Built by operators, for operators

We've been in your shoes - managing distributed dev teams across time zones, dealing with missed deadlines, and spending hours chasing status updates. That's why we built DevHawk.

Our Story

From frustration to innovation

DevHawk was born out of frustration and necessity. After managing 150+ outsourced development teams across multiple continents, our founders experienced firsthand the challenges of keeping distributed teams accountable and productive.

The problem wasn't the developers - they were talented and capable. The challenge was coordination: time zone mismatches, communication delays, unclear priorities, and the constant need for manual follow-ups. We found ourselves spending more time babysitting projects than actually managing product strategy.

Traditional project management tools helped track work, but they didn't solve the core issue: someone still needed to actively monitor everything and intervene when things went wrong. By the time you noticed a problem in your dashboard, it was often too late.

We realized what was needed wasn't another tracking tool - it was an active AI project manager that could work 24/7, automatically detecting issues, sending intelligent follow-ups, and providing real-time insights. Not to replace human PMs, but to handle the repetitive oversight work that burns them out.

So we built DevHawk. An AI PM that never sleeps, never forgets to follow up, and measures what actually matters: delivery, not activity.

Meet the team

Built by experienced operators who've managed distributed development teams across the globe

Cofounder + CEO
Praveen Ghanta

Serial entrepreneur with extensive fractional developer experience. Successfully built and sold a previous startup in 2021, bringing deep insights into managing distributed technical teams and understanding the unique challenges of outsourced development.

Cofounder + COO
Alyssia Maluda

Former World Bank employee with expertise in international operations and project coordination. Specializes in managing complex client relationships and ensuring seamless operational workflows across distributed teams and time zones.

Cofounder + CRO
Jeffrey Baker

Seasoned sales and business development professional with a proven track record of building strategic partnerships. Brings extensive experience in understanding client needs and translating technical solutions into business value.

CTO
Jeremy King

Technical strategy and enterprise architecture specialist based in Columbus, Ohio. Leads DevHawk's technology vision with deep expertise in building scalable AI-powered systems and integrating complex development tool ecosystems.

Head of Developer Relations
Zahra Ladiwala

Former technical recruiter specializing in building high-performing engineering teams. Passionate about developer experience and fostering strong relationships between DevHawk and the developer community we serve.

FOUNDING Engineer
Austin Brock

Specialist in front-end development and mobile architecture with a unique blend of technical expertise and business acumen. Bridges the gap between DevHawk's technical capabilities and client requirements.

Business development
Ralph Larke

Brings valuable expertise to the DevHawk team, contributing to our mission of revolutionizing distributed development team management through intelligent automation and proactive oversight.

Our Approach

How we think about AI in project management

Augmentation, not replacement

DevHawk doesn't replace your PM - it handles the 24/7 monitoring and routine follow-ups that drain their time and energy. Your PM stays focused on strategy, prioritization, and stakeholder management.

Fairness alongside accountability

We believe teams want to do good work - they just need clear expectations and timely support. DevHawk identifies blockers early and ensures team members have what they need to succeed.

Respecting developer workflows

DevHawk integrates seamlessly with existing tools and processes. Developers don't need to change how they work or learn new systems. We work invisibly in the background.

Privacy and security by design

We only access metadata (ticket status, PR activity) - never your actual code. All data is encrypted, and we're committed to the highest security and compliance standards.

Why Trust Us

Backed by experience, driven by results

Our team has decades of combined experience scaling software teams across startups, enterprises, and global consultancies.

Proven Operators

We’ve shipped products with teams spanning time zones and cultures.

Deep Technical Expertise

From agile delivery to AI integrations, we understand what works — and what breaks.

Focused on Outcomes

Every decision we make is anchored in one question: does this help leaders get more real output from their teams?