Maricopa engineer provides web and software solutions

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An electrical engineer by day, Eric Cope works nights and weekends as a software and web developer. Earlier this year, he incorporated his software and Web development business, Voltamp Media Inc., with the intention of eventually making it his full-time occupation.

“This is my escape from the rat race,” said Cope, who has lived in Maricopa since 2006.

Cope, 28, began web programming eight years ago while he was a student at Arizona State University. He completed a job for a friend and has worked in web development ever since.

Cope’s clients include small and medium-sized businesses that want to streamline their operations using computer and web-based technology.

In conjunction with Factor 1 Studios, a Maricopa-based web design company, Cope recently developed a software package called EscroWizard, which generates and archives title and
escrow quotes for title companies.

“Many companies do this using paper, pen and a fax machine,” Cope said. “The process used to take one or two days, was error-prone, and retrieving old quotes was difficult. EscroWizard
generates and e-mails quotes in less than 10 minutes, and all quotes are available for searching.”

Cope also recently developed an online scheduling system for an East Coast driving school that formerly coordinated all of its appointments by telephone.

“Think of it as the software behind the website,” Cope said about the service he provides. “I leverage people’s familiarity with a web browser and their computer to build an application
that is easy to use.”

Q&A with Eric Cope

How long have you operated this particular business in Maricopa? Since 2006.

How long have you been in the software and web development field? Since 2002.

How would you describe your business? We help companies streamline and enhance their
business practices and client services through investments in software and web-based
solutions.

Why did you choose to open a business in Maricopa? My business is home-based, so
when I moved here in 2006, my business moved here, too.

Why should someone frequent your business instead of a competitor? Customer-focused quality and service are our main business drivers. We stay in constant contact with our clients from the moment you request a proposal through launch of your web application. We respond quickly to questions and comments – our goal being to provide expertise beyond your expectations and
requirements.

Where do you see your business in five years? I see us growing along with the web development field, partnering with other design firms to deliver enterprise applications to businesses at the state and potentially national level.

What is the best business advice you have ever received? It’s not the idea that makes the
difference, it’s the execution.

What are the biggest challenges ahead for you and your company? Staying up-to-date with
web development standards and technologies and continuing to learn about new ideas and
ways of doing things better.

Why did you decide to go into this field? I started doing web development in college to keep my programming skills sharp when I was approached to build a shopping cart for a local business.

How many employees do you have? I don’t have employees, but I subcontract work to another local design firm, Factor 1 Studios, based in Maricopa.

Is your business creating jobs in Maricopa? As my business grows, we will continue our subcontracting and hire direct employees.

How many clients do you have? We have approximately 15-20 clients currently and are actively seeking new projects and clients.

Business: Voltamp Media Inc.
Address: 45068 W. Bahia Drive, Maricopa
Owner: Eric Cope
Hours: By appointment
Telephone: 602-568-2095
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: voltampmedia.com