# RP Digital Innovations

> Custom software development and AI automation for industrial companies in Houston, TX.

## About

RP Digital Innovations (RPDI) is a Houston-based software engineering firm specializing in custom software, AI automation, and legacy system modernization for mid-market industrial companies ($10M–$100M revenue) in the energy, logistics, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors.

Founded by Enmanuel Solano, RPDI delivers fixed-price, outcome-driven software solutions through autonomous cross-functional engineering pods. The company operates from Houston's Energy Corridor, providing onshore US development at 30–40% less than coastal hubs.

## Core Services

- **Custom Software Development**: Bespoke applications for complex industrial workflows, including field operations tools, internal dashboards, and data platforms.
- **AI & Business Automation**: AI agents, workflow automation, predictive maintenance systems, and intelligent document processing.
- **Legacy System Modernization**: Zero-downtime migration from legacy systems to cloud-native microservices using the Strangler Fig Pattern.
- **30-Day MVP Prototypes**: From concept to deployed, working prototype in 30 days. Fixed price. Includes architecture, design, and CI/CD pipeline.
- **Project Rescue Sprints**: Stabilization of stalled, buggy, or failing software projects in 2–4 weeks.
- **2-Week Code Audits**: Complete technical audit with security vulnerability report, performance benchmarks, and prioritized remediation roadmap.
- **Fractional CTO Services**: Senior technical leadership on-demand for companies that need CTO-level strategy without a CTO-level salary.
- **AI Readiness Assessments**: Data quality audits and AI opportunity mapping with ROI projections.

## Industries Served

- Oil & Gas (Energy Corridor, upstream and downstream operations)
- Logistics & Supply Chain
- Healthcare (HIPAA-compliant systems)
- Manufacturing & Industrial IoT

## Key Differentiators

- **Fixed-Price Delivery**: No hourly billing. All engagements are scoped and priced before work begins.
- **Outcome-Driven Pods**: Cross-functional engineering teams that deliver sprint goals autonomously.
- **Industrial Domain Expertise**: Deep knowledge of energy, logistics, and healthcare compliance requirements (SOX, HIPAA, OSHA, PHMSA).
- **Texas Cost Advantage**: Enterprise-grade engineering at Houston rates. Central timezone. No state income tax.

## Location

Houston, TX (Energy Corridor)
United States

## Contact

- Website: https://rpdi.us
- Email: hello@rpdi.us

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How much does custom software development cost in Houston?
Custom software development in Houston typically ranges from $3,000 for an MVP prototype to $50,000+ for enterprise applications. RPDI offers fixed-price packages starting with a 30-Day MVP Prototype and 2-Week Code Audit.

### How long does it take to build a custom software application?
A working MVP prototype can be delivered in 30 days. Full production applications typically take 8–16 weeks depending on complexity. Project rescue sprints can stabilize failing projects in 2–4 weeks.

### Do you work with oil and gas companies in Houston?
Yes. RPDI specializes in industrial software for Houston's energy sector, including oil & gas operations, logistics, supply chain management, and industrial IoT. We understand the compliance, safety, and operational requirements unique to the energy industry.

### What is AI automation and how can it help my Houston business?
AI automation uses machine learning and intelligent algorithms to automate repetitive tasks, predict outcomes, and optimize operations. For Houston industrial companies, this means automated reporting, predictive maintenance, intelligent scheduling, and data-driven decision making.

### Can you modernize our legacy software system without downtime?
Yes. RPDI's legacy system modernization approach uses a Strangler Fig Pattern — building modern replacements alongside existing systems, migrating functionality incrementally, and only retiring the old system when the new one is validated. Zero downtime, zero data loss.

### What industries does RPDI serve?
RPDI serves mid-market industrial companies in Houston's energy sector (oil & gas, renewables), logistics and supply chain, healthcare (HIPAA-compliant), and manufacturing.