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Paul Francis

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]

Keynote Speaking Topics

  • 🎤 Data Engineering & Science
  • 🤖 Applied AI Implementation
  • 📈 Scaling SaaS Teams
  • 🐍 Python Ecosystems
  • 👥 Strategic Staff Augmentation

Credentials

  • 🏆 Official Sponsor: PyCon USA
  • 🎓 Experience: 10+ Years (Ex-IBM/EPAM)
  • ⭐ Rated: Top B2B Provider (Clutch)

Job title
Co-founder & CEO
Company
Uvik Software
Location
Prague, Czech Republic
Favorite topics
Startups, Python, Django, Data Engineering, Data Science, AI

Posts

Global Python and AI Engineering Talent Index

Global Python & AI Engineering Talent Index 2026

At a glance The headline finding In 2026, the question is no longer whether to hire Python and AI engineers — 84% of developers use...

Best IDE for Python

Best IDE for Python in 2026: Ranked by Uvik Software’s Engineering Team

Methodology: Each IDE is scored 1–5 across six dimensions by the Uvik Software engineering team based on current product documentation, official pricing, and hands-on evaluation....

Developer Usage Report

Claude Code vs Cursor vs GitHub Copilot vs Codex: 2026 Developer Usage Report

Quick answer: Claude Code is the most used AI coding tool at work in 2026: 39% of professional developers use it, ahead of GitHub Copilot...

Top AI Agent Development Companies

16 Top AI Agent Development Companies in 2026

Quick answer Uvik Software is our number one AI agent development company for agents that must work inside a real Python product. Its services cover...

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