About Howard IT Solutions

Full-service IT partner • Managed IT Services • Networking • Custom Web & App Development • IT Consulting

About This Website

This site is the culmination of my graduate studies, brought to life in a focused two-week sprint starting mid-April 2025 to showcase my full-stack capabilities and experience in various programming languages.



Tech Stack & Tooling
• Backend: Java 21, Spring Boot (RESTful APIs, MVC), Gradle, Spring Mail, H2/MySQL
• Frontend & UI: Thymeleaf, HTML5, CSS3 (Eurostile, custom dark/light themes), JavaScript (ES6+), Jetpack Compose (Android), Canvas-Confetti
• Hosting & DevOps: Railway.app (CI/CD), GoDaddy DNS, Git & GitHub, Automated deployments, PWA manifest
• APIs & Integrations: Gemini AI chat bot, OpenAI (prior), Mailjet SMTP, National Weather Service API, Financial Modeling Prep API, live news feed via RestTemplate/WebClient
• Testing & Tools: Android Studio IDE, Chrome DevTools (responsive testing), Service Worker (PWA), cross-browser compatibility
• Best Practices: Modular codebase, reusable Thymeleaf fragments, accessibility (a11y) and responsive design, progressive enhancement


Key Features
• Fully functional service-request form with email notifications (SMTP integration)
• AI-powered support chat (Gemini/Capybara) with planned local/secure LLM fallback
• Live scrolling stock ticker using Financial Modeling Prep API
• Custom-built browser games (Sudoku, fighting game, etc.) coded from scratch
• Live technology news feed (REST API)
• Responsive, mobile-friendly layouts (custom CSS/Eurostile, PWA-ready)
• Drag-and-drop helper bubble for quick tools (chat, stock, tech tips, more)
• Animated, interactive hero and section slideshows (index)
• Progressive Web App (installable on Android/iOS with manifest & service worker)
• Reusable UI components and templates with Thymeleaf
• Modern code standards: semantic HTML, modular JS, scalable CSS


Key Features
• Fully functional service-request form with email notifications
• Custom-built browser games (Sudoku, etc.) coded from scratch
• Live technology news feed
• AI-powered support chat (*Still In Development*)
• Responsive, mobile-friendly layouts with reusable Thymeleaf fragments




Expect new features and refinements as time goes on!

Our Mission

At Howard IT Solutions, we provide reliable IT and software services that are designed for today’s digital challenges. We blend technical know-how with clear, strategic guidance so you can navigate complexity and take hold of new opportunities.

Who We Are

Howard IT Solutions, LLC is proudly based in Fayette and Henry Counties, Georgia, USA. Founded by Tyler Howard, we bridge people and technology—providing the tools and expertise you need to thrive in today’s fast-moving digital landscape. While locally rooted, we currently serve customers across the United States through both in-person and secure remote support.