2017 - Founded
Two engineers, one desk in New York, and a focus on custom web architecture.
Architecting the Future of Digital Experiences.
We combine precision engineering with human-centric design to build software that defines industries and empowers people.
From Code to Impact
Develi started in 2017 on a stubborn premise: software should be built with the same rigor and longevity as a cathedral. What began as two engineers sharing a desk in New York is now a boutique studio shipping platforms for teams from here to Singapore — deliberately small, deliberately senior.
We don't just ship features; we ship things that keep working. Every decision is a brick in a foundation somebody else has to stand on years from now. That is the whole job — technical judgment you can audit, and enough empathy for the people using it that the software gets out of their way.
Our Core Pillars
The engineering principles that guide every decision.
01 - Integrity
Radical transparency in our process and absolute honesty in our communication.
02 - Innovation
Pushing the boundaries of what's possible with next-generation technology and creative problem-solving.
03 - Inclusion
Building diverse teams that bring unique perspectives to solve complex global challenges.
04 - Impact
Measuring our success by the tangible value and positive change our software creates in the world.
The Architects
Led by visionaries, built by experts.
Amara Osei
Founder & Principal Engineer
Jonas Wilder
Design Director
Elliot Shaw
Head of Platform
Rohan Mehta
AI Engineering Lead
How we got here.
Nine years, four turning points, and one standard that hasn't moved: build it well enough that it holds long after launch.
2019 - Fifty Shipped
Passed fifty delivered products, and learned to say no to the work that wasn't a fit.
2022 - Across Time Zones
First clients in Singapore and Tokyo, and a working week rebuilt around them.
2026 - AI Practice
A dedicated practice for LLM features and the infrastructure that has to carry them.
Ready to get off the ground?
Tell us what you're building. We'll tell you how we'd approach it — no pitch deck required.
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