Business and process first
Over 30 years understanding how companies work, before talking about technology.
SME specialists · AI, automation and custom systems
Your company can operate more intelligently.
We apply artificial intelligence, automation and technology to transform business processes, improve decision-making and increase productivity.
Process and business first. AI where it makes sense.
What would you like to understand?
- 1Built around your process
- 2AI where it helps decide
- 3On computer and phone
What sets us apart
AI alone doesn't solve it.
Understanding your business does.
That's why we start with the process and the people, and only then choose the technology.
AI where it makes sense
We use AI where it reduces effort and supports decisions. We also use it to develop faster and with higher quality.
Tracked results
We agree on how to measure and keep tracking after delivery, to keep improving.
Does this sound familiar?
The work gets done.
Control gets lost along the way.
You don't need to arrive with a technical solution. Tell us where information gets lost or routines get stuck.
Every spreadsheet tells a different story.
Data scattered across files and messages makes it hard to know which information is up to date.
With a custom systemCentralized records and a change history.
The same information is entered more than once.
Your team manually transfers data between records and performs the same checks repeatedly.
With a custom systemCentralized records and data imports, subject to technical feasibility.
Requests and maintenance go untracked.
It's hard to identify the person responsible, the due date and the status of each request.
With a custom systemA request workflow with statuses, assignees and alerts.
Reporting takes too long to consolidate.
Decisions rely on manually compiled reports, often with inconsistent data.
With a custom systemDashboards with defined sources and calculation rules.
Only one person knows where to find the information.
Keeping operations running depends on personal files and undocumented know-how.
With a custom systemOrganized information with role-based access.
A system that belongs to your company
Owning a custom system changes how your company works and how it is seen.
It's not a borrowed tool. It's built around the way you work, with your brand and under your control.
Inside the company
You're in chargeThe system and its code are yours. You decide when and how it evolves, without being tied to third parties.
Your company's own faceBuilt around how you work, not around a generic tool. Something to be proud of.
An aligned teamEveryone works in the same system, with the same rules and your company culture.
For your customers
Professionalism customers can seeOrganized service and an experience with your brand convey solidity and trust.
Attention made to measureEach customer is treated the right way, with what matters to them.
Less waiting, more peace of mindFewer errors and less rework: customers know what is happening.
Your information and your system are yours.
Anyone putting company data into a new system needs security. It is our commitment.
The code is yoursThe full source code is delivered at the end of the project, so you keep your autonomy.
Signed NDAA formal confidentiality commitment, signed before the proposal or the project.
Role-based accessEach person sees only what they need for their work.
- 30+ years across business and technology
- CNPJ 65.641.386/0001-66
- Blumenau/SC · remote or on-site
How it works
From problem to a working
system, without surprises.
Free assessment
A conversation to understand the process and where AI and automation can help.
Fixed-price proposal
Deliverables and investment defined before starting.
Built in stages
You see the system evolve and validate each part with your team.
Rollout and evolution
Training, support and improvements, as agreed in the proposal.
Not sure what to build yet?See how we validate the idea with the people who will use it, before you invest
- Understandchallenge map
- Sketchideas on paper
- Decidewhat to test
- Prototypeclickable screens
- Testwhat to build list
Goal: decide based on real use, before spending on the full system. This is the Design Sprint.
See the Design Sprint in detail ↗Timeline and investment depend on scope, integrations and available data.
Start small
A first working version, before scaling up.
We prioritize the most important process and grow with your team's validation.
- Demo
shows a possibility - Prototype
tests the journey - Working MVP
runs the essential flow - In production
runs day to day
Why custom-built
Ready-made app builder
or a specialist company?
“Build it yourself” tools work for simple needs. When the system becomes part of daily operations, the risks appear.
| Criterion | Ready-made app builder | HVE Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Fit with your process | You adapt your process to what the tool allows | The system is designed around your process |
| Who builds it | Someone on your team, in whatever time is left | Specialists, with agreed scope and deliverables |
| Security and access | Depends on who set it up and how | Access profiles and data care from the start |
| As the company grows | Platform limits and per-user costs that can rise | The system grows with you, in stages |
| When something goes wrong | Usually forums, tutorials and trial and error | Support agreed in the proposal, from people who know the system |
App builders are a good option for simple needs. This comparison applies to processes that are specific or critical to operations.
Where to start
Start at the size that makes sense for you.
The investment for each stage is defined in the proposal, before any work begins.
Already know what you want to build?
We also offer development without a Design Sprint. Tell us how your process works, and we will agree on scope, timeline and investment in the proposal before work begins.
See the idea take shape
See what can be built for your industry.
Illustrative demo · No client data · Not a live production system
Illustrative example
Industry
The scenario
Inspections and downtime without a consolidated history for management.
A possible deliverable
Incident logs and indicators to track the criteria defined for the project.
About HVE Tech
A conversation about your business.
A technology solution.
HVE Tech helps small and medium-sized businesses improve their processes and operations. We turn an understanding of how your business works into tailored digital solutions. At HVE Tech, you talk directly to the person who understands your process, not to an intermediary.
Who leads your project
Felipe Ricardi
Founder of HVE Tech, with over 30 years of experience across business and technology. His career began in manufacturing process analysis and expanded into ERP implementation, functional consulting, leadership of IT teams and projects across Latin America, Product Owner responsibilities and consultative B2B technology sales.
His professional experience includes Accenture, Johnson & Johnson, Capgemini, Unimed and AMcom, in industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, energy and agribusiness. In practice, this means understanding your operations, gathering requirements, prioritizing what to build and supporting delivery alongside your team.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and speaks Portuguese, English and Spanish. His previous professional experience is part of his personal career history and does not represent contracts held by HVE Tech.
Business perspectiveProcesses and productsApplied technology
Before you start
You don't need to speak tech.
The first step is to explain how your business works today and what you want to improve.
What is a Design Sprint?
A Design Sprint is a five-step process (understanding and mapping, sketching, deciding, prototyping and testing) to validate an idea with users before development. You receive a tested prototype, a findings report and a prioritized backlog.
Can I hire you to develop a system without a Design Sprint?
Yes. A Design Sprint is useful when you are still unsure what to build. If your requirements are clear, we can move straight to a proposal and development.
Do I need to know exactly what system I want?
No. We can start with your business problem, existing processes and the people involved. We define the solution scope once we understand the situation.
Do I have to use artificial intelligence?
Not necessarily. We first identify where AI can create value. In some cases a simple automation or a custom system is the better fit, and we point you to the path that suits your process.
Do I keep the system's code?
Yes. The full source code is delivered at the end of the project.
Do you sign an NDA?
Yes. The NDA is signed before the proposal or the project, to protect your company's information.
Does the free assessment commit me to anything?
No. It is a conversation to understand your process and point to the best path, with no automatic contract.
Does my company need a technology team?
Not necessarily. Your team contributes its knowledge of the process and helps validate the solution. Technical and operational responsibilities are defined in the proposal.
Is service remote or on site?
We work remotely or on site, depending on your needs and the project. HVE Tech is based in Blumenau, Santa Catarina, Brazil, and serves companies across the country; visits and travel arrangements are agreed in advance.
Can I keep using my existing spreadsheets and systems?
We assess data quality, access rules and technical feasibility. Data imports and integrations depend on the capabilities of the existing systems and must be included in the agreed scope.
How much does it cost and how long does it take?
After the free assessment, you receive a proposal with fixed scope and price. The Design Sprint and development are sized to the complexity of the challenge; timing and cost depend on scope, integrations and available data.
Can I start with a smaller version?
Yes, if the process can be broken into a useful first release. A working initial version can help validate priorities before expanding. A clickable screen prototype, however, is not the same as a production system.
How do support and ongoing improvements work?
Before work begins, the proposal specifies how implementation, documentation, support and future enhancements will work, including who is responsible for each part. Unlimited support is not included automatically.
Still researching?
From the current process to a working MVP
Explore the HVE Tech guide to learn how to define the problem and assess an initial solution.
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Note: the guide is currently available in Portuguese only.
Let's understand your business needs
Which part of your operation needs to work better?
Tell us about your challenge or idea. We reply the same day or the next business day, with no commitment. The next step is a conversation (the free assessment) to understand your needs; if there is a fit, we define the scope and prepare a proposal.
No automatic commitment and no mandatory marketing subscription.
WhatsApp: +55 47 99912-1211 ↗
felipe.ricardi@hvetech.net
felipe.ricardi@hvetech.net
Remote or on-site service, depending on the client's needs and the project.