Why Build in Ukraine?
Development in Ukraine costs about half as much as in Canada, while the quality is by no means lower. For example, the average rate for a mid-level developer is about C$30+ per hour.
You get full-cycle custom software development at a price point that local teams simply cannot match — without sacrificing engineering standards, communication, or accountability.
Why Trust Me?
20+ years in commercial development. 10+ years building and managing development teams.
I am a skilled developer and a development team builder and manager with 20+ years of experience in commercial development and 10+ years in building and managing development teams. I am passionate about AI and people management.
In the past, I built two teams (4–6 members each) at Micro Focus multinational (formerly Serena, later acquired by OpenText), which at the time ranked #6 worldwide by R&D department size among all IT companies. Those teams worked on projects sold to numerous Fortune 500 companies and remained among the best for years — delivering strong results and driving innovation.
I'm available in person in Toronto / GTA during business hours when necessary, and I serve as the intermediary between you and the development team. The teams I built and managed for multinationals have successfully worked remotely since 2020 for years.
The AI-First Principle
AI-first processes. Human accountability.
I build processes based on the AI-first principle, which delivers superior performance while keeping quality control at the highest level — with a human developer responsible for the output.
AI accelerates the work. A living engineer owns the result. Every deliverable is reviewed, tested, and signed off by a person — not by a model.
The Hiring Model: On-Demand, Not Static
No static team. No bench. Just the engineers your project needs.
About 10 years ago, there were roughly 10 job offers per developer in Ukraine's IT sector. The situation has changed dramatically — it is now much easier to hire a developer.
That is why I developed a model for hiring per-project IT engineers on-demand instead of maintaining a static team. This approach:
- Avoids bench risks — you don't pay for idle engineers between projects.
- Allows full flexibility regarding the skills required for each project.
- Keeps costs aligned with the actual scope of your work.
- Lets me assemble the right team for your specific task, not a generic one.
A Human Dimension
Hiring a development team in Ukraine is also a way to support Ukrainians during these difficult times. You get high-quality software — and your investment goes directly to skilled professionals who need it most.
How It Works
From your idea to a working product — in six steps.
- You describe your challenge. Tell me what you want to build, the business context, and the constraints.
- I analyze the requirements. Together we shape a clear technical scope and a realistic plan.
- I assemble the team. I hire the specific IT engineers your project needs — on demand, per project.
- AI-first development begins. AI-accelerated processes drive speed; a human developer owns the quality.
- I coordinate everything. As your single point of contact, I manage the team and the communication — in person in Toronto / GTA when needed.
- You receive the finished software. At roughly half the Canadian cost, with full accountability.
Cost Comparison
The numbers, side by side.
| Canada (typical) | Ukraine via us | |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-level developer rate | ~C$60+/hr | ~C$30+/hr |
| Bench risk | High | None — on-demand hiring |
| Team access | Local only | Vetted, project-specific |
| AI-first process | Rare | Standard |
| Single point of contact | Often none | Me — available in Toronto / GTA |
| Accountability for output | Team-level | Named human developer |
*Indicative figures. Final cost depends on project scope, seniority mix, and timeline.
Ready to Build with an On-Demand Team in Ukraine?
Tell me about your project — I'll assemble the right engineers and give you a clear plan.