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Software Engineering Consulting and Services in Denver and Beyond

Helping helps teams regain momentum and deliver with confidence.

Who we serve

Necara Solutions provides software engineering consulting, services, and software to works with founders, project leads, and engineering managers responsible for turning ideas into reality.

Whether you’re building hardware, complex software, or an integrated product, you need one thing above all: a software engineering partner who keeps your vision moving forward.

AEROSPACE & DEFENSE
QUANTUM
DEEP TECH
OIL & GAS
AGRICULTURE

Necara Solutions was founded in Denver, Colorado by software engineers who grew tired of watching brilliant teams get stuck because software requirements and strategy held them back.

We’ve lived the pressure of mission-critical delivery with tight deadlines and the constant trade-offs between quality, speed, and budget.


We built Necara Solutions to solve that.

oUR STORY
Why Teams
Choose Necara

Our clients stay with us because they trust us. Most engagements come from word-of-mouth, and we stay long enough to ensure systems work exactly as promised.

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Real-World Software Engineering
20+ years experience across mission-critical sectors
02
Ready-to-Integrate Frameworks
Software like OsteoDPE give you a head start, no reinventing the basics.
03
Transparency at Every Step
Clear scopes, honest timelines, no surprises.
04
A U.S.-Based, Low-Turnover Team
Continuity that protects your knowledge, your IP, and your roadmap.

Select Clients

Due to the sensitive, mission-critical nature of our work with international civilian space missions and defense space programs, not all clients or projects can be publicly disclosed.

Our Team

Our U.S.-based software engineers have real-world experience and bring the stability and technical depth your project needs to succeed.

Dana Irvin (Dirv)
FOUNDER & CEO

Dirv brings over 20 years of experience across backend systems, user interfaces, and embedded software, with deep expertise in data processing and satellite data transport. He founded Necara after a career spanning aerospace, NASA and NOAA Earth observation missions, and software consulting, serving as a Technical Lead and Subject Matter Expert on complex systems integrations. Today, he leads Necara’s R&D and architecture efforts, helping teams solve complex technical challenges while aligning projects to mission and business objectives.

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Forest Sibley
Senior Systems Architect

Forrest is a systems architect with over 12 years of experience across hardware, firmware, and software in commercial and research-driven environments. With a background spanning startups, defense applications, and complex guidance systems, he brings deep technical expertise and a sharp ability to identify and mitigate development and deployment risks. As a Technical Lead and Data/Software Systems Architect, he integrates seamlessly into teams, troubleshoots critical issues, and helps get complex projects back on track.

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Derek Schrag
Software Engineer (SWE 2)

Derek joined Necara in 2021 and quickly distinguished himself as a high-performing software engineer, consistently delivering exceptional code well beyond his years of experience. Proficient in C++ and experienced across Java, Python, JavaScript, and PHP, he has worked on everything from front-end web UIs and backend services to data processing and Linux kernel drivers—primarily in aerospace and satellite communications. He integrates seamlessly into development teams and excels in fast-paced environments that demand quick learning and sharp problem-solving.

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Nia Bennabhaktula
Software Engineer (SWE 1)

Nia joined Necara from the nonprofit sector, where she developed and refined web UI platforms and applications. With a strong eye for design and a sharp focus on user experience, she brings a polished, thoughtful aesthetic to our web development work—elevating our customers’ platforms and dashboards.

Careers

Necara Solutions thrives because of the people who build it. We collaborate closely, support each other’s growth, and make space for every voice from interns to executives. If you’re looking for a team that values your contributions and helps you level up, let’s talk.

Partners & Collaborations
Swabian Instruments brand logo.

Swabian Instruments builds ultra-high-performance test and measurement systems used in quantum technology, photonics, and high-speed research. Their products focus on extreme timing precision, data acquisition, and control. They’re known for reliability, flexibility, and tools trusted in advanced R&D environments.

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EmbeddedTS designs and manufactures embedded computers, system-on-modules, and industrial single-board computers. Their solutions are built for long-term availability, rugged environments, and mission-critical applications. They serve industries like automation, transportation, energy, and aerospace.

Parsimoni

Parsimoni is a space technology company breaking down barriers to space software, so that  satellites can operate at their full potential and developers can build freely. Through SpaceOS, its next-generation operating system for satellite payloads, Parsimoni enables secure-by-design efficient in-orbit applications that can run on any satellite.