LotWire is a dealer operations platform for independent automotive retailers who need modern workflows for inventory, merchandising, CRM activity, and pricing decisions without enterprise overhead.
Why this project exists
Independent dealers often operate across fragmented tools, spreadsheets, and legacy software. That creates operational drag, inconsistent inventory quality, and slower decision-making. LotWire is built to consolidate those workflows into one practical system.
What it solves
- Inventory creation and lifecycle management
- Lead and customer workflow support
- Merchandising and listing quality controls
- Feed-based distribution to external channels
- Internal pricing workflows informed by market context
Product and architecture notes
The platform is built with Next.js and TypeScript, backed by PostgreSQL and Prisma. It follows a multi-tenant SaaS design with account-scoped data access so each dealership's users, records, and integrations remain isolated.
Vehicles are treated as a core operational object. A single structured vehicle record supports internal workflows, pricing decisions, analytics, and outbound listing distribution.
Distribution and pricing intelligence
LotWire's distribution layer focuses on clean, structured listing output for third-party marketplaces and partners. Dealers can manage inventory once, then syndicate consistently through standardized exports and integrations.
Pricing workflows connect internal vehicle records with external market context so teams can make faster decisions with better signal quality.
Current status and direction
LotWire remains in active development with focus on high-friction operational problems first, followed by analytics, automation, and intelligence features that produce measurable outcomes.
My role spans strategy, architecture, implementation, and product iteration with real dealership workflows in mind.