How we work

How we turn aging, unreliable software into modern systems.

25+
Years in business
100%
US-based engineers
5 steps
Before any build

Three phases. One outcome.

01
Architect

We map your goals, requirements, and path forward before development begins.

02
Build

Our US-based team builds your new system with clear communication at every step.

03
Accelerate

We support, train, and partner with you to keep your software moving forward.

What sets us apart

Three things that set Onsharp apart.

01 · Experience

We've been doing it for more than a quarter century.

Onsharp has been building custom software since 2000 — long enough to have seen what works, what doesn't, and why. That experience shows up in how we scope projects, how we handle the complexity that's part of every build, and how we walk through the fire when they get hard.

Founded 20001,200+ clientsExpert developers
02 · Team

We never offshore work.

Every developer, project manager, and architect on your project is based in the United States — no exceptions. We're headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota, and we operate the way you'd expect from a Midwest company: hard work, straight talk, and no disappearing act after delivery. The people who build your system are the same people you'll talk to when you have questions, before and after the project is done.

100% US-basedFargo, ND HQSame team after launch
03 · Process

We have a proven process.

Every modernization project looks manageable at the start. The complexity shows up in the business logic nobody documented, the integrations nobody remembered, the edge cases that only surface when you're already deep in the build. Our Blueprint process finds all of that before we write a line of code. It's how we scope with confidence, price with accuracy, and build a solution that is not just a better version of what you had, but something you didn't realize was possible.

5-step BlueprintFixed scope, fixed priceWritten deliverable
Blueprint · WR-001Written deliverable

Modernization Blueprint

Scope · Cost · Timeline

Five steps before development begins:

  1. 01Business & System Assessment
  2. 02Opportunity Exploration
  3. 03Requirements & Solution Planning
  4. 04Technical, Data & Integration Planning
  5. 05Blueprint Presentation
Prepared by OnsharpFixed scope · Fixed price
Our process

Architect. Build. Accelerate.

01
Phase one

Architect.

Every project begins with our architecture phase. We take time to understand your current system, challenges, goals, and requirements, then create a detailed blueprint that defines the scope, timeline, priorities, and path forward.

DeliverableDetailed blueprint
02
Phase two

Build.

Our experienced, US-based development team builds according to the plan, with clear communication throughout the process. You always know what is being built, where the project stands, and what to expect next.

DeliverableWorking software
03
Phase three

Accelerate.

Once your solution is live, we help train your team, provide ongoing support, and continue partnering with you to keep your software reliable, scalable, and aligned with your business needs.

DeliverableTraining + support
The Architect Phase

Five steps before we build.

Every modernization project looks manageable at the start. Our Architect phase finds the complexity — undocumented logic, forgotten integrations, edge cases — before we write a single line of code.

  1. Business & System Assessment

    We take a deep dive into your current system and the business processes it supports. We look at how the system is used, where it creates friction, what risks or limitations exist, and what your business needs from a modern replacement.

    OutcomeWritten · part of Blueprint

    A clear understanding of your current system, business goals, pain points, risks, and success criteria.

    Step 01Signed off by you
  2. Opportunity Exploration

    We help your team look beyond the limits of the current system and identify what a modern custom solution could make possible. This is where we explore opportunities to simplify work, automate repetitive tasks, improve visibility, strengthen customer experiences, reduce manual effort, and create new capabilities that could significantly improve how your business operates.

    OutcomeWritten · part of Blueprint

    A clear picture of the highest-value opportunities for the new system, including process improvements, user experience needs, automation possibilities, reporting improvements, and future-state capabilities.

    Step 02Signed off by you
  3. Requirements & Solution Planning

    We define what the new system needs to do and help prioritize what should be included in the initial build. The goal is not to simply recreate the old system, but to plan a better solution that supports how your business needs to work.

    OutcomeWritten · part of Blueprint

    A prioritized plan for core functionality, launch requirements, and future enhancements.

    Step 03Signed off by you
  4. Technical, Data & Integration Planning

    We evaluate the technical needs behind the new system, including integrations, data, security, permissions, hosting, reporting, and scalability. This ensures the solution is planned with the right foundation before development begins.

    OutcomeWritten · part of Blueprint

    A recommended technical direction, integration plan, data plan, and risk summary.

    Step 04Signed off by you
  5. Blueprint Presentation

    We bring everything together into a clear plan for the rebuild. You will understand what we recommend building, why we recommend it, what is included, what steps are involved, and what it will take to move forward.

    OutcomeWritten · part of Blueprint

    Your Modernization Blueprint, including recommended scope, cost estimate, timeline assumptions, and next steps.

    Step 05Signed off by you

Ready to see whether a
rebuild is the right move?

Start with a free assessment — no obligation, written findings either way. Thirty minutes with one of our engineers.