Software,
Refined.
Astraen is an independent software laboratory. We engineer durable digital systems and craft high-fidelity user experiences, prioritizing logic, performance, and privacy.
Competencies
Digital Craftsmanship
Bridging the gap between functional code and art. We build fluid, native-feel interfaces where every interaction, animation, and state transition is deliberate and polished.
System Logic
Architecting the invisible. Designing robust data structures, memory-safe backends, and scalable infrastructure that underpin complex applications.
Technical R&D
Exploring the edge of what is possible. From custom simulation engines to novel algorithm implementations, we solve problems that require first-principles thinking.
Holistic Engineering
Software does not exist in a vacuum. We take ownership of the entire lifecycle—architecture, design, implementation, and deployment—ensuring coherence from the database schema to the final pixel.
Lab Output
We build products to test our theories on architecture and user experience. RainVu is our active experiment in local-first, privacy-centric mobile design.
RainVu
A precision rainfall logging tool. RainVu demonstrates that complex data visualization and robust offline capabilities can exist without compromising user privacy.
The Lab Mindset
Engineering, not Assembly.
We believe software is an asset that should appreciate over time. We favor simple, proven technologies that allow for deep understanding, easy maintenance, and performance that lasts.
Precision
Attention to detail in code, interface, and infrastructure.
Analysis
Decisions driven by data, testing, and core engineering principles.
Performance
Efficiency is not an afterthought; it is a design constraint.