About

Veteran-built software for the Mid-South.

I'm Erick Crowne, founder of Desoto Bits & Bytes. From the battlefield to the codebase, I bring discipline, precision, and an unrelenting commitment to mission success — building software that actually works for the businesses I serve.

US Army Combat Veteran 2 Iraq Deployments 5+ Years Coding Olive Branch, MS

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Erick Crowne, founder of Desoto Bits & Bytes

ERICK CROWNE Founder & Lead Developer

Years Coding

Combat Deployments

Service Lines

100%

Veteran Owned

My Story

From the Army to architecting software.

I served as a soldier in the United States Army and deployed twice to Iraq during the war. The military taught me how to operate under pressure, lead small teams, and ship the mission no matter how rough the conditions. Those lessons are the foundation of how I run Desoto Bits & Bytes today.

After transitioning out of service, I picked up code and never put it down. Over the last five years I've shipped real software for real customers — from polished mobile apps and complex web applications to fast company websites, custom API integrations, and AI-powered automations.

Today I'm based in Olive Branch, MS, partnering with businesses across DeSoto County, Memphis, and the wider Mid-South. Every project gets the same thing: clear communication, honest pricing, and software built to last.

What I build

End-to-end software, designed and engineered in-house. No outsourcing, no middlemen — just one developer accountable from kickoff to launch.

Mobile Apps

Native-feel iOS & Android apps that put your business in your customer's pocket.

Web Applications

Custom dashboards, portals, and SaaS tools that automate what slows your team down.

Company Websites

Fast, SEO-ready websites built for local visibility and credibility, not template fluff.

API Integrations

Connect Stripe, QuickBooks, CRMs, and the tools your business already runs on.

AI Integrations

ChatGPT, OpenAI, and custom models embedded into your workflows — cloud or on-premise.

Long-Term Support

I stay with you after launch — maintenance, monitoring, and iteration as your business grows.

The journey so far

From combat boots to keyboards.

U.S. Army

Combat service in Iraq

Two combat deployments during the Iraq War. Learned what it means to lead, execute under pressure, and finish what you start.

After Service

Pivoted into software

Taught myself to code and committed to the craft full-time. Five years of shipping production software for paying customers.

Now

Founded Desoto Bits & Bytes

Veteran-owned software studio in Olive Branch, MS — building mobile apps, web apps, websites, APIs, and AI integrations for businesses across the Mid-South.

Mission first. People always. Software that ships and keeps shipping.

— Erick Crowne, Founder