Managed infrastructure // Applied AI // Portland, Oregon

Elevate the
human layer.

Substrate is the layer beneath: we manage the technology your business runs on, from servers and backups to AI assistants working inside your daily systems, so your people can do the work only people can do. Built and run by the two founders whose names are on it.

Two lines of business

What we do

We build and manage the foundation beneath your day to day work.

Managed infrastructure

We manage the systems your business depends on, hosted with Substrate or running at your site. When something needs attention, you speak directly with a founder.

  • Servers hosted with us or installed at your location
  • Business networks with automated health monitoring
  • Nightly backups with rehearsed restore drills
  • Cameras, phone systems, and software licensing
  • Same business day support response
  • A priority lane when a server is down

Applied AI

We build assistants that connect to the systems your staff already uses. They perform defined work, and every action is recorded for review.

  • Assistants working inside business email
  • Connections to ERP and property management platforms
  • Defined tasks: intake, triage, drafting, records upkeep
  • A complete audit log of every action taken
  • Human review points where you want them
  • Built on your data, running under your control
How we run

Clear operations. Direct accountability.

  • You speak with a founder. There is no tiered support queue between you and the person responsible for the work.
  • Backups are tested. We run nightly backups and rehearse restores, so recovery is not left to assumption.
  • Systems are watched around the clock. Automated monitoring checks health continuously, and humans are paged when attention is needed.
  • Server outages take priority. Server down issues enter a dedicated lane and go to the front of the line.
  • AI work leaves a record. Every action performed by an AI assistant is logged and auditable. If it is not in the log, it did not happen.
Who we are

The people responsible answer the call

Substrate is led by Jim Noneman and John Cappuccio. Clients work directly with both founders, from the first review through ongoing service and support.

Jim Noneman
Servers, networks, backups, and AI systems
jim@pdxtechteam.com · (503) 830-3024
John Cappuccio
Business platforms and software development
john@pdxtechteam.com · (971) 409-9549
Getting started

A clear path from review to operation

Review the current setup.

We discuss your systems, recurring problems, and the work you want handled.

Define the scope.

You receive a clear plan covering responsibilities, hosting, project work, and monthly service.

Put the foundation in place.

We complete the agreed work, connect the required systems, and begin ongoing management.

Questions

FAQ

Can you manage systems that stay at our office?

Yes. Infrastructure can run at your location or be hosted with Substrate. We determine the right arrangement based on the systems you use and where they need to operate.

What happens when something breaks?

Support requests receive a same business day response. A server down issue enters a priority lane, and you work directly with a founder rather than moving through a tiered queue.

What does AI with audit logs mean in practice?

The assistant records every action it takes while working in connected systems. That record can be reviewed later, giving your business a clear audit trail instead of leaving AI activity hidden.

Can you work with the software we already use?

Applied AI assistants connect to email, ERP systems, and property management platforms. We first define the work to be performed and the systems required to perform it.

How does pricing work?

Ongoing management is covered by monthly service agreements. Defined projects are quoted at a fixed price, with no surprise hourly billing. Invoices can be paid online.