Kambda

Kambda is a nearshore software development firm based in Costa Rica with roughly 40 engineers and designers. Founded and led by CEO Emilio Acosta and CTO Silvia Charpentier, the company focuses on serving U.S. clients across web development, mobile apps, and custom software projects. They operate in U.S. Central Time, which aligns with Eastern and Pacific business hours, and claim to onboard developers in 5–10 business days. The team emphasizes English fluency and cultural compatibility with North American teams.

Services and capabilities

Kambda's core offering splits between project-based development and staff augmentation. On the project side, they handle end-to-end web development using WordPress, JavaScript, Node.js, PHP, Python, Ruby on Rails, and custom web applications. Mobile work includes iOS native, Android native, React Native, and hybrid apps (Cordova). They also provide UX/UI design—requirements gathering through mockups to final design—alongside software architecture, migrations (framework upgrades or rewrites), and QA automation.

Their staff augmentation model lets clients hire dedicated developers who integrate directly into existing teams. Kambda handles recruiting, vetting, HR, payroll, and ongoing support. For ongoing engagements of at least one full-time developer, they include ad hoc QA support, DevOps assistance, and 24/7 emergency support. Web app maintenance and software testing are also available, backed by agile SCRUM methodology.

Digital marketing services round out the portfolio: SEM (Google Ads, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, display networks), SEO, and social media management. These sit alongside blog content writing for search visibility.

Notable work

The site lists several completed projects: Klasses (an e-learning platform), Gerlu (product import and commerce), Exhibe Flix (curated online cinema), PBI Photo (photographic industry terminals and printers), and Clubs Galore (gift-giving e-commerce). Testimonials reference app takeovers from failed vendors, real estate web design, payment gateway and system control apps, SaaS platform expansion, and ongoing feature work. One CTO notes they "have never let us down in terms of reliability or technical prowess." Another founder calls them "a pivotal component of our team," though specific metrics or revenue figures are not disclosed in the source.

How they work

Kambda offers two main engagement models. Project-based work includes project management, weekly updates, dev infrastructure setup, and support throughout the process. Staff augmentation provides developers in any stated technology stack with optional ad hoc QA and DevOps support plus project management. Both models include complimentary project management. Communication happens via Slack, Jira, Zoom, and similar tools in real time across U.S. time zones. Pricing is available upon quote; the site does not post rates. Clients can reach them at +1-336-666-2253 for immediate support.

Team and credentials

The site lists 40+ team members by name: developers across multiple stacks, mobile specialists, QA engineers, a DevOps engineer, an IT specialist, and marketing support. Emilio Acosta is CEO and co-founder; Silvia Charpentier is CTO and co-founder. All staff are stated to be fluent in English without language barriers. No ISO certifications, SOC 2, Clutch ratings, or AWS/Microsoft partner status are mentioned in the source material. The founding year is not disclosed.