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// about_us

Our Story

A senior engineering team building software that companies depend on every day.

// our_story

Small Enough to Care, Strong Enough to Deliver

Sydcup started because we saw the same problem too many times: companies hiring large agencies and getting junior developers, slow communication, and software that needed rebuilding within a year. We knew there was a better way.

We built Sydcup around a simple principle — keep the team senior, keep the communication direct, and keep every project small enough that leadership stays involved. Today our 50+ engineers serve clients across healthcare, fintech, e-commerce, logistics, and SaaS.

We don't pitch and disappear. Every client works directly with the people writing the code. Weekly demos, honest timelines, and no surprises — that's the standard, not the exception.

[projects]
100+

Projects Delivered

[team]
50+

Team Members

[industries]
6+

Industries Served

[years]
5+

Years of Excellence

// our_values

What We Stand For

Not aspirational slogans — these are the standards we hold ourselves to on every project.

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Craft Over Speed

We ship fast, but never at the expense of code quality. Every project gets thorough testing, code review, and architecture that holds up long after we hand it over.

[02] // radical_transparency

Radical Transparency

You see everything — the progress, the problems, and the tradeoffs. We'd rather share bad news early than let it become a surprise later.

[03] // senior_by_default

Senior by Default

We don't staff projects with juniors and hope for the best. Our team averages 8+ years of experience because complex problems need experienced engineers.

[04] // own_it_completely

Own It Completely

When something breaks, we fix it. When timelines slip, we flag it immediately. We treat your project like our reputation depends on it — because it does.

[05] // earn_the_partnership

Earn the Partnership

We don't assume a long-term relationship. We earn it every sprint by delivering working software, communicating clearly, and making your team's life easier.

[06] // stay_sharp

Stay Sharp

Every engineer has a learning budget and dedicated time for growth. Teams that stop learning start building yesterday's solutions.

// our_team

The People Behind the Code

A senior leadership team with deep expertise across every discipline we offer. Average experience: 8+ years.

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Stefan Projchev

Co-Founder & CEO
[01] // co-founder_ceo

Started Sydcup to prove that a small, focused team can out-deliver agencies ten times its size. Oversees strategy, client relationships, and the culture that makes the work possible.

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Jovan Samardjiski

Co-Founder & CTO
[02] // co-founder_cto

Architect of Sydcup's technical vision. Designs the systems and engineering practices that let a lean team punch above its weight — from CI pipelines to production infrastructure.

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Dimitar Stojchev

Business Operations Lead
[03] // business_operations_lead

Keeps the operational engine running so engineers can focus on engineering. Manages contracts, timelines, and resource planning across every active engagement.

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E. K.

Head of Engineering
[04] // head_of_engineering

Twelve years building distributed systems, from payment processors to real-time analytics pipelines. Runs engineering operations and makes sure every project ships with clean architecture and thorough test coverage.

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D. N.

Lead Cloud Architect
[05] // lead_cloud_architect

AWS and Azure certified. Has migrated over 30 production workloads to the cloud without a single unplanned outage. Obsessed with infrastructure that runs itself.

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A. P.

Head of Design
[06] // head_of_design

Believes good UX is invisible — users should accomplish their goals without ever thinking about the interface. Leads design across all client projects with a focus on accessibility and clarity.

// lets_talk

Have a Project in Mind?

Tell us what you're building. We'll tell you honestly how we can help — and if we're the right fit.