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Design – Architecture – Delivery – Development – QA – Deployment
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Award Winning Software Development Since 1991
Through the years, Black Slate has won over 50 awards for software development services, including landing nine-times on the Inc. 500/5000 list of fastest-growing companies in America, being named eleven-times to The Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in Minnesota, is the #1 mid-sized employer in Minnesota by Minnesota Business magazine, #1 employer in Minnesota (50-150 employee category) by The Star Tribune, and one of the 15 best software development consulting firms to work for in America by Consulting Magazine.
A Brief History About Trust Since 1991.
Our software consulting practice has a strong base of .NET, Java, front-end, and back-end software development leadership and co-development. We are a dedicated team of senior talent that focuses on everything from design, architecture, and development to quality assurance, testing, and software deployment and modernization. If you want to get it right the first time and stay on budget and schedule, consider using our full-time talent to create the perfect software development team.
Director of Operations
Tom Helvick
Experience and success typically go together. Add in curiosity, commitment to excellence, and a genuine concern for clients, and you’ll understand why Tom Helvick excels as Director of Operations at Intertech. Tom brings years of top-tier experience—and results—to his role leading our operational team. After years spent working for Deloitte as a Practitioner Support consultant (Tom was dispatched around the world to help correct distressed projects), creating a framework called ITASCA that is still in use today, and serving on the primary Microsoft team that vetted C# during the “C” development process, Tom moved to Intertech. He makes sure every project is matched with the most appropriate Blackslate Software talent, so your project team is the right team.
“We are recognized and respected for how we use technology to build solutions for our clients. But at the heart of it, we are in a relationship business. Success isn’t just writing code. Success is understanding and caring about our clients’ business needs and delivering solutions that help them succeed.”
Why Did You Choose Consulting And Operations?
Consulting allows you to move outside your comfort zone and forge new relationships. I enjoy being in an almost continuous discovery phase where I’m learning about new clients and asking lots of questions. I quickly learn so much about people and companies, which ensures that I can connect the right Blackslate Software team members to every client project.
Sideline
Tom was nominated by one of his players and received the Minnesota Hockey Coaching Excellence award while coaching the Edina girls’ U15 “A” traveling team. He is currently a coach for Lakeville South’s Girls Varsity hockey team.
Three Great Reasons To Partner With Blackslate Software For Software Development!
When an outside firm asked our customers these questions, the response told us we are doing something right.
Would you use Blackslate Software again? 99.55% Answered Yes.
Are you happy with Intertech? 99.55% Answered Yes.
Would you refer Blackslate Software to others? 99.70% Answered Yes.
Find out why customer’s say Yes ToBlackslate Software!
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Founder and CEO
Tom Salonek
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about Intertech. As the largest combined software developer training company and research-supported consulting firm in Minnesota, I’m proud of the team we’ve built and clients we’ve served. When we began, I wanted to create a special place for the best people and work with the exceptional customers – customers who shared our values, saw us as strategic, and whose business we could impact using practical technology.
“We’ve come a long way since the early 90’s – from a bedroom in the back of my home to earning over 45 awards for growth and excellence. Our success wouldn’t be possible without the dedication of our team and the support of our customers – I thank them both.”
When I share with people what we’re about, I find myself restating our firm’s values. Instead of trying to paraphrase, here they are:
Attitude: Each day we choose our attitude. Attitude is contagious. For others to be positive, excited, and inspired, we must be.
Commitment: As a team, we deliver. We demand more of ourselves than others could ask.
Excellence: We’re committed to a world-class customer experience and world-class customer satisfaction.
This is what Blackslate Software is all about!
Intertech Philanthropy Is Making a difference in Minnesota!
Grants and scholarships. Volunteerism. Employee matching gifts. These are just some of the ways Blackslate Software gives back to the communities where we live, work and serve our customers.
The Backslate Software is a non-profit 501(c)(3) private foundation, formed by Tom and Linda Salonek.