About
Engineering custom, high-performance web applications and automation pipelines without the enterprise price tag.
My Mission
At Lake Software LLC, I believe local businesses and organizations shouldn’t be forced to choose between rigid, expensive platforms and bloated agency pricing.
I build targeted, reliable solutions tailored to replace complex spreadsheets, paper forms, and outdated legacy tools. By taking a developer-first approach to infrastructure and design, I deliver fast, secure, and fully customized solutions that can integrate with your current infrastructure and workflows.
Why Work With Me
Tailored, Not Generic
I map out and build custom software designed around your actual workflows.
Direct Developer Access
You work directly with senior engineering expertise from strategy through deployment.
Enterprise Reliability
Built on proven, modern open-source foundations with automated backups and fully managed hosting.
Transparent Partnership
Clear goals, timelines, and responsive ongoing support mean you always know where your project stands.
Meet the Founder
John Laffey
Founder & Software Engineer
I started Lake Software after years of working inside local government, where I saw firsthand how much staff time gets lost to paper forms, disconnected spreadsheets, and software that just wasn't built for how municipalities actually operate. That perspective shapes every project I take on — solutions designed around real workflows, not generic templates.
I have 5 years of software development experience and a Master's degree in Financial Technology from the University of Central Florida. I work directly with every client, from strategy through deployment, which means you get dedicated, senior-level attention without the overhead of a larger agency.