From Ukraine to the World: Leveraging Eastern European Tech Excellence
Why global enterprises are turning to Ukraine for Adobe-powered digital acceleration:
- Ukraine’s Tech Talent + Adobe Expertise: DevHandler combines Eastern Europe’s renowned engineering excellence with deep Adobe Experience Cloud know-how. The result is faster delivery of content and solutions – at quality on par with top Western firms, but with the agility of a dedicated boutique team.
- 2025 Demands, Ukraine-First Solutions: Today’s digital landscape demands more content, faster updates, and flawless performance. With AEM Cloud and Adobe’s latest tools, our Ukraine-based team accelerates content velocity and Core Web Vitals optimization, providing nearshore value without compromise.
- Professional, Pragmatic, Proven: “Ukrainian Tech Excellence” means disciplined project management, excellent communication, and outcomes that speak for themselves. DevHandler’s 10+ years with Adobe and early adoption of cutting-edge approaches (like Adobe’s Edge Delivery Services) demonstrate a culture of innovation and reliability.
- Integrated Pods & Transparency: We operate in tight-knit pods with clear roles (see our RACI model below). Daily stand-ups, CI/CD automation, and direct client collaboration ensure no surprises. Every hour is tracked transparently, and every sprint delivers tangible progress.
- Global Impact, Local Commitment: By partnering with DevHandler, you not only gain digital acceleration – you also support Ukraine’s booming IT sector. Each project creates skilled jobs, mentorship opportunities, and tax revenue in Ukraine’s economy, amplifying positive impact far beyond your own organization.
Why Now? The 2025 – 2026 Imperative
In 2025–2026, enterprises face unprecedented digital pressure. Customer expectations are soaring – demanding personalized content across more channels, updated in real-time. The technology to meet this exists, but many organizations struggle to keep up with legacy processes. Adobe’s ecosystem has evolved rapidly to address these needs: Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) is now offered as a scalable Cloud Service, and new tools like Adobe’s Edge Delivery Services (for headless, edge-optimized delivery) and the Universal Editor (for in-context visual editing) are mature and ready for prime time. In short, the stage is set for those willing to modernize their digital platforms.
At the same time, the urgency to act is high. Google and other gatekeepers have tightened standards for performance – poor Core Web Vitals now directly hurt your SEO and conversions. Studies show even a 100ms page speed improvement can boost engagement. Content quantity isn’t enough; it must be delivered fast and flawlessly. Companies that delay adaptation face a mounting cost-of-delay: every slow page, every manual content update is a missed opportunity (or worse, lost revenue).
Why Eastern Europe, and why Ukraine, for this moment? Because pairing the right technology with the right talent is key to execution. Nearshoring to Eastern Europe offers a unique combination of skill, value, and convenience. Ukraine, in particular, boasts one of the largest IT talent pools in
Europe with over 285,000 software engineers as of 2025. These developers are not only abundant; they are highly engaged and world-class – Ukraine ranked 7th globally in Stack Overflow’s 2025 developer survey, reflecting the strength of its developer community. By leveraging Ukrainian tech excellence, Western firms gain top-tier engineering that is timezone-friendly and cost-effective. In a tight economy where every tech investment must count, the Ukraine advantage is compelling: you get the same (or better) outcome faster and at lower total cost, thanks to efficient remote collaboration and lower overheads.
In summary, the stars have aligned: Adobe’s cloud innovations are here, digital competition is fiercer than ever, and Ukraine’s tech talent stands ready. Forward-looking organizations are seizing this moment – upgrading their AEM implementations, accelerating content pipelines, and partnering with Ukrainian experts to do it. Those who embrace this now will lead with agility; those who don’t risk falling behind. The question isn’t “Should we modernize?” – it’s “Who will help us modernize quickly and right?”
What “Ukrainian Tech Excellence” Means
Next is communication and transparency. Ukrainian engineers have extensive experience working with US and EU clients, so English fluency and cultural alignment are strengths. Agile methodologies are second nature; expect clear daily communication, detailed progress updates, and proactive risk identification – no hiding behind tech jargon. Our ethos is to act as a true extension of your team, not a black-box vendor.
Third, discipline and accountability. Whether it’s hitting a sprint commitment or following security protocols to the letter, professionalism is paramount. In fact, Ukraine’s developer community is highly engaged in best practices – the country’s active presence on Stack Overflow (ranked #7 globally) is one indicator of a culture that continuously learns and shares knowledge. This discipline shows in work quality and reliable delivery. Deadlines are treated as sacred, and challenges are met with a “find a solution” mindset rather than excuses.
Finally, outcomes-focused delivery. Ukrainian teams know that at the end of the day, results matter. It’s not about writing code in isolation; it’s about solving the business problem. This means you’ll see an obsession with KPIs, be it improving page load time, increasing conversion, or enabling faster content updates. For example, at DevHandler we took an early bet on Adobe’s newest technology (EDS document-based authoring) because we knew it would yield superior outcomes for content speed and site performance. Our team’s 10+ years of Adobe Experience Manager expertise meant we understood the pain points of legacy approaches – so we embraced a modern solution to benefit our clients and ourselves. That mix of expertise and initiative is a hallmark of Ukrainian tech firms. We don’t wait for innovation to come to us; we actively drive it. (In doing so, we sent a message to the market that we champion the modern AEM stack and implement cutting-edge solutions ourselves.)
In short, “Ukrainian Tech Excellence” isn’t just a slogan – it’s evident in how teams operate every day. When you work with a Ukrainian partner like DevHandler, you can expect Western-grade quality, Eastern European work ethic, and a partnership approach where your success is our success. It’s a powerful combination that is making “From Ukraine to the World” more than just a phrase – it’s a reality in today’s tech projects.
How DevHandler Works: Pods, Roles & Rituals
To turn all that talent and tech into tangible results, DevHandler uses a focused operating model. We organize our delivery teams into “pods” – essentially dedicated, cross-functional squads for each client or project. A typical pod includes an AEM architect or tech lead, developers, a QA
engineer, and often a part-time UX or content specialist, all coordinated by a project lead. This team is fully dedicated to your work, embedding into your process and tools as much as you require. The pod model ensures tight cohesion (“a close-knit group of talent, where everyone knows each other’s strengths”), fast communication, and accountability for end-to-end outcomes.
We also establish clear roles and responsibilities from day one. Every member knows what they own and how we collaborate. To make this crystal-clear, we often define a RACI matrix (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed) for our key workflows and rituals. Here’s an example of how roles map to common agile rituals in a DevHandler pod:
A (accept
deliverables)
<small>R = Responsible, A = Accountable, C = Consulted, I = Informed</small>
As shown above, client stakeholders are always in the loop – for instance, your Product Owner is Accountable for accepting work at demos and is kept Informed of daily progress. DevHandler’s Project Lead takes ownership of facilitation and quality, and our engineers are responsible for execution and reporting in their areas. This clarity prevents gaps or overlaps; nothing falls through the cracks. Our “rituals” align with standard Agile practice (daily stand-ups, sprint planning/reviews, etc.), which means if you already have a process, we slide right in. If you don’t, we’ll bring a proven lightweight process to keep the project humming.
We believe in transparency and predictability. You’ll know exactly who is doing what, and you’ll have direct access to every team member (we don’t hide developers behind layers of management).
Daily updates, weekly demos, and Slack/Teams communication are baked into how we work. And because we document decisions and maintain shared trackers, you as a client can step in at any detail level you wish – or step back and trust us to handle the details. This way of working – small empowered teams with clear roles – is how we deliver consistently and build trust fast.
Adobe-Focused Excellence: AEM Cloud, EDS, Universal Editor & More
As an Adobe consulting company, DevHandler lives and breathes the Adobe Experience Cloud stack. Our specialization means we concentrate on a core set of technologies and become absolute experts in them. Here are our key focus areas on the Adobe stack (and how we leverage them for your benefit):
- Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) as a Cloud Service: We help clients fully utilize AEM’s cloud-native capabilities for scalability and continuous improvement. AEM Cloud eliminates the heavy lifting of on-prem upkeep – freeing your team to focus on content and innovation. DevHandler has implemented AEM Cloud for enterprises that needed to seamlessly handle traffic surges and complex content with ease. We ensure your AEM setup auto-scales, stays up-to-date with Adobe’s continuous releases, and integrates with your CI/CD pipelines. The bottom line: your digital platform can grow as your business grows, without performance bottlenecks. (For example, one client’s site now handles seasonal traffic spikes 5× larger than before after moving to AEM Cloud – with zero downtime or degradation in user experience.)
- Adobe Edge Delivery Services (EDS): We were early adopters of Adobe’s EDS – a modern, edge-first content delivery and headless authoring approach. In fact, DevHandler built its own website on EDS from day one to showcase what it can do. EDS allows for document-based content authoring (think writing pages in Google Docs that magically convert to web content) and deploys your site globally on a CDN for blazingly fast performance. We’ve seen pages served via AEM EDS load 3–6× faster than the same pages on legacy AEM 6.5 servers. That translates to better Core Web Vitals and happier users. If you have portions of your site (marketing pages, blogs, FAQs) that need a speed boost, we can pilot EDS so those pages become near-instant for users worldwide. EDS also reduces the dependency on developers for every content change – authors can publish directly via docs. For example, using EDS, our content team can update our site in minutes without a code deployment, and pages load virtually instantly thanks to global edge caching. We bring this know-how to clients, identifying where an edge approach or headless content can complement your existing AEM setup for maximum benefit.
- Adobe “Universal Editor”: In 2026, Adobe introduced the Universal Editor – a next-gen WYSIWYG editor that works across any front-end (whether your site is built in React, static HTML, or AEM Sites). DevHandler guides organizations in adopting this visual authoring capability where it makes sense. The idea is to empower marketers with in-context editing, even in headless or decoupled scenarios. We can help you enable the Universal Editor in your AEM Cloud environment and train your authors to use it effectively. This often goes hand-in-hand with document-based authoring (you don’t have to choose one or the other – AEM now supports both). The benefit is flexibility: your team can use Google Docs for quick landing pages or campaign content, and the Universal Editor for richer, component- based pages – all within the same Adobe stack. The result is faster content velocity and greater autonomy for your content creators. Imagine your marketing team launching a new promo page by themselves in a few hours using a Google Doc, while your main product pages are managed in AEM’s visual editor with proper approval workflows. It’s happening – one company’s non-technical staff now updates FAQs via shared docs (with lightweight approvals) and those changes go live the same day. That kind of agility simply wasn’t possible in old-school AEM without developer help. We make sure you can leverage this dual-authoring model safely and effectively.
- Adobe Experience Platform (AEP) & Analytics: Content is only as powerful as the data behind it. That’s why we focus on integrating Adobe Experience Platform (AEP) into your web experiences. AEP’s unified customer profiles and segments enable next-level personalization – think tailored content or product recommendations powered by real-time data. DevHandler’s team has Adobe Analytics expertise as well, so we help you gather deep insights and feed those back into content decisions. For instance, we can connect AEM to AEP so that your site displays different experiences to different audience segments based on AEP data (all GDPR-compliant and consent-based). We also implement Adobe Target and Adobe Launch (part of the Experience Cloud) to orchestrate A/B tests and manage tags efficiently. By breaking down data silos, you achieve a data-driven content strategy. One concrete win: marketing campaigns see higher ROI when fueled by AEP unified profiles – Adobe’s own benchmarks suggest that feeding personalization with rich first-party data can significantly boost conversion rates. DevHandler can get you there, whether it’s enabling online-offline data integration or simply building dashboards that show content performance and Core Web Vitals over time.
- Performance & Automation: We bake performance optimization and automation into every project. It’s not an afterthought. Our developers are versed in optimizing for Core Web Vitals – from image compression and lazy loading to code splitting and leveraging edge caching. We often kick off engagements with an AEM Sites Performance Audit (using tools like Adobe’s Site Optimizer) to pinpoint quick wins. Then we automate those checks in your CI/CD pipeline: for example, integrating Lighthouse or Sites Optimizer runs into AEM Cloud Manager so any build that drops performance scores gets flagged. Similarly, we automate testing (unit, integration, functional) and use Infrastructure as Code for consistent deployments. Automation accelerates delivery and reduces human error. We use Jenkins or GitHub Actions alongside Adobe Cloud Manager for CI, ensuring that deployments are repeatable and rollback-safe. On the operations side, we utilize infrastructure automation to spin up quality environments, and configuration as code to manage AEM as Cloud Service environments consistently. The end goal: Continuous Delivery. Every new feature, fix, or content update goes through automated quality gates and can be released rapidly, sometimes daily, with confidence. This kind of velocity and rigor leads to tangible benefits – higher uptime, better user experience, and less scramble before big launches because performance and quality are handled proactively. (As a side note, our commitment to performance is personal: our own site scores 99 in Performance and 100 in SEO on Lighthouse, demonstrating how seriously we take the metrics that matter.)
By concentrating on these Adobe stack areas, DevHandler ensures you’re getting state-of-the-art capabilities. We aren’t generalists tinkering around; we’re specialists who can both advise on strategy and roll up our sleeves to implement. Whether it’s enabling a new AEM Cloud feature, deploying code to the edge via EDS, or optimizing an existing component for speed, we have you covered on the Adobe front.
Continuity, Security & Governance
Engaging a nearshore partner should never mean compromising on operational integrity. At DevHandler, we have robust practices to guarantee continuity, security, and governance as if we were an internal team in your office (or perhaps even better in some areas). Here’s how we keep your project safe and on-course:
- Business Continuity: We plan for the long term, not just the happy path. That means cross-training our team members and documenting key knowledge so nothing rests with a single point of failure. If a developer is out sick or even if someone transitions off the project, we have others ready to step in with minimal disruption. We maintain an internal knowledge base for each project (covering architecture decisions, workflows, and tribal knowledge) so ramp-ups are quick. Additionally, given Ukraine’s situation in recent years, we’ve put in place extra contingency measures – our staff have access to backup internet and power solutions to counter any local outages, and we’re distributed across multiple cities to mitigate regional risks. As a result, our uptime and availability have remained extremely high. You can count on us to be online for that critical release or incident – we won’t vanish due to unforeseen issues.
- Remote Access & Control: We align with enterprise IT policies so that working with our remote team feels secure and controlled. Typically, our engineers will work within your environments via VPN and Single Sign-On. For example, we can integrate with your corporate SSO (Azure AD, Okta, etc.) so that each DevHandler team member uses a company-issued account – you can provision or revoke access instantly as needed. We are comfortable using virtual desktop infrastructures or jump servers if required, keeping source code and content within your network. In short, you retain full control over systems access and data; we just operate within the boundaries you set. All code we write can reside in your repositories (GitHub, Bitbucket, Azure DevOps – whatever you prefer), so you always have a complete and current copy of the work. This way, there’s no dependency on our infrastructure – everything lives in your secure environment.
- Secure Development Practices: Security is woven into our delivery process. We follow Adobe’s security best practices for AEM (such as using whitelists for Sling referrer filters, secure configurations for Dispatcher, etc.) and integrate security checks into development. For instance, we perform regular code scans using SonarQube to catch vulnerabilities and code smells early, and we run OWASP ZAP to test web apps for common vulnerabilities. Our testing regimen includes security testing as one of the “5 essential testing types” – right alongside unit and load testing – because a secure AEM implementation is just as critical as a functional one. Additionally, we ensure compliance with data regulations: if your AEM handles user data, we help implement Adobe’s data governance frameworks (for example, classifying sensitive data and ensuring it’s not exposed in logs or sent to unauthorized third-parties). We’ll align with your compliance requirements too, from GDPR to HIPAA or PCI, depending on your industry. Need us to undergo vendor security assessments? We’re ready with documentation on our procedures (NDAs, encryption in transit, password policies – all the good stuff).
- DevOps, Pipelines & Backups: DevHandler sets up a strong DevOps backbone from the start. We use Adobe Cloud Manager pipelines (or Jenkins/GitLab CI as appropriate) for automated builds, test runs, and deployments. Every commit triggers the pipeline, running unit tests and even performance tests, so we catch issues before they hit production. This automation not only speeds up delivery but also guarantees repeatability – infrastructure-as-code and pipeline-as-code mean deployments happen the same way every time, reducing human error. We also never forget backups: for AEM as a Cloud Service, Adobe provides daily backups, but we double-check that backup strategies (and restore drills) are in place for anything not covered by Adobe’s default. For content in headless or document-based scenarios, we ensure versioning is enabled (e.g., using Git for content source or periodic exports of critical data). If something goes wrong, rollback is quick and data loss is prevented. Our governance extends to coding standards and peer reviews (nothing goes to production without at least one peer developer and the tech lead reviewing it for quality and security). And you’ll have full visibility – we can give your team access to our JIRA boards, pipeline dashboards, and monitoring tools, so you see what we see in real time.
In essence, we treat your project like a mission-critical system (because it is). From secure access to rigorous testing, from documented processes to backup plans, DevHandler works with an enterprise-grade mindset. Our goal is that engaging our Ukrainian team feels as secure and dependable as working with a team down the hall – with the added benefit that we’ve probably encountered and solved similar governance challenges before. You get the innovation of an external partner plus the control and reliability of an internal team. That’s the best of both worlds, and we insist on nothing less.
Key Outcomes & KPIs: What You Can Expect
- Time-to-Publish – How fast can your content go live? This is a metric of content velocity. Using modern AEM features and our streamlined workflows, we drastically reduce the time it takes from a content idea or change request to actual publication on your site. For instance, by decoupling content updates from code deployments (through document-based authoring and agile processes), content that used to take 2-3 weeks to schedule and release can often go live in a day or two. This speed means you can respond to market opportunities (or issues) in near real-time. No more waiting for “the next release” just to fix a typo or launch a campaign page.
- Experiment Velocity – How many experiments (A/B tests, personalization tweaks) can you run? In the digital space, continuous optimization is key. We help you increase the number and frequency of experiments by making content changes and variant creation trivial. With tools like Adobe Target integrated and content creation automated, clients have doubled or tripled their experiment throughput. In one case, an e-commerce team managed to double their number of site experiments within a quarter (while cutting content production time nearly in half) after we introduced AI-assisted content generation and a faster publishing workflow. More experiments mean more learning and better ROI on your campaigns.
- Performance (Core Web Vitals) – How fast and smooth is your site? Core Web Vitals (like Largest Contentful Paint, Cumulative Layout Shift, and Interaction to Next Paint) are critical metrics for user experience and SEO. We set concrete targets (e.g. LCP under 2.5s, CLS <0.1, INP < 200ms) and continuously monitor them. Through our edge delivery and optimization techniques, we aim for Lighthouse scores in the high 90s. It’s not just theory – our own projects prove it. DevHandler’s website, for example, achieved a Performance score of 99 and SEO 100 on Lighthouse thanks to the static, edge-served architecture. For clients, we routinely achieve major improvements in load times. One client saw their largest page’s LCP drop from ~4s to ~1.5s after we re-engineered image delivery and caching. These gains translate into real outcomes: better Google search rankings, higher conversion rates (users don’t abandon a fast site), and improved accessibility scores across the board.
- Quality & Zero-Downtime Releases – (Not a single number, but a set of reliability metrics.) We track things like defect rates (how many bugs reach production) and deployment success rates. Our goal is near-zero high-severity bugs post-launch. By investing in testing (unit, integration, load, security) and automating QA, we catch issues early. We also implement blue-green deployments or feature toggles to allow seamless releases with no downtime. The KPI here is that new features launch without firefighting or rollback drama. It’s a silent metric – when we consistently hit it, you might not notice because everything “just works.” But it shows the confidence you’ll have to release more often. Some of our clients have gone from quarterly releases to bi-weekly releases with no loss of stability.
- Cost-of-Delay Reduction – Value lost by waiting. This is a more abstract KPI, but important for decision-makers. We quantify how much revenue or value is gained by delivering faster. For example, if a new feature is estimated to be worth $50k in additional sales per month, a 2-month delay essentially “costs” $100k. By accelerating timelines, we reduce this cost-of-delay significantly. In practice, after a few sprints with us, many clients realize they’ve unlocked huge value: marketing campaigns go out on time (capturing seasonal demand), optimizations roll out before customers churn, and so on. We keep an eye on these business metrics so we’re always prioritizing the work that yields the highest value quickly.
In all cases, we establish baseline metrics at the start (how long does content publishing currently take? What are the current Core Web Vitals? etc.) and set improvement goals jointly with you. Then we track progress transparently. Our philosophy is “if you can measure it, you can improve it.” And we love improving things.
To give one more real example of outcomes: by focusing on these KPIs, one of our client teams became dramatically more agile – they went from 1-2 content releases per month to deploying content changes twice a week, and their SEO traffic climbed because site performance went from “average” to “excellent” (reflected in a PageSpeed Insights score jump from ~70 to ~95). Another client’s marketing department was thrilled that they could run 5 simultaneous A/B tests during a major promo, whereas previously the dev team said 1 at a time was the limit. These are the kinds of tangible wins DevHandler strives for. We’re not just ticking boxes; we aim to make your digital presence tangibly better, faster, and more effective in ways your customers and CFO will appreciate.
How Partnering with DevHandler Supports Ukraine
Creating Skilled Jobs: Every project we undertake translates into high-quality employment for Ukrainian professionals. The IT sector has become a cornerstone of the Ukrainian economy, with IT services exports reaching about $6.4 billion in 2024. By choosing a Ukrainian partner, you are directly fueling this vital industry. Our team members are not anonymous cogs – they’re talented engineers, QA specialists, and architects building careers and supporting families. The more challenging and engaging the projects, the more we can attract and retain top talent in Ukraine, which helps counteract brain drain. In fact, many Ukrainian developers want to stay and work from their home country when opportunities like ours exist; you’re enabling that by bringing projects here.
Mentorship and Growth: DevHandler is committed to developing the next generation of Adobe experts in Ukraine. We actively mentor junior colleagues through apprenticeship on projects. That means when you partner with us, you’re also indirectly supporting a transfer of advanced skills within Ukraine’s tech ecosystem. Senior DevHandler engineers (with Adobe certifications and years of experience) train up mid-level and junior staff by working side-by-side on client work. This on- the-job mentorship is invaluable. It elevates the overall skill level in Ukraine’s IT community over time, which in turn means better talent available for future projects (for us and for the industry as a whole). Some of our alumni have gone on to work at product companies or even start their own ventures, spreading knowledge in the ecosystem. We view each project as not only delivering value to the client but also as an opportunity to educate and uplift our team – and by extension, the local tech sector.
Tax Revenue and Local Economic Boost: When you partner with DevHandler, you’re not only getting great service – you’re also contributing directly to Ukraine’s economy and resilience. A portion of every dollar invested with us ultimately flows into Ukraine’s budget through taxes and local expenditures. Especially in the current context, every contribution makes a difference in sustaining public services and defense. DevHandler abides by all applicable tax laws, ensuring that part of our revenue goes to Ukraine’s public budget. These funds support essential services, infrastructure, and even defense and rebuilding efforts. With roughly 25% of Ukraine’s GDP now dedicated to wartime defense spending, even small tax contributions are especially meaningful in helping the country meet urgent needs. Our team members live and work in Ukraine, spending their earnings at local businesses.
This means your investment doesn’t stop at our company – it circulates through Ukrainian communities, creating a multiplier effect in the local economy. By supporting Ukrainian professionals, companies are bolstering the Ukrainian economy as well as individual livelihoods. In other words, your partnership helps other families and enterprises thrive even in challenging times. Beyond financial contributions, DevHandler’s commitment extends to on-the- ground support. Like many in Ukraine’s tech sector, our staff contribute time and skills to volunteer initiatives that bolster the country’s defense and recovery. (For instance, Ukraine’s IT community has mobilized a 250,000-strong volunteer “IT army” to counter cyber threats, exemplifying the spirit of civic duty.) Inspired by this nationwide effort, members of our team actively volunteer to support both defense and humanitarian causes – from tech assistance to community relief – further amplifying the positive impact of your partnership with us. In summary, your partnership with DevHandler helps sustain Ukraine’s economy during challenging times while supporting its broader resilience. Many clients tell us they appreciate this aspect – it’s a chance to do good while getting excellent service. It truly feels like a partnership in a broader sense, knowing that working with us makes a real difference on the ground.
Role Modeling in the Adobe Space: Historically, a lot of outsourcing from Ukraine has been in general software development, QA, and IT services. By excelling in a niche like Adobe Experience Cloud, DevHandler is breaking new ground and showcasing Ukrainian expertise in high-value consulting. We’re one of the few Adobe-focused consultancies in the region, and we take that role seriously. Success stories with our international clients demonstrate to the world (and to fellow Ukrainian companies) that Ukraine isn’t just a source of cheap coders – it’s a source of digital innovation and leadership. When we present at Adobe community events or publish thought leadership (like the very article you’re reading), we’re proudly waving the flag for Ukraine’s capability. This kind of representation can inspire other Ukrainian firms and professionals to pursue specialization and advanced solutions, further moving the industry up the value chain.
Resilience and Pride: Lastly, there’s an intangible but important aspect: by continuing to deliver excellence despite adversity, our team embodies a resilience that is a hallmark of Ukraine. Many of our team members have volunteered in various capacities or supported humanitarian causes while also keeping up with work. The dedication to meet commitments to our clients, no matter what external challenges arise, is a matter of pride. When you work with us, you become part of that story of resilience. You’re saying that you believe in the talent and determination here. That morale boost is not to be underestimated – it energizes our team to give even more to your projects.
In short, partnering with DevHandler is mutually beneficial on multiple levels. You get top-notch digital solutions; Ukraine’s tech sector gets stronger. It’s technology globalization done right – leveraging global talent to drive business success, while also doing a bit of good in the world. We deeply appreciate that consideration and responsibility, and it motivates us every day. Дякуємо (thank you) for supporting Ukraine through your business.
Flexible Engagement Models to Fit Your Needs
We understand that every organization’s needs are different. That’s why DevHandler offers flexible engagement models – from working side-by-side with your team to delivering turnkey solutions. We typically operate in one (or a mix) of three modes:
- Co-Delivery Teams: In a co-delivery model, our experts work with your in-house team as one unit. Think of it like augmenting your scrum team with Adobe-specialized players. We can take on specific roles (e.g., an AEM architect or a couple of senior developers) who integrate into your existing project structure. They attend your daily stand-ups, use your tools, and collaborate with your developers, designers, and product owners. This model works great if you already have a team but want to accelerate or bring in niche expertise. You retain overall project management, and we provide the skilled hands and minds to get more done, faster. The benefit is capacity + expertise on demand – without the long-term commitment of hiring full-time staff or the learning curve of less experienced contractors. Our people are used to hitting the ground running in new environments.
- Staff Augmentation (Dedicated Specialists): Staff aug is similar to co-delivery but typically involves individual specialists rather than a team unit. For example, you might just need a certified AEM DevOps engineer to set up your Cloud environments, or a QA automation specialist to improve your test coverage. We provide that talent who then works under your direction for the duration needed. Many clients use this model to fill a skill gap or handle a spike in workload. The key is that the specialist is dedicated to you (not juggling multiple clients), ensuring focus and reliability. And because they’re backed by DevHandler, they have a whole network of knowledge to draw on (if our QA sees something unusual, they can tap our internal community for advice, etc.). It’s like hiring a super- charged contractor with a safety net of an organization behind them. Importantly, our rates for Eastern European specialists are often more cost-effective than local contractors in Western Europe or North America, for equivalent or better skill levels.
- Turnkey Projects (Outcome-Based): Need a solution delivered end-to-end? We’re happy to take on full turnkey projects where we assume responsibility for delivering a defined outcome. In this model, we agree on a scope or goal, and DevHandler assembles a pod to execute it – from discovery to implementation to testing and deployment. We manage the project (with your oversight at key checkpoints) and deliver the results ready-to-use. This is ideal for contained projects like: “Implement Adobe EDS for our microsite”, “Do a full AEM Sites Optimizer audit and optimization cycle”, or “Onboard our team to AEM’s Universal Editor and headless CMS”. For instance, we might run a pilot project on Edge Delivery Services (EDS) for a specific region or section of your site – proving out the approach in a few weeks. Or we could execute a performance tuning engagement where we use Adobe’s Site Optimizer and our expertise to uplift your Core Web Vitals across the site. Another turnkey offering could be setting up AEM Headless/GraphQL or integrating AEM with AEP for personalization – delivered as a project with training for your staff. The advantage of turnkey engagements is you get a concrete deliverable with minimal strain on your team’s day-to-day. We’ll still involve your stakeholders for input and approvals, but you don’t have to manage the tasks – we handle that and present you the outcomes.
These models aren’t silos – we often blend them. For example, a common approach is to start with a turnkey pilot, then transition to a co-delivery model for scaling. Imagine we deliver a successful EDS pilot that publishes a small section of your site via Google Docs. Once you see the results (faster publishing, faster pages), you might decide to roll it out broader. At that point, we could embed our team with yours to co-deliver the larger implementation, ensuring knowledge transfer as we go. Similarly, we might augment your team with a specialist (staff aug) for a few months, and when a larger project comes up, shift into turnkey mode to get it done quickly.
The guiding principle is flexibility and collaboration. We’re not here to force a one-size-fits-all approach. Our priority is to deliver value in the way that best suits your operations and goals. During initial discussions, we’ll listen to where you are and where you want to go, and recommend an engagement approach (or mix) that fits. And as we work together, we can always pivot the model if needed. Because we’re a boutique firm, adapting to you is easy – there’s no bureaucratic red tape on our side to change course.
Lastly, no matter the model, you have direct access to DevHandler leadership at all times. We stand by our work. If something isn’t going as expected, we’ll address it immediately. Our CEO and CTO are hands-on and just a call away. This is another difference from some larger vendors – you won’t get lost in a hierarchy. We measure our success by your success, and we’re not shy about doing whatever it takes to achieve it.
Key Deliverables in 60 Days: To recap, within the first two months you will have:
- A documented Assessment & Recommendations Report (including current state findings and a strategic improvement roadmap).
- A Pilot Project Outcome (something implemented/improved, with before-and-after metrics).
- A Go-Forward Plan for the next phases (whether that’s a longer engagement plan, backlog of features, or a proposal for a larger project with timelines and team composition).
It accelerates trust and momentum – your team and ours gel through the pilot, and internal stakeholders at your company see progress, which builds buy-in for larger initiatives. And three, it allows for course-correction – if something isn’t clicking (maybe priorities change or we need to adjust the tech approach), we learn that early and adapt the plan. In practical terms, clients often tell us that in the first 4-6 weeks we’ve accomplished more than they had in the previous 6+ months of trying to push internally. That’s the beauty of focus and expertise. By 60 days, we aim to have made ourselves “indispensable” – not through lock-in, but by proving our value and integrating with your way of working so well that it feels like we’ve been part of the crew much longer.
After that, it’s full steam ahead to larger goals, with the confidence that we’re delivering on our promises. Whether it’s a multi-year digital transformation or a quick project expansion, the groundwork for success is firmly laid in those first 60 days.
Ready to Accelerate? – Schedule Your Discovery Session
If you’ve made it this far, chances are you see the potential – both in what Adobe’s tech stack can do for your digital experiences, and in what Ukrainian tech excellence (via DevHandler) can do for your execution. The next step is simple: let’s talk about your situation, goals, and challenges. We offer a friendly, no-obligation discovery session where we can strategize together. Often, a short conversation can spark big improvements.
During this call (or in-person meeting if you prefer), we’ll listen to your needs and share how companies similar to yours have tackled the same challenges with our help. Whether you’re aiming to speed up content cycles, improve site performance, migrate to AEM Cloud, or just wondering where to start – we’ll give you candid insights and ideas. We can also discuss potential quick wins (perhaps some we’ve mentioned in this article resonated with you) and outline a tailored approach for your objectives.
Discover what a partnership with DevHandler looks like. You’ll find that we’re straight-talkers and problem solvers. No heavy sales pitch, just a conversation about what’s possible and how to get there. Worst case, you leave with some useful advice. Best case, it’s the beginning of a transformative collaboration that propels your digital experiences to new heights.
Ready to leverage Eastern European tech excellence for your organization? Contact us to schedule a discovery session. Let’s explore how we can build, innovate, and ship better, together.
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