Data engineering · AI · Custom development

Your data has gravity.
We put it to work.

We build custom software, engineer data pipelines, and deploy AI solutions that turn your raw data into competitive advantage.

BUILT WITH
  • Python
  • TypeScript
  • React
  • Next.js
  • Django
  • Node.js
  • PostgreSQL
  • Databricks
  • Snowflake
  • AWS
  • Azure
  • TensorFlow
  • PyTorch
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Spark
  • Ollama
  • LangChain
  • Terraform
What we do

Three pillars. One partner.

We help businesses harness the power of their data and technology, from the first pipeline to production AI.

01

Data Engineering

Transform raw data into actionable business intelligence with robust, scalable data infrastructure.

  • Data pipeline architecture
  • Real-time analytics
  • Data lakes & warehouses
  • ML-ready pipelines
  • ETL/ELT workflows
  • Business intelligence
02

AI & Machine Learning

Deploy intelligent systems that automate decisions, uncover patterns, and drive measurable outcomes.

  • Natural language processing
  • Computer vision
  • Predictive analytics
  • LLM integration
  • Model training & tuning
  • AI strategy consulting
03

Custom Development

Purpose-built software engineered for your specific business needs, built to scale.

  • Full-stack applications
  • API design & integration
  • Microservices architecture
  • Mobile applications
  • Cloud-native apps
  • Legacy modernization
Our approach

From raw data to production.

  1. 01

    Discover & Assess

    Audit your data landscape, identify opportunities, and define a technical roadmap.

  2. 02

    Architect & Design

    Design data pipelines, AI models, and application architecture for your specific needs.

  3. 03

    Build & Deploy

    Agile development with continuous testing, integration, and production deployment.

  4. 04

    Optimize & Scale

    Monitor performance, retrain models, and scale infrastructure as your data grows.

How we've helped

Work that ships.

Data Engineering

Enterprise Data Warehouse

Built a centralized data warehouse for a resort management company, integrating 30+ source systems spanning retail, F&B, finance, property management, activities, and loan servicing into one analytics platform.

Snowflake ETL SQL Matillion
AI / Machine Learning

Computer Vision Alert Detection

Developed a computer vision system for a government client that performs real-time alert detection and monitoring, enabling faster response and better situational awareness.

PyTorch Computer Vision Python Network Mesh
Custom Development

AI-Powered Owner Portal

Built a client-facing chat agent for resort owners to check account information, reservations, and property details through a conversational AI interface.

Azure Foundry Anthropic React
Client retention
100%
Projects shipped
50+
Response time
24hr
Industries served
10+
About us

Your data & AI partner.

Darkstar Development is a technology consultancy built around a core belief: every business sits on untapped data potential. We turn that potential into real competitive advantage through custom software, data engineering, and AI.

Our team combines deep expertise in data architecture, machine learning, and full-stack development. From building your data infrastructure to deploying production AI models, we partner with ambitious organizations to solve hard technical problems.

We are based in Harrisonburg, Virginia, in the Shenandoah Valley, and work with organizations across Virginia and throughout the United States.

Innovation first

Pioneering tomorrow's solutions today

Client-centric

Your success is our primary mission

Excellence

Uncompromising quality in every deliverable

Reliability

A trusted partner for mission-critical systems

Leadership

Led by builders.

The engineers and strategists who architect, build, and stand behind every engagement.

Meet the team
Photo of Matthew Harris
Matthew Harris
Co-Founder & CEO
Photo of Justin Carpenter
Justin Carpenter
Co-Founder & CTO
Photo of Zach Weller
Zach Weller
Principal Data Engineer
Get in touch

Let's build something.

Tell us about your data, your systems, and the problem you want solved. We'll come back with a clear next step.

Based in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Working with clients across Virginia and the U.S.