Our Story

Building the Future of Auto Industry Software Since 2015

What started as a three-person startup in a Toronto co-working space has grown into Canada's leading automotive software development firm, serving dealerships and fleet operators from coast to coast.

2,847+

Projects Delivered

127

Team Members

98.7%

Client Retention

Years in Business

Canada Dev Academy team collaborating in Toronto office

The Journey

From Startup to Industry Leader

In 2015, our founders David Mitchell and Priya Sharma recognized a critical gap in the Canadian automotive market: dealerships were struggling with outdated software systems that couldn't keep pace with changing consumer expectations.

Having spent years working for major OEM technology partners, they understood the pain points intimately. Inventory management was cumbersome. Customer data lived in silos. Digital retailing was an afterthought.

They set out to build something different: software that actually solved problems for automotive professionals, designed by people who understood the industry.

Nine years later, our platform processes over $2.4 billion in transactions annually. We've helped 847 dealerships modernize their operations and saved fleet operators an estimated $47 million in operational costs through our optimization tools.

Development team planning session at Canada Dev Academy

Our Values

What Drives Us Forward

These principles guide every decision we make, from hiring to product development to client partnerships.

Reliability First

Your business can't afford downtime. We build systems with 99.99% uptime SLAs because we know every minute matters when you're trying to close a sale or service a vehicle.

Speed of Innovation

The auto industry is evolving rapidly. We release new features monthly and maintain a roadmap shaped by direct feedback from dealerships on the front lines.

Partnership Mindset

We're not vendors; we're partners invested in your success. Our client success team includes former dealer principals and fleet managers who speak your language.

Security Without Compromise

Automotive data is sensitive. We maintain SOC 2 Type II certification and follow the strictest Canadian data protection standards to keep your information safe.

Canadian Roots

Built in Toronto, serving Canada. All data stays in Canadian data centres. Our support team works Eastern time. We understand PIPEDA because it's our law too.

Measurable Results

We don't just promise value; we prove it. Every implementation includes a 90-day performance review where we measure actual ROI against projected targets.

Leadership Team

The People Behind the Platform

Experienced professionals who've spent their careers at the intersection of technology and automotive.

David Mitchell

Chief Executive Officer

Former VP Engineering at AutoNation with 20+ years building enterprise automotive systems. MBA from Rotman School of Management.

Priya Sharma

Chief Technology Officer

AWS Solutions Architect with experience at three successful auto-tech startups. Computer Science PhD from University of Waterloo.

Marcus Thompson

VP of Engineering

15 years in DMS development including 8 years at Reynolds and Reynolds. Built platforms used by 400+ dealerships nationwide.

Emily Foster

VP of Client Success

Former Dealer Principal at a multi-rooftop group. Brings deep understanding of dealership operations from 12 years on the retail side.

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