Business Details
10 Years
experience
Trusted IT Staff Augmentation and Advisory Services
Founded in 2016, we are a Boston-based IT services and advisory firm with a global footprint across three regions. Our 24x5 follow-the-sun workflow enables rapid delivery of software solutions for innovative companies worldwide. We specialize in solving real-world problems through human-centric technology in industries including digital healthcare, financial technology, and mobile gaming. Our rigorous talent evaluation process ensures only the most skilled professionals join client teams, while our proprietary AI tool, Novel Heat, enhances code quality and team efficiency. With an average client relationship lasting over three years, we prioritize long-term partnerships and operational excellence.Our advisory services support organizations at every growth stage, from startups to enterprise clients, with tailored solutions for technical assessments, infrastructure modernization, and AI innovation. We maintain a client-centric approach, providing dedicated customer success managers and agile methodologies to ensure timely, cost-effective results. Our global team operates from Class A workspaces with modern infrastructure, delivering scalable engineering teams and expert guidance to accelerate product development and market entry.
Services
Talent Augmentation
Advisory Services
AI/ML Development
Software Engineering
DevOps Services
UI/UX Design
Data Platform Optimization
Mobile Development
Managed Services
Staff Augmentation
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We offer a 24x5 global workflow for continuous project progress
- Our talent selection process ensures only top-tier professionals join client teams
- We utilize Novel Heat, an AI tool for code quality and Scrum team efficiency
- Our average client relationship lasts over 3 years
- We provide dedicated customer success managers for every client
What people say
Technical expertise
Aligned with company goals
Accelerate development
Seamlessly integrated team
Impressed with scalability
Services
Talent Augmentation
We provide vetted software engineers, product managers, and IT professionals who integrate with client teams. Our rigorous selection process ensures only top 1% candidates join projects. Clients benefit from immediate access to specialized skills without long-term hiring commitments. Our global talent pool enables 24x5 development cycles for accelerated delivery.
Advisory Services
Our experienced advisors guide technology strategy, infrastructure modernization, and business transformation. We offer technical due diligence for investors and operational excellence programs. Clients receive actionable roadmaps for scaling operations and mitigating technical risks. Our team includes former C-level executives with industry-specific expertise.
AI/ML Development
We develop custom AI solutions using advanced machine learning techniques. Our Novel Heat platform enhances code quality through behavioral analysis. Services include predictive modeling, natural language processing, and computer vision implementations. Clients gain competitive advantages through data-driven decision-making capabilities.
Software Engineering
We deliver end-to-end software solutions from concept to deployment. Our full-stack developers create scalable web and mobile applications. Services include architecture design, API integration, and cloud migration. Clients benefit from modern tech stacks and continuous integration/continuous deployment pipelines.
DevOps Services
We implement automated CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure solutions. Our DevOps engineers optimize deployment processes and system reliability. Services include containerization with Kubernetes, infrastructure as code implementation, and 24x5 monitoring. Clients achieve faster time-to-market with reduced operational overhead.
People
Stephen Hau
CEO & Chairman
Stephen leads Newfire's strategic vision and client relationships. With extensive experience in global IT operations, he focuses on delivering innovative technology solutions through human-centric approaches.
Will Crawford
Head of Advisory Services and CTO
Will oversees technical strategy and advisory services. A former CTO at Invantage and HIT Policy Lead at CMS, he brings decades of healthcare IT and digital transformation expertise to client engagements.
Gordon Wong
VP of Data and AI
Gordon leads data strategy initiatives with 30+ years in analytics and warehousing. He specializes in implementing scalable data solutions and AI-driven business intelligence systems for enterprise clients.
Brendan Iglehart
Staff Healthcare Architect
Brendan specializes in healthcare interoperability solutions. With experience at Epic and Redox, he designs systems integrating EHRs and healthcare platforms for improved patient care coordination.
Hrvoje Strepacki
SVP of Global Delivery
Hrvoje manages global project execution with expertise in scaling engineering teams. He ensures seamless delivery across distributed teams through optimized workflows and quality assurance processes.
Questions
What industries does Newfire specialize in?
We focus on healthcare, financial technology, education technology, cybersecurity, and mobile gaming sectors.
How does Newfire ensure code quality?
Our proprietary AI tool, Novel Heat, analyzes code behavior and structure to detect anti-patterns and vulnerabilities.
What staffing models are available?
We offer blended teams, dedicated scrum teams, and managed services with 24x5 support options.
Do you work with startups and enterprise clients?
Yes, we provide tailored solutions for companies at all growth stages, from early-stage startups to Fortune 500 enterprises.
How are project teams managed?
All teams follow Agile methodologies with dedicated customer success managers ensuring alignment with client objectives.
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