Cutting Through Complexity with Elite Tech Teams
Getting stuff done, faster.
Special Forces for Your Tech Challenges
We combine handpicked experts with seasoned Navigators to accelerate your projects and reduce risk.
Elite Tech Talent
Handpicked, battle-hardened experts delivering fast, high-impact results remotely. Without long contracts or wasted hours. We speak your language and get things done, especially when it’s tough.
Deploy Now →Navigator Leadership
Our ex-CIOs and CTOs embed with your team to design and execute value-focused delivery plans. Agile, pragmatic, and always aligned with what matters most to your business.
Add a Navigator →"We believe precision tech talent, pragmatic leadership, and relentless delivery drive real value."
Engineering Excellence.
European Values.
Edge Advantage.
Every organization needs exceptional engineering talent to thrive in today's digital landscape.
European businesses understand that regulatory compliance, cultural nuance, and local market knowledge aren't just nice-to-haves—they're competitive necessities that global consultancies struggle to deliver.
Here's what changes everything: When talent works from home, closer to family and community, they deliver better quality, show deeper loyalty, and create lasting value. Less churn means better outcomes.
This is why our distributed European network consistently outperforms traditional consulting models. Our edge advantage isn't just geography—it's human nature optimized for excellence.
Delivering Local Excellence, Guided by a Single Mission
Our mission is to empower organizations with elite tech talent and pragmatic leadership. We execute this through specialized, client-focused teams across European markets
Sweden
Market Focus
- •Regulatory Compliance
- •Fintech & Public Sector
- •Frank Business Culture
Switzerland
Market Focus
- •Financial Services
- •Precision Engineering
- •Quality Standards
Germany
Market Focus
- •SME System Renewal
- •POC & POV Execution
- •Local Talent Reinforcement
Turning Tech Challenges into Success Stories
Real transformations delivered by our Navigator-guided elite teams across Europe.
Nordic Fintech Platform Migration
Failed cloud migration threatening compliance deadline. Navigator embedded, elite DevOps team deployed. Result: Migration completed 3 weeks early, 40% cost reduction, zero security incidents.
Manufacturing ERP Integration Crisis
Previous consultants left €2M project in shambles. Navigator redesigned architecture, specialist team rebuilt core modules. Result: On-time delivery, €800K budget recovery, 99.9% uptime since launch.
Scale-up Infrastructure Scaling
Growing SaaS struggling with 10x user growth, infrastructure failing nightly. Navigator optimized architecture, elite team implemented auto-scaling. Result: Zero downtime, 60% infrastructure cost savings, platform ready for next 50x growth.
From the Edges, We Orchestrate
Traditional consultancies relocate talent and compete with existing suppliers. We keep talent motivated in their home locations while enhancing every partnership you already have.
"The Navigator didn't just deliver the project. They rebuilt our entire approach to technology delivery. The team was exceptional, but the strategic guidance was game-changing."
When The Clock Was Ticking and Promises Failed
A European client was trapped in an endless cycle of presentations and demos, 9 months of promises but zero real delivery. Their previous supplier was gaslighting them with technical jargon while their critical project burned through budget and deadlines. With investor confidence eroding and regulatory compliance at risk, their CFO called Karl Franc.
Our Navigator embedded immediately, cut through the chaos, and deployed elite talent to deliver tangible results within days. What followed was a complete transformation from crisis to controlled, measurable success, proving that when promises fail, execution wins.
Why Karl Franc is Different
Four core differentiators that separate us from typical consulting firms.
Battle-tested Tech Talent
Handpicked experts who've solved the hardest problems. No junior resources, no learning curves. Just proven professionals ready for your toughest challenges.
Navigator Embedded Leadership
Real ex-CIOs and CTOs embedded in your teams, not external advisors. They've run IT organizations, managed budgets, and delivered under pressure.
Modular Value-Focused Engagements
Flexible delivery models designed around measurable business outcomes. Scale up, scale down, or pivot based on what actually delivers value to your organization.
Finance and Risk Alignment
Transparent reporting, clear ROI metrics, and risk mitigation built into every engagement. Your CFO will understand exactly what they're buying and why.
For Serious Professionals
If you've experienced the traditional consulting grind and value substance over billable hours, let's talk about something better.
Portugal
Handpicked professionals who craft exceptional user experiences while staying close to home and family.
Explore Opportunities →Hungary
Battle-tested engineers who build rock-solid systems that enterprises depend on every day.
Explore Opportunities →Bulgaria
Seasoned engineers who master complex infrastructure and deliver reliable, scalable solutions.
Explore Opportunities →Curated by CIOs and CTOs with 25+ years scaling European enterprises. We grow with professionals who share our edge manifesto values.
Orchestration Mastery at Scale
Managing distributed talent isn't just about geography—it's about creating a unified culture of excellence across time zones, languages, and local business practices.
Our leadership team includes battle-scarred CTOs and Heads of IT who've built and scaled engineering organizations across Europe. They know how to spot exceptional talent, maintain quality standards, and deliver consistent outcomes regardless of where the work happens.
The result? A curated network where every professional has been personally vetted, where communication flows seamlessly, and where European values of craftsmanship and reliability aren't just talked about—they're lived every day.
Our Edge Advantage
"In 18 months, we went from constant firefighting to having the most reliable platform in our industry. The Navigator's approach to embedding talent was transformational."
Dedicated to European Markets
We focus exclusively on EU and EEA markets because European regulations, cultural understanding, and business practices are our core strength. This specialization enables us to deliver exceptional outcomes that global consultancies simply cannot match.
If you're a European organization outside our current markets and want to discuss your case, we're happy to connect and explore how our edge approach can serve your needs.
Discuss Your CaseReady to Ship?
Whether you need a platform built, a team scaled, or a transformation executed, Karl Franc delivers engineering solutions that work. No meetings about meetings, just results.
Talk to a Navigator →→ Navigator assigned: READY
→ Value delivery: GUARANTEED
→ Your next win: LOADING...