We are committed to our craft of software development.
Our breadth and depth of skills set us apart from others.
Xtern Software was founded by Keir Davis in 2002. Keir was first exposed to programming on a Texas Instruments TI-99/4A. He has greatly expanded his programming abilities since then.
Keir attended the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill (BA) and the University of North Carolina – Greensboro (MS, Computer Science). He co-authored a book (The Definitive Guide To Linux Network Programming), and received his Amazon Web Services certification as a Solutions Architect (Associate).
Our team has grown steadily over the years. We now employ a dedicated group of senior developers with a combined 80+ years of experience. We also offer digital marketing services to support the investment you’ve made in your business’s digital footprint.
Local Education: UNC Greensboro
Causes: Summit Rotary (Greensboro), UNC Greensboro Computer Science Industry Advisory Board, Campus Greensboro
Hobbies: Playing pinball at Boxcar Arcade
Local Education: UNC Greensboro
Hobbies: Watching my kids play soccer at Bryan Park & Proehlific Park, and take gymnastics classes at Ultimate Kids Gym
Local Education: UNC Greensboro
Hobbies: Strategy board games, reading books about Arctic exploration, and creative writing
Causes: Greensboro Parks & Rec Commission, Future Fund, Children’s Home Society
Hobbies: Playing tennis, and taking my kids to the Greensboro Science Center
Local Education: Elon University
Causes: Greensboro Urban Ministry
Hobbies: Walking my dog, Squirrelly, through the Arboretum
Local Education: UNC Greensboro
Causes: 4H Honor Club
Hobbies: Playing soccer through the NC Fusion Adult Soccer League
Local Education: UNC Greensboro
Causes: Peacehaven Community Farm
Hobbies: Playing with my son, cooking, board games, and gardening
Local Education: UNC Greensboro
Causes: Animal advocacy
Hobbies: Digital art, fishkeeping, and trying to teach my cat to like walks!
Local Education: UNC Greensboro
Causes: Guilford Green, Greensboro Urban Ministry
Hobbies: Camping, hiking, and cooking
Hobbies: Spending time in nature (especially the mountains), and taking walks in the Bog Garden with my kids
Causes: Mobile Meals
Hobbies: Buying plants & produce from the Greensboro Farmers Market
Some of us were born in the Piedmont Triad, some came here for school, work, or family; but all of us are now deeply rooted in the region. Our office is located at the edge of Greensboro's historic Fisher Park neighborhood, and we take pride in all the area has to offer. You might find us at a local restaurant for our weekly team lunch or engaging with the community through civic organizations. We are proud members of the Guilford Merchant's Association and the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce.
We work directly with three organizations to better our community: we teach computer literacy courses at the United Way of Greater Greensboro's Family Success Center, we hire & mentor interns through the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce's Campus Greensboro initiative, and we clean & maintain Latham Park though the City of Greensboro's Adopt-a-Park program.
We can help you with:
Software architecture, product design & development, platform integration, software maintenance, secure
cloud hosting, and beyond.