Helping Waltek Turn a Stressful Transition into Strategic Momentum

When a key software developer leaves a company—especially one responsible for critical internal systems like an ERP—it can be a high-stakes moment. For Waltek, a trusted manufacturer navigating just such a transition, the departure of their in-house developer could have created disruption, delays, and uncertainty.

Instead, it became a turning point for growth.

At Lampros Labs, we’re often brought in during these moments. Whether a system is undocumented, out of date, or tied to a single individual’s expertise, we specialize in stepping in calmly and decisively—helping businesses regain control and move forward with confidence.

That’s how our relationship with Waltek began.

Their internal developer, Terry, had built a custom ERP that was deeply tailored to the company’s needs. When he decided to move on, he did so with uncommon professionalism—giving us a thorough walk-through of the application’s code and systems, supporting the transition process, and offering follow-up availability if needed. His business ethics set the tone for a respectful and secure handoff.

Still, for Jeff Smith and the rest of the Waltek team, the moment was understandably stressful. “When our internal developer announced his departure,” Jeff shared, “I knew we needed more than just a technical team—we needed partners who could step in calmly, make all the appropriate changes, document whatever they could from Terry, and make sure we can keep operating smoothly throughout. Lampros Labs proved to be exactly that. From day one, they brought clarity, professionalism, and real strategic insight. We didn’t just survive the transition—we’re now in a better position than before.”

Working with Jeff has been a highlight of the project. His strategic mindset, openness to collaboration, and clear communication have laid the groundwork for long-term success.

On the Lampros side, Ruochen, one of our lead engineers, has taken point on the project. From the first few days, he’s worked hand-in-hand with Jeff to understand the system’s structure, create appropriate documentation, identify opportunities for improvement, and deliver tangible results. “Every company has its own way of doing things, especially when it comes to internal systems,” Ruochen explained. “With Waltek, we took time to really understand their workflows and goals. Working with Jeff has made that easy—he’s sharp, collaborative, and genuinely focused on long-term success. That made it possible for us to deliver value right away and lay a strong foundation for what’s next.” Ruochen has already onboarded several other Lampros developers onto the system, assuring continuity and expertise within the team.

In just a few weeks, we implemented several changes and helpful new features to the ERP system—upgrades that made an immediate impact for Waltek’s operations team.

We’re proud not only of what we’ve built, but how we built it—through trust, transparency, and teamwork. From Terry’s outstandingly professional handoff to Jeff’s thoughtful leadership and Ruochen’s thoughtful development approach, this project has been a model of what’s possible when people work together under pressure.

If your company is facing a similar transition—whether from a departing developer or a legacy system that needs to evolve—Lampros Labs is here to help. We bring order to chaos, stability to uncertainty, and momentum to every step forward.

You can find more information about Lampros Labs at https://lamproslabs.com.