About us - Engineering judgment when it matters most
Stackpad Solutions was founded by engineers and operators who have launched, scaled, and modernized systems under real business constraints. We partner with teams facing irreversible technical decisions — whether before launch, while preparing for audits, or as platforms grow in scale and complexity.
We don't just advise — we execute under risk. We step in when outcomes matter, not when problems are merely theoretical.
We focus on the areas where mistakes are costly: scalability limits, compliance readiness (CMS/EDE, SOC 2), infrastructure fragility, and high-stakes integrations.
These are not best practices for their own sake. They are judgment calls that prevent failure.
We step in when the stakes rise — audits, acquisitions, compliance pressure, and scaling ceilings — and the work has to hold up.
What we do - Engineering judgment under real constraints
We help teams design and evolve systems that remain resilient as complexity grows, compliance demands increase, and external scrutiny rises.
- Platform foundations.
Define stable boundaries early.
We align architecture and system boundaries so audit readiness, scalability, and reliability are built in from the start.
- Infrastructure modernization.
Reduce operational risk.
We reduce operational risk with cloud governance, infrastructure remediation, and security controls that stand up to scrutiny.
- Compliance readiness.
Meet requirements without slowing delivery.
We support CMS/EDE and SOC 2 preparation so teams can meet regulatory expectations without slowing delivery.
Why we're different - Operators, not slide decks
We are operators first - seasoned technologists who have shipped, scaled, and secured systems in production.
- Execution decisions. We make execution decisions, not slide decks.
- Embedded partnership. We work with teams, not around them.
- Immediate judgment. We bring seasoned judgment without a long hiring cycle.
Our commitment - Systems that stay trustworthy under pressure
We build systems that hold up under scrutiny - from auditors, regulators, partners, and customers.
- Scale with confidence. Your platform can grow without fragile shortcuts.
- Audit-ready by design. Compliance expectations are met without slowing delivery.
- Product velocity without fragility. Teams move faster because the foundations are stable.
Leadership
Matthew Little
Co-Founder / CEO
Lexi Smith
Co-Founder / CTO
When your system becomes a source of uncertainty
That is usually a sign the foundations need attention. We help teams address that moment deliberately, before it becomes a crisis.