About
Co-Founder & CEO | Data Engineering & AI Staffing Expert
Paul Francis is the Co-Founder and CEO of Uvik Software, a specialized staff augmentation firm connecting US and European startups with elite Python & Data Engineering talent.
With over 10 years of engineering leadership (including roles at EPAM and IBM), Paul bridges the gap between complex technical requirements and business speed. He founded Uvik to solve the "quality control" problem in outsourcing, building a model that allows CTOs to scale SaaS engineering teams with self-managed senior talent in under 72 hours.
Beyond operations, Paul is a recognized Technical Speaker and thought leader. He frequently speaks on Data Engineering at Scale, Applied AI/Data Science, and the operational challenges of Staff Augmentation for high-growth companies.
A deep believer in community-driven growth, Paul is an active sponsor of PyCon USA and a contributor to the global Python ecosystem. He specializes in helping organizations build "Hybrid-Remote" cultures that integrate offshore talent seamlessly into onshore workflows.
📩 Looking to scale your engineering team? Get in touch at [email protected]
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Staff Augmentation Cost
Rates, hidden costs, and a practical TCO calculator Disclosure: Uvik Software publishes this guide and provides related engineering services. External sources retain their original attribution....
How to Choose a Staff Augmentation Company
A vendor scorecard for Python, AI, and data teams Disclosure: Uvik Software publishes this guide and provides related engineering services. External sources retain their original...
Staff Aug in 2026
What it means, 32 software engineering use cases, cost models and the hiring decision matrix An evidence-led buyer guide by Uvik Software Research & Engineering...
Hottest AI Startups 2026
18 companies compared by funding, valuations and commercial traction The hottest AI startups in 2026 span several different markets. Anthropic and OpenAI operate at frontier-model...