About Oak Harbor Tech
Oak Harbor Tech is a custom software development firm that designs and builds internal systems, automation, and business software for growing companies. We specialize in replacing fragmented tools and manual processes with purpose-built software systems. We use AI strategically when it improves outcomes, not as a default or a marketing tactic.
Our Purpose
Oak Harbor Tech exists to solve problems that generic software cannot.
As businesses grow, off-the-shelf tools begin to fail. Workflows fracture. Data becomes unreliable. Teams compensate with spreadsheets, meetings, and manual work.
We design and build custom software systems that restore clarity, efficiency, and control.
What We Believe
We operate with a few core principles:
- Software should produce measurable business outcomes
- Custom systems outperform configurable tools once complexity appears
- AI is valuable only when it reduces cost, increases revenue, or removes friction
- Clean architecture beats trendy technology
- If a result cannot be measured in dollars or hours, it is not done
These principles guide how we design, build, and evaluate every system.
Our Approach
We treat software as a system, not a collection of features.
Before writing code, we focus on understanding operations, workflows, and decision points. Many clients begin with a structured audit or discovery process to identify where systems are breaking down.
From there, we design and build software that fits the business, rather than forcing the business to adapt to the software.
We prioritize:
- Direct communication
- Small, senior teams
- Fast execution with clear intent
- Long-term maintainability
Our Approach to AI
We are pragmatic about AI.
AI is incorporated only when it materially improves performance, reliability, or scale. It is never added for novelty, marketing, or trend alignment.
We use AI to:
- Reduce repetitive manual work
- Support decision-making
- Improve operational efficiency
When traditional automation, clean logic, or human judgment is the better solution, that is what we build instead.
In short, we use AI when it earns its place.
Builders and Operators
In addition to client work, Oak Harbor Tech designs, builds, and operates its own software products, including Beehive Budget.
Operating our own products informs how we design for reliability, scalability, and real-world usage. We build systems we are willing to maintain.
This distinction matters more than most companies admit.
Founders
Oak Harbor Tech was founded by leaders with deep experience across both technology and finance. This dual perspective shapes how we design systems that are not only technically sound, but commercially responsible.
Lisa Miller
CEO & CFO
Lisa Miller brings over 20 years of experience at the intersection of finance and technology. Her background includes enterprise technology work with IBM and years as the owner and operator of Sonoran Accounting.
Lisa's career has focused on:
- Financial strategy and operations
- Technology-driven process improvement
- Practical experience advising and running businesses
Her leadership ensures Oak Harbor Tech builds systems that make business sense, not just technical sense.
Kevin Sawicke
CEO & CTO
Kevin Sawicke has over 20 years of experience in software engineering, systems architecture, dev ops, and cybersecurity. His career spans early internet-era systems through modern enterprise environments, including work with IBM, cybersecurity organizations, and large-scale healthcare technology platforms for CVS Health.
Kevin's expertise includes:
- Custom software development (including full-stack web development and mobile app development)
- Systems architecture and integration
- Cybersecurity and reliability at scale
His technical leadership ensures Oak Harbor Tech designs systems that are secure, scalable, and built to last.
Who We Work With
Oak Harbor Tech works best with organizations that:
- Have outgrown off-the-shelf software
- Operate with complexity across teams or data
- Value measurable ROI from technology investments
- Need systems, not just tools
We are not a fit for teams seeking quick demos, trend-driven AI, or purely pre-packaged solutions.
About the Company
Oak Harbor Tech is a Michigan-based custom software development firm serving clients across the United States.
Our focus is simple:
Build software systems that reduce friction, support growth, and produce measurable business outcomes.
If it cannot be measured in dollars or hours, it is not done.
Build Something That Actually Works
If your business has outgrown generic tools and manual processes, Oak Harbor Tech can help design and build the system you actually need.