Sovereign Platform Engineering
Scalable APIs and departmental services with Canadian data residency by default.
Ottawa, Ontario | Canadian-Owned SME
Sovereign digital engineering for Canada’s public sector and beyond.
We build sovereign cloud platforms, geospatial systems, and trustworthy AI — engineered in Canada, hosted in Canada, owned by you.
A Note from the President
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Capital Coders was founded on a simple idea: public-sector and natural-resource systems should be built by senior Canadian engineers who are directly accountable for the outcomes.
I’ve spent three decades building full-stack platforms, geospatial pipelines, and secure cloud infrastructure — and I personally lead every engagement. No project-management layers. No offshore handoffs. Just clear thinking and disciplined engineering.
Where a simpler solution works, that’s the path we take.
Jordan Harding
Jordan Harding — President & Principal Engineer
100%
Canadian-owned, Canadian-resident, with full IP retention for clients.
35-60%
Typical release-cycle reduction after platform renewal.
50%+
Phased reduction of legacy risk, sequenced to fiscal-year milestones.
1 Business Day
Response time for qualified inquiries.
Indicative outcomes from prior engagements. Actual results vary.
What We Do
Engineering services aligned with Government of Canada Digital Standards and federal innovation programs.
Cybersecurity & Risk Reduction
Hardening and remediation aligned with CCCS baselines and ITSG-33.
Sovereign Hosting
Dedicated environments in Montréal with strict residency controls and Protected B-ready architectures.
Geospatial & Earth-Observation
Geospatial pipelines and decision-support tooling for science, natural-resource, and clean-tech mandates.
Trustworthy AI
Auditable AI workflows with human-in-the-loop oversight, aligned with the TB Directive on Automated Decision-Making.
Data Architecture
PostgreSQL, PostGIS, and open-standards integration supporting FAIR data and inter-jurisdictional systems.
DevSecOps & Operations
CI/CD, automated testing, and audit-ready operational tooling.
Accessibility & Bilingual Delivery
WCAG 2.1 AA conformance and English/French implementation patterns from day one.
When Clients Engage Us
Common engagements across public-sector, science, natural-resource, and innovation mandates.
Renewing an Aging Platform
Modernize a brittle legacy system into something maintainable, accessible, and bilingual-ready — in phases, without breaking service.
Platform RenewalRepatriating Data to Canada
Migrate workloads off foreign infrastructure and into Montréal with documented residency controls.
Data SovereigntyGeospatial & Earth-Observation Tooling
Terrain, mapping, and earth-observation pipelines for forestry, mining, energy, and climate-adaptation analysis.
GeospatialProductionizing an AI Pilot
Take a working prototype and add the auth, logging, evaluation, and oversight needed to ship it.
Trustworthy AIPost-Audit Security Remediation
Close findings from a pen test or CCCS review, harden controls, and document the work for the next review.
CybersecurityGrant-Funded R&D
A senior engineering partner for IRAP, SR&ED, or comparable funding, with deliverables and time records that support claims.
R&D PartnerHow We Work
A low-risk methodology that preserves service, satisfies governance, and produces audit-ready evidence.
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1. Discovery & Risk Mapping
Inventory the architecture, dependencies, and risks. Confirm scope against funding eligibility where relevant.
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2. Blueprint & Plan
A target architecture, phased roadmap, data strategy, and security posture — all documented.
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3. Build & Cutover
Phased delivery with automated tests, observability, and rollback-safe deployment gates.
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4. Stewardship & Handover
Stabilize operations, transfer knowledge to internal staff, and document outcomes for reporting.
Platform Renewal, Done Right
Disciplined full-stack engineering with AI tooling used responsibly under senior oversight.
Legacy → Modern
Migrate aging systems into supportable stacks while preserving data integrity and continuity.
AI-Assisted, Engineer-Led
AI accelerates the work; senior engineers own every architectural and security decision.
Production-Grade
An engineering firm, not an ideation shop. Code, security, and operations held to production standards.
30+ Years Experience
Three decades of full-stack, geospatial, and data-platform work across enterprise and government.
Selected Work
A snapshot of engagements and in-house R&D. Client identifiers withheld where required.
FormSnap — Internal R&D
Sovereign structured-form data capture — applicable to surveys, intake, and consultation workflows.
Public-Sector Service Renewal
Replaced a brittle legacy stack with a modern, accessible architecture — fewer incidents, faster releases.
Enterprise Workflow Modernization
Renewed aging PHP and database layers into an API-first, interoperable platform.
Geospatial Operations Portal
AI-assisted automation, observability, and resilient infrastructure for data-intensive operations.
TerraPrinter — Internal R&D
Geospatial-to-physical pipeline producing 3D terrain models — for natural-resource and clean-tech contexts.
Who We Work With
Federal Government
Departmental and agency renewal aligned with GC Digital Standards and Canadian residency requirements.
Natural-Resource & Science Programs
Geospatial and earth-observation tooling for energy, forestry, mining, and climate-adaptation mandates.
Provincial & Municipal
Regulatory, operational, and citizen-service platforms with bilingual and accessibility readiness.
Crown Corps & Research
Engineering for research-data platforms and science programs where Canadian IP retention matters.
Canadian SME Innovators
Senior engineering partner for SMEs advancing R&D under federal innovation funding.
Canadian Enterprise
High-availability systems for operationally sensitive teams where downtime has real consequences.
Security & Compliance
Practical controls aligned with CCCS Medium Cloud (Protected B-ready), ITSG-33, PIPEDA, and the TB Policy on Service and Digital.
Identity & Access
Role-based access, least privilege, MFA, and controlled admin pathways.
Audit Logging
Traceable events, change records, and tamper-evident logs for governance and audit.
Backup & Recovery
Documented backup routines and tested restoration workflows.
Change Management
Release gates, rollback paths, peer review, and clean approval records.
Incident Response
Defined escalation, response procedures, and post-incident improvement cycles.
Privacy by Design
Data-minimization principles applied throughout, supporting PIAs and AIAs where applicable.
Why Clients Engage Us
One Canadian Partner
Engineering, ops, security, and stewardship under one accountable team.
Security-First
Threat-aware architecture and CCCS-aligned controls for regulated environments.
Data Sovereignty
Hosting and processing contained within Canada by default.
Your IP, Always
Engagements scoped so the client retains full ownership of source code and IP.
Senior Delivery
Full-stack, geospatial, and AI expertise — led by senior engineers, not handed off.
Audit-Ready
Documented milestones, time tracking, and evidence suitable for grant claims and audits.
Knowledge Transfer
Structured handover so your team can confidently operate what we build.
Bilingual & Accessible
EN/FR and WCAG 2.1 AA from the start, not as a retrofit.
Engagement Options
Sized to align with procurement vehicles, fiscal calendars, and grant-program eligibility.
Discovery & Feasibility
Short, defined scope — risk mapping, target-state recommendations, and implementation pathway.
Pilot / Proof-of-Concept
Focused pilot on a single service or research question to validate the approach.
Phased Renewal Program
Multi-phase delivery for platform renewal, geospatial, or AI initiatives with governance checkpoints.
Stewardship & Sustainment
Ongoing senior support for evolution and continuous improvement after launch.
Free 30-Minute Scoping Call
Tell us about your mandate. We’ll outline a practical next step, expected risk, and an engagement structure that fits your procurement or funding program. No obligation.
Book a CallAligned with GC Standards
Residency by Default
Hosting, storage, and processing remain in Canada.
Canadian-Resident Engineers
Design and delivery by senior Canadian staff. No offshore subcontracting.
Scalable Senior Capacity
Capacity grows with scope while preserving the senior-led model.
Responsible AI
Aligned with the TB Directive on Automated Decision-Making.
Accessibility First
WCAG 2.1 AA conformance and Accessible Canada Act principles.
Open by Design
Open-source components and open-standards interoperability where appropriate.
In-House Products
What we build for ourselves — geospatial, data-capture, and developer tooling.
rampgenerator.com
Engineered Profile Utility
Parametric tooling for generating precision ramp and transition profiles.
terraprinter.comTerrain Pipeline
Geospatial-to-physical conversion producing 3D models from terrain data.
formsnap.comStructured Data Capture
A Canadian-built form platform for surveys, intake, and research workflows.
cssbuttoncreator.comUI Component Utility
A front-end design tool used by developers worldwide.
FAQ
How do you preserve service continuity during a renewal?
Phased cutovers, parity-tested staging, and rollback-safe deployment gates — modernized components ship without breaking what’s already running.
How long does a typical engagement take?
It starts with discovery and risk mapping, then milestone-based delivery sized to fiscal-year or multi-year funding cycles.
Do you support IRAP, SR&ED, and federal innovation funding?
Yes. Engagements are scoped around recognized eligible activities, with time records and deliverables structured for claims. Final eligibility decisions rest with the funding authority and your advisors.
Where is data hosted?
In Canada by default — primary infrastructure in Montréal, Québec. Architectures support Protected B-ready postures where required.
How is AI used responsibly?
Human-in-the-loop oversight, auditable evaluation pipelines, and architectural controls aligned with the TB Directive on Automated Decision-Making.
Who owns the IP?
You do. Engagements are structured so the client retains full ownership of source code and IP.
Can our team operate the platform after handover?
Yes. Every engagement includes architecture docs, runbooks, and knowledge transfer.
Is your team Canadian-resident?
Yes. Canadian-owned SME, Canadian-resident senior engineers. No offshore subcontracting.
Get in Touch
Tell us about your mandate and priority outcomes. We’ll respond with practical next steps and a recommended engagement structure.
Response within one business day.
Let’s build something good.
A Canadian-owned partner for sovereign platform renewal, geospatial systems, and trustworthy AI.
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