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Devtorium 2025 Recap: Key Achievements of Our Software Development Company

Posted on by Volodymyr Marynenko

Another tough year has passed. For Devtorium, however, 2025 was defined not only by challenges. This year is marked by steady progress, transformations, and new opportunities for us. Despite operating under complex external conditions, our company successfully resumed mobile development services and strengthened its cybersecurity, AI, and software development capabilities. Additionally, we updated the website and launched video content production initiatives.

These outcomes would not have been possible without our people. The team’s motivation, professionalism, hard work, and persistence were decisive in achieving these results. At Devtorium, our teammates have always been our top priority. The 2025 company performance report clearly reflects the effectiveness of this people-centered approach.

How Our Software Development Company Evolved in 2025

1) This year proved exceptionally productive for Devtorium’s project portfolio. In total, we successfully launched 12 new software products and platforms. The projects delivered in 2025 primarily supported the following industries: fintech, healthcare, e-commerce, sports, telecommunications, enterprise solutions, and entertainment.

“Every third pre-sales initiative resulted in a launched project. The Pre-Sales team ensured a steady flow of initiatives, many of which successfully converted into the delivery phase,” says Ostap Koloda, Head of the Pre-Sales Department.

In addition, strong PMO governance enabled predictable project initiation and significantly reduced early-stage delivery risks.

2) Throughout 2025, our team continued to expand and evolve. Devtorium welcomed 9 new specialists across various departments. If you are excited to join our team, please explore our current open vacancies.

At the same time, our HR department completed performance evaluations for all employees, with 20 colleagues earning well-deserved promotions. We are proud to congratulate the following colleagues:

  • Serhii Kovalskyi and Yevhenii Tymoshenko, who moved up to the Production Council – Development Department;
  • Alona Bochkarova, who rose to the Head of the BA Department;
  • Ostap Koloda, who advanced to the Head of Pre-Sales;
  • Yuliia Lytvyn, who was promoted to the Head of the R&D Department;
  • Anatolii Holub, who rose to the Head of the Front-End Department;
  • Svitlana Shveda, who moved up to the Finance Operations Manager position.

3) The marketing department also did not remain idle: in the second half of the year, they introduced a new strategic direction – video marketing. This initiative is led by Volodymyr Marynenko, who oversees filming, editing, and publishing of video content across multiple platforms, including YouTube, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Meta. To date, the team has produced 4 podcasts, 5 short LinkedIn videos, and over 40 shorts.

We invite everyone to explore our video materials, which not only showcase Devtorium’s readiness to expand its digital formats but also provide practical advice!

4) Our Chief Innovation Officer, Abhishek Jain, attended several key industry conferences, including ASW 2025 in Las Vegas, ASE 2025 in New York, and the AW Summit in Bucharest. These events offered extensive networking opportunities. We met many of our reliable partners and new, extraordinary conference attendees. 

Our company was pleased to participate in these events, and very soon, on January 12-14, we will be present at ASW 2026 in Caesars Forum Las Vegas. Devtorium will have its own booth, so don’t miss the chance to speak with our experts on relevant topics in real life!

5) The security department has adopted a structured risk management system. Over the past year, we have continued to integrate information security measures into the company’s overall business strategy, positioning security as a core business function rather than a purely technical responsibility.

One of the most notable updates is the launch of initiatives to ensure compliance with the EU AI Act. This initiative introduces a new compliance service that enables the company to scale its AI solutions while operating in compliance with international regulatory frameworks.

Additionally, the company has developed foundational policies governing the use of AI tools in day-to-day workflows. This proactive approach helps mitigate the risk of data leakage and prevents unauthorized use of internal information. All AI-related initiatives are now embedded within the company’s unified security framework.

6) Devtorium has never had a year without enhancing the company’s website UI/UX. In 2025, we updated our homepage, created a user-friendly customer form, and improved the recruitment form, with contributions from Oleksandr Leshchenko and Volodymyr Marynenko. In addition, we made many minor adjustments to our case study and services pages.

7) According to Devtorium’s 2025 project statistics, .NET, Node.js, Go, Angular, React.js, and React Native were the most popular technologies used in software development. Moreover, demand for AI-driven solutions remained strong, with 50% of projects incorporating active AI implementations. Another major accomplishment in 2025 was the resumption of mobile application development services.

8) The design team also demonstrated high productivity.

“This year, we heavily focused on mobile applications and delivered many high-quality solutions”, says Alina Kliuka, Head of Design Department. “Our core principles: user-centric design, consistency through design systems, and strong branding.”

In 2025, Devtorium also launched its official Behance profile. The design team published updated branding guidelines and approved case studies to demonstrate our design expertise publicly.

Devtorium: Plans for the Future

This year, Devtorium aims to strengthen its position in the highly competitive software product development market. Our team will achieve this goal through excellent delivery of the services aligned with client needs. We will also continue to adopt emerging technologies, such as AI tools and bots, across projects to deliver better results. Our developers have gained extensive experience delivering AI services across a wide range of use cases.

Looking ahead, we plan to create a dedicated video page on our website to consolidate and present this growing content library. We also aim to further automate our company’s workflows with AI, integrating it safely and responsibly into our development, sales, and design processes. Next year, we will continue to strengthen our research and development capabilities, introduce new technologies into our tech stack, and further develop our mobile expertise.

Devtorium is proud of what we have accomplished this year and looks forward to a brighter future with new opportunities.

Win/Loss Teardown #3: When Alignment Matters More Than Connection

Posted on by Volodymyr Marynenko

At Devtorium, every deal, whether we win or lose, has something to teach us. In our Win/Loss Teardown series, we share honest stories to help startups and tech leaders navigate pitfalls related to MVP development and project scoping.

This time, we have a story about a promising opportunity that slipped through our fingers, despite having all the right ingredients: a personal connection, a great product idea, and mutual enthusiasm. The reason? Lack of alignment between vision, budget, and delivery expectations.

The Opportunity: Mobile App Development for Startups

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The Perfect Recipe for Failure: When all the right ingredients still lead to MVP development disasters

A US-based founder, personally connected to our CEO, reached out for help with a mobile iOS app to help parents quickly find babysitters. The concept was clear, the vision strong, and the designs were already in place. For any development team, this is an exciting starting point – a founder who knows what they want and comes prepared with UI designs. 

It sounded like the perfect match for our expertise in MVP development and custom software solutions. From the very first conversation, we were enthusiastic. These are the projects that are a pleasure to work on, as they solve real problems for real people. Helping parents solve a real problem with a convenient solution? That’s a mission we could get behind.

However, as we dug deeper into the details, cracks began to show. The project revealed some critical challenges that ultimately kept us from moving forward. 

Where the Misalignment Happened

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The Great Divide: Progressive Web App vs Native iOS – when technical recommendations clash with business vision

Here’s where the story takes a turn. From the start, we suggested building a Progressive Web App (PWA) for the MVP. PWAs are fast, cost-effective, and cross-platform, making them an excellent choice for early-stage products. From a technical perspective, this was the most practical solution.

However, the founder wanted a native iOS app. For them, the product had to live on the App Store. That was non-negotiable. From their point of view, “mobile-first” meant native, not web-based. Their success metric was App Store visibility, which a PWA could not provide. This difference in expectations created the first major disconnect.

While our recommendation was technically sound for an MVP, it didn’t align with the founder’s core vision. This is where early clarification could have changed the course of the conversation.

Lessons in Budget and Resource Planning

The second challenge came down to numbers. 

Our estimate for a full MVP build, with a proper team including a dedicated Project Manager and a Business Analyst, came to around $200,000 with a six-month timeline. During the demo call, the founder revealed their actual budget: $50,000, and they already had competing offers for a native iOS solution at that price point.

It became immediately obvious: our proposed scope and their expectations weren’t just slightly misaligned; they were on entirely different pages.

What We Learned: Best Practices for MVP Scoping and Delivery

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4 Critical Lessons: Turning $200K failure into actionable insights for successful MVP planning

Here’s what this project taught us and what we’re applying moving forward:

  • Validate the budget early. Before diving into estimates and proposals, always ask the budget question. It saves time and avoids surprises later.
  • Match the team to the project stage. MVPs often require lean teams to stay cost-efficient without sacrificing quality. For early-stage startups, smaller and flexible teams are usually better.
  • Clarify expectations immediately. Define whether the product should be native, web-based, or hybrid before you start planning.

Asking a few extra right questions upfront, such as “What does success look like to you on launch day?” or “Which features are absolutely critical?” can transform the entire conversation and close some big gaps. 

In the end, transparency matters. Being upfront about costs, timelines, and trade-offs may not always win the deal, but it builds trust, and that’s what keeps the door open for future collaboration. 

Takeaways for Startups Planning an MVP

If you’re a startup founder thinking about your first MVP, here’s how you can avoid similar issues:

  • Be clear about your must-haves vs nice-to-haves.
  • Define your non-negotiables (native vs. web, timeline, features).
  • Share your budget range early – it helps the team give you realistic solutions.
  • Understand the trade-offs of each approach. A PWA isn’t worse than a native app; it’s just different. The best choice depends on your business goals.

The bottom line? Clear alignment on budget, scope, and priorities early on can save weeks of effort and prevent costly surprises down the road. When everyone is on the same page from the start, your MVP journey becomes faster, smoother, and far more successful.

Final Thoughts: Avoiding Costly MVP Mistakes Starts Here

Losing a deal never feels great. But in this case, it was a helpful reminder: strong relationships can open doors, but alignment and clarity are what close them.

We’re taking these lessons forward – into our every conversation, estimate, and MVP scoping session. We’re sharing them because, if you’re building something big, you deserve a partner who gets this stuff right from day one.

Want to avoid costly MVP missteps? Let’s start with a conversation that aligns your goals, budget, and expectations.

If you’re planning an MVP and want a partner who asks the right questions and brings transparency to the table, let’s talk!

Win/Loss Teardown #2: How We Turned Challenges into a Successful MVP Delivery

Posted on by Volodymyr Marynenko

We are continuing our Win/Loss Teardown series, where we share transparent stories and lessons from real software development projects – wins, losses, and everything in between. 

In this edition, we’re spotlighting a project that pushed our team to the limit: delivering an MVP in an environment filled with uncertainty and shifting conditions. Far from a straightforward build, this engagement tested every aspect of our process – from adaptability and problem-solving to creative thinking and client collaboration.

What made it even more valuable was that it wasn’t just about writing code or hitting milestones. It was about staying aligned with a visionary but non-technical client, navigating roadblocks we couldn’t have predicted, and proving that resilience and teamwork can turn potential setbacks into a success story.

Challenges Along the Way

Our client was a highly creative partner with bold, innovative ideas for a data-driven product. Yet, without a technical background or a dedicated Business Analyst to bridge the gap between concept and execution, much of the work to translate their vision into actionable requirements fell on our team. Each member stepped in wherever needed, drawing on their expertise and experience to ensure every decision was thoughtful, aligned, and grounded in reality. This collaborative approach kept the project on track and maintained quality, even as unexpected challenges arose, turning potential obstacles into opportunities for teamwork and innovation.  

The critical challenge, however, came from data availability. The client was supposed to provide essential data from their provider at the start of the project, but it wasn’t delivered on time. Without it, specific components couldn’t be built as planned. This left us working for 1.5 months without the key information, forcing major adjustments to the project plan, schedule, and activities. Once the data finally arrived, its structure differed from what was expected, forcing significant rework and timeline adjustments.

Despite these setbacks, our team remains proactive and focused. By leveraging agile project management and flexible problem-solving, we adapt quickly and continue delivering value. This experience reinforces the importance of gathering critical inputs before development begins, highlighting how resilience, teamwork, and a client-focused mindset can transform challenges into successful MVP delivery.

Our Strategy: Turning Challenges into Results

Key elements that drove our MVP delivery success: agility, adaptability, collaboration, and client focus.

Despite the challenges, our team stayed focused, agile, and committed to delivering value. Here’s what drove our success:

  • Agile Approach: Rather than pausing the project, we reprioritized tasks and focused on areas that didn’t rely on the missing data. This allowed us to make consistent progress, refine planning, and maintain momentum while waiting for the critical inputs.
  • Quick Adaptation: Once the delayed data arrived, we pivoted immediately, reassessing the scope and implementing the necessary changes. Our ability to adjust quickly minimized further disruptions and kept the project moving forward efficiently.
  • Collaboration & Resilience: Every member contributed to problem-solving, demonstrating flexibility and understanding of the business context. By openly communicating and supporting one another, we navigated unexpected issues while maintaining a shared understanding of the project’s goals.
  • Customer-Centric Mindset: Throughout the process, we prioritized the client’s needs, staying proactive, responsive, and transparent. Our creative solutions and adaptive teamwork earned the client’s trust and recognition, reinforcing the value of collaboration in overcoming obstacles.

The outcome: A fully functional and valuable MVP was delivered despite significant challenges. This experience demonstrated that resilience, strong communication, flexibility, and a collaborative mindset aren’t just soft skills – they are critical drivers of success in complex software projects. The project demonstrated that, with the right approach, even challenging circumstances can yield high-quality, impactful outcomes.

What We Could Have Done Better

Every project provides lessons, and this one was no exception. Our biggest takeaway is the importance of securing critical inputs upfront, particularly when developing data-driven products. Without early access to accurate and structured data, even the best-designed project plan is at risk of delays, rework, and misaligned expectations.  

Looking back, having the data ready before development would have saved valuable time and resources. Going forward, we will make this a key requirement for future projects: before coding begins, all essential data must be validated, delivered, and aligned with the technical design.  

This shift not only prevents avoidable setbacks but also ensures that the team can focus its energy on building the right solution from day one. It strengthens collaboration with clients by setting clear expectations and creating a smoother, faster path to delivery.

In short, once the basics are secured, there’s finally room for real innovation to take shape.

Key Takeaways for Teams Building MVPs

  • Flexibility and teamwork are crucial when working with early-stage ideas and incomplete structures.
  • Agile approaches keep projects moving, even in the face of unexpected delays.
  • Honest reflection on challenges strengthens strategy, trust, and client relationships.

Final Thoughts: Winning Means Delivering No Matter What

In software development, winning isn’t just about signing the contract or meeting initial deadlines – it’s about showing resilience and consistently delivering value despite challenges. This case demonstrates that with the right mindset and processes, even the most challenging projects can be successfully completed. 

If you’re planning an MVP for your next product, our team can help you navigate uncertainty and deliver results. Contact us today to discuss your project: https://devtorium.com/contact-us/

Devtorium Software Development Company: Progress Report 2024

Posted on by Volodymyr Marynenko

Over the past twelve months, due to the struggle of the global IT market, Devtorium has faced many tough challenges and had to make hard decisions. However, we neither gave up nor scaled back our ambitions. On the contrary, our company has demonstrated a better dynamic compared to the previous year. None of our achievements would have been possible without our invaluable employees, whose dedication and hard work made everything real. At Devtorium, we believe that encouraging our teammates’ initiatives, ideas, and determination drives our company to success.

Despite this year’s economic volatility, we were confident that our reliable employees would show unwavering commitment to our shared goals, and we were right. So, in this blog, we want to share the results from our 2024 company performance report.

What We Achieved as a Software Development Company in 2024

  • In 2024, Devtorium’s teams engaged in 6 new projects. The tech stack and industries of the projects varied significantly. The key project topics of this year were AI and web development.
  • Information security was one of our company’s primary growth areas the previous year. We are proud that our Information Security Team made a giant leap – we became an official PECB Partner. Additionally, Devtorium’s Deputy General Manager – Natali Kashuba, who has 20+ years of experience in security, is a Certified PECB Trainer and ISO 27001 auditor. Under her leadership, our company has received and successfully maintained the ISO/IEC2007:2013 certificate in the ISMS field.
  • Last year, Devtorium joined the IT Ukraine Association (ITU). We are thrilled to collaborate with such exceptional professionals, look forward to strengthening this partnership, and contributing to the recognition of Ukrainian developers worldwide.
  • Devtorium’s Head of Business Operations, Nataliia Shapran, attended a techUK conference in London. It was a fantastic event with excellent networking opportunities. We were delighted to make many new contacts and meet extraordinary people, such as Ukraine Britain Business Council members and representatives from various UK businesses. Our company is deeply grateful to everyone who drives the global tech industry forward and provides Ukrainian companies with the opportunity to demonstrate their growing potential.
  • In 2024, Devtorium was proud to share that Clutch had recognized our company in two categories: Clutch Global & Clutch Champion. The first award highlights our recognition as a global custom software development leader, while the second reflects our commitment to delivering innovative solutions for clients worldwide. Additionally, Devtorium was named one of the top AI companies by The Manifest based on reviews. We want to express our gratitude to our clients worldwide. Thank you for your honest reviews and appreciation of our work! To see more of Devtorium’s achievements and read verified reviews from our clients, visit our Clutch profile.
  • At Devtorium, we actively support our employees’ initiatives, particularly those focused on education. Last year wasn’t an exception. We want to mention the top three workshop series dedicated to enhancing our teammate’s knowledge and enabling them to provide tech services of any complexity. Our Senior Full Stack Engineers, Serhii Kovalskyi and Serhii Datsii, made an impactful series of backend workshops designed for Front-Enders eager to expand their knowledge and skills in Backend development. Also, Olena Medvedeva, head of the Data Science department, conducted lessons with practical tasks focused on statistics and probability theory. Finally, Oleksii Makarov, head of the R&D department, concluded a series of classes on computer vision and intricate workings of neural networks. His workshops explored advanced topics such as self-attention mechanisms, multi-head attention, and transformer models.

Devtorium: Plans for the Future

At Devtorium, we remain committed to growth, innovation, and delivering excellence in every project we undertake. Our achievements in 2024 reflect our teams’ dedication and our clients’ trust. Moving forward, we aim to deepen our expertise in trending technologies like AI and Information Security.

Supporting the professional development of our employees will continue to be a key priority, ensuring we maintain a competitive edge in the global tech market. Additionally, we plan to strengthen our partnerships and explore new opportunities across a diverse range of industries. Above all, we remain passionate about innovative technologies and providing seamless customer experience worldwide.

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Devtorium Information Security Services: Introducing the Team

Posted on by Volodymyr Marynenko

The scope of information security services is extensive today, and Devtorium is proud to announce that we are expanding our offering in this area. Today, we are introducing our Information Security Team and explaining all the services we can provide to help protect your business on every level.

Let’s start with a quick recap: Devtorium offers a wide range of cybersecurity services to any business, regardless of industry. In addition to this, Morebis, a part of the Devtorium Group of Companies, holds the ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification in the ISMS field. Moreover, this year, we became partners of the PECB Company. We can now conduct audits and provide training courses for those wishing to receive this ISO certification.

How Devtorium Information Security Services Can Benefit Your Business

Because Devtorium is a versatile team of professionals, we can offer multiple types of services to our clients. In regards to information security, we can help protect your business by providing the following:

  • Comprehensive information security system audit
    We can conduct a comprehensive study and analysis of your entire security system. Our audit covers everything, from the physical security of the building to the digital security of your products.
  • Threats and weaknesses investigation
    Our specialists will identify risks and vulnerabilities while going through your entire security system. The report we provide after a thorough risk assessment will list all your weaknesses and potential threats so you can understand where the danger is. It will enable you to make better decisions when building or updating your security system.
  • Security system checklist
    Devtorium specialists can provide you with a detailed checklist you can use to build a tight security system. The checklist is built based on our professionals’ investigation and custom-tailored to your company’s needs.
  • Security system design and setup
    You can employ Devtorium information security services when building a security system from scratch or updating the one you have. In this case, our specialists will conduct an audit, provide a plan, and help guide you through every step of securing your business.
  • ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification audit
    Devtorium is now a certified company that can conduct an audit you need to receive your ISO 27001:2013 certification. We are also authorized to provide the training necessary to achieve this certification level.

Information Security Services by Devtorium: The Team

Today, we want to introduce you to some Devtorium Information Security Team members. This team comprises specialists in different areas, each with outstanding talent in their field. They work together to cover different areas of digital and physical business security.

Our team is young but includes outstanding people with many years of experience in their respective fields.

Nataliia Kashuba: Chief Information Security Officer.

Nataliia Kashuba: Chief Security Officer/Deputy General Manager

The Head of Devtorium’s Information Security Department, Nataliia Kashuba, holds Cisco Networking Academy/CCNA Cybersecurity Operations, DPO and ISO 27001 SLA certifications. Nataliia is our foremost expert on information security services. Her job is to coordinate the team’s work at every level.

Moreover, Nataliia is also the founder of a charity fund that actively supports Ukraine’s defenders. They provide dehydrated homecooked meal packs to soldiers on the frontlines and work with volunteers to provide our forces with necessary equipment and meds.

From her position as Chief Security Officer, Nataliia takes on the leadership role when working with clients and developing a personalized strategy for each of them. She is also directly responsible for Devtorium’s security certification renewal and the growth of our services package in this niche.

Pavlo Kharchenko: responsible for all documentation regarding information security services.

Pavlo Kharchenko: Head of IT Department

The Head of Devtorium IT Department also actively participates in our Information Security Services Team. He holds the ISO 27001LA certification and has vast experience working with the documents necessary to achieve these certifications. Managing this area of security paperwork is his main focus in the team. The documentation that Pavlo audits covers everything from the company’s policies to instructions on keeping all their communication and offices secure.

Pavlo is also responsible for digital security within our own company and can offer these services to Devtorium clients. This part of his specialization covers:

  • Ensuring that all communication within the company and with outside agents is secure on every level
  • Monitoring and maintaining network security
  • Developing and managing the procedures to ensure the physical security of the company’s offices and equipment
  • Creating security protocols for working with third-party software and ensuring all such interactions are secure and the client’s data is protected
Anton Mikushyn: Head of QA Depatrtment and leader in information security services area of penetration testing.

Anton Mikushyn: Head of QA Department

QA professionals make up a vital part of the Devtorium Information Security Team. Even the Head of our QA Department, Anton Mikushyn, plays an active role. As a part of the team, his responsibilities are:

  • Projecting and implementation of secure architectures of applications to avoid security threats from the start
  • Performing penetration testing to find and remove threats in applications
  • Personnel education
  • Creation and realization of security policies
  • Organization of security monitoring for early identification and elimination of threats
  • Research of new threats and technologies
  • Reaction to security incidents, including analysis and recovery after incidents
  • Attack scenarios development
  • Evaluation of the acknowledgment level of employees in security areas and improvement strategy development

In regards to the relevance of information security today and his personal interest in the field, Anton had a lot to share:

This is a new and interesting area where I have a lot of space to grow, and it can be an additional technology that our company can handle as a developing area.

According to the latest situation in the world, information is essential, and its importance will keep growing in the future. I like to compare the real world with science fiction movies. For example, we were shown a world with electric self-driving cars (see I, Robot, Demolition Man, Blade Runner, etc.). Now, for the last ten years, vehicles with self-driving technologies have been mass-produced and are becoming the norm. Even the creation of a flying taxi is merely a question of time ( remember the 5th Element).

So it’s time to look back to Johnny Mnemonic, where loading information into an implant is safer than sending it via the web. Cybersecurity today is not about keeping someone’s data private but about keeping systems functional. Your systems must be able to communicate with other systems and recover after an attack. This area will broaden as the number of systems we use daily grows. Today, technology controls almost everything, starting from smart kettles and finishing with applications to run nuclear plants. So, security is paramount.

Nadiia Ovsiannikova: Information security services QA testing knowledge lead.

Nadiia Ovsiannikova: Senior QA Engineer

Another member of our Information Security Team from the QA side is a senior-level professional with 10+ years of experience, Nadiia Ovsiannikova. Nadiia started studying security as a personal interest because she enjoys learning everything connected to testing. Moreover, Nadiia understands that it’s imperative for everyone today to be aware of the dangers waiting for you online. Therefore, she wanted to know how to protect herself and quickly expanded this to teaching others in the company.

At the moment, Nadiia’s specialization in the team mainly concerns knowledge-sharing and penetration testing. Nadiia can use her experience in QA testing and understanding of contemporary security practices to implement various types of testing.

Dmytro Chernenko: DevSecOps and responsible for network information security services.

Dmytro Chernenko: Junior System Administrator/DevSecOps

Dmytro is one of the youngest members of the Devtorium Information Security Services Team, and he is one of the most motivated. He holds several certifications, including Cybersecurity Essential, CCNA Cybersecurity Operations, Get Connected, and NDG Linux. As a part of the team, he acts as a DevSecOps and is responsible for the following:

  • Threat monitoring, classification, and evaluation of threat level
  • Risk management
  • Comprehensive systems monitoring
  • Implementation of authentication and authorization systems
  • Implementation of automated information security tools

Dmytro is developing fast in his career, and his plans for the near future include obtaining the CISCO Cybersecurity certification. His main ambition for now is to grow to the Security Architect position.

Devtorium Information Security Services: Plans for the Future

Devtorium continues its work in developing a wider offering of information security services to any business interested in protecting itself. We are also now able to help those who are looking to achieve their own ISO 27001:2013 certification. If you want to learn how we can help you, contact us for a free consultation.

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Devtorium R&D Department: Meet the People

Posted on by Volodymyr Marynenko

As you already know, Devtorium has a Research and Development Department that helps our team understand and master cutting-edge technologies. Currently, they are focusing on AI and Machine Learning and have workshops that anyone willing to learn can join.

Today, we’d like to tell you more about the Head of R&D, Oleksii Makarov, and the amazing team the Department has already assembled.

Oleksii Makarov: Head of Research and Development Department in Devtorium.

Oleksii Makarov: Solution Architect/Head of Research and Development

Oleksii is Devtorium’s leading expert in AI and ML technology, who loves to share his knowledge as much as he enjoys learning new technologies. He has 24 years of experience in development, and over this time, Oleksii has worked with multiple projects and technologies, including:

  • Developing desktop applications for Windows (C++)
  • Web development (.NET)
  • Front-end development (HTML, JavaScript, React, NodeJS)
  • Deep Learning and AI (Python)

For the last seven years, Oleksii has been dealing with Machine Learning and Deep Learning technologies. He has experience developing several AI-related projects where he was actively working on the following:

  • Computer Vision: object detection, video processing, data filtering, behavior tracking.
  • LLM + prompt engineering + GPT Engine

Oleksii says that Deep Learning is one of his main interests in technology right now. It enables us to teach computers to perceive the world similarly to humans. This is one of the things involved in the work of the Devtortium R&D Department, and studying this technology offers excellent opportunities for personal growth. In addition, this looks great on your CV😉

Research & Development Team: Not Only for Developers

We’d also like to introduce some of the R&D Team members who have been studying new technologies with Oleksii for the last few months. We were surprised to learn that not all members of the Department are developers. Some Devtorium team members are very active and forward-thinking. Therefore, they want to discover everything they can about cutting-edge tech to stay sharp and expand their professional skills and opportunities.

Olha Romanets: Senior front-end engineer

Olha Romanets: Senior Front-End Engineer

Olha is one of the most active members of the R&D Department. Her drive is contagious, and her interest in the topic has no bounds. Olha has a successful career in front-end development, so we wondered what pushed her to take on this new challenge.

She said joining the R&D Team was essentially an ‘impulse purchase’. For some time, the topic of AI was popping up all around her, so when the opportunity to study it deeper presented itself, Olha took it immediately.

She is a highly dedicated person who enjoys studying things to their full potential. This is exactly how she approaches R&D workshops and never fails to impress her teammates.

Oleksandr Shapran: Business Analyst

Oleksandr Shapran: Strong Junior Business Analyst

As mentioned before, not all members of the Research and Development study group are developers. One of our business analysts, Oleksandr, is a good example of a person who doesn’t allow any perceived limitations to prevent them from reaching their full potential.

We asked him why he decided to join and spent some of his time studying something far removed from his primary specialty. His answers were truly inspiring.

First of all, Oleksandr highlights the importance of knowledge about AI for any professional working within the IT industry. This is the most cutting-edge technology that is already revolutionizing the world. Therefore, everyone must understand at least the basics of how it works and what it’s capable of.

Moreover, as Oleksandr wisely notes, the level of professionalism one has is determined by the depth and versatility of their knowledge. Simply put, any professional can bring more value if they are knowledgeable in many relevant areas. This way, they can be most helpful to the team, and that’s precisely how he wants to be.

That said, studying AI on your own is extremely difficult, especially for someone without a technical background. Joining the Devtorium Research and Development Department allowed him to learn from a great mentor and get support from his colleagues. They face challenges and grow together, each contributing something valuable to the work of this Department.

Also, Oleksandr notes that the knowledge and skills gained while working with the R&D Team help predict future trends. By learning these complex topics as an analyst, he can better understand changes in technology trends. Therefore, he can see what to pay attention to and how to benefit his current and future projects.

Ivan Danyliuk: Senior front-end endgineer

Ivan Danyliuk: Senior Front-End Engineer

Ivan is one of Devtorium’s leading front-end developers. He has shown tremendous talent and interest in working with AI through our Research and Development Department workshops.

According to Ivan himself, joining the R&D Team aligns with his passion to stay up-to-date with any changes in the industry. Due to his participation in this Department, Ivan broadened his horizons significantly. His direct quote:

Being a part of the R&D team has shown me new perspectives, encouraging me to approach everyday matters from a fresh and innovative standpoint.

Excited to be on this journey and eager to explore the limitless possibilities that our AI endeavors bring, I am confident that our collective efforts will shape the potential of our company.

Serhii Bevz: Senior full-stack engineer

Serhii Bevz: Senior Full-Stack Engineer

Serhii Bevz joined the Devtorium team not long ago but has proven to be an exceptionally talented full-stack engineer. However, despite being busy with his project, he makes time to actively participate in the work of the Research and Development Department. When we asked why he chose to join this team, he said that, first of all, it’s a highly promising direction for professional development. His second reason is that it’s a fascinating field for developers. Studying and working with AI enables you to move up to a completely different level of skill and knowledge.

In addition, Serhii mentions how he loved math in school and how working with AI requires a deep knowledge of mathematics. Moreover, studying a new programming language is much easier when you have real-life tasks for practice. Therefore, he enjoys mastering Python with the R&D Team and is progressing quickly in this area.

Serhii notes that expanding your personal tech stack is an outstanding professional opportunity. Also, he very much enjoys the way Oleksii teaches these complex subjects. The subject matter is very complicated, so it’s crucial to have someone who can explain it in a way that’s easy to understand. As a full-stack developer, Serhii knows he must know AI and how it works. This knowledge is vital for any ambitious developer today.

The only thing that Serhii does complain about is that he wishes to have more time for this exciting project. However, he hopes that working with the Research and Development Department on these topics will allow him to be near the start of changes in tech trends. Similar to how it was with NodeJS, AI has launched a revolution now, and those who are proficient with technology have a much better chance of professional success. Serhii also notes how important it is for a development company to have a team of professionals with these trending skills, as Devtorium has.

Oleksandr Kostylenko: strong-middle .NET engineer

Oleksandr Kostylenko: Strong Middle .NET Engineer

Oleksandr is a very experienced and talented developer in his professional life and a highly artistic person outside of work. When we talked to him about his reasons for joining the Research and Development Team, he showed that both parts of his character played into it. 

We can already feel the presence of AI everywhere, and personally, I use ChatGPT and DALL-E in my daily life. The future of the IT industry is inseparable from AI technology, and I’m sure studying it will help me in my work. Moreover, this outstandingly fascinating technology allows you to realize your artistic potential in development, which is crucial for me.

Oleksandr states that he enjoys being a part of the R&D Team and how Oleksii teaches such a complex subject. He especially commends the fact that Oleksii, as a teacher, encourages the team to write their own code and experiment. It’s a very productive and efficient method of teaching such complicated topics.

According to Oleksandr, knowledge is the main benefit he gets from joining Research and Development. Despite being a team member for only a few months, he already understands the core principles of Deep Learning and looks for ways to apply this in practice. He is looking forward to learning more about AI and reaching new heights with the help of this technology.

Devtorium Research and Development Department: Progress Report 2023

Despite being so new, the Devtorium R&D Department has grown fast and attracted many talented people who wish to expand their knowledge of innovative technologies. According to Oleksii, who heads the Department, the main achievements so far were:

  • Building a core team of people who are interested, driven, and have an aptitude for this type of work.
  • Covering the basics of Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Python, and Algebra needed for understanding and further work with AI technology.
  • Bringing the team to approximately the same level of knowledge.
  • Starting to work on simple model training tasks.

Currently, the Research and Development Team will continue to expand their knowledge and learn more about AI programming. We hope the team will soon have new exciting projects to work on.

Devtorium Offshore Software Development Company: Progress Report 2023

Posted on by Volodymyr Marynenko

As an offshore software development company, Devtorium did not escape the turmoil shaking up the global economy today. However, no matter how trying the times might be, we firmly believe that investing in people is the best way for any business. That’s the core of our values, and we are proud to say that putting our trust in our employees has never failed this company. We can see evidence of it when looking at the 2023 company performance report results.

This year was wrought with conflict, and many businesses struggle with the volatility of markets and economic downturns. Devtorium also faced many challenges during this year. However, we are happy to say that the year’s results are positive despite it all.

What We Achieved as an Offshore Software Development Company in 2023

  • Devtorium started five new projects in 2023, engaging 40 developers and other technical professionals. The projects come from a range of industries, including Health and Education.
  • Over the year, our company welcomed 14 new specialists. Our teams grow, and we actively search for new talent when the projects demand it. You can always find a list of our open vacancies here. If there isn’t a suitable position at this time, leave your CV using the form on the page. Our Recruiting Department will reach out to you when we have an opening.
  • To ensure that Devtorium developers master cutting-edge technologies and can offer top-quality services to our clients, our company launched a Research and Development Department. This department is currently focused on NLP, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, and Neural Networks Training. Developers working within the R&D Department also study Python and contribute to our AI software development services greatly.
  • According to our project statistics, React, NodeJS, .NET, and Angular are the most popular technologies today. However, the interest in no-code development services is also growing. This year, we had some clients interested in developing solutions using Bubble.io.
  • Devtorium launched two in-house solutions in 2023. One is an ERP system that mainly serves our Accounting, HR, and PMO Departments. However, all our employees use it to track working hours on various projects and manage leave requests. The solution is created using the Bubble no-code platform, and it’s constantly evolving. The second in-house project we launched is a CMS system based on Frappe.io. Our Sales Department is using the many capabilities of this platform to manage and grow our leads database.
  • Devtorium completely redesigned our website, devtorium.com, to ensure its design matches our updated brand style and expanded list of services.

Devtorium: Plans for the Future

Our main priority as an offshore software development company is to focus on trending technologies and ensure we can deliver the services our clients need. At this time, this means shifting the focus to the rapidly evolving AI industry. We are proud to see that our developer teams have mastered this technology and learned how to use it to its full potential in the service of our clients.

Next year, we will continue our work to expand the company and introduce new technologies to our tech stack. Moreover, we will continue searching for projects in a variety of industries. However, our primary focus is maintaining the integrity and quality of service that our clients value.

Progress of Devtorium offshore software development company in 2023.

How Outsourcing Software Development Company Devtorium Stands with Ukraine

Posted on by Volodymyr Marynenko

Devtorium is an outsourcing software development company with offices in several countries and remote employees spanning the globe. However, the core of our developers resides in Ukraine, a country torn apart by russia’s invasion. We are invested in supporting the country that’s fighting for its freedom and its heroic defenders.

Devtorium has been supporting Ukraine since the beginning by donating some of our earnings to specialized funds. However, we are proud to say that we didn’t stop at that. Devtorium’s strength is its people, who are passionate, driven, and courageous in the face of even the darkest trial of war.

Since day one, the vast majority of Devtorium employees became active volunteers, the unsung heroes of the war as referred by Times. Even the members of the Devtorium team who do not directly participate in volunteering activities make regular donations and other contributions to the support of Ukrainian defenders. Over this time, they provided multiple types of equipment and materials to strengthen the soldiers. Some examples of this support include:

  • Equipping multiple defenders with essential gear, such as headgear, body armor, first aid kits, etc.
  • Supporting medical teams with specialized kits, tourniquets, equipment, etc.
  • Purchasing autos for army squads.
  • Providing power stations and generations to units fighting on the frontlines.

However, some members of the Devtorium team took their volunteering activities to a new level. We are immensely proud that these people work within our company and would like to draw attention to their noble cause.

How Devtorium outsourcing software development company staqnds with Ukraine through a Cherkasy-based charity fund.

Devtorium Outsourcing Software Development Company Cherkasy: Creating a Charity Fund to Help Support Ukrainian Defenders

A team from the Cherkasy Office of the Devtorium outsourcing software development company set up a charity fund to become more efficient in their support of the army.

Since the beginning of this cruel invasion, a team from the Cherkasy Office started preparing dry rations for the defenders. They do this completely voluntarily, using their own kitchens for the bulk of this hard work. They haven’t stopped even once, providing the heroes who risk their lives with essential and delicious nutrition.

According to Nataliia Kashuba, the Regional Manager of the Cherkasy Office and Devtorium’s Head of Cybersecurity Department, their goal is to support soldiers in the trenches by providing a taste of a home-cooked meal. These gestures mean the world to people who face unimaginable cruelty every minute of every day. Most importantly, this little ‘taste of home’ can offer invaluable emotional support.

As of right now, the team’s dry rations are booked out in advance. As all these dehydrated meals are prepared by regular people at their homes, their capabilities are limited. Therefore, if any of you reading this would like to support the cause, you can contact the charity fund Mamyni Obiymy ta Tatove Pleche (Mother’s Hug and Father’s Shoulder) created by Nataliia Kashuba.

Multiple people join the cause, each providing the level of support they can. Some help with cooking, and some provide produce, including homegrown fruits and vegetables. No help is ever too small! The team greatly appreciates every bit of support.

We stand with Ukraine: Devtorium outsourcing software development company.

Team Involvement: Going Way Beyond Outsourcing Software Development

As for our Cherkasy team, their whole families are involved in meal preparation. For example, Nataliia’s son got inspired to become a chef, and he is the one making marinades for meat-based components of their rations. This Thanksgiving, the team prepared dehydrated turkey that would be sent directly to the squads that are currently stationed at the frontline.

Another example is our Head of IT Department, Pavlo. On the professional level, he is expanding his skills and holds specialized security certifications. Moreover, he is currently developing as a DevOps professional and is actively engaged in projects.

However, even with such a busy schedule, he contributes to the dry rations preparation regularly. Pasha is an expert on homemade crackers. We have it on good authority that his crackers are greatly loved and appreciated by the heroes who are stationed in the most dangerous zones.

Charity fund to support Ukrainian defenders.

Why Set Up a Charity Fund?

Nataliia is a person with a heavy workload demanded by her position within the company. The added load of preparing rations and additional volunteering activities is definitely not easy to bear. Therefore, we asked her why she decided to set up and manage a charity fund.

Her reply was simple:

“Nothing we do can compare to the sacrifices of our defenders. The fund enables us to cut through many legal issues and ensure that we deliver the help that’s needed faster.”

According to Nataliia, they faced multiple obstacles in their work, from scammers and outright thieves to corruption at the customs. As a legal expert herself, Nataliia chose to create a charity fund as the most expedient way to make the whole operation legal and overcome the hurdles of corruption.

Nataliia expresses her great worry and disappointment in the fact that many people she meets today claim to be fatigued by the war. She stresses, and we wholeheartedly support her, that the people who are truly tired are those who fight at the frontlines. And yet, they get up every day and risk their lives to defend their country. Therefore, doing our very best to support them is the least we can do.

At Devtorium, we agree with Nataliia’s position. Therefore, we encourage everyone to join the cause and help in whatever way they are able. Our company has been doing its best to provide every kind of support. As a result, in spite of all the hardship, 2022 was a good year for Devtorium’s growth. We will continue doing our best and are 100% confident that our developers will continue to perform above and beyond the clients’ expectations.

Stand with Ukraine by providing homemade dry rations and other help via a specialized charity fund.

Do AI Code Generation Tools Help Developers?

Posted on by Volodymyr Marynenko

AI code generation tools became a huge hit fast, just like ChatGPT. Naturally, we wondered whether professional developers are worried about becoming redundant. Will human programmers be replaced by AI sometime soon?

We decided to discuss this matter by talking to some of the most experienced Devtorium developers. It turns out that they aren’t worried at all. In fact, they are actively exploring and using AI code generators in their everyday work.

AI software development is one of Devtorium’s core services. Therefore, our specialists spend a lot of their time researching artificial intelligence tech and what it can do. We asked some of our senior software engineers which tools they are using and what they think about their capabilities. Read their replies below.

Are AI Code Generation Tools Useful for Developers Today?

Head of Development Department: AI code generation is too limited to help developers now.

Andrii Bohatyr: Head of Development Department

Over the last six months, I used:  

I would admit these tools are raw right now. In general, they don’t offer a lot of value. However, they are capable of helping with some rudimentary tasks.

The issue is that prompts require tweaks and improvements, even when you have a clear understanding of how to engineer prompts. Therefore, 9 out of 10 tasks could be easily completed faster in the old-fashioned way.

The same results could be achieved by using Google. I mean if the task requires diving deeper into a domain you need to research more.

AI code generation tools have good potential. However, as of now, they have too many issues and are still limited. The biggest problem is that even IDE pluggable tools lack the context of the whole project. Therefore, they are largely unusable. They don’t have an understanding of a particular project’s code style, conventions, issues, etc.

I would say, AI-based solutions indeed may help to automate some routine tasks. However, in coding experience is crucial. At least, if you’re not an LLM expert or a prompt engineering guru.

Senior .NET Developer: AI code generation tools make many mistakes but give good ideas.

Alina Nor: Senior .NET Developer

 decided to try GitHub copilot immediately when I heard about it. It gave me a ‘wow’ effect – like magic when you’re writing a sentence about what should be here and it writes some meaningful code or when it completes the writing function for you – this impressed me. 

I like to witness this magic. It’s a special kind of pleasure seeing how someone adds code for you. The problem is that you can’t rely on keeping that code as is. You need to review that and make sure it’s correct. For me, mostly it wasn’t. I had to rewrite it or improve it all the time.

However, it might give you a couple of ideas when you’re stuck. Also, I should admit that the code written by this tool is clean and follows the best practices. 

Unfortunately, AI code generation tools don’t improve my workflow. I’ve been using Copilot for two months. Most of that time I didn’t accept its suggestions because I didn’t want to spend time reviewing or rewriting the code generated by it.

However, I’m using ChatGPT 4 for ideas or when I need to do some routing work. It’s a really powerful solution and it can save developer’s time. Especially if you need a general functionality, for example, some math functions or time calculations, etc. When there are no custom rules, its code works well. I think this is a powerful assistant for developers, even though you cannot rely on it completely.

Senior Front-End Engineer: AI code generators can be really useful when used right.

Maksym Kharkovenko: Senior Front-End Engineer

I have been using GitРub Copilot for about 3 months. If you’re looking to optimize your code, I would recommend giving Copilot a try. It can help you generate new code and patterns quickly and efficiently. In addition, I use GitHub Copilot Chat, which is also a good helper for improving your code.  

Github Copilot is a really powerful tool that can enhance the coding workflow. However, sometimes it requires some examples before it can generate anything that can be integrated into your project. This AI code generation tool provides syntactically correct code but it still has trouble referencing types across different files and packages.

Using Copilot really improved my coding efficiency by providing relevant and accurate code suggestions. I like its intuitive handling of function creation, code completion, and creation of unit tests. It makes the coding process more efficient and enjoyable.

Head of R&D Department: AI code generation can be good but only when your prompts are great.

Oleksii Makarov: Solution Architect/Head of R&D Department

I have been using Copilot for several months. From my experience, AI code generation assistants are not a panacea or a way to completely escape coding. Therefore, you can’t rely on them to do all the work for you. Naturally, you need to match the generated code to your expectations. Sometimes, Сopilot can’t generate something I want. However, in most cases, it defines the context correctly and offers good suggestions. 

Most of the time, I write in NodeJS and Python. Copilot helps to save time when writing my code. I’ve been doing more RnD lately, and in this mode, sometimes I must make some major changes in the project generated by AI.

Copilot defines the context of the code and the next block I want to implement quite well. For example, Copilot knows that this particular file implements a layer of database accesses. Therefore, based on the name of the method I introduced, it proposes changes with data that match the method name and my expectations. Even at the moment of the suggested completion, I see whether the Copilot understands what I need, and then I can accept or reject this completion.

Will AI Code Generation Tools Replace Developers Anytime Soon?

As you can clearly see, developers aren’t worried about AI taking their jobs. On the contrary, the leaders of them spearhead the innovation and use AI code generators to improve their workflow. Moreover, they use this opportunity to expand the limits of what AI can do.

As a provider of AI-based solution development services, Devtorium strives to contribute to the development of artificial intelligence technology. We understand that AI is the future and we are happy to use all it can offer and then expound on it for our clients.

If you want to know how AI-powered development can help your project, set up a free consultation with our team!

Devtorium Software Product Development Company: 2022 Progress Report

Posted on by Volodymyr Marynenko

The war in Ukraine, the worldwide COVID-induced supply chain collapse and the global economic crisis are the things that defined the year 2022. Of course, no software product development company remained unaffected by these major factors. As a result, the already competitive industry has become a cutthroat battle for new projects. Devtorium is proud to report that despite all challenges, we are closing the year with new projects, promising negotiations with prospective clients, and mastering innovative technologies.

Devtorium Software Product Development Company: Yearly Report

At Devtorium, we’ve always believed that the true strength of a business is the people. This year provided us with solid proof of that. Our teams turned the trials they faced into opportunities to show their strength of spirit and admirable work ethics. Delivery schedules became the topmost priority for every developer as they refused to get behind on their work regardless of the circumstances.

The results of this dedication and professionalism speak for themselves:

  • Many of our developers work from Ukraine and struggle with disruptions caused by the war. However, wartime challenges didn’t make us lose a single client. We remain firmly within project deadlines regardless of any power outages and missile strikes.
  • We’ve started two new projects in 2022. One is a comprehensive insuretech solution that consists of several products. It’s powered by .NET, React, and PostgreSQL technologies and is completely cloud-based (AWS). Another is a React-powered travel app focused on accessibility.
  • We’ve completed negotiations and will launch two new projects in January 2023. One is a large-scale ad-tech solution powered by .NET and Angular. The other is a verification software product based on Node.js and React.
  • We’ve launched two proprietary products developed by Devtorium teams. Our AI-powered content generation platform Marquètte is currently receiving a big upgrade with the release of the Templates feature. Now it’s even easier for copywriters to use it for creating top-quality original content. Devtorium also used the Bubble no-code platform to develop our own ERP solution. Our HR and recruiting specialists are currently testing it, and developers are improving the solution based on their feedback.

Happy New Year! Devtorium software product development company plans for 2023

Devtorium Software Development Plans & Goals for 2023

Devtorium is always looking into the future as a software product development company. We are implementing innovative technologies in our workflows to achieve better results. Our primary focus for 2023 is AI development.

The company already has experience in creating our AI-powered platform, Marquètte. Working on this project has been both challenging and exciting. Most importantly, it gave us the experience of interacting with AI engines and a better understanding of what we can achieve with this tech.

We plan to further this work next year. At the moment, our company is in the process of negotiations for an auspicious AI project. It could result in the development of an AI-powered chatbot for foreign language learning. The team will be creating it from scratch using GODEL by Microsoft.

We are delighted to share that the company is currently negotiating with several prospective clients. Moreover, our potential projects will engage not only our outstanding developers, Business Analysts, and Project Management specialists. In addition, we have plenty of exciting work planned for our Data Science team.

Also, we keep searching for new opportunities constantly. Our sales and marketing teams are always active, looking for clients both online and offline. In January, our American management representatives will present Devtorium at a big conference in Las Vegas. ASW is one of the foremost hubs for IT service networking, so we look forward to this event’s results.

All in all, our work never stops!

Devtorium is proud of what we have accomplished this year, and we are looking at a brighter future with new opportunities.

We’d like to thank our incredible team. None of it would have been possible without you!

We are a team of 200+ qualified software engineers, business analysts, data scientists, project managers, and UI/UX designers. All our professionals hold specialized certifications in their niches and have expertise in complex projects for a variety of industries.

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