About Optiwise

Empowering Your Business in the Digital Frontier

Technology Made Simple. We partner with organizations to transform complex technology challenges into competitive advantages.

Our Story

Founded in 2015|California, USA

Optiwise is a California-based custom software development company specializing in digital transformation for government agencies, healthcare organizations, and enterprises. We combine deep technical expertise with a commitment to understanding our clients' unique challenges, delivering tailored solutions that drive efficiency, compliance, and growth. From legacy system modernization to cloud-native applications, we partner with organizations to turn complex technology challenges into competitive advantages.

Our Mission

To make technology simple, accessible, and transformative for organizations of all sizes, enabling them to focus on what matters most—their core mission.

Our Vision

To be the trusted digital transformation partner for government agencies and enterprises, delivering solutions that create lasting positive impact.

Why Choose Us

Four pillars that define our approach to every partnership

Innovation

We embrace emerging technologies and creative problem-solving to deliver solutions that give our clients a competitive edge. Innovation isn't just about new tools—it's about finding better ways to solve real problems.

Partnership

We view every client relationship as a true partnership. Your success is our success. We invest time in understanding your challenges, align with your goals, and remain committed long after project delivery.

Excellence

We hold ourselves to the highest standards in everything we do—from code quality and security practices to communication and project management. Excellence is not a goal; it's our baseline.

Integrity

We build trust through transparency, honest communication, and ethical business practices. We do what we say, admit when we're wrong, and always act in our clients' best interests.

Meet Our Team

The experts driving innovation and excellence for our clients

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Michael Chen

CEO & Founder

Michael founded Optiwise with a vision to bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and practical business solutions. With over 20 years of experience in enterprise software and government contracting, he has led digital transformation initiatives for Fortune 500 companies and state agencies alike. Michael holds an MBA from Stanford and a Computer Science degree from UC Berkeley.

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Sarah Rodriguez

Chief Technology Officer

Sarah brings 18 years of technical leadership experience to Optiwise, specializing in cloud architecture and enterprise systems integration. Previously, she served as VP of Engineering at a leading healthcare technology company and held senior roles at Microsoft and Oracle. She is passionate about building scalable, secure solutions that meet the rigorous demands of regulated industries.

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David Park

VP of Engineering

David oversees all engineering operations and delivery excellence at Optiwise. With a background in agile methodologies and DevOps practices, he has built and scaled engineering teams across multiple industries. His expertise in CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and quality assurance ensures our clients receive reliable, high-performance solutions on time and within budget.

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Dr. Amanda Foster

Director of Healthcare Solutions

Amanda leads our healthcare practice with deep expertise in HIPAA compliance, EHR integrations, and health information exchange. A former healthcare administrator turned technologist, she holds a doctorate in Health Informatics and has successfully delivered digital health solutions for hospital systems, health plans, and public health agencies across California.

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Robert Martinez

Director of Government Solutions

Robert brings 15 years of experience in government technology modernization to Optiwise. Having served in IT leadership roles within California state agencies, he understands the unique procurement, compliance, and operational requirements of public sector projects. Robert specializes in helping agencies navigate CMAS contracting and achieve their digital transformation goals.

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Jennifer Wu

Lead Solutions Architect

Jennifer designs the technical blueprints that power our most complex implementations. With certifications across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, she brings expertise in microservices architecture, API design, and system integration. Jennifer is known for translating business requirements into elegant technical solutions that balance innovation with practicality.

Certifications & Partnerships

Industry-recognized credentials that demonstrate our commitment to excellence

CMAS Certified

California Multiple Award Schedules (CMAS) certified vendor, enabling streamlined procurement for California state and local government agencies.

SOC 2 Type II

Independently audited and certified for security, availability, and confidentiality controls, demonstrating our commitment to protecting client data.

HIPAA Compliant

Fully compliant with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act requirements for handling protected health information in healthcare solutions.

AWS Partner

Official Amazon Web Services consulting partner with validated expertise in cloud architecture, migration, and managed services.

Join Us on the Journey

Ready to transform your digital future? Let us discuss how we can help your organization achieve its goals.

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