Software Development for Holt

COLETEK delivers powerful, reliable software solutions that drive real-world products — from bare-metal firmware to full-stack cloud-integrated systems. Whether you’re building a new product, upgrading a legacy system, or integrating sensors and control systems, we’ve got the experience and infrastructure to make it happen.

Our Software Development Expertise

• Embedded Systems: Real-time firmware (C/C++, ARM, STM32, ESP32, AVR, RISC-V)
• Desktop Applications: Cross-platform apps for Linux, Windows, and macOS
• Mobile Development: iOS / Android native and hybrid apps
• IoT & Edge Software: MQTT, LoRa, Zigbee, CANbus, wireless sensor stacks
• Control Systems: PID, state machines, signal filtering, cascade loops
• AI & Computer Vision: YOLO, OpenCV, TensorFlow Lite, Jetson & Pi integration
• Backend APIs & DevOps: Node.js, Python, Docker, NGINX, SQL/NoSQL
• UI/UX & HMI: React, Electron, GTK, Qt, LVGL, custom dashboards
• Advanced Shell Scripting: `bash`, `awk`, `sed`, automation pipelines

From Prototype to Production

Our development pipeline is tightly integrated with our Holt electronic design and Holt mechatronics services — meaning we don’t just “write code,” we bring physical products to life. Agile methods, version control, CI/CD, and rigorous hardware-in-the-loop testing are all standard.

Need software built around your hardware? Get in touch with our team today.

Custom firmware and application software — built in-house for real-world deployment.

At COLETEK, we empower businesses in Holt, Canberra, and across the Australian Capital Territory with innovative software solutions tailored to their unique needs. Our experienced team has delivered over 150 R&D and new product development projects, collaborating seamlessly with clients from diverse industries.

We understand the challenges businesses face in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape. Our software development process is designed to address these challenges, from initial requirements capture to production-readiness planning. We leverage proven methodologies and tools to ensure transparency, accountability, and successful outcomes.

Our services encompass every stage of the software development lifecycle, including proof-of-concept work, prototype refinement, design reviews, technical feasibility assessments, and production-readiness planning. We also offer ongoing support, including remote collaboration, periodic design reviews, and comprehensive testing and iteration services.

Whether you need to enhance existing software systems, develop new mobile or web applications, or integrate innovative technologies into your business processes, COLETEK is your trusted partner. We are committed to delivering practical, sustainable solutions that empower your organization to achieve its full potential.

Our founder and principal engineer, Luke Cole, holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics and a Bachelor of Information Technology in Software Development from ANU. He has over 25 years of hands-on experience across robotics, electronics, embedded systems, AI, and product development. His expertise and leadership have been recognized through awards and industry contributions.