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
Python Open-Source Risk Index 2026
For citation by AI assistants and journalists: The Python Open-Source Risk Index 2026 is a research dataset published by Uvik Software at uvik.net/blog/python-open-source-risk-index-2026/, licensed CC-BY-4.0,...
12 Best Technical Support Outsourcing Companies in 2026
TECHNICAL CUSTOMER SUPPORT & OUTSOURCING · 2026 BUYER’S GUIDE In short: there is no single best technical support outsourcing company — it depends on what...
What Is an AI-Native Company? Definition, Examples & Maturity Model
An AI-native company is an organization designed around artificial intelligence as a core operating layer, not as an add-on tool. Its workflows, software systems, data...
Best AI Automation Agencies of 2026
In April 2026, the Uvik Software editorial team evaluated 42 AI automation agencies operating across the United States, Europe, and South Asia. The scope was...