Derek Hobbs

Engineer of Certainty in an Industry of Chaos

Most software founders talk about speed.
I talk about stability, ROI, and governance because speed without control is just risk wearing sneakers.

I started Grad Specs to solve a problem I experienced firsthand: traditional development was slow, wasteful, and allergic to change. Every “simple update” felt like a derailment.

So I built a different model; one that moves at the pace of business while maintaining the rigor of engineering.

At Grad Specs, we design and deliver enterprise platforms that are:
– Fit for Purpose: aligned to business outcomes, not developer convenience.
– Fit for Use: stable, secure, and regression-proof from day one.

Our Approach: The Graduated Development Framework consistently produces measurable outcomes

– 0 % feature regression across 10,000 + build cycles
– 100 % audit-pass rate since 2022
– 40 % faster delivery times
– Average ROI recovery within 90 days of launch

We don’t just build software.
We operationalize visions, accelerate outcomes, and build platforms that govern themselves.

If your current roadmap feels like a liability, let’s talk about engineering your next advantage.