About Us
At Forty2 Technologies, we drive innovation. From concept to production and beyond, we partner with you to craft tailor-made software solutions that address your unique challenges and drive measurable business growth. This expertise fuels the development of our own cutting-edge software products and platforms, ensuring we stay at the forefront of technological advancement.

Our Founders
We believe that direct interaction between engineers and customers leads to greater success.

Willie Spence
Founder & CEO

Wilhelm Schulze-Messing
Founder & CTO
Expert Approach
Empowering Your Success Through cutting-edge Solutions
At our core, we’re more than just a development firm—we’re your trusted partner in bringing technology innovations to life. Founded by industry veterans Willie Spence and Wilhelm Schulze-Messing, our company combines decades of hands-on experience in mission-critical system architecture, software engineering, data engineering, agile methodologies and strategic consulting.
Willie is a results-oriented leader with a strong background in strategic consulting, agile project management, business development, and technical design and engineering. He excels at translating business needs into effective technology solutions, driving the creation of high-volume transaction systems in telecommunications and fintech. His experience spans the full lifecycle, from strategic planning to hands-on development, including pioneering mission-critical systems and establishing scalable cloud-native platforms across diverse industries.
Wilhelm is a highly technical leader driving innovation in software architecture and engineering. His expertise includes designing and building high-volume transaction systems, modernizing legacy infrastructure, and implementing cutting-edge analytics solutions. From pioneering integrated payment gateways to establishing scalable cloud-native platforms, Wilhelm’s work demonstrates a commitment to building robust and forward-thinking solutions.
Together, our founders have built a team that excels at transforming bold ideas into reliable, market-ready technologies. We work side-by-side with our clients and subsidiaries to understand their unique challenges, craft tailored solutions, and scale innovations for long-term success.
Whether you’re looking to develop an advanced tech solution, optimize your data infrastructure, drive strategic growth, or rescue a struggling project, our mission is to empower you at every step—from initial concept to production and beyond. Join us on a journey where your vision meets our expertise, and let’s shape the future of technology together.