Rapid Response Software Development and Testing Services Provider
Fastek International Ltd. is a rapid response Engineering Development and Solutions company here in the Midwest. Our company is a privately held Small Business concern, founded in 1997, headquartered in Cedar Rapids, IA, with Engineering offices in Milwaukee, WI. As an added benefit, Fastek has a long and distinguished career in the world of Avionics and Aerospace software and hardware development and testing services.
Fastek specializes in:
• Software and Hardware Development and Validation services, training and support
• DO-178B, DO-254 & DO-160 Testing, Documentation and Independent Verification and Validation services, training and support
• Automated Testing Development and Integration – Legacy Upgrades and Support or New Test System development and deployment
• National Instruments Value Added Reseller and Software Development Support and Training (LabVIEW, TestStand, VeriStand, LabWindows/CVI, DIAdem, etc.)
• Embedded and Application Software Development
• Configurable Automated Test System (CATS) Design-Development-Delivery-Support
Fastek is ready to provide immediate support or to jumpstart a variety of software, hardware or test equipment development programs and provide rapid quotes and on-site requirements capture as required.
Keywords: Avionics, Embedded, Software, DO-178, Verification and Valiation, V&V, Development, Hardware, Design, Test Equipment, Automation, Automated Testing, Testing,
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Since 1997
What is your primary product or service?
1) Avionics and Commercial Software Development and DO-178B Avionics Verification and
Validation Services
2) Development, Sales and Support of Configurable Automated Testing Systems for
Avioinics and Commercial Test Applications, including R&D, Production and Field Testing.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Owner, Arvind Dandekar is a former Senior Program Manager and Engineering Manager from Rockwell Collins in Cedar Rapids.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Rapid Response to support or deployment requests.
Broad range of Engineering Services to include Safety of Flight, and Safety of Life applications.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Corporate Headquarters in Cedar Rapids, IA
Engineering and Sales office in Milwaukee, WI
Provide detailed directions to your location
Cedar Rapids Iowa, Blairs Ferry Road to Council Street (north). First street to the right is 60th Street NE. We are the brick and Glass building on the corner of Council and 60th. Parking lot off of 60th Street NE.
What type of payments do you accept?
Purchase Orders are Invoiced. We accept Cash, Check, Credit Cards
Which areas do you service?
Avionics and Aviation
Commercial and Industrial Manufacturing
Software Development
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Owner and President is Arvind J. Dandekar, Marion Iowa.
What are your hours of operation?
Standard office Hours 8am to 5pm CST
24/7 Support Services
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
On Time and On Budget!
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
“If you keep on doing what you’ve always done, You’ll keep on getting what you’ve always got.”
“You can’t solve a problem with the thinking that created the problem.” - Einstein