
Spark Equation
ReviewChicago consulting and engineering firm helping businesses modernize legacy systems and build scalable digital products on AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.

About Spark Equation
Spark Equation is a Chicago-based software engineering and consulting firm founded in 2016 with 28 engineers. They specialize in system architecture redesign, legacy modernization, cloud migration, and full-stack product development, with partnerships across AWS, Microsoft, Appian, and Google Cloud. Typical project sizes range from $50K to over $250K.
Who Spark Equation Is Best For
Spark Equation suits SMBs and mid-market companies with aging technology stacks that need architectural guidance and engineering execution together. Their consulting-first model means they help clients develop the right strategy before writing a line of code. Best for organizations on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud looking to modernize without disrupting operations.
Why Choose Spark Equation
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Spark Equation Services
Selected Work

Shiftgig β System Integrations for On-Demand Staffing Platform
Shiftgig
Spark Equation led API integrations between Shiftgig's Deploy SaaS platform and WorkBright digital onboarding, using an AWS microservices architecture to cut worker onboarding time and eliminate in-person paperwork for Chicago-based Shiftgig.
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Progress Retail β Digital Transformation for RetailOps Learning Platform
Progress Retail
Progress Retail needed a one-stop operations experience for retail teams worldwide; Spark Equation engineered platform work that supported the RetailOps learning provider's digital transformation and business impact.
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Headway Workforce Solutions β Building a Digital Core
Headway Workforce Solutions
Headway Workforce Solutions, a B2B staffing provider, partnered with Spark Equation for a cost-effective digital core that integrated business systems and delivered real-time operational data.
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