30 Years of Engineering Experience. Now With AI That Actually Works.
Xrtic helps small and mid-size businesses solve real technical problems — from modernizing legacy systems and cutting infrastructure costs, to building practical AI tools that deliver measurable results.

Applied AI & LLM Development
Building practical AI tools — not hype, not demos. LLM-powered applications, AI-assisted workflows, and intelligent automation that fit your budget and your actual business needs.

Legacy Modernization
Got an aging PHP/Python/Java/* app, a fragile hosting setup, or a database held together with duct tape? We’ve been modernizing systems for years, reducing cost and technical debt without the drama of a full rewrite.

Web Development/DevOps Infrastructure
From web development to container deployments to DNS headaches to cost optimization — if it lives between your code and your users, we can help you make it faster, cheaper, and more reliable.

Architecture & Strategy
Not sure which direction to take your stack? Need an honest second opinion before a big investment? Xrtic provides experienced, vendor-neutral technical guidance — the kind you’d get from a trusted CTO.
About Xrtic
Xrtic (pronounced ZER-tick) Consulting is Kurt Overberg— an independent engineering consultant with over three decades of hands-on experience across software architecture, devops, database design, and applied AI. No account managers, no hand-offs. You work directly with a senior engineer who’s seen it all and can tell you the truth.
Recent work includes migrating 50+ websites to cut hosting costs significantly, modernizing legacy PHP applications, building custom database systems, and developing LLM-powered tools for shopping intelligence and automated code auditing. If you have a technical problem and want an experienced engineer in your corner, let’s talk.


“I have worked with Kurt (Xtric) for many years and can say without hesitation that he brings exceptional value to any organization he works with. He has helped us tackle complex technical implementations, solve challenging issues, and develop sustainable solutions that have held up over time. Kurt combines deep technical expertise with sound judgment and a practical approach, which is exactly what you want when working through important business-critical decisions.”
-Kevin Roy, GreenBananaSEO

“Kurt has been an invaluable resource for our team organization-wide, providing senior-level technical expertise and perspective. It allows us to work through more complex decisions with confidence, without overextending internal resources.”
-Kristi, GreenBananaSEO

“Kurt has repeatedly saved us money and time. Having a senior technologist with so much product experience to bounce ideas off has been game changing.”
-A. Doyle, Pocketmark
Xrtic, Inc
Senior Engineering & Applied AI Consulting
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