Business Details
32 Years
experience
Custom Software Solutions for Your Business
Since 1994, IQ has established itself as an award-winning software development company and consulting firm dedicated to delivering outstanding products and partnerships while prioritizing people. Our mission centers on impacting quality of life through technology, leveraging over three decades of expertise in end-to-end software development, testing, consulting, and data analytics. With a client-first philosophy, we tailor solutions to meet diverse industry needs, from regulated sectors to cutting-edge innovations. Our team of passionate professionals brings deep technical knowledge and a commitment to excellence, ensuring scalable, compliant, and future-ready solutions.Recognized as one of Pittsburgh's Fastest-Growing Companies and Best Places to Work, we combine technical rigor with a people-first culture to drive long-term client success. Our founder's 'serving leader' philosophy emphasizes respect, honesty, and community impact, reflected in our partnerships with local organizations and employee-driven initiatives. Through continuous innovation and a focus on meaningful work, we empower clients and team members alike to achieve significance beyond financial metrics.
Services
Custom Software Development
Cloud Engineering
Product Development
Recruiting Services
Quality Assurance
Big Data Analytics
Embedded Systems
DevOps Enablement
Digital Transformation
Agile Development
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of experience in custom software development across regulated industries
- Our team provides agile, client-tailored solutions with rigorous compliance documentation
- We specialize in integrating legacy systems with modern cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure)
- Our recruitment process ensures placement of high-caliber, team-focused technical talent
- We maintain ISO-level quality assurance standards with detailed testing documentation
Services
Custom Software Development
We create tailored software solutions from concept to deployment, specializing in full-stack development and embedded systems. Our engineers work in Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies to deliver scalable applications across web, mobile, and IoT platforms. With expertise in regulated industries, we ensure compliance with FDA, HIPAA, and ISO standards while maintaining rigorous documentation throughout the development lifecycle.
Cloud Engineering
Our cloud-native development focuses on AWS and Microsoft Azure platforms, building resilient, scalable applications designed for modern infrastructure. We implement DevOps practices to streamline deployment pipelines and optimize cloud resource utilization. Our team specializes in migrating legacy systems to cloud environments while maintaining security compliance and performance standards for enterprise clients.
Quality Assurance & Testing
We provide comprehensive testing services including automated and manual testing, regression analysis, and compliance validation. Our QA engineers execute rigorous test plans across multiple environments to identify issues early in development cycles. We maintain detailed documentation to meet regulatory requirements while ensuring software reliability and performance under real-world conditions.
Technical Recruiting
Our recruiting services focus on identifying high-caliber software engineering talent for client teams. We conduct thorough technical evaluations and cultural fit assessments to match organizations with developers who align with their specific needs. With deep industry connections and a focus on long-term placements, we help build teams capable of tackling complex technical challenges.
Big Data Analytics
We develop data integration solutions that consolidate information from disparate sources into actionable analytics platforms. Our engineers implement ETL processes, data warehousing solutions, and visualization tools to transform raw data into strategic business insights. Specializing in scalable architectures, we ensure systems can handle growing data volumes while maintaining query performance and security standards.
People
Barbara VanKirk
President and Founder
Barbara founded IQ in 1994 with a people-first philosophy, earning recognition as Tech50 CEO of the Year and recipient of multiple business ethics awards. She leads with a focus on employee well-being, client relationships, and community impact.
Diane Proctor
Chief Financial Officer
Diane brings 25+ years of financial leadership experience from publicly traded manufacturing companies. A Seton Hill ATHENA Award recipient, she oversees financial operations while actively supporting local fire departments and church community programs.
Norbert Balko
Engineering Director
With 25+ years in product development across medical devices and automotive industries, Norbert leads engineering initiatives with expertise in system integration and risk management. Holds advanced degrees in software development and electrical engineering.
Bill Powers
Engineering Manager
Bill has 35+ years of product development experience, including founding an IoT environmental monitoring company. He holds dual degrees in computer science and physics, and serves on Kent State University's advisory board.
Denise Cortinovis-Jablonski
People & Business Advocate
Denise manages recruitment and HR with a people-first approach, holding psychology and management degrees. She focuses on team development and client relations, ensuring alignment between employee strengths and client needs.
Questions
What industries does IQ specialize in?
We serve healthcare/pharmaceutical, government, manufacturing, robotics, transportation, and financial sectors with tailored software solutions.
Do you handle regulated software development projects?
Yes, we have extensive experience in FDA-regulated environments and HIPAA-compliant systems with rigorous documentation standards.
Can you integrate modern solutions with legacy systems?
Our engineers specialize in modernizing legacy infrastructure while maintaining system reliability and data integrity.
What development methodologies do you use?
We work in Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies, adapting to client-specific processes and regulatory requirements.
Do you provide staff augmentation services?
Yes, we offer contract engineering and recruitment services to help clients build high-caliber development teams.
What cloud platforms do you support?
Our cloud engineering focuses on AWS and Microsoft Azure environments for scalable, resilient applications.
