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Thomson Solutions
IT & Software Development Consulting
Over 20 years of development and IT experience

Practical, reliable IT & software solutions tailored to your organization.

I help organizations understand their technical challenges, reduce risk, and deliver maintainable solutions that stand up over time — from infrastructure and cloud to custom software and automation.

Cloud & infrastructure (Azure focus)
Custom software development
Systems integration & automation
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Based in Minnesota • Collaborating with private companies, manufacturers, and public sector organizations.
About

Grounded in experience, focused on outcomes

I’m Steven Thomson, an IT professional and software developer with over 20 years of hands-on experience helping organizations design, build, and maintain systems that actually work for them. My work spans on-premises infrastructure, cloud platforms, line-of-business applications, and the glue that connects everything together.

I approach each engagement with a focus on:

  • Understanding your environment, constraints, and risks before suggesting solutions.
  • Designing with maintainability in mind — so you’re not locked into one person or vendor.
  • Favoring clear, incremental improvements over fragile big-bang changes.
  • Documenting decisions and implementation details so your team stays in control.

Areas of focus include:

  • Cloud architecture, migration, and optimization (Azure-focused).
  • Custom web and application development.
  • Systems integration and process automation.
  • Identity, authentication, and security-conscious design.
  • Infrastructure planning and modernization.
Services

How I can help

Whether you need a focused engagement on a specific problem or a partner to guide a broader initiative, I provide practical, senior-level support without unnecessary complexity.

Custom Software Development
Design and implementation of modern, maintainable applications tailored to your workflows. I focus on clear architecture, sensible technology choices, and code that’s easy to support over time.
Cloud & Infrastructure (Azure)
Plan, build, or refine Azure-based environments with an emphasis on reliability, cost awareness, and security. Includes migrations, automation, and ongoing refinement of existing deployments.
Systems Integration & Automation
Connect systems, streamline manual processes, and improve consistency through automation and integrations. From scripting to API-based workflows, the goal is fewer surprises and less manual effort.
IT Consulting & Project Support
Advisory and hands-on support for infrastructure improvements, application modernization, and technical decision-making. I can work alongside your team, provide an outside perspective, or help drive delivery.
Past work

Selected projects

Below are a few examples of projects I’ve contributed to over the years. More detail and references are available on request.

Alora Ambiance
Technology and development support for a business focused on wellness and customer experience.
Role: Software development & technical support
HACCP Builder
Work on systems supporting compliance and process management in regulated environments.
Role: Application development & infrastructure collaboration
Wise Flower
Support for online presence and supporting systems for a small business.
Role: Development & technical guidance
Contact

Let’s talk

If you have a project in mind, are facing a specific technical challenge, or simply want a second opinion on an approach, I’d be happy to talk.

Available for consulting and project work

I typically work directly with decision-makers and technical leads.

Share as much context as you’re comfortable with — timelines, constraints, existing systems, or specific issues you’re encountering. If it turns out I’m not the right fit, I’ll do my best to point you in a useful direction.