CleverCrew

CleverCrew is a 30-person development shop based in Poland, founded by Dmitry Kiryukhin (CEO) and Tonya Yemelianova (CTO). The team includes backend developers, full-stack engineers, frontend specialists, a DevOps engineer, and UI/UX designers. They work with startups and mid-market companies across automotive, fintech, logistics, recruiting, and eLearning, positioning themselves around long-term partnerships rather than transactional project work. Their tagline—"Come as a client, stay as a friend"—reflects a philosophy of building sustained relationships; one client, Clarity, has worked with them for over seven years.

Services and capabilities

CleverCrew handles custom web and mobile development, product strategy, and ongoing maintenance. Their process is structured: they start with discovery and scoping, move into research and competitive analysis, define milestones, architect the product and design the UI/UX, develop and QA, then launch with post-launch support. They emphasize upfront strategy work—"This is a fundamental part of work most web devs skip," they note—before writing code.

On the technical side, they work across the stack. Their portfolio shows experience with mobile apps (iOS and Android), web platforms, real-time data systems, and integrations with third-party services like Plaid and Stripe. They mention building solutions for specific domains: a drill bit analytics platform with real-time data ingestion and image processing, an eReader with assistive technology for dyslexic users, a tire-shop management app, and a logistics platform with map-based cargo search.

Notable work

iLocator (automotive/IoT startup): The client wanted to scale their software without hiring German-based talent. CleverCrew built out a technical team in Ukraine and helped them launch their app and raise a new funding round.

Vianor (tire manufacturing): Built a mobile app for tire shop management across hundreds of locations in Ukraine. The result: "saved at least 30% of time on org flows and reduced time spent on administrating."

Clarity (Canadian recruiting firm): Developed multiple iterations of a custom ATS-like platform over seven years. The longevity of this engagement—described as "that's what we call good relations"—suggests stability and repeat trust.

LeoReader (eLearning): Built a web-based eReader for dyslexic users, integrating assistive technologies and custom text rendering to improve readability.

QuickRead (eLearning): Developed a mobile audiobook app for a bootstrapped startup with a limited budget. The work included user research and MVP scoping; the app later became a reliable revenue stream for the client.

Zedahabitat (oil & gas analytics): Took over and rebuilt an outdated drill-bit analytics app. The new version lets field engineers enter drilling data, attach photos, and receive instant damage assessments and recommendations.

CleverFleet (fintech): Built an EOR and payroll system from scratch for contractor management, with payment processing via Plaid and Stripe integrations.

Truck drivers app (logistics): A cross-platform mobile platform connecting drivers with cargo via an interactive map interface, modernizing cargo search while preserving community features.

How they work

Their engagement model unfolds in six phases. Phase 1 is a kickoff meeting and discovery, ending with a detailed proposal and rough timeline. Phase 2 involves research and strategy—competitive analysis, user personas, and market insights. Phase 3 breaks down complex tasks into milestones with time and resource estimates. Phase 4 covers product architecture and UI/UX design. Phase 5 is development and QA. Phase 6 is launch and post-launch support. Pricing and specific engagement terms (fixed-price vs. time-and-materials vs. dedicated team) are not disclosed on the site. The site emphasizes that launch is "only the first step" and positions ongoing support as a core part of their model.

Team and credentials

CleverCrew has 30 engineers and marketers. Leadership includes CEO Dmitry Kiryukhin and CTO Tonya Yemelianova (both listed as founders). The team roster visible on the site shows backend developers, full-stack engineers, frontend specialists, a DevOps engineer, UI/UX designer, business development managers, and support staff. No certifications (ISO, SOC 2, GDPR, etc.), partner badges, or third-party ratings (Clutch, G2) are mentioned on their public site.