Custom software · Since 2000 · Medford, OR & remote

Systems that ship, scale, and keep the business running

R. Watson & Associates builds and runs the software operators depend on—inventory, integrations, industrial devices, cloud infrastructure, and the product work behind long-lived platforms.

Proof, not promises

Work that already carries weight

Twenty-five years of shipping with the same bias: outcomes over demos, systems you can run, and partners who stay when the hard part starts.

Education tech at national scale

PassPerfect → CeriFi

We built and supported the SMART platform and Databank products for over two decades. After acquisition by CeriFi, that line became the largest securities exam-prep provider in the U.S.

Distribution that keeps pace

5.2M lbs · 237k packages

We design and operate purchasing, receiving, inventory, and shipping systems—integrated with e‑commerce, CRM, and marketing—scaled through 2025 volume growth year over year.

Factory floor & hardware

Robots, printers, edge

From FANUC robots on Raspberry Pi clusters with Kubernetes and Tailscale, to an open-source Keyence MK-G1000 printer SDK—software that meets real machines where they run.

How we work

Illustration of people collaborating around software and operations

We own the hard judgment calls. AI and modern tooling help us explore, implement, and refine faster—so quality and delivery both rise, not one at the expense of the other.

Direct engagement. Clear specs. Practical architecture. The same standards that took early products from first release to national scale.

Southern Oregon landscape near Medford, where RWA is based

About

A product-minded shop, not a body shop

Incorporated in June 2000 and still founder-led. We partner for years—not weeks—on the systems that matter: exam-prep platforms that reached national scale, warehouse software that ships millions of pounds, and industrial integrations that have to work on the floor.

Based in Medford, Oregon, working with clients wherever the work is.

Capabilities

Full-stack delivery with ops in mind

From first conversation through production and support, we bring engineering, testing, and infrastructure experience—including:

C#, F#, Python, TypeScript, and modern web stacks
SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL
AWS and Azure for hosting, storage, and infrastructure
Kubernetes, Docker, and edge / industrial integrations
Testing, disaster recovery, and business continuity
AI-assisted development that still holds the quality bar

What we deliver

More than tickets and sprints

A senior team that designs, builds, and stays accountable for systems small and mid-size operators run the business on—plus the cloud and process underneath.

Custom software

Web apps, internal tools, and long-lived product platforms—designed with the people who use them every day, not a generic template.

Integrations & ops

Inventory, shipping, e‑commerce, CRM, industrial devices, and the glue between them—so operations stay coherent as volume grows.

Cloud & reliability

AWS and Azure, containers, backups, and recovery plans that match how your business actually fails—and recovers—under pressure.

Ready to talk about the system that matters most?

Tell us what is broken, slow, or missing. We will schedule a consultation, map the constraints, and be clear about whether we are the right fit—currently accepting new clients.