“Perfection is attained not when there’s nothing left to add, but when there’s
nothing left to take away.”
—Antoine de St. Exupery
“Everything should be made as simple as possible, but no simpler.”
—Albert Einstein
“The obvious is that which is never seen until someone expresses it simply.
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—Kahlil Gibran
“Confusion and clutter are the failure of design, not the attributes of information.
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—Edward R. Tufte
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.”
—Leonardo da Vinci
We Build Reliable Software Systems
Point Slope specializes in developing and integrating
web-based sites and services with line-of-business applications.
Our years of experience translate into solutions that
bake in quality, performance, and operational needs from the very
beginning.
We compose sophisticated software systems from basic parts
designed from the outset to work well together. To learn more
about our approach to building robust and scalable
software, contact us today.
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What We Do
You want your project delivered on time and on budget.
Our Agile approach to delivery means you’ll begin
seeing results right away—not six months from now.
We’d love the opportunity to work on your
next great project. Contact us today
to find out how we can help you ensure it becomes a
resounding success.
Complexity is the enemy of reliability. While no one sets out to build complicated
systems, they are an undeniable part of nearly every organization.
Point Slope’s solutions are inspired by the
Unix design philosophy: do one thing well.
So stop needlessly replacing software, and let us show you how to grow it.
Systems Integration
Customers are trying to reach you, but your website and CRM system don’t
speak the same language. We’d sure love for you to make that next sale, so
contact us before your customer pays a visit to the competition.
Software Architecture
Technology is supposed to help your business, but the last tool you were delivered is
already obsolete. You won’t be repeating that mistake, becuase we’re going to
help you design for the future.
Software Development
You want it done right the first time without breaking the bank. We deliver the
ultimate value—big name talent without the corresponding price tag.
Our experience working with Fortune 500 companies means we can help you succeed.
Auditing & Review
This project is too big to fail. You need a trusted partner to warn you of
risks before they materialize. Or maybe you’d like to make sure you’re
getting what you paid for. We make a living saving our clients time and money.
Point Slope Rescue™
Perhaps things aren’t going well, but that’s about to change. We’ll
evaluate your project and present you with a plan to salvage your investment.
If we can’t tell you how to fix it, you won’t pay us a dime. The
only risk is not calling us.
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Who We Are
Point Slope, LLC is a minority-owned software development and systems integration consultancy based in Miami, Florida. The foundation of our team is a trio of respected industry veterans with over 40 years of combined technical and leadership experience.
Earle Acosta
Partner
A seasoned systems integrator and Y2K veteran, Earle’s 15 years of experience runs the gamut from cutting edge websites to multi-million dollar reservation systems and gives Point Slope a broad range of wisdom from which to draw. During his tenure with EDS, Earle helped engineer Enterprise Integration and Content Management solutions for major players in the travel industry.
Daniel De Aguiar, Ph.D.
Partner
Another former EDS consultant and Certified Scrum Master, Dan has transformed traditional development teams into agile powerhouses. He has guided the evolution of Point Slope’s core development methodologies, emphasizing the need for lean processes that deliver shippable code in short iterations. Dan received his Doctoral Degree from Harvard University in 1999.
Christian Romney
Partner
Rounding out the management team, Christian brings over 15 years of industry experience to Point Slope. From travel and hospitality to procurement and telephony, Christian has helped companies in a wide range of industries maximize their technology investments by leveraging open-source software. He also brings valuable experiences working on high-visibility interactive projects. Prior to joining Point Slope, Christian served as Vice President of Technology for theglobe.com.
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How To Reach Us
Point Slope, LLC 12973 SW 112 Street Suite 177 Miami, FL33186-4768USA