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]
Posts
Top 12 AI Tools for Your Business Growth in 2026
Artificial intelligence has evolved from a niche concept into a business-critical technology, transforming how companies operate, compete, and grow. AI-driven solutions help businesses streamline operations,...
Outsourcing vs Outstaffing: How to Choose It Right?
Team augmentation, subcontracting, and offshoring—if you’ve been searching for engineering talent to close skill gaps or scale your team, you’ve likely encountered these terms. In...
Setting Up Offshore Development Center (ODC) in Eastern Europe
With a growing demand for affordable yet skilled IT professionals, the US market faces a talent shortage, making it challenging for businesses to source expertise...
How to Recruit Software Developers [Full Guide 2026]
It may seem easy to hire a software engineer. But hiring the one that will seamlessly fit into your team and match your needs is...