About Code Runners

A boutique team with
big ambitions.

We're a specialized data management and software development company founded in 2012. We combine deep technical expertise with a personal, hands-on approach that larger firms can't match.

2012
Founded
50+
Clients worldwide
2
European offices
Growing
Expert team
Code Runners

Our Mission

Uncovering the story behind your data

Code Runners exists to support organizations in making data-driven decisions through expert software solutions. We don't just process data — we uncover the narrative hidden within it.

We have extensive experience handling and protecting large amounts of sensitive data — sales, personal, and financial — enriching it and transforming it into actionable insights for leadership.

Our client portfolio spans start-ups to multinationals, across healthcare, fintech, marketing, media, and more — all united by the need to turn vast amounts of data into clear, actionable information.

From the Founders

Why we started Code Runners

After years of building data platforms and engineering systems inside large organizations, we kept seeing the same pattern: companies drowning in data but starving for insight. Talented teams buried under legacy tools, manual processes, and vendor lock-in. Decision-makers flying blind because the data they needed was trapped in silos nobody could connect. We started Code Runners in 2012 because we believed there was a better way. A small, focused team of specialists who actually understand data — not just the technology, but the business problems it should solve. A team that builds things to last, documents everything, and leaves clients stronger than they found them. We're not trying to be the biggest. We're trying to be the team you wish you'd found sooner — the one that genuinely cares about your outcome, not just the engagement. Every pipeline we build, every dashboard we design, every model we deploy is shaped by that principle. If you're sitting on data that should be driving your business forward but isn't — that's exactly the problem we exist to solve.

Milen Spasov
Dimiter Shalvardjiev

Milen Spasov & Dimiter Shalvardjiev

Co-founders

Our Journey

From Sofia to Europe and beyond

2012

Founded in Sofia

Code Runners was born from a simple belief: that data, handled right, tells a powerful story. Our founders — engineers and data specialists — set out to help businesses listen.

2014

First major clients

We earned the trust of enterprise clients in healthcare and market research, delivering data solutions that handled millions of records daily.

2016

Amsterdam office opens

To better serve our Western European clients, we opened our Netherlands office — strengthening our presence in the Benelux and UK markets.

2019

Global recognition

Named a Top 25 Software Company worldwide by Clutch. Won multiple 'IT Project of the Year' awards. Our team grew significantly with top-tier specialists.

2023

AI & GenAI expansion

We expanded into generative AI, LLM integration, and MLOps — helping clients harness the latest in machine learning and automation.

Today

50+ clients, 15+ years

We continue to grow as a focused, boutique team — serving clients across healthcare, fintech, marketing, media, and more.

What We Stand For

Our values

The principles that guide every project, every decision, every line of code.

Quality over quantity

We'd rather do fewer things exceptionally than many things adequately. Every solution we build is designed to last, scale, and perform — because your business depends on it.

Transparency always

No black boxes, no surprises. You see our progress in real time — shared boards, bi-weekly demos, open communication. We succeed when you feel in control.

People first

Technology is our tool, but people are our purpose. We invest in our team's growth, listen to our clients deeply, and build relationships that outlast any single project.

Continuous learning

Technology moves fast. We invest in certifications, R&D time, conferences, and internal knowledge sharing to stay at the frontier — so our clients always get current best practices.

Why Code Runners

The boutique advantage

Working with us means working directly with senior engineers and data specialists — not account managers or junior consultants. Every project gets our A-team.

You work with senior specialists, not juniors
Full data lifecycle — no vendor handoffs
Agile delivery with bi-weekly demos
Cross-industry experience across 12+ sectors
Microsoft Gold Partner
ISO 27001 compliant processes
Team collaboration

Recognition

Awards & partnerships

Independent recognition of the quality and impact of our work.

Top Software Company

Top Software Company

IT Product of the Year

IT Product of the Year

B2B Leader Bulgaria

B2B Leader Bulgaria

5-Star Client Reviews

5-Star Client Reviews

Locations

Two European offices

Sofia, Bulgaria

16 Andrey Saharov Boulevard, 1784 Sofia

Development & Operations Hub

Our Sofia office is where the engineering happens. Home to our development teams, data specialists, and operations — it's the engine room of Code Runners.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Burgmeester Pabstlaan 10, Unit 8B, 2131XE Hoofddorp

Client Relations & Business Development

Our Netherlands office serves as the gateway to Western European clients — handling business development, client workshops, and on-site collaboration.