AI and software built with your team
Light Works Studio builds AI agents, custom web platforms, and mobile products for businesses and nonprofits.
Our Founder
I'm Ethan Hutchison, the developer behind Light Works Studio. I bring five years of software engineering experience across enterprise systems, client applications, and independent products. Through Light Works Consulting, I lead development on Orqestrate, an AI orchestration platform.
My work includes an AI-integrated custom CMS for Talking Bibles International and two published iOS apps, LymeTrack and FermentBuddy. My enterprise experience at FedEx covers Java and Spring Boot applications, CI/CD, cloud modernization, and production support.
Based in Central Texas, we work with clients locally and remotely, bringing the same hands-on attention to every engagement.
Our Mission
Driving technological innovations that enhance user experiences, solve complex problems, and create meaningful change in the world. We believe in the transformative power of technology when it's designed with purpose and built with care.
Every project we take on is an opportunity to make someone's life a little bit better, whether through increased efficiency, better health outcomes, or simply more joy in daily interactions with technology.
How We Work
A straightforward process designed to get you results without unnecessary complexity.
Discovery
We start by listening. Understanding your business, your goals, and the problems technology should solve.
Assessment
We evaluate your current technology landscape, identify gaps and opportunities, and build a clear picture of where you stand.
Implementation
We execute with precision, whether that means building new systems, improving existing ones, or guiding your team through change.
Support
Technology is never truly finished. We provide ongoing support to keep your systems running and evolving with your business.
Our Values
These principles guide everything we do, from how we work with clients to how we design solutions.
Impact
We measure success by the positive change we create
Innovation
We explore new possibilities and challenge conventions
Integrity
We build trust through transparency and honest communication
Inclusion
We design for everyone and value diverse perspectives
Working with us
The practical details procurement usually asks for.
- Legal entity
- Light Works Studio, LLC. Formed 2024. Based in Waco, Texas, working with clients across the US.
- Paperwork
- W-9, certificate of insurance, and a mutual NDA available on request. Master services agreement or your paper, either way.
- How engagements work
- Monthly retainer for fractional CTO and managed IT. Phased, milestone-based pricing for platform builds. No long lock-in.
- Your data stays yours
- Documented exports and a clean handover are written into every build. You should never be trapped in something we made.
- References
- Client references available on request.
- Getting started
- A 30-minute call, then a written scope before any work begins.