Strategic Systems International

Strategic Systems International (SSI) is an Advanced Analytics and Software Engineering firm headquartered in Chicago, building data-driven applications for tech companies and enterprises. Founded in 1991 in an incubator in Evanston, Illinois by alumni of the University of Chicago and Northwestern University, the firm has operated for more than three decades, combining human expertise with artificial intelligence to deliver business transformation.

SSI's technical work spans Advanced Analytics, Software Engineering, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Big Data & Analytics, Internet of Things (IoT), Cloud Computing, Mobile Development, and SaaS Application Development. Its service portfolio covers Digital Consulting, Data Services, Advanced Analytics, AI/ML Solutions, Generative AI, SaaS Applications, Mobile Solutions, and Cloud Services. A recently launched Center of Excellence is dedicated to driving innovation in AI and technology.

The firm's client base ranges from VC-backed, fast-growing tech startups to Fortune 100 companies, with industry work in FinTech and Financial Services, HealthTech, Big Data & Analytics, Machine Learning, and IoT. SSI operates globally, with offices across Europe, Asia, and Latin America alongside its Chicago headquarters. Its stated approach is to blend human expertise with AI so that solutions feel intuitive rather than algorithmic, with a focus on meaningful business transformation.