Eoin O'Connell
Brian McDonald
8bytes
Adam Gammell

Small team.
Serious software.

We work directly with founders and product teams to build, launch, and improve web and mobile apps.

MVP planningWeb app developmentiOS and Android appsAPI designBackend systemsProduct discoveryBuilding for 14 yearsUser-focused designLaunch supportContinuous improvementReliable infrastructureLong-term product careMVP planningWeb app developmentiOS and Android appsAPI designBackend systemsProduct discoveryBuilding for 14 yearsUser-focused designLaunch supportContinuous improvementReliable infrastructureLong-term product careMVP planningWeb app developmentiOS and Android appsAPI designBackend systemsProduct discoveryBuilding for 14 yearsUser-focused designLaunch supportContinuous improvementReliable infrastructureLong-term product careMVP planningWeb app developmentiOS and Android appsAPI designBackend systemsProduct discoveryBuilding for 14 yearsUser-focused designLaunch supportContinuous improvementReliable infrastructureLong-term product careMVP planningWeb app developmentiOS and Android appsAPI designBackend systemsProduct discoveryBuilding for 14 yearsUser-focused designLaunch supportContinuous improvementReliable infrastructureLong-term product careMVP planningWeb app developmentiOS and Android appsAPI designBackend systemsProduct discoveryBuilding for 14 yearsUser-focused designLaunch supportContinuous improvementReliable infrastructureLong-term product care

Companies of all sizes trust our software

RailsConf
RenderATL
TG4
Intercom
Mozilla
Pendo

What we build

The software work that keeps products moving.

1

MVPs that can become real products

We help shape the first useful version, build it well, and get it ready for real users.

2

Web apps for teams and customers

Dashboards, portals, admin tools, and product platforms built to be clear, reliable, and maintainable.

3

iOS and Android apps

Mobile products that feel considered, perform well, and can keep improving after launch.

4

Backends, APIs, and integrations

The important behind-the-scenes work: services, data, auth, payments, and third-party systems.

5

Rebuilds and rescue work

If a product is creaking, we can steady it, simplify it, and help create a path forward.

6

Ongoing product development

Keep shipping after launch with a small team that already understands the product and codebase.

Why small works

You work directly with the builders.

No layers, no handoffs, no theatre. You work with the people shaping the product, writing the code, and keeping things moving after launch.

Experienced team
Fast decisions
Less overhead
Long-term ownership

Proof in production

Software used by real people.

The best work is not just launched. It is used, supported, improved, and trusted.

TG4 logo

Mobile, TV, and streaming player apps

We worked with TG4 across mobile, TV, and player projects, helping their audiences watch Irish-language content across more devices.

“Responsive, flexible and supportive. They have delivered apps that are visually engaging, intuitive to use and reflect the TG4 brand values.”

John Higgins

TG4

Cyclone Couriers logo

Bookings, dispatch, tracking, and route optimisation

We helped Cyclone Couriers rebuild their entire stack, from customer bookings to dispatch, live driver tracking, and route optimisation.

“8bytes helped us replace a complex set of systems with software that keeps our team, drivers, and customers moving. The new platform gives us better visibility across the business and room to keep improving.”

John Moran

Cyclone Couriers

Launch is only the first version.

After v1, we stay close: fixing rough edges, shipping useful features, and helping the product keep moving.

That makes us a good fit for MVPs that need to become real businesses, and established products that need steady experienced hands without building a full permanent team.

The people doing the work

A small team you can actually know.

Eoin

Eoin

product-minded engineer

Turns complex ideas into clear, usable software that people can understand and trust.

Adam

Adam

designer and product builder

Shapes early ideas, simplifies decisions, and keeps the product feeling considered.

Brian

Brian

mobile specialist

Builds reliable mobile products and keeps projects moving with calm, practical communication.

How we work

A practical way to get from idea to shipped.

1

Shape

Work out what matters, what is risky, and what should ship first.

2

Build

Design and develop the first strong version without bloating the scope.

3

Launch

Ship, support, monitor, and learn from real users.

4

Improve

Keep making the product better with a team that already knows it.

Need experienced hands on your product?

Tell us where things are at. We’ll help you work out the next sensible move.

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