Who We Are

Stuart Laderman
President

Stuart has over thirty years of application development, database administration, and data architecture experience. In 1986, after working for Boeing Computer Services, Stuart joined the Philadelphia office of a privately-held consulting company called Computer Partners. Over the next five years, Stuart gained a thorough understanding of database design and administration, and data architecture best practices. In 1991, three years after Computer Sciences Corporation acquired Computer Partners, Stuart and Stephen Sherer co-founded Software Methods. Their mission strived to personalize the delivery of quality consulting services and practices. Stuart is the President of Software Methods. Stuart earned a BS in Computer Science and Biology from Penn State University.

Stephen Sherer
Vice President, Sales and Marketing

Steve has over thirty years of application development, project management, and sales experience. In 1984, after stints with the Illinois Bureau of the Budget and Santee Cooper, Steve joined the Chicago office of a privately-held consulting company called Computer Partners. Over the next seven years, Steve gained a thorough understanding of IT consulting practices, services, and methodologies. In 1991, three years after Computer Sciences Corporation acquired Computer Partners, Steve and Stuart Laderman co-founded Software Methods. Their mission strived to personalize the delivery of quality consulting services and practices. Steve is Vice President of Sales and Marketing responsible for maintaining and growing quality client relationships. Steve earned a BS in Business Administration from Illinois State University.