About Us
Our Story
From powering nuclear aircraft carriers to building and managing complex cloud systems, Drew Karriker—founder and Chief Technology Officer of devdev—has built a career on precision, adaptability, and an unrelenting curiosity for technology. After years in steady, full-time roles, Drew shifted into the contracting world, driven by a desire to explore new and emerging technologies, expand his expertise, and take on diverse, challenging projects.
A serial entrepreneur at heart, Drew has founded multiple ventures—including Host Octopus, Coding With Drew, and The Purple Piggy Bank—each providing opportunities to experiment, solve problems, and push the boundaries of what’s possible.
The foundation of devdev’s approach is informed by Drew’s time as a nuclear engineer in the U.S. Navy, where precision, reliability, and rigorous problem-solving were non-negotiable. This experience revealed strong parallels between safe nuclear reactor engineering and modern site reliability engineering—both disciplines requiring meticulous planning, fault tolerance, and continual performance monitoring.
During his naval service, Drew completed the Lean Six Sigma program, which reinforced principles of efficiency, modularity, and streamlined workflows. While many in the industry emphasize formal certifications, Drew believes that true expertise is demonstrated through real-world problem solving and results—not simply passing a test or reciting a platform’s sales catalog. This philosophy shapes the company’s approach to every engagement, prioritizing deep, practical knowledge over paper credentials.
Our Core Principles
At devdev, everything we do is grounded in reliability, transparency, security, and continuous improvement. We build systems and partnerships you can count on—delivering consistent results, communicating openly at every step, safeguarding your data and infrastructure, and always looking for ways to refine and enhance our work. This commitment ensures that our clients not only get solutions that work today but also evolve to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
devdev’s culture is anchored by a straightforward guiding rule first introduced to Drew during his early tech career at Flywheel:
“Don’t F-word It Up for Everyone Else” (DFIUfEE).
This principle serves as a constant reminder that every decision impacts the broader team and the clients served.
Supporting that core philosophy are four pillars that shape every project:
Ownership – Taking full responsibility for outcomes, whether successful or in need of improvement.
Level of Knowledge – Maintaining deep expertise and staying current with evolving technologies.
Customer Support – Delivering responsive, solution-focused support that builds trust.
Training – Empowering both team members and clients with the knowledge and tools to succeed.
These commitments are not just ideals—they are measurable standards that guide daily operations and long-term partnerships.
Working Together, Building Better
At devdev, every project is a partnership. Clients choose us because we combine reliability, transparency, and technical depth with a straightforward, results-driven approach. We believe in clear communication, delivering on our promises, and finding solutions that make a lasting impact.
— Drew Karriker, Chief Technology Officer @devdev
Whether you need to streamline operations, architect resilient systems, or explore a new technical frontier, we’d love to hear your ideas and help bring them to life.