About Hobbs Creek Consulting LLC

Practical Software Engineering Built Around Real Operations

Serving businesses since 1996

Hobbs Creek Consulting builds custom software and backend systems for businesses that have outgrown spreadsheets, disconnected tools, and manual processes.

We focus on practical systems that improve operations, reduce unnecessary work, and fit the way a business actually runs.

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Engineering-first approach
Backend systems, automation, operational software, and long-term maintainability
30+ Years
Software engineering experience
Since 1996
Building business-focused software
Direct access to experienced developers
No bloated agency layers or unnecessary handoffs
Why Hobbs Creek exists

Software Should Support the Business
Not Fight It

Many businesses eventually reach a point where spreadsheets, disconnected systems, and manual work start slowing things down. We build software that helps simplify operations and gives companies better control over how work gets done.

Operational Focus

We build systems that help businesses manage orders, reporting, inventory, scheduling, communication, and other day-to-day operations more efficiently.

Practical Engineering

We prefer practical, maintainable systems over unnecessary complexity and overengineered solutions.

Direct Collaboration

Clients work directly with experienced engineers who understand both the technical side and the operational realities behind the software.

How we work

How We Work

We keep projects straightforward and focused on solving real operational problems with systems that are practical, stable, and maintainable.

We use practical modern tooling, including AI-assisted workflows where appropriate, to improve efficiency, documentation, and development speed without sacrificing maintainability or engineering quality.

1. Discovery & Evaluation

We learn how the business operates, where time is being lost, and which systems or processes are creating problems.

2. Planning & Architecture

We map out practical solutions, integrations, reporting needs, and how the system should function long term.

3. Development & Improvement

We build systems that are stable, maintainable, and designed around the way the business actually works.

What we build

Systems Designed Around Real Workflow Needs

Our work includes backend business systems, reporting tools, integrations, customer portals, operational software, and modernization of existing systems.

  • Backend management systems
  • Custom business applications
  • Reporting and dashboards
  • APIs and integrations
  • Legacy modernization and support
Company evolution

Building for the Web Since the Early Internet

Hobbs Creek’s roots go back to the early days of commercial web development, growing from early business websites into modern backend systems, operational software, and automation tools.

1997 U.S. Robotics project by Hobbs Creek
1997

U.S. Robotics

Early commercial web development work during the growth of the public internet and dial-up era.

1998 Prosoft Engineering project
1998

Prosoft Engineering

Technical and engineering-focused web development work connected to Apple and enterprise networking environments.

Modern business website and platform
Today

Modern Business Platforms

Modern websites and operational platforms focused on usability, credibility, SEO, and business growth.

Custom backend business management platform
Operations Software

Business Systems & Automation

Operational platforms, backend management systems, automation tools, and custom business software.

Selected organizations & projects

Experience Across Multiple Industries

Over the years, our work has included projects connected to publishers, technology companies, media organizations, operational platforms, and businesses across a wide range of industries.

Cosmopolitan Magazine TV Azteca DirecTV Bell Helmets U.S. Robotics Lucent Technologies Dayna Communications Prosoft Engineering
Our team

Experienced Engineers Focused on Practical Solutions

Hobbs Creek Consulting combines operational software experience with deeper engineering and systems expertise.

Harold Tyler - Hobbs Creek Consulting
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Full Stack Developer & Systems Engineer

Harold Tyler

Harold focuses on custom business systems, backend platforms, reporting tools, automation, and software designed to improve day-to-day operations.

His experience spans decades of web development, backend systems, reporting platforms, automation, and business software development.

Connie Worthington - Hobbs Creek Consulting
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Senior Software Engineer / Manager

Connie Worthington

Connie brings extensive experience in embedded systems, firmware, networking, backend systems, and performance-critical software development.

Her background includes engineering work with Apple, Lucent/Ascend Communications, L-3 Communications, and WEX, Inc.

Let’s talk

Need Software Built Around Your Business?

Whether you need operational software, automation, backend systems, modernization, or technical consulting, we’d be happy to discuss your project.

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