Business Details
13 Years
experience
Custom Software & Systems Engineering Solutions
Founded in 2013, Bestgate Engineering has established itself as a trusted partner for complex software and systems engineering challenges. Our team of seasoned engineers delivers innovative solutions to the U.S. Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, and their industry partners, leveraging over 40 years of combined leadership experience. We prioritize employee success through a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and integrity-driven relationships. Our principals bring deep expertise in software architecture, wireless technologies, and real-time systems, ensuring we meet client needs with precision. By maintaining fluency in both theoretical foundations and emerging industry trends, we provide sustainable, scalable solutions for mission-critical applications.Our commitment to trusted relationships means delivering exactly what we promise, every time. With a focus on modernization and lifecycle support, we help clients transform legacy systems into future-ready frameworks. Our NAICS-certified capabilities span enterprise systems, PKI infrastructure, and embedded engineering. Through employee-first values and technical rigor, we aim to be recognized as both exceptional engineers and ethical partners. Whether supporting government agencies or commercial clients, we combine domain expertise with agile methodologies to solve the most challenging technical problems.
Services
Software Engineering
System Integration
System Analytics
Wireless Engineering
PKI & Cryptography
Embedded Systems
Enterprise Solutions
System Modernization
Lifecycle Support
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- Our leadership team brings 40+ years of combined software engineering and project management experience
- We maintain NAICS-certified expertise in software development and systems integration
- Engineers hold advanced degrees and certifications from institutions like UMBC, Johns Hopkins, and Stanford
- Proven track record modernizing legacy systems for government agencies
- Leadership principals actively practice engineering while managing corporate operations
Services
Software Engineering
Our full-lifecycle software engineering services cover conceptualization through maintenance. We specialize in both compiled and interpreted languages, with expertise spanning kernel modules to presentation interfaces. Our engineers implement modern frameworks while maintaining compatibility with legacy systems, ensuring sustainable solutions for mission-critical applications.
System Integration
We integrate commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and government off-the-shelf (GOTS) technologies with custom solutions. Our team specializes in continuous integration pipelines and build management systems, ensuring seamless operation across diverse technical environments while maintaining security and performance standards.
Wireless Engineering
Our wireless engineering experts handle 802.11 protocol analysis, geolocation algorithms, and network security. We develop tools for protocol analysis, directional antenna systems, and wireless data mining, providing actionable intelligence solutions for government and defense clients with strict security requirements.
PKI & Cryptography
We design and implement enterprise key management systems and public key infrastructures. Our services include system architecture, open standard technology implementation, and security protocol development, ensuring robust cryptographic solutions for sensitive government and commercial applications.
System Modernization
We transform decades-old critical systems into modern architectures using sustainable technologies. Our approach maintains functionality while improving scalability, performance, and maintainability, helping clients transition to contemporary frameworks without compromising operational integrity.
People
Keith Wegner
Principal & FSO
Software engineer specializing in PKI systems with 20+ years experience. Holds MS in Information Systems from UMBC and CISSP certification. Leads software architecture initiatives while managing corporate security operations.
Christopher Swartz
Principal & Finance Officer
Wireless technology expert with PhD-level research in Wi-Fi geolocation. Manages financial operations while leading development of low-level protocol processing systems for defense applications.
George Bachman
Principal & Commercial Programs Director
20+ years in real-time embedded systems development. Oversees commercial projects while applying expertise in algorithm development and healthcare records processing to diverse client challenges.
Questions
What industries do you serve?
We primarily serve the U.S. Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, and their industry partners through specialized software engineering solutions.
What technical specialties do you offer?
Our core competencies include wireless engineering, PKI infrastructure, embedded systems, system modernization, and enterprise software development.
Are you NAICS certified?
Yes, we operate under NAICS codes 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) and 541412 (Industrial Design).
Do you offer career opportunities?
We actively seek talented engineers. Visit our careers page to learn about current openings and our engineering-focused company culture.
