About Us
Hidden Sector Software is a software studio focusing on providing a viable alternative to the tech oligopoly. Just a few tech companies control the data of billions of people. These companies craft EULAs that assert their dominion over everything that is sent over their software, use that personal data to turn a profit, and charge the user for the "service".
We have a deep moral problem with that power structure. Here at Hidden Sector Software, we believe that technology is a tool that has one simple purpose--to provide a service for the people and communities that use it. Therefore, we aim to provide software that does just that. Our software is marked by a commitment to data sovereignty, simple user interfaces, user autonomy, and financial feasibility.
Hidden Sector Software was originally founded as a game studio, but has transitioned to focus more on software that helps people. We currently have two flagship products: Zani Wowapi, a health data management system and electronic health record developed to specifically target the needs of native cultural healing and substance abuse treatment centers; and Axion Transit Suite, a mobile app + hardware suite developed to allow small to medium municipal transit systems to modernize their rider experience. Our smaller projects include a video game, linux utilities, and experimental particle physics software.
At our core, we believe that technology exists to serve the people, not the other way around. Our work embodies that belief by putting autonomy and ease of use at the heart of every tool we create. Ultimately, we're committed to helping build a community-focused digital ecosystem--one project at a time.
Meet the Team
Harley "Ryott" Glayzer
Software and Systems Engineer
Hi! I'm the founder and primary engineer behind Hidden Sector Software. I split my time between software development, systems engineering, and particle astrophysics research. I’m currently a part-time student at SD Mines and work with the SuperCDMS dark matter experiment at SNOLAB in Canada. I’ve been building software for over six years in languages like Python, SQL, and C/C++, with a focus on practical tools that support communities, not corporations.
Ruger
Motivational Speaker and Muse
Ruger is my dog, and he is the muse for all software written. He often lays down and acts like a pillow when I'm writing software at home.