About Alien Arc

Alien Arc Technologies, LLC is a modern applications company specializing in Mobile, Web, Desktop, and IoT solutions built primarily on the .NET stack. Founded in 2014, Alien Arc partners with organizations across a wide range of industries to design, modernize, and deliver reliable software solutions, with a strong emphasis on cross-platform development using .NET MAUI and Blazor.

Alien Arc delivers high-quality user experiences across mobile, web, and desktop platforms by leveraging modern architectures and cloud services to automate processes, accelerate delivery, and ensure long-term maintainability.

Alien Arc has delivered solutions in industries including fitness and membership services, marine and industrial manufacturing, professional coaching, staffing and workforce management, and distribution. Engagements frequently involve rescuing or modernizing legacy systems, strengthening architectural foundations, and implementing automated deployment pipelines to reduce operational risk and improve development velocity.

Representative work includes:

  • Building cross-platform mobile applications for iOS and Android using Xamarin Forms and later .NET MAUI and MAUI Blazor Hybrid, supporting offline data synchronization, time tracking, approvals, and workforce coordination.
  • Developing Blazor-based web applications and dashboards for internal teams and external customers, enabling job management, reporting, scheduling, and operational visibility.
  • Delivering WPF and embedded systems for marine battery management solutions, including real-time monitoring, CAN bus communication, firmware and configuration updates, diagnostics, and kiosk-style user interfaces deployed in harsh maritime environments.
  • Creating multi-tenant, white-labeled web platforms for professional services organizations, featuring custom business logic engines, PDF reporting, and mobile-friendly user experiences.
  • Implementing Azure-based backend services, including Azure Functions, to support mobile and web applications.
  • Developing custom EDI and ERP integration solutions, automating order intake, exception handling, invoicing, and fulfillment workflows.

In addition to client delivery, Alien Arc Technologies is deeply invested in the .NET developer community. The company actively supports and leads the Kansas City .NET User Group and regularly presents at developer conferences including KCDC, DevUp, Nebraska.Code(), TechBash, and Build Stuff. Team members are recognized community experts, including a Microsoft MVP, who regularly speak on topics such as .NET MAUI, Blazor, unit testing, DevOps, and related technologies.

Alien Arc Technologies provides development and consulting services for organizations seeking to build or modernize iOS, Android, Web, Desktop, or IoT solutions using modern .NET technologies.

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Brent Stewart

Brent is an information technology specialist with more than 25 years of experience delivering business solutions through software. Brent approaches software development as an art form while still emphasizing a rigorous software development life-cycle. He enjoys using his creativity to solve problems and to make things that are both beautiful and functional. Brent is a full stack developer with a focus on user experience, and he has led the development of many websites and applications to their ultimate success. Brent leads our software design and architecture process and ensures each project is approached from the right angle.

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Duane Newman

Duane is a technology enthusiast with a passion for good software. He has been delivering software solutions improving business since the mid 90’s. As an early adopter of many technologies he keeps at the leading edge of what is possible to achieve, and becomes aware of what pitfalls to avoid. Few things frustrate Duane more than seeing software that is painful to use. Duane takes a fresh look at every project for innovative solutions rather than simply trying to make the need fit the mold of particular methodologies and technologies. Duane also brings years of Dev-Ops experience with him and ensures that our software flows from development to production with as little friction as possible.