We build the systems that run your operations
Custom software, network architecture, and data center design for companies that need infrastructure they can depend on. From first blueprint to final deploy.
Start a conversation →End-to-end, from concept to production
We don’t hand off wireframes. We build working systems and the infrastructure beneath them.
From conversation to production
Every engagement follows a clear path. No ambiguity, no surprises.
Discovery
We learn your operation, map the pain points, and define what success looks like. No assumptions — just questions and answers.
Design
Architecture, specifications, and a detailed scope. You see what we'll build and how long it takes before a single line of code is written.
Build
We build in sprints with regular check-ins. You see working software throughout, not just at the end. Feedback is continuous.
Support
Launch is the starting line, not the finish. We monitor, maintain, and evolve the systems we build as your needs change.
Featured Projects
Don’t take our word for it
Brown Dog rebuilt our entire monitoring infrastructure. We went from blind spots across 30 sites to full visibility in under three months. The alerting alone has saved us from two major incidents.
We needed a custom inventory system that handled heavy machinery — not retail products. Brown Dog understood the difference from day one. The asset tracking has been flawless.
Their network design for our new facility was done right. Structured cabling, firewall rules, VPN access — all documented and turnkey. We plugged in and it just worked.
Engineering-first, always
Brown Dog Solutions is a software and infrastructure engineering company. We build custom tools, design networks, and architect data centers for companies that can’t afford downtime.
We started by solving our own operational problems — monitoring thousands of devices across dozens of sites, managing logistics at scale, keeping systems online around the clock. The tools we built worked. So we started building them for others.
Our team brings deep experience across software engineering, network architecture, and physical infrastructure. We understand the full stack — from the application layer down to the power distribution unit.
Andrew McKinney
Multi-company operator with deep roots in infrastructure engineering, network architecture, and full-stack development. Andrew founded Brown Dog Solutions to bring enterprise-grade operational tooling to companies that need reliability without the enterprise price tag.
When systems need to stay online, facilities need monitoring, and operations need visibility — that’s the work we show up for.
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From the field
Aug 2026
Choosing Between Cisco and Ubiquiti for Multi-Site Operations
A practical comparison for operators running 10+ sites who need enterprise networking without enterprise pricing.
Read more →Jul 2026
Designing Monitoring Dashboards That Actually Get Used
Lessons from building Helix — what operators need at 3am versus what stakeholders want in a quarterly review.
Read more →Jul 2026
Network Architecture for High-Density Compute Facilities
Power, cooling, and connectivity considerations when every rack draws 30kW and downtime costs thousands per hour.
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