Derave Software

Derave Software is a Polish software house based in Lublin that focuses on business process automation and custom web solutions. Founded by Krystian Biela and co-founders, the company operates with a team of twelve people and emphasizes Event Storming—a lightweight discovery workshop method—as the centerpiece of its approach to aligning IT teams with business stakeholders.

The company's core belief is that working software emerges from strong communication and deep understanding of business needs. Rather than jumping into development, Derave begins with structured analysis to map out processes, identify risks, and create shared models that managers, designers, and developers can all work from simultaneously.

Services and capabilities

Derave offers six main service areas. Business process modeling uses analytical approaches to help clients understand and optimize their operations. Web apps are custom-built solutions designed for performance and user experience. The company also builds CRM systems, arguing that different clients need different relationship management approaches, and automates e-commerce operations—helping mature existing platforms by automating product catalogs, invoicing, and logistics workflows.

System integrations address a common problem: as businesses grow, the same data gets manually shuffled between ERP systems, accounting software, suppliers, and other tools. Derave creates "one solid ecosystem" to eliminate that work and improve data quality. Finally, Business IT Analysis engages clients through workshops to map digital roadmaps, stress-test assumptions, and identify risks before development begins.

The technical stack mentioned includes Shopify, WooCommerce, and PimCore for e-commerce work. The company publishes content comparing these platforms and covering Event Storming methodology against alternatives like UML and BPMN.

How they work

Derave uses Agile Scrum across all project phases: analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment. The methodology emphasizes frequent releases of working software to gather feedback early and validate alignment with stakeholder vision. The company frames this as risk reduction—catching misaligned expectations before they cost time and budget. Event Storming workshops serve as the discovery engine: participants (technical and non-technical) build a shared model using simple notation rather than formal techniques like UML. This approach allows managers, UX designers, and developers to work from the same understanding.

The company commits to transparency, offering direct communication with project teams, metrics, and reporting to keep stakeholders informed. It treats change as a natural part of software projects and builds flexibility into every engagement to react to user needs and market requirements. Deliverables come "on time, on budget," according to the stated approach.

Team and credentials

The company is structured around a founding team led by Krystian Biela. The core team includes twelve people; the company notes it is "fast-growing" and actively expanding. No formal certifications (ISO, SOC 2, etc.) are mentioned on the public website. The company is registered in Poland with business registration number KRS 0000957429.