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Who we are · EST. 2016
About CanDev
CanDev is a Toronto-based software agency built by engineers who care about getting it right. We design, build, and scale mobile apps, web platforms, and AI-powered systems for startups and businesses across Canada and beyond.
At CanDev we are committed to building digital products that perform in the real world with innovative, scalable, and user-focused solutions. With a proven track record of delivering successful projects across Canada, we combine thoughtful design, skilled engineering, and client-centric delivery to bring ambitious ideas to life.
Mission
Our mission is to build scalable, reliable software that helps ambitious businesses launch faster, grow smarter, and compete without compromise.
Vision
Our vision is to become Canada's most trusted software partner, known for building products that perform long after launch.
10+
Years in practice
100+
Projects delivered
98%
Client satisfaction
12+
Industry sectors
Our Founder
Meet the founder
Founder
Waheed Ashraf
Engineering clarity into every product we ship
Waheed founded CanDev to build software that performs, scales, and lasts.
For over a decade, he has led teams across Canada, helping clients ship reliable digital products.
“We do not chase trends. We build systems our clients can trust for years, not months.”
By the numbers
Impact at a glance
Founder-led delivery across discovery, build, and launch, with accountability that extends well beyond go-live.
50+
Product teams led
4
Canadian markets
85%
Repeat client rate
98%
On-time delivery rate
Our Team
Built by Specialists. Delivered as One Team.
Hamid Raza
Application developer
Abdul Moeed
Application developer
Ali Hasnain
Web Developer
Tamur Hussain
SEO strategist
Muhammad Shahzad
Manager
Fatima Ali
Project Manager
Ayesha Malik
UI/UX Designer
Hassan Raza
Senior Frontend Developer
Usman Iqbal
Senior Backend Developer
Sara Hussain
Mobile App Developer
Bilal Ahmed
QA Engineer
Our Journey
From founding year to what's next
How CanDev grew, still grounded in engineering craft and client outcomes.
2016
The first line of production code
CanDev starts in Toronto with a narrow brief: build software that holds up in production, not just in a demo.
2018 to 2023
From first launches to full platforms
Mobile apps, web platforms, and SaaS systems shipped across healthcare, construction, education, and the public sector.
2024 to Today
AI where it actually pays off
Automation and intelligence wired into real workflows, added where it moves a number, not where it makes a headline.
Next
Partners long after launch day
Fewer one-off projects, more products we keep sharpening, judged by what still works years from now.
The CanDev Mindset
How we think about every build
A short philosophy that guides product decisions, conversations, and code reviews.
01
We solve business problems
We start with outcomes like revenue, time saved, and risk reduced, not a feature wishlist.
02
We build scalable products
Architecture that survives real users, messy data, and the next three growth stages.
03
We focus on long-term partnerships
Kickoff is not the only moment that matters. We stay aligned through launch and beyond.
04
We deliver business value, not just code
Clean delivery is table stakes. Measuring impact is how we know the software worked.
Why Choose Us
Built different. Delivered better.
We combine deep technical expertise with clear communication and dependable delivery so every project moves forward with confidence, not guesswork.
Transparent delivery with clear scopes, honest timelines, and measurable outcomes from discovery through launch and beyond.
End-to-end delivery
Strategy + Design + Build
98%
Client Satisfaction
Clients stay with us because we communicate clearly, ship on schedule, and support products after launch.
Discovery & Strategic PlanningCore focus
Design & Precision EngineeringDeep craft
Launch & Lasting SupportLong-term
Our Partners
Platforms and clients we collaborate with
Certified platform partners, growing product teams, and verified directory profiles, the relationships behind how we design, build, and ship. See our reviews on Clutch.
Client words
What our clientssay about CanDev.
Long-term partnerships are built on clear communication, strong execution, and products that deliver.
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FAQs
Questions?We've got answers.
Everything you need to know about working with CanDev, from project timelines and pricing to development, AI, support, and what happens after launch.
Still have a question?Talk to our team
CanDev was established in 2016 and has been building web apps, mobile apps, and custom software for 10+ years. In that time we've delivered 100+ projects for startups, small businesses, and enterprises across Canada and beyond.
We've worked across home services, healthcare, real estate, fintech, education, and e-commerce, among others. Our team adapts quickly to new industries because we focus on solving the actual business problem, not just following a template.
Our team is made up of senior developers, designers, and engineers who each focus on a specific layer of the product, from backend architecture and APIs to UI/UX and mobile development. You work directly with the people building your product, not account managers relaying updates.
Most agencies hand you a working prototype and call it done. We design proper backend architecture, build clean APIs, and deploy on AWS and Azure so your product holds up under real users and real traffic, not just in a demo.
Yes. We use AI to speed up parts of development like testing, documentation, and repetitive coding tasks, and we build AI features directly into client products when it adds real value, not just for the sake of using AI.
We offer fixed-price projects for clearly scoped work and ongoing retainers for teams that need a long-term development partner. Every engagement starts with a clear scope and timeline before any work begins, so there are no surprise invoices.
Start with a short discovery call. We'll talk through your goals, timeline, and budget, then follow up with a project scope and proposal so you know exactly what to expect before committing.
Yes. Every project includes a support window after launch, and most clients keep us on for ongoing updates, bug fixes, and new features as their product grows.
Yes. We regularly work alongside existing codebases, in-house teams, and third-party tools like Stripe, CRMs, and analytics platforms, so we can plug into what you already have without starting from scratch.
Start a project
Tell us whatyou're building.
Share a few details about your project and our team will review your request and get back to you with the best next step.
Typically replies within 1 business day.
Recognition
Trusted and recognised by the industry
Our work speaks for itself independently verified and listed across the world's leading software agency directories.