AI Software Development

We Build Software
That Makes Businesses Smarter

HiddenState AI is a software development company specializing in machine learning, predictive analytics, and custom AI platforms. We build the tools that help organizations move from guesswork to precision.

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30 minutes. No sales pitch. We'll tell you if AI can actually help.

What We Build

AI Software for Real Problems

We build production software that solves specific operational problems using machine learning, predictive analytics, and intelligent automation. If it doesn't ship, we don't build it.

Serving clients across commercial, government, and defense sectors

Predictive Analytics

Models that forecast demand, anticipate customer behavior, and surface trends — so you act on what's coming, not what already happened.

Custom AI Platforms

End-to-end software platforms tailored to your industry. We design, build, and deploy production-grade applications with AI baked in from day one.

Intelligent Automation

AI that handles the repetitive work — document processing, data extraction, scheduling, routing — so your people focus on what matters.

Flagship Product

HiddenBuild

AI-powered estimating and project management for trade contractors. Generates code-compliant estimates in minutes, handles proposals with e-signatures, and tracks projects from bid to closeout. Currently serving electrical contractors, with more trades coming soon.

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How We Work

From Problem to Production

1

Understand the Problem

We start with your operations, not our technology. What's costing you time, money, or accuracy?

2

Design the Solution

We architect the right approach — a predictive model, a full software platform, or an automation layer on your existing systems.

3

Build & Validate

Production-grade code, not prototypes. Every model is tested against your real data before it goes live.

4

Deploy & Support

We ship to production, monitor performance, and iterate. Our software gets better as your data grows.

Leadership

Built by Operators, Engineers, and Innovators

Heidi Plotzke
Heidi Plotzke
Founder & CEO
Leads supplier relations, finance, government contracting compliance, and company strategy. MBA in Finance. Doctor of Physical Therapy with operational leadership experience at Corewell Health.
Zach Plotzke
Zach Plotzke
CTO
Architect of HiddenBuild — built the full platform including AI estimating engine, 5 specialized agents, and 13 proprietary trade-secret assets. Army Captain, UH-60M Black Hawk Pilot, 15 years military service. ECE & ISE degrees. Former GM, Booz Allen Hamilton, DCS Corporation.
Matthew Parlow
Matthew Parlow
COO
Leads government contracting opportunities and business operations. 30 years of operations leadership including multi-unit P&L management, supply chain logistics, and workforce strategy. Former senior leader at SPB Hospitality.
Government & Defense

Ready for Government Work

Woman-Owned Small Business SAM Registered CAGE Code Active CMMC Level 1 (In Progress)

Certified WOSB with active SAM registration. Our leadership includes cleared military veterans with experience delivering technology to DoW and federal agencies.

MEDC — Defense & Aerospace APEX Accelerator NGAUS AUSA Women in Defense NDIA
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Let's Talk About Your Problem

Contact Information

Location
Detroit, MI

Interested in working with us? Send your resume to careers@hiddenstate.ai