Braids by Rose
Business WebsiteProfessional hair braiding business website with online booking system, gallery showcase, and mobile-optimized design.
KEY METRICS
300% increase in bookings
2-week delivery
5-star client review
Veteran • Founder • Full-Stack Engineer
DefendreSolutions
Empowering Ideas. Building Legacies.
I'm Steve — veteran, full-stack engineer, and founder of Defendre Solutions. I help people turn visions into scalable, beautiful, and impactful web platforms.
Our Mission
Combining military precision with cutting-edge AI to help small businesses compete in the digital age
We bridge the gap between military precision and cutting-edge technology, helping small businesses harness the power of AI and automation to compete in today's digital landscape.
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Veteran-Owned Business
Military discipline meets modern innovation. Every project is approached with the same attention to detail and mission-first mindset that defines our service.
Services & Solutions
What We Offer
Simple, effective solutions for small businesses
Quick Wins
Fast, impactful solutions to get you online and operational
Quick Website Launch
Professional website deployed in 1-2 weeks using modern frameworks
$1,500 - $3,0001-2 weeks
Responsive design
SEO optimization
Landing Page Creation
High-converting landing pages for campaigns and products
$500 - $1,5003-5 days
A/B testing ready
Mobile optimized
Success Stories
Real Results
See how we've helped businesses transform and grow with technology.
AI-Powered Analytics Dashboard
SaaS PlatformGovernment-ready analytics platform with real-time data visualization, role-based access control, and compliance features.
KEY METRICS
Deployed in 6 weeks
99.9% uptime
Cleared security audit
E-commerce MVP
StartupFull-stack e-commerce platform with payment processing, inventory management, and admin dashboard built in 6 weeks.
KEY METRICS
50% under budget
4-week early delivery
$100K+ processed in month 1
Military Training Portal
Gov-Ready SaaSSecure training management system with progress tracking, certification workflows, and accessibility compliance.
KEY METRICS
10,000+ users trained
100% WCAG compliant
Zero security incidents
Insights
Latest Blog Posts
Thoughts on technology, development, and the intersection of military discipline with modern software engineering.
Tesla's Master Plan Part 4: AI-Powered Sustainable Abundance
Released Sept 1, 2025, Tesla’s MP4 pivots from electrification to automation — outlining “sustainable abundance” via AI, robotics, autonomy, and energy systems at scale. What this means for operators building real products and services.
Steve Defendre
Sep 2, 2025•7 min read
Grok 5 and the AGI Horizon: A Developer's Take on Three Weeks Inside xAI
What happens when AI stops being artificial? A deep dive into the Grok 5 development that has the tech world talking about AGI timelines.
Steve Defendre
Aug 22, 2025•12 min read
About
Steve Defendre
Veteran-owned, mission-driven development.
As a veteran and full-stack engineer, I bring military discipline and technical expertise to every project. I founded Defendre Solutions to help businesses and organizations turn their visions into powerful, scalable web platforms.
My experience spans AI-powered applications, government-ready SaaS platforms, and rapid MVP development. I specialize in TypeScript, Next.js, and modern cloud architectures that scale with your business.
What clients say
Testimonials
"Steve delivered an exceptional website for my braiding business. The design is beautiful, loads incredibly fast, and the booking functionality works flawlessly. My clients love how easy it is to schedule appointments!"
"Working with Defendre Solutions was a game-changer for our startup. Their technical expertise and veteran discipline helped us launch our MVP on time and under budget."
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Project Info
TYPICAL TIMELINES
Landing Page3-5 days
Business Website1-2 weeks
Custom Application2-6 weeks
STARTING FROM
$500
Simple projects • Full consultation included
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