For more than 20 years, we’ve helped teams transform intricate workflows into intuitive, secure, and scalable solutions — from data systems and integrations to advanced analytics, automation, and cloud platforms.
We don’t just deliver code. We collaborate closely with the people who use it, taking time to understand real-world constraints and designing technology that fits your environment, goals, and pace.
Because technology doesn’t solve problems. People do.
Who We Are
Yahara Software takes its name from the Yahara Watershed, a critical ecosystem that sustains the greater Madison, WI area. We love our location, and on weekends you’ll see us swimming in the lakes, biking the trails and taking advantage of the dining options around the city. We are collaborative, smart group of people that enjoy challenging work that makes a difference.
Our founders started their education or careers in the laboratory. They very quickly understood the advantage technology could bring to the space, and over the past 20+ years, have endeavored to build a business in the intersection of technology and operations. Most of our staff are engineers and love to nerd out about the latest technology innovation. We bring the passion of new innovation and experience of the ‘tried and true’ processes to your projects. We love the clients we work with and the work that we do.
Founded in 1994 as Tara Software
Headquartered in Madison, WI
Staff in Wisconsin and Colorado
~ 50 team members
Meet Our Executives
Kevin Meech
Chief Executive Officer
As the CEO, he's spent over 25 years doing one thing exceptionally well: helping business leaders cut through the noise and use technology to actually move the needle. A specialist in custom software development, Kevin works directly with clients at the strategic level — not just advising on what's possible, but partnering with them to build the right solutions and deliver real, measurable ROI.
Leadership style: Supportive, decisive, rooted in coaching and mentorship
Favorite part of the job: I enjoy working with our team and clients at a strategic level. I'll never tire of collaborating with people to cut through complexity, align technology with business goals, and guide decisions that lead to real impact.
In his free time: Golf, skiing, playing volleyball, enjoying Wisconsin's great outdoors with family
Favorite podcast:Science Vs
Adam Steinert
Chief Technology Officer
Adam's unique lens comes from years of experience learning and applying new technologies to new problems — as well as having participated in nearly every aspect of the organization. That background gives him a unique ability to blend perspectives when approaching a challenge. At his core, Adam has an innate drive to help people problem-solve and find efficient, creative solutions to complex software needs.
Leadership style: Collaborative, hands-on, dig-in-together problem solver
Favorite part of the job: I love diving deep into technical problems — whether that means writing code, whiteboarding strategy, or working 1:1 with teams to find the best path forward.
In his free time: Member of the National Ski Patrol, cheering on his kids' sporting events, feeding a curiosity for new tech
Favorite movie: Wonder Boys and The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
Garrett Peterson
Chief Strategy Officer
With more than 30 years of leadership in laboratory and scientific IT, Garrett brings operational knowledge and strategic perspective to Yahara. He's trained in computer science with an MBA and has an extensive background in enterprise software development, so he's able to bridge technical architecture and business strategy. Today, Garrett is focused on partnerships and commercial strategy, ensuring Yahara aligns with mission-driven organizations and builds systems that are both profitable and advance science.
Favorite part of the job: I love working with smart, principled people to solve real-world problems and build systems that create meaningful impact and deliver results.
In his free time: Spending time with family, playing guitar and keys for a local cover band, co-running a 50+ machine pinball route
Dayna sees connections others might not, which drives her unique ability to cultivate people, ideas, and opportunities — identifying partnerships and solutions that strengthen relationships between Yahara, its clients, and internal teams. She's honed an ability to recognize people's strengths and encourages them to lean into their talents, which fosters better outcomes and collaboration.
Leadership style: Fostering and exercising trust, coaching and mentoring, strategic, thoughtful
Favorite part of the job: I enjoy helping our clients succeed, whether that means giving them confidence in tough decisions, unlocking new opportunities for innovation, or improving their customers’ everyday experience through better software.
In her free time: Quality-time activities with family, CrossFit, gardening, finding zen in bread-baking
Favorite podcast: The Happiness Lab and NPR's All Songs Considered
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Our Mission
To be the premier provider of secure, scalable information-sharing platforms that have a lasting impact on our communities and the world around us.
We do this by:
Cultivating a collaborative environment for our teams to work and grow.
Giving space for honest creativity through which innovative solutions will emerge.
Applying proven experience to solve problems in ways that best serve the needs of our customers.
Our Vision
Collaborate with good people to transform the world with innovative technology to address humanity’s greatest challenges.
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