Building software since 2003
We're a team of developers, strategists, and problem-solvers who partner with businesses to create software that drives real results.
Our story
CloudOwl was founded with a simple belief: great software starts with understanding the problem. For over two decades, we've partnered with startups, scale-ups, and established enterprises to design and build digital products that move the needle.
From mobile apps to enterprise platforms, from brand-new products to legacy modernization — we bring the same curiosity, rigor, and craftsmanship to every engagement. Our team combines deep technical expertise with genuine business acumen, so the software we build doesn't just work — it works for your business.
Years of building
Ben Arledge
CEO & CTO
Ben has been building software professionally since 1998. From enterprise platforms serving hundreds of organizations to mobile apps that connect communities, he brings almost three decades of hands-on development experience and technical leadership to every project.
Based in Edmonton, Alberta, Ben founded CloudOwl to help businesses turn ideas into real, working software. He leads a distributed team of developers, designers, and engineers — and still writes code almost every day.
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How we work
Agile Process
We work in short sprints with regular demos, adapting quickly as requirements evolve and priorities shift.
Transparency
No surprises. Regular updates, honest timelines, and open conversations about challenges and trade-offs.
Long-term Partnerships
We invest in relationships that last. Many of our clients have worked with us for over a decade.
Technical Excellence
Clean code, thorough testing, and modern architecture. We build software that scales and lasts.
