highly professional and reliable. They were also proactive and truly collaborative. Moreover, the team was accessible during emergency situations, resulting in a strong partnership.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Vice President of a software company
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Kids online Magazine
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Aligned Software Solutions to accomplish?
Software Development
SOLUTION
How did you find Aligned Software Solutions?
Referral
Why did you select Aligned Software Solutions over others?
High ratings
Great culture fit
Referred to me
Company values aligned
What was the size of Aligned Software Solutions’s team?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Aligned's services have exceeded our expectations. They assisted us with custom software development and AWS cloud engineering, providing high-quality solutions that met our requirements and objectives. Aligned has been a reliable and professional partner, always responsive and proactive in communication and collaboration. We enthusiastically recommend Aligned to anyone in need of software development or cloud engineering services.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Aligned has been a reliable and professional partner, always responsive and proactive in communication and collaboration.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Always on time and aligned with goals and deliverables, especially in emergency situations
What was your primary form of communication with Aligned Software Solutions?
In-Person Meeting
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
They were great at providing high-quality solutions that met our requirements and objectives.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Aligned Software Solutions could have done differently?
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