We Are Spark Werks
A seven-person digital studio based in Providence, RI, focused exclusively on HealthTech. We partner with healthcare organizations, life sciences companies, and health-focused SaaS businesses to build products that improve lives.
Our Story
Spark Werks started in 2021 in a small co-working space on Westminster Street in Providence. The founding team had spent years building enterprise SaaS platforms at companies like Philips Healthcare, Meditech, and athenahealth — and saw an opportunity to bring a product-focused, design-driven approach to a sector that was traditionally underserved by modern software practices.
We began as a two-person consultancy, taking on HealthTech integrations and custom development projects. Our first client was a digital therapeutics startup building an FDA-cleared cognitive behavioral therapy platform. We helped them scale from 500 to 50,000 active users in 18 months. That project defined our approach: deep technical work, close collaboration, and a genuine belief that great software can change health outcomes.
By 2023, we had grown to seven people and moved into our current studio space on South Water Street, overlooking the Providence River. Our team today includes engineers, designers, a product strategist, and a clinical domain expert — all united by a shared mission to make healthcare technology actually work for the people who use it.
We've since shipped products used in over 200 hospitals and health systems across the United States. But we're most proud of the relationships we've built — with clients who treat us as an extension of their team, and with each other as we continue to grow and learn.
What We Stand For
HealthTech First
Every project we take starts from the same question: does this improve health outcomes? Our specialization means we understand regulatory requirements, clinical workflows, and patient experience at a deep level.
Technical Depth
Our 7-person team brings decades of combined experience in full-stack development, data engineering, and infrastructure. We build for scale, security, and maintainability from day one.
Collaborative Process
We embed with client teams, working in weekly sprints with transparent communication. No black boxes, no handoffs — just a shared commitment to shipping quality software.
Product Thinking
We don't just write code. We ask hard questions about user needs, market fit, and business models. Our team includes strategists who think in products, not tickets.
Meet the Team
Lotte Lefebvre
Founder & Lead Engineer
Full-stack architect with 12 years in HealthTech. Previously led engineering at a Series B digital health platform.
Matthew Bernard
Product Strategist
Former product lead at athenahealth. Focuses on market analysis, user research, and product-market fit.
Eva Quinn
Clinical Domain Lead
RN turned software consultant. Bridges the gap between clinical workflows and technical implementation.
David Okonkwo
Senior Developer
Backend and data infrastructure specialist. Builds HIPAA-compliant systems that handle millions of records.
Sarah Chen
UX / Product Designer
Designs interfaces that clinicians and patients actually want to use. Expert in accessibility and inclusive design.
Marcus Torres
DevOps & Security
SOC 2, HIPAA, and HITRUST compliance lead. Keeps our infrastructure secure and our deployments smooth.
Elena Rossi
Frontend Engineer
React and TypeScript specialist. Builds fast, accessible interfaces for complex clinical data.
Let's Build Something That Matters
Have a HealthTech project, a product idea, or just want to chat? We'd love to hear from you.