About - Forcoda

About us

From Startups to Enterprises, we're the strategists behind successful product launches.

Forcoda is a product and software development agency that helps companies build the right products for the right customers by combining customer and market research data with expertise in UX/UI Design and web and mobile app development.

Since 2014, we’ve been a trusted partner for startups and Fortune 500 companies, delivering cutting-edge software solutions that drive sales and resonate with customers.

Our team is united by a singular focus on designing and building high-quality products that help brands grow. We love our work, and we think you’ll love working with us.

Our Philosophy

Love and understand your customers. Everything else will follow.

Successful software development starts with understanding users' needs and market demands. Behind every success story of our clients is a foundation of comprehensive customer and market research, which allows us to build products that align perfectly with their target audience.

Understanding and prioritizing users' needs reduces expensive feature rebuilds and increases your chances of a successful market launch.

While anyone can build apps and websites, not every company knows how to create products that truly align with customer needs. Our data-based and research-driven development approach allows us to create websites and mobile apps that not only meet but exceed your expectations, driving your company's growth and success.

At Forcoda, we strive to be more than just a service provider; we aim to be your trusted advisor and catalyst for success. Excellence is not just a goal; it's our standard.

We are guided by a set of values that encourage trust in collaboration, excellence in competencies, and a mastery of engagement.

2014
When we started
15
Experts on board
100+
Projects delivered
$100M+
Raised by clients
10
Services offered
20+
Technologies

Meet our team

Every fine recipe has this one secret ingredient that makes the dish exceptional

Lena Levine

Founder & CEO

Lena brings 15+ years of expertise in technology helping businesses design and build scalable web and mobile app solutions in FinTech, HigherEd, SaaS, and Startup space.

Marc Asselin

CTO

Marc, a seasoned tech leader and AI architect with 30+ years of experience, builds secure, AI-first platforms that power real-time decision-making across sectors like defense, biotech, and energy. He bridges innovation and execution, guiding teams through complex, mission-critical systems with clarity and foresight.

Gozel Akeyeva

VP of Growth & Marketing

Gozel brings deep expertise in marketing, consulting, financial management, and international trade. She’s led high-impact projects across the oil and gas, textile, and finance sectors and built a global tech and startup community with 12,000 members.

Inna Dubrovina

Head of Communications

Inna is a PR and content strategist with 10+ years of experience in brand communications, media relations, and storytelling. She helps organizations grow visibility and influence through impactful messaging and multi-channel content.

Valerie Zeng

Project Manager

Being passionate and goal-oriented PM over 6 years, Valerie directs internal resources and third parties for the flawless execution of projects providing purpose, guidance, and motivation.

Justin Valerik

Product Manager

Innovative and results-driven, Justin transforms concepts into market-leading products.

Reka Leisztner

Product Manager

Strategic and forward-thinking, Reka drives innovation to deliver top-tier products that exceed market expectations.

Miguel Ángel Cruz Rojas

Project Manager

With 12+ years in project management and business analysis, Miguel excels at turning ideas into results. He streamlines workflows, defines functionality, and leads teams to success.

Michelle Shafran

Account Manager

Michelle builds strong client relationships, driving customer success and business growth.

Adeleke Balogun

UX/UI Designer

Adeleke creates intuitive and visually stunning user experiences that delight and engage users.

Sahil Kanwar

Full-Stack Software Engineer

Sahil being a top-notch strategically thinking Sr. Back-end Developer with 10+years experience has a deep understanding of all development processes and stages helping create complex scalable solutions for corporate companies.

Maksym Shutik

Frontend and WordPress Developer

Maksym, having a passion for innovation, integrates modern web technologies to create engaging user interfaces that enhance overall user satisfaction.

Yaroslav Kryvda

Frontend Developer

Yaroslav brings dynamic and interactive web designs to life with precision and creativity.

Vladyslav Gladyr

Sr. Backend Developer

Vladysalv combines 13 years of PHP and Python expertise with a passion for AI, robotics, electronics and machine learning.

Bill Boulden

DevOps consultant, Sr. Backend Engineer

Bill blends strategic vision with technical expertise, optimizing infrastructure and driving innovation.

Olek Shetakov

Technology Consultant

Being a seasoned entrepreneur and software architect, Olek brings over 20 years of expertise in leading innovative tech organizations and delivering world-class solutions.

Trusted by Clients

From big banks to startups, nonprofits and large tech companies, we’ve completed hundreds of successful projects.

M&T bank
Refresh Miami
University at Buffalo
Trusted Nurse Staffing

BUFFALO & MIAMI

With offices located in Buffalo, NY and Miami, FL, we bring global perspective and local services to all our clients.

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