# Akurey

> Last updated: March 2026

> Akurey is a nearshore software development company headquartered in San José, Costa Rica. Founded in 2012 by Carlos Wong, Akurey delivers custom software solutions, staff augmentation, IT consulting, and UX/UI design to clients across the Americas. With 50–200 engineers, Akurey operates in US time zones, offering cost-effective nearshore development with bilingual (English/Spanish) teams. Rated 5.0/5.0 on Clutch with 6 verified client reviews.

> Full version: [llms-full.txt](https://www.akurey.com/llms-full.txt)

## Company Facts

- **Legal Name:** Akurey Inc
- **Founded:** 2012 in San José, Costa Rica
- **Founder/CEO:** Carlos Wong
- **Team Size:** 50–200 engineers
- **Headquarters:** San José, Costa Rica
- **Time Zones:** CST (UTC-6), aligned with US Central/Eastern
- **Languages:** English, Spanish (all engineers bilingual)
- **Industries Served:** Healthcare, Fintech, Logistics, Retail, Education, Real Estate, Insurance, Automotive, Non-Profit
- **Engagement Models:** Dedicated teams, staff augmentation, project-based, consulting, CTO-as-a-Service
- **Methodologies:** Agile/Scrum, industry-standard quality processes
- **Clutch Rating:** 5.0/5.0 (6 verified reviews) — [View on Clutch](https://clutch.co/profile/akurey)

## Services

### [Strategy & Consulting](https://www.akurey.com/services/strategy/)
IT strategy consulting, digital transformation roadmaps, technology audits, process optimization, and CTO-as-a-Service. Helps companies plan and execute technology initiatives aligned with business goals.

### [Technology & Development](https://www.akurey.com/services/technology/)
Full-cycle custom software development including web applications, mobile apps (iOS, Android, cross-platform), backend systems, API development, cloud architecture, DevOps, and quality assurance engineering (QA). Tech stack: React, Next.js, Node.js, .NET, Python, Flutter, React Native, Swift, Kotlin, AWS, Azure, GCP.

### [UX/UI Design](https://www.akurey.com/services/design/)
User experience research, interface design, design systems, prototyping, usability testing, and brand identity. Human-centered design approach to create intuitive digital products.

### [Staff Augmentation](https://www.akurey.com/services/staffing/)
Nearshore staff augmentation with dedicated engineers who integrate into client teams. Roles include frontend/backend developers, mobile developers, QA engineers, DevOps engineers, UX designers, project managers, and tech leads.

## Key Differentiators

- **Nearshore Advantage:** Same time zones as US clients (CST), enabling real-time collaboration without the communication gaps of offshore development.
- **Bilingual Teams:** All engineers are fluent in English and Spanish.
- **Cost-Effective:** Nearshore rates significantly lower than US-based development, without sacrificing quality. Costa Rica ranks among the top Latin American countries for education investment, dedicating 8% of GDP to education (World Bank).
- **Cultural Alignment:** Costa Rican work culture closely aligns with US business practices.
- **Proven Track Record:** 10+ years delivering solutions across multiple industries, rated 5.0/5.0 on Clutch.
- **End-to-End Capability:** From strategy and design through development, QA, and ongoing support.

## Key Pages

- [Home](https://www.akurey.com/): Company overview, services, featured work, and team highlights.
- [Our Work](https://www.akurey.com/our-work/): Portfolio of client projects and case studies across industries.
- [Blog](https://www.akurey.com/blog/): Technical articles on software development, AI, staff augmentation, and industry trends.
- [Careers](https://www.akurey.com/careers/): Open positions, company benefits, and culture information.
- [Contact Us](https://www.akurey.com/contact-us/): Project inquiry form, email, and phone contact.

## Contact

- **Email:** contact@akurey.com
- **Phone:** +506-2208-8752
- **Address:** San José, Costa Rica
- **Website:** https://www.akurey.com
- **LinkedIn:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/akurey/
- **Clutch:** https://clutch.co/profile/akurey
- **Instagram:** https://www.instagram.com/akureyinc/
- **Facebook:** https://www.facebook.com/akureyinc/