Based in Hong Kong · Engineering from Taiwan

We Build Software
That Scales

Custom software systems, real-time data platforms, and cloud infrastructure for businesses across the Asia-Pacific region. Engineered for reliability. Designed for growth.

terminal — zsh
$merkle deploy --region ap-southeast --env production
✓ Build optimized · 847ms
✓ Tests passing · 142/142
✓ Deployed to 3 regions
✓ Health checks passing (6/6)
→ https://app.client-project.com
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APAC
Regional focus
99.9%
Target SLA uptime
24/7
Production monitoring
<4h
Incident response
Services

Engineering solutions built for the real world

From early-stage prototypes to enterprise-grade systems, we bring deep technical expertise and operational discipline to every engagement.

Custom Software Development

We design and build bespoke software systems—from high-throughput APIs and internal tooling to customer-facing platforms. Modern stacks, clean architecture, tested at every layer.

Backend Systems APIs & Integrations Web Applications Automation

Data Analytics & Intelligence

Turn raw data into operational advantage. We build data pipelines, real-time dashboards, and analytical models that surface insight your teams can actually act on.

Data Pipelines Real-time Dashboards Business Intelligence ML Models

Cloud Infrastructure

Reliable, scalable infrastructure designed for production workloads. We handle architecture, deployment, monitoring, and ongoing operations so you can focus on your product.

AWS / GCP Container Orchestration CI/CD Observability

Technical Consulting

Not every problem needs new software. We audit existing systems, identify performance bottlenecks, and recommend practical improvements—from architecture refactors to cloud migration strategies.

Architecture Review Performance Audit Migration Planning Team Training
How We Work

A structured approach to every engagement

Clear milestones, regular check-ins, and zero surprises. Our process is designed to minimize risk and maximize delivery speed.

01

Discovery

Understand your goals, audit existing systems, and define success criteria with measurable outcomes.

02

Architecture

Design scalable solutions with documented trade-offs. We prototype early and validate assumptions before committing.

03

Development

Build iteratively with CI/CD, automated testing, and weekly progress reviews. You see working software early and often.

04

Delivery & Support

Deploy with confidence. Comprehensive documentation, knowledge transfer, and SLA-backed ongoing maintenance.

Selected Work

Results that speak for themselves

A selection of recent projects across industries and geographies. Client names withheld under NDA.

Logistics · Southeast Asia

Real-time fleet analytics platform for a regional logistics operator

Built a centralized data pipeline and dashboard system processing 2M+ events/day, replacing manual spreadsheet workflows with automated, real-time operational intelligence.

73%
Less reporting time
2M+
Events processed/day
Financial Services · Hong Kong

Portfolio monitoring system for an investment management firm

Developed a multi-source data aggregation platform with real-time alerts, automated PDF reporting, and role-based access controls serving 40+ users across three offices.

4.2x
Faster data retrieval
40+
Active users
E-Commerce · Taiwan

Unified inventory management API for multi-channel retail

Designed and implemented a centralized inventory system integrating five sales channels with real-time stock synchronization, reducing manual reconciliation from 4 hours to 15 minutes daily.

95%
Fewer discrepancies
5
Channels integrated
Insurance · Singapore

Automated compliance reporting engine for an insurance broker

Built an automated system that generates regulatory reports across three jurisdictions, pulling from disparate internal systems and external data sources with full audit trails.

12h
Saved per report cycle
3
Jurisdictions covered
Technology

Built with modern, proven tools

We choose technologies based on the problem—not hype. Here's what we work with most.

Languages

Python
TypeScript
Go
Rust
SQL

Frameworks & Libraries

React / Next.js
Node.js / Express
FastAPI / Django
Pandas / NumPy
scikit-learn

Data & Infrastructure

PostgreSQL / Redis
AWS / GCP
Docker / Kubernetes
Terraform / Ansible
GitHub Actions / Grafana
Industries

Domain expertise across sectors

We've delivered solutions for clients ranging from early-stage startups to established enterprises.

Financial Services

Trading systems, portfolio analytics, compliance automation

Logistics & Supply Chain

Fleet tracking, route optimization, warehouse intelligence

E-Commerce & Retail

Inventory systems, payment integration, multi-channel sync

Education & SaaS

Learning platforms, data dashboards, subscription billing

About Merkle Digital

Practical engineering,
delivered with precision

Merkle Digital is a technology consulting firm headquartered in Hong Kong with an engineering team based in Taiwan. We work with SMEs and growth-stage companies across the Asia-Pacific region, helping them build software systems and data infrastructure that solve real business problems.

Our approach is pragmatic: we start with the problem, not the technology. Every engagement begins with understanding your business context, and every solution is designed to be maintained and extended long after we deliver it.

We believe in clear communication, honest timelines, and code that reads well six months from now.

Precision over speed

We take time to understand requirements fully before writing code. Fewer revisions, better outcomes.

Simplicity first

The best systems are easy to understand, test, and maintain. We eliminate unnecessary complexity.

Transparency

You always know where your project stands. Regular updates, clear documentation, no surprises.

Long-term thinking

Good architecture decisions today save significant cost and effort tomorrow. We build to last.

Team

Small team. Deep expertise.

We keep our team lean and focused. Every member is a senior practitioner, not a coordinator.

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Hank Huang

Founder & CTO

Full-stack engineer specializing in distributed systems, data infrastructure, and cloud-native architecture. Leads technical strategy and client engagements.

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Engineering Team

Taiwan-Based

Backend, frontend, and data engineers handling development, testing, and deployment. Tight iteration cycles with direct access to the technical lead.

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Specialist Network

Asia-Pacific · On-demand

Domain specialists in security, DevOps, and data science. We bring in the right expertise for each project rather than maintaining overhead.

Get In Touch

Let's discuss your next project

Whether you have a defined scope or just an idea, we're happy to explore how we can help.

Location
Hong Kong SAR
Response Time
Within 24 hours
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