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Software & App Development
for Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane businesses.

Perth-based. Fixed-price quotes. Full code ownership.

We build the business software that off-the-shelf tools cannot deliver. Custom web apps, mobile apps, internal systems, customer portals, and full rebuilds of the legacy systems your operation still depends on.

  • AU-wide Perth-based · servicing Australia
  • 18+ yrs Building business software
  • Fixed Price scopes, no surprises
  • 100% Code ownership, no lock-in
What We Build

Business Software for Australian Companies

Most of our clients start the same way. They have outgrown spreadsheets, outgrown their current tools, or they are running critical operations on software that is fifteen years old and held together with workarounds. The common thread is that off-the-shelf products get them about 70% of the way. The missing 30% is where we come in.

We work across industries, mining, healthcare, hospitality, trades, professional services, membership organisations, and every project starts with your business problem, not a technology preference.

Software development team reviewing business application architecture on a shared screen
How it runs

A software development project, end to end

Three stages. No surprises. Delivered personally by the founder.

  1. Week 0

    Software Project Audit

    15-minute scoping call. We map your current setup, the gaps causing pain, and the path forward. Fixed-price quote inside 48 hours.

  2. Weeks 1–N

    Build & Parallel-Run

    New system built in a sandbox and parallel-run against your live operations. Every workflow, validation and integration verified before production.

  3. Cutover

    Go-Live & Handover

    Production cutover on a planned window — typically a weekend. Team training, monitoring active, 30 days post-launch support. Documentation and source code handed over in full.

Founder profile

Kasun Wijayamanna

Founder · Perth, WA · Started HELLO PEOPLE in 2008

18+ Years running HELLO PEOPLE

Founded in 2008. Two decades of technology-driven business transformation across Australia.

100+ Projects delivered

Startups to government agencies across mining, healthcare, legal, education and more.

HDR Researcher · Curtin University

Postgraduate research in Artificial Intelligence and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).

MBA Oil & Gas

Deep technical expertise combined with strong business and financial acumen.

Perth Based in WA

Serving businesses across Western Australia and nationally.

AU+TH International experience

Professional background in Bangkok, Thailand before migrating to Perth.

PHF Paul Harris Fellow · Rotary

Former President of Rotary Club of Booragoon. Over a decade of community service.

Read the full bio — research, career, community involvement and how HELLO PEOPLE runs projects.

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Our Services

Software & App Development Services

Capabilities catalogue

Software & app development services we deliver

Every capability below has been delivered for a real Australian business — from a single-user Access database rebuild to multi-platform mobile and web systems with full API integration. If your scenario is not listed, ask — we build bespoke.

Software builds by industry

Custom software by category

Legacy modernisation paths

Integration & extension projects

Web, mobile & internal apps

Bubble / no-code / AI MVP → production

  • Software conversion and rebuilds
  • Bubble.io app → production-grade rebuild
  • Glide, Adalo or Webflow MVP → scaled web platform
  • Airtable-driven app → proper relational web app
  • Retool or internal-tool prototype → fully owned codebase
  • AI MVP (LangChain, OpenAI prototype) → production rollout
  • Zapier / Make workflow consolidation into custom backend
  • No-code scale-up: migrating off per-user pricing onto your own stack
Business Outcomes

What changes when the software fits your business

Custom software is not about technology for the sake of it. It is about the commercial outcomes that follow when your tools actually work.

Less Manual Work

Automate the data entry, report generation, and copy-paste tasks that eat hours every week. Your team focuses on work that actually needs a human.

Better Visibility

Live dashboards and real-time reporting across your business. See what is happening now, not what happened last month.

Faster Processes

Automated workflows, instant notifications, and connected systems mean work moves through your business without waiting in someone's inbox.

Better Customer Experience

Self-service portals, real-time updates, and faster response times. Your customers get what they need without calling your team.

Scalable Operations

Software that handles ten users or ten thousand without re-architecture. Add locations, staff, and customers without outgrowing the platform.

Modernisation & Growth

Replace outdated systems with modern software that connects to everything else in your business. Stop maintaining legacy tools and start building on what works.

How We Deliver

How We Deliver Projects

Every project is different. The process adapts, but the structure stays the same. You always know what is happening and what comes next.

Discovery

We sit down, in person or over a call, and map out what your business needs. What works today, what does not, and what the software needs to do. You get a clear requirements document and project plan.

Planning

We define the architecture, map the data flows, and design the system structure. You see wireframes and a technical plan before we write any code. No surprises later.

Design

We sketch the user interface and walk you through the experience. Clean, functional, branded. Focused on making the software easy for your team to use from day one.

Build

We develop in short sprints, showing you working features every one to two weeks. Real progress, real feedback, real adjustments. Not a big reveal at the end.

Testing

We test thoroughly: functionality, performance, security, integrations, devices. Your team gets a chance to use the system and flag anything before launch.

Launch & Support

We deploy to AWS or Azure, migrate your data, train your team, and monitor everything. After launch, we stay on for support. Bug fixes, security updates, new features as your business grows.

We had three spreadsheets, two databases and an Access system running the whole operation. HELLO PEOPLE replaced it all with one platform that actually talks to Xero. The team stopped fighting the tools and started using them.

Operations Manager Perth professional services firm · 30+ staff
Industries

Software & app development by industry

Every business is different. Here is how we tailor custom software for the industries we work with most.

Mining site with field workers using mobile data capture tools

Mining & Field Operations

Remote sites, unreliable connectivity, and compliance requirements. We build offline-capable mobile apps, digital safety forms, asset tracking, and automated compliance reporting that works in the field and syncs when connectivity returns.

Healthcare professional using patient management system on tablet

Healthcare

Patient workflows, referral tracking, Medicare compliance, and sensitive data that needs to be protected and accessible at the same time. Patient management systems, appointment booking, referral portals, and secure data handling for Australian healthcare.

Retail operation with connected point of sale and inventory systems

Hospitality & Retail

High-volume transactions, staff turnover, and multi-location management. Order management, inventory sync, loyalty platforms, and integrations with Square, Lightspeed, Shopify, and your accounting tools.

Trades worker using job management app on a construction site

Trades & Services

Field workers need job details on site, quoting takes too long, and completed work does not become invoices fast enough. Job management apps, digital quoting, and integrations with simPRO, ServiceM8, Tradify, Xero, and MYOB.

Professional services team using project management dashboard

Professional Services

Client work tracked across email, spreadsheets, and disconnected tools. Billing is slow and project profitability is guesswork. Client portals, project tracking, time and billing, and automated invoicing connected to your accounting platform.

Membership organisation using connected member management platform

Membership Organisations

Member data in one system, events in another, payments in a third. Communication is manual and renewals fall through the cracks. Member portals, automated renewals, event booking, payment processing, and a single view of every member.

Why us

Why HELLO PEOPLE

  • We build, not just advise

    You get working software, not a slide deck of recommendations. Everything we design gets built, tested and handed over — not left as a strategy artifact.

  • Fixed-price quoting

    You know the cost before we start. No hourly surprises, no scope creep — we scope it, quote it, ship it.

  • Built for Australian business

    Perth-based team who understand Xero, MYOB, ServiceM8, simPRO, Cliniko, Deputy — the tools your business actually runs on.

  • Senior team, direct access

    You email Kasun, you get Kasun. No account managers, no offshore handoff — straight from scope to ship.

  • Full code ownership

    When it is done, you own every line of code, every credential, every artefact. No lock-in, no license fees, no black-box dependencies.

FAQs

Common questions about software & app development

What types of software does HELLO PEOPLE build?

We build custom business software for Australian companies. Web applications, mobile apps, internal operational systems, customer portals, dashboards, workflow automation, and full rebuilds of legacy systems. If your business needs software that does not exist off the shelf, we build it.

How much does custom software development cost?

Every project is different, so we do not publish fixed price ranges. We offer a free initial consultation to understand what you need, followed by a proper discovery phase. After discovery, you get a fixed-price quote for the full project. No hourly surprises. Book a free 15-minute call and we will give you an honest steer on what is involved.

How long does a typical project take?

A typical MVP takes 10 to 20 weeks from kickoff to launch. That includes discovery, architecture, development, testing and deployment. More complex systems with multiple integrations may take longer, usually delivered in phases so you see working software early.

Can you rebuild our existing Access database or legacy system?

Yes. Legacy system modernisation is one of our core services. We assess whether your existing system can be wrapped, extended, or upgraded before recommending a full rebuild. If the business logic is sound but the technology is outdated, we modernise it without losing what works.

Do you build mobile apps as well as web apps?

Yes. We build cross-platform mobile apps using React Native, which gives you iOS and Android from a single codebase. We also build native apps where the project requires it. Mobile apps often complement a web-based business system. Field workers on mobile, management on desktop.

Can you connect the software to Xero, MYOB, or our existing tools?

Yes. System integration is built into most of our projects. We connect to Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, Salesforce, HubSpot, Shopify, WooCommerce, Square, Deputy, Employment Hero, simPRO, ServiceM8, and dozens of other platforms via their APIs.

Do we own the software you build?

Yes, 100 percent. Once the project is paid for, you own all intellectual property: source code, designs, documentation and data. No licensing fees, no lock-in, no dependency on us to keep running. If you ever want to take it to another developer, you can.

What happens after the software is launched?

We offer monthly support plans that cover bug fixes, security updates, new feature development and performance monitoring. Most clients stay with us because we already know the system. When the business changes, we adapt the software to match.

Tell Us What You Need Built

New software, a rebuild of something old, or just connecting the tools you already have. Describe the problem and we will come back with a clear next step. No jargon, no pressure.

Prefer a quick chat? Call 0425 531 127. We answer the phone in Perth.