James Allman / JA Technology Solutions LLC
Support
for business-critical systems
Legacy to Modern, Strategy to Delivery — IBM i · Linux · Integration · Custom Development
With over 35 years of software development experience, I help organizations of all sizes support, migrate, modernize, integrate, and extend the systems their operations depend on — without unnecessary disruption.
Whether your organization is a large enterprise with decades of custom business logic or a smaller operation with critical applications that need expert help, the challenge is the same: those systems cannot always be replaced cleanly, and they should not be changed recklessly.
I provide practical help with support, migration, modernization, integration, custom development, and reporting while preserving operational continuity.
Or explore my free online tools — data converters, file parsers, network utilities, and more →
Initial contact and scheduling are handled online. Phone consultations are available by appointment. Remote support is available for clients across the USA and globally.
Why companies work with me
- Deep IBM i expertise with broader cross-platform experience
- Strong background in custom reporting, legacy enhancement, and system integration
- Networking and communications depth that strengthens integration and troubleshooting work
- Practical migration and modernization work that prioritizes continuity
- Experience working across legacy and modern environments
- Clear communication with both technical teams and business stakeholders
Services
Six core services focused on business continuity.
Support & Enhancement
Ongoing support, troubleshooting, and targeted enhancements for business-critical systems. Supplement existing IT staff or provide expertise your organization lacks in-house.
Learn MoreMigration
Phased migration for applications, data, workflows, and integrations with an emphasis on continuity, validation, and risk reduction. ETL and data conversion.
Learn MoreModernization
Selective modernization of front ends, back ends, interfaces, and deployment environments. Modern web and mobile interfaces over existing business logic.
Learn MoreIntegration
System integration between ERP, POS, warehouse, finance, and external platforms. EDI, JDBC, ODBC, API-based connectivity, and real-time data exchange.
Learn MoreCustom Development
Custom business applications, workflow-specific tools, and extensions to existing systems. Building software tailored to how your organization actually operates.
Learn MoreReporting & Analytics
Custom reporting, report automation, operational and management reporting, data visualization, dashboards, and report modernization across legacy and modern platforms.
Learn MoreWho I Help
I work with organizations across industries that depend on long-lived systems and customized workflows, with particular depth in grocery retail, warehousing, and the finance and accounting operations that support them.
Why Companies Work With Me
- Deep IBM i expertise with broader cross-platform experience
- Strong background in custom reporting, legacy enhancement, and system integration
- Networking and communications depth that strengthens integration and troubleshooting work
- Practical migration and modernization work that prioritizes continuity
- Experience working across legacy and modern environments
- Clear communication with both technical teams and business stakeholders
Integration Approach
Real-time connectivity across business-critical systems.
Enterprise systems — ERP, warehouse management, finance, point of sale, supply chain — rarely exist in isolation. The value is in how they connect.
POS & External Systems
POS, external platforms, operational inputs, and upstream data sources.
Real-Time Integration
Triggers, message queues, synchronization workflows, and event-driven processing.
ERP & Customer-Facing Systems
Connected operational workflows across enterprise, back-office, and customer-facing systems.
software development
for business continuity
IBM i, Linux, Windows, Apple, Web, Mobile
Modernization
From green screen to modern interface.
Legacy applications evolve into modern web and mobile experiences while preserving the business logic that matters.
Before
After
Reporting
From printout to interactive spreadsheet.
Legacy reports become modern, automated outputs that your team can work with directly.
See an interactive demonstration →
Before
| DEPARTMENT | SALES | MARGIN |
|---|---|---|
| PRODUCE | $24,817 | 24.98% |
| DAIRY | $31,204 | 20.00% |
| MEAT | $28,556 | 28.00% |
| GROCERY | $45,890 | 20.00% |
| TOTAL | $130,467 | 23.33% |
After
Insights
Recent perspectives on enterprise systems.
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Why the platform that powers enterprise software across every industry remains one of the most practical choices for business applications.
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How data actually moves between the systems your business depends on, and what goes wrong when it is not done well.
Read ArticleFree Tools
Practical utilities you can use right now.
A growing library of free online tools spanning data formats, IBM i and mainframe, networking, retail operations, and developer utilities. Nothing is uploaded — everything runs right here in your browser.
QuickBooks Explorer
Explore and create QuickBooks Desktop QB IIF and QuickBooks Online CSV files. Parse, validate, convert, and generate — all in your browser.
Data & FinanceBarcode Explorer
Generate, scan, and decode barcodes in 15+ formats. Camera scanning, image upload, batch detection, and CSV export.
Retail & POSEmail Auth Checker
Check SPF, DMARC, DKIM, MX, and BIMI records for any domain in one place.
NetworkingDDS Screen Explorer
Paste IBM i DDS display file source and see the screen rendered with authentic 5250 green-screen and modern preview.
DevelopmentRegex Tester & Builder
Test regex patterns with real-time match highlighting. Built-in pattern builder and syntax reference.
DevelopmentTrusted Across Industries
My core capabilities — custom development, system integration, reporting and analytics, and modernization — apply across every industry.
How I Work
A clear, repeatable process.
Understand
Investigate the existing environment, business workflows, and technical landscape. Work directly with stakeholders to understand the real requirements.
Strategize
Design a practical strategy with clear phases, validation checkpoints, and risk management. No surprises.
Deliver
Execute with accountability. Direct senior-level work, documented results, and ongoing support as needed.
Engagement Model
Secure, remote, and built for long-term client trust.
All work is performed remotely. For each client, I use a dedicated virtual machine and connect through the client's approved secure access methods, including VPN where required.
Engagements may be ongoing or project-based, depending on whether the need is long-term support, reporting and enhancement work, migration execution, or a targeted integration or application initiative.
Platform Experience
Cross-platform expertise from IBM i to modern cloud infrastructure.
Available for ongoing support, project-based work, custom application development, custom reporting, reporting automation, migration planning, troubleshooting, and work involving grocery merchandising platforms, including Grocers Support Systems (GSS).
Broader platform experience includes Unix, Linux, Windows, and Apple environments, along with support for adjacent business applications and selected legacy platforms where needed.
James Allman / JA Technology Solutions LLC
A direct, senior-level consultant relationship.
Many clients know me personally and work with me directly over long periods of time. JA Technology Solutions LLC is the business entity behind that work, giving clients a professional company structure when that matters for procurement or vendor requirements.