The Person Behind It

Spencer Howe

Master of Science — Software Engineering – AI Engineering

Bachelor of Science — Software Engineering

I build custom software, AI-powered tools, automation, and digital systems for businesses that need more than an off-the-shelf solution.

Howe Digital Systems is your tech hub for the business you've built — focused on practical software engineering, AI integration, custom applications, workflow automation, and digital infrastructure built around how businesses actually operate.

Before transitioning into technology, I served in the United States Marine Corps and spent 12 years in the skilled trades as a diesel technician, working with heavy equipment, military vehicles, and large commercial and public-sector fleet vehicles. I later continued that work in public service as a civil servant, maintaining and repairing complex vehicle and equipment systems.

That hands-on background still shapes how I approach engineering today: understand the system, diagnose the problem, and build a solution that works reliably in the real world.

I also co-own and operate Howe Ranch, a private family farm experience and agritourism business in Kalispell, Montana — giving me the perspective of both a software engineer and a business owner building and operating systems firsthand.

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Spencer Howe — Howe Digital Systems

Kalispell, Montana

Technical Background

What I work with

Languages & Frameworks
Python Flask JavaScript HTML/CSS SQL Android / Java Bootstrap
Infrastructure & Tools
PostgreSQL AWS Lightsail Nginx Docker Linux / Server Admin Git GitHub Pages
Specialty Systems
Frigate NVR Jellyfin Custom Camera Systems AI / LLM Integration Payment APIs Automation
Frigate NVR — Custom Camera Systems
I run a fully custom Frigate NVR setup at my own property that outperforms any commercial system — AI object detection, real-time alerts, and a web dashboard built from scratch. If you've outgrown Ring or Nest, let's talk.
Beyond the Code

The ranch side

Howe Ranch is a private agritourism destination in the foothills of Glacier National Park, Kalispell, Montana. We offer boutique farm animal encounters and experiential stays — by advance reservation only. Experiences include Private Mini Moo encounters with Mini Highland cattle, Farm Stays, Winter Wonderland, and Spooky Moo events, with weddings and milestone celebrations coming soon.

The end-to-end booking and ticketing platform — built in-house — handles event registration, online payments, date/time selection, and guest management. It's the system that proved the model behind Howe Digital Systems.

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Why Howe Digital Systems
You're not hiring an agency.
You're hiring the engineer.
Direct Access

You talk directly to the person building your software — no account managers, no handoffs, no guessing games.

Real Engineering Background

M.S. in Software Engineering with hands-on experience in AI, databases, backend systems, and infrastructure — not just front-end.

I've Built It Myself

Every system I build for clients I've tested on my own business first. I know what works because I've run it in production.

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