About JCAR
Quality code, quickly.
We solve business problems by optimizing existing technology or building new products. No fluff, no delays. Just software that works.
What We Do
Technology that solves problems
JCAR is a software consultancy that helps companies build and optimize their technical infrastructure. Our founders spent their careers at startups, so we know what works in production and what doesn't.
- Optimize What You Have
- Not everything needs to be rebuilt from scratch. We identify bottlenecks, fix architectural issues, and get more out of your existing systems.
- Build What You Need
- When the right solution does not exist, we build it. Custom applications, data pipelines, infrastructure designed for your specific requirements.
- Ship Fast, Ship Right
- Speed matters, but so does quality. We deliver production-ready code on tight timelines without cutting corners on reliability.
- Solve the Real Problem
- We focus on business outcomes, not just technical deliverables. The best solution is the one that actually moves the needle for your company.
Our Approach
Production-first mindset
Every system we build is designed with production in mind from day one. We think about maintainability, performance under load, and what happens when things go wrong.
That means clean architecture, proper observability, and code that other engineers can actually work with after we hand it off.
Most of our work comes through referrals. That's the bar we set for ourselves on every project.
Leadership
Founded by builders
JCAR was founded by Joe and Jonny Carlyon. We spent our careers at Chicago startups, where we inherited bad architecture, debugged critical issues under pressure, and scaled systems that weren't designed for growth. That experience shapes everything we build now.
We've lived it. Now we help other companies avoid the same pitfalls.