DevWyk | Custom software development and consulting. Based in Grand Rapids, MI

Our Story

Meet Rob Steenwyk, Founder

A technology veteran with nearly 20 years of IT experience, including 6 years of focused software development. After supporting services at Microsoft that literally every Windows device on the planet checks into, Rob discovered his true passion: crafting custom software solutions that solve real business problems.

"What drives me is seeing the excitement when a client's vision becomes reality. There's nothing more rewarding than hearing 'That's exactly what I imagined!' When I can transform someone's business idea into software that creates real value—that's when I know we've done something meaningful."

What began as a personal journey of writing small scripts to make life easier evolved into a passion for building elegant, functional software that delivers tangible business value. In 2024, Rob founded DevWyk to bring enterprise-grade software development expertise to small business owners at a fraction of the cost of traditional agencies.

Who We Are

DevWyk is an agile, AI-powered software development agency with a small but mighty global team. While we're intentionally small, our distributed team structure allows us to provide responsive support coverage across time zones.

Our team combines front-end and back-end expertise, enterprise-scale experience, and business acumen to deliver complete solutions that don't just work technically—they work for your business.

What Makes Us Different

AI-Enhanced Development

We leverage cutting-edge AI tools to accelerate development without sacrificing quality. This means:

Faster turnaround times
Lower costs for our clients
More features for your budget
The ability to iterate quickly based on feedback

Small Business Focus

We specialize in working with small business owners and entrepreneurs because:

You know your business challenges better than anyone
We work directly with decision-makers, not committees
We understand the unique needs and constraints of small businesses
Our founder comes from a small business family (raised on a dairy farm and worked in a family owned coffee shop)

Technical Expertise That Matters

Our technology choices are guided by what delivers the most value to clients:

Django & Python

Our go-to framework that gives you enterprise-grade security and functionality without rebuilding the wheel

HTMX

For creating responsive, dynamic experiences without the bloat

React

When your solution demands a more complex front-end or mobile experience

SaaS Builder Kit

Our toolkit that accelerates development of common features like authentication, payments, subscriptions, and more

Our Approach

Transparent Communication

Weekly updates and custom walkthrough videos with every invoice ensure you always know exactly what you're getting for your investment. We document our work visually so you can see progress without having to ask.

Business-Minded Development

We're not just order-takers. Our team brings business experience to every project:

We'll suggest optimizations that improve user conversion
We'll help you prioritize features to reach MVP faster
We'll be honest about what's worth building and what might not be
We'll help prevent scope creep while ensuring your core needs are met

Collaborative Process

Working with DevWyk means gaining a partner, not just a vendor:

1. Free Consultation

We learn about your business and goals

2. Customized Development Plan

We create a tailored strategy that fits your needs and budget

3. Rapid Development & Iteration

Regular check-ins and demos keep you in the loop

4. Launch & Ongoing Support

We're in it for the long haul

Our Values

Generate value quickly

We focus on delivering tangible results for our clients from day one

Honest and straightforward

We communicate clearly and candidly in all our dealings

Deliver on promises

We do what we say we'll do, consistently and reliably

Communicate issues clearly

We address challenges promptly and transparently

Focus on core value

We prioritize features that deliver the most impact

Build for the long-term

We develop partnerships, not just projects

Our Vision

We're intentionally staying small to maintain our agility and personal touch. Our focus is on riding the AI wave to continue bringing cutting-edge solutions to small and mid-sized businesses—helping them drive efficiencies, increase revenue, and reduce costs in ways previously only available to large enterprises.