Our Story

Thatcher.Studio was founded on the belief that technology should solve real problems and create genuine value for people and businesses.

We're passionate about exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and mobile technology, always asking how these powerful tools can be applied thoughtfully and responsibly. Our approach is collaborative – we work closely with our clients to understand their unique challenges and goals.

Rather than chasing the latest trends, we focus on building solutions that are sustainable, ethical, and designed with the end user in mind. We believe that the best technology is often invisible – it simply makes things work better.

🎯 Purpose-Driven
🤝 Collaborative
🔍 Thoughtful
🌱 Always Learning

Our Mission & Values

Guiding principles that drive everything we do

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Innovation First

We stay ahead of technology trends to deliver cutting-edge solutions that give our clients a competitive advantage.

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Privacy & Security

We prioritize user privacy and data security in every solution, implementing best practices and compliance standards.

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Client Partnership

We build long-term relationships based on trust, transparency, and shared success with our clients.

Excellence

We maintain the highest standards in code quality, user experience, and project delivery.

Leadership

Driven by experience and passion for technology

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Andy Watkins

CEO/CTO (Acting)

14+ years of experience in IT, Network Engineering, and Technology Consulting. Former Municipal CIO with deep understanding of enterprise technology needs and public sector innovation. Passionate about leveraging AI and mobile technology to solve real-world problems.

IT Strategy Network Engineering Municipal IT Consulting AI Integration iOS Development

Our Expertise

Deep technical knowledge across multiple domains

🧠 Artificial Intelligence

  • Machine Learning Model Development
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Computer Vision
  • On-device AI with Core ML
  • AI Strategy & Implementation

📱 Mobile Development

  • SwiftUI & UIKit Applications
  • Enterprise Mobile Solutions
  • Gaming with SpriteKit
  • Privacy-first Architecture
  • App Store Optimization

🏛️ Municipal IT Consulting

  • Public Sector Technology Strategy
  • Municipal Systems Integration
  • Government Compliance & Standards
  • Digital Transformation for Cities
  • Public-Private Technology Partnerships

🌐 Infrastructure & Networking

  • Network Architecture & Design
  • Cloud Infrastructure Planning
  • System Integration
  • Performance Optimization
  • Security & Compliance

☁️ Cloud & Backend

  • Firebase Integration
  • Real-time Data Systems
  • API Development
  • Cloud Architecture
  • Scalability & Performance

🔒 Security & Privacy

  • Enterprise Security Planning
  • Data Protection Strategy
  • Compliance Implementation
  • Secure Development Practices
  • Privacy-by-Design

Our Methodology

Proven processes for successful project delivery

Agile Development with AI Focus

We follow agile development principles while incorporating specialized practices for AI and mobile development:

  • Discovery Phase: Deep dive into business requirements and technical constraints
  • Prototyping: Rapid prototyping and proof-of-concept development
  • Iterative Development: Regular sprints with continuous client feedback
  • Quality Assurance: Comprehensive testing including AI model validation
  • Deployment & Support: Seamless deployment with ongoing optimization
1 Discover
2 Design
3 Develop
4 Deploy

What Our Clients Say

Success stories from satisfied partners

"Working with Thatcher.Studio was a great experience. They took time to really understand our challenges and helped us think through solutions that made sense for our team."

Jennifer Martinez CTO, TechCorp

"They brought a thoughtful approach to our project, asking the right questions and helping us build something we're genuinely proud of."

Michael Chen CEO, EduTech Solutions

"The team was responsive, collaborative, and helped us navigate some complex technical decisions. We'd definitely work with them again."

Lisa Thompson Operations Director, Urban Displays

Ready to Work Together?

Let's discuss how our expertise can help achieve your business goals.