TenThirtyOne Software

TenThirtyOne Software

Transforming ideas into scalable software solutions with a strategic approach to excellence, integrity, and service.

Benjamin Thompson

Strategic Technology Solutions

Transforming ideas into scalable software solutions with excellence, integrity, and service.

Specialized Services

Strategic technology solutions tailored to maximize impact while minimizing costs.

Affordable Software Solutions for Small Businesses

I specialize in helping small businesses with limited budgets leverage powerful software solutions without the enterprise price tag. By combining strategic planning with modern development approaches, I deliver custom solutions that would typically cost 3-5x more through traditional development.

  • Custom software at a fraction of traditional development costs
  • Rapid development using AI-enhanced workflows
  • Scalable solutions that grow with your business

Potential Case Study: Retail Business

A local retail business struggling with inventory management and customer tracking could benefit from a custom solution. Instead of investing in expensive enterprise software, a tailored system could automate inventory, streamline customer communications, and significantly increase profit margins within the first year.

Potential Cost SavingsSignificant

Fractional CTO Services

Drive innovation and strategic technology decisions without the cost of a full-time executive. As your fractional CTO, I provide the leadership and expertise needed to align technology with business goals, optimize processes, and build scalable systems.

  • Strategic technology roadmapping and execution
  • Technology vendor selection and management
  • Technical team building and leadership
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Flexible Engagement Models

Strategic Advisory

8-16 hours monthly for high-level guidance and strategic planning

Active Leadership

20-40 hours monthly for hands-on leadership and implementation oversight

Transformation Partner

40+ hours monthly for comprehensive technology transformation initiatives

Expertise & Impact

Over 25+ years of transforming organizations through technology leadership and innovation.

Entrepreneurial Vision

Founded and successfully exited multiple ventures, including Jotunn LLC, a SaaS platform for big data self-service that achieved enterprise adoption with 99.9% uptime.

Pioneered AI-powered healthcare solutions through Catalyst, creating innovative serverless architectures that transformed patient care delivery.

Enterprise Transformation

Revolutionized development practices at global organizations, implementing AI-driven workflows that accelerated productivity by 2-15x.

Architected mission-critical systems for Fortune 100 companies, delivering solutions that processed billions in transactions.

Technical Innovation

Designed petabyte-scale data pipelines and distributed systems that power critical business operations across multiple industries.

Pioneered cloud-native architectures and serverless solutions, reducing operational costs while improving system reliability.

Leadership & Mentorship

Built and led high-performing engineering teams that consistently delivered exceptional results in fast-paced environments.

Mentored dozens of engineers throughout their careers, helping them develop both technical excellence and business acumen.

Technical Capabilities

A versatile technology foundation that enables innovative solutions across domains.

Modern Language Ecosystems

Fluency across multiple programming paradigms enables selecting the optimal approach for each unique challenge, from functional Clojure to object-oriented Java and beyond.

ScalaClojureTypeScriptPythonJava

Cloud & Infrastructure

Expertise in cloud-native architectures and infrastructure automation enables building resilient, scalable systems that adapt to changing business needs.

AWSTerraformKubernetesServerlessMicroservices

Emerging Technologies

Continuous exploration of cutting-edge technologies ensures solutions that leverage the latest innovations in AI, data processing, and development methodologies.

Generative AIData PipelinesReactNext.jsCloud Automation

The Innovation Philosophy

A transformative approach to technology that amplifies human creativity and business impact.

AI-Augmented Creation

By integrating generative AI throughout the development lifecycle, I've pioneered approaches that capture the essence of customer ideas with unprecedented fidelity and transform them into reality at remarkable speed—accelerating innovation while maintaining quality.

Human-Centered Communication

Technical brilliance means little without the ability to communicate its value. My approach centers on translating complex concepts into clear business outcomes, ensuring alignment between technical implementation and organizational objectives.

Principled Excellence

Excellence isn't just about technical skill—it's about the integrity with which we apply it. I approach every project with unwavering commitment to quality, honesty, and ethical standards, believing that work done with excellence glorifies God and serves others with dignity.

AI-enhanced development process

Core Values

The principles that guide my work and relationships in every context.

Integrity

Unwavering commitment to honesty, transparency, and ethical conduct in all professional relationships and decisions.

Excellence

Striving for the highest quality in every deliverable, believing that excellence honors God and serves clients with dignity.

Service

Approaching technology as a means to serve others, solve meaningful problems, and create positive impact in the world.

"So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God."

— 1 Corinthians 10:31

Ministry & Technology

TenThirtyOne Software is committed to leveraging technical expertise to advance Kingdom work and empower faith-based organizations.

Technology for Kingdom Impact

With a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry and extensive technology experience, I'm uniquely positioned to help faith-based organizations leverage modern tools to expand their reach and effectiveness.

Accessible Solutions

I'm passionate about helping ministries that don't have proper funding to accelerate their dreams. Through strategic technology implementation, even organizations with limited resources can dramatically increase their impact.

Ministry-Focused Approach

Understanding both the technical and ministry landscapes allows me to create solutions that respect the unique culture, values, and constraints of faith-based organizations while delivering exceptional results.

Leveraging technology to advance Kingdom work

Ministry Technology Services

  • Website development and optimization for churches and nonprofits
  • Digital giving and donation platforms
  • Community management and engagement tools
  • Strategic technology planning for resource-constrained organizations
  • Outreach and mission-focused technology solutions

Ministry Discount Program

I offer special rates and flexible arrangements for churches, missions organizations, and faith-based nonprofits to ensure technology is not a barrier to ministry impact.

"So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." — 1 Corinthians 10:31

Client Success Stories

Hear from businesses that have transformed their operations through our collaboration.

Benjamin's AI-driven development approach saved us months of development time and allowed us to get to market faster than our competitors.

CEO, FinTech Startup

His ability to communicate complex technical concepts to our executive team was invaluable. He bridges the gap between business and technology perfectly.

CTO, Enterprise Client

The product development process Benjamin implemented helped us focus on what truly mattered to our customers, resulting in a 40% increase in user engagement.

Product Director, SaaS Company

Benjamin's technical expertise is matched only by his integrity. In an industry where cutting corners is common, his commitment to doing things the right way—even when difficult—sets him apart.

Faith-Based Organization Director

Benjamin helped our small church implement technology solutions we never thought we could afford. His understanding of both ministry needs and technical possibilities made all the difference.

Pastor, Community Church

As a small business owner with limited budget, I was skeptical about custom software. Benjamin delivered a solution that automated our manual processes and increased our margins by 35% within months.

Owner, Local Manufacturing Company

Get in Touch

Ready to transform your business or ministry with strategic technology solutions? Let's discuss your needs and how I can help accelerate your vision.

For fastest response, please text me directly at 651-785-5001

Contact Information

Email: contact@threeseventeensoftware.com

Phone: 651-785-5001 (Preferred - Text messages welcome)

Location: Lakeville, MN

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