Workflow tools
Internal applications that organize a process, reduce friction, and help people do the work correctly.
Bartlesville, Oklahoma
Practical custom software for businesses whose processes do not fit neatly into off-the-shelf tools.
Explore an idea →Where software can help
A spreadsheet that has become a system. Information entered twice. A report that takes hours to assemble. A good idea that existing software cannot quite support. Those are often signs that a focused, purpose-built tool could make a real difference.
Reduce repetitive work and unnecessary handoffs.
Bring useful information and key performance measures into one clear view.
Turn an industry-specific idea into a working tool you can actually evaluate.
Not every problem needs a massive system. The goal is to find the smallest useful solution and build from there.
Internal applications that organize a process, reduce friction, and help people do the work correctly.
Useful reporting, dashboards, and connections between information that is currently hard to see or use.
A practical first version of a product or industry tool, built to learn whether the opportunity is worth pursuing.
Built from both sides
I am Colby Saddoris. I have written software for more than 20 years, but I also spent 15 years helping lead our family company, United Linen. That combination matters: I understand the code, and I understand the people, tradeoffs, interruptions, and judgment involved in making a business run.
Recent & relevant work
Designed and built a system for coordinating student dismissal across office staff, classrooms, and pickup lines. Currently being piloted at Kane Elementary in Bartlesville Public Schools.
Local pilotCreated internal programs and reporting tools while working in the business, informed by direct experience with production, people, customers, and day-to-day operations.
OperationsDeveloping a flexible platform that connects teacher-created learning material with interactive games, classroom workflows, and useful performance data.
In developmentA sensible starting point
We look at the process, the friction, the information involved, and what a better outcome would actually mean.
I identify where custom software could be useful—and where it would be unnecessary or not worth the investment.
If there is a strong fit, we define a small, clear first project before committing to anything larger.
If something in your business is repetitive, difficult to measure, or held together by workarounds, I would be happy to sit down and talk through it—free of charge and with no pressure.