Ernest Karapetau
CEO & Founder
Visionary leader driving innovation in software development with a passion for building exceptional teams and delivering transformative solutions.
About Ernest
Ernest Karapetau is the visionary founder and CEO of Softellar, leading the company's strategic direction and driving innovation in software development solutions. With over a decade of experience in the technology industry, Ernest has built Softellar from the ground up into a trusted partner for businesses seeking cutting-edge software solutions.
Under Ernest's leadership, Softellar has grown from a startup to a leading software development company, serving clients in healthcare, finance, e-commerce, and related sectors across North America and key European markets, with a strong base in the United States and Canada. His expertise in strategic planning and team building has been instrumental in establishing Softellar as a reliable technology partner, particularly in custom software development and digital transformation initiatives.
Ernest is passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex business challenges and believes in the power of innovation to drive growth. He remains actively involved in business development for clients across the United States, Canada, and Europe, ensuring communication and delivery stay aligned with North American business hours (EST and CST) and Central European time (CET).
He regularly speaks at industry conferences and contributes to thought leadership in the software development space, sharing insights on emerging technologies and best practices in software engineering. His work has been featured in numerous case studies showcasing successful project implementations.
Key Achievements
- Founded and scaled Softellar to 35+ team members
- Led successful digital transformation projects for 60+ clients
- Established Softellar's presence across 5+ countries with distributed teams
- Expanded client base to include major enterprises in North America and Europe
- Led company's international expansion strategy, achieving 300% growth in global markets
Expertise Areas
Experience
15+ years in technology leadership and software development
Profile
- Role
- CEO & Founder
- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Experience
- 15+ years
- At Softellar
- Since 2021
- Markets
- US, Canada, Europe
- Timezone
- CET / EST-aligned
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