Performance driven. Human centered.
Training | Consulting | Staff Augmentation | Development | AI
Engineers, Educators, and Trusted Advisors
Ardan Labs is a software engineering firm built by engineers, for engineers. Since 2010, we've formed into a group of passionate engineers and business professionals focused on solving our client's problems based on core engineering values and community involvement. Our team combines decades of engineering experience with a deep passion for education, empowering developers and teams to build better systems.
Our Journey
Our Mission & Values
To be known as a premier software engineering firm that delivers lasting value through trusted expertise and real-world results. At Ardan Labs, we're grounded by four core values:
Reliability
Integrity
Transparency
Simplicity
These aren't just ideals; they're the framework that shapes our decisions, our code, and our culture.
Ardan Labs is Founded
Founded by a group of passionate engineers and business professionals, Ardan Labs set out to help companies solve complex problems with engineering rigor and integrity.
Training Programs Launched
Recognized industry-wide for expertise in Go, Rust, Docker, and Kubernetes, our training programs began with Bill Kennedy's Go workshops and quickly expanded worldwide.
Global Reach
With thousands of engineers trained and dozens of enterprise partnerships, Ardan Labs expanded its services to include development, consulting, and remote staffing.
Instructor Team Grows
Joined by renowned experts like Jerome Petazzoni (Docker/K8s), Herbert Wolverson (Rust), and Miki Tebeka (Go/Python), Ardan Labs became a leader in deep technical instruction.
30,000+ Engineers, 1,000+ Companies
After over 14 years, Ardan Labs continues to deliver excellence through training, consulting, staffing, and development—empowering engineers and companies around the globe.
What We're Known For
Our core technical focus lies in Go, Rust, and Kubernetes, languages and tools we've been working with since their earliest days. From cloud infrastructure to backend architecture, we bring depth, discipline, and a mindset engineered for real-world success.
Extensive engineering experience has shaped the Ardan Labs reputation for precision at the highest standard. We go beyond conventional solutions, using that experience as our foundation to deliver quality in:
Enterprise-Grade Consulting for architecture, DevOps, modernization, and scale
Live and Self-Paced Training in Go, Rust, Docker, and Kubernetes
Staff Augmentation with engineers who integrate seamlessly and contribute immediately
Custom Software Development built for longevity, clarity, and performance
AI Guidance grounded in systems-level thinking, not just experimentation
Our Global Impact
1,800+ Companies Served
From startups to Fortune 500s, we've helped teams solve real challenges across industries like fintech, healthcare, logistics, government, and defense.
50,000+ Engineers Trained
Designed with production in mind, our training turns theory into action for engineers at every level, bridging the gap between learning and real-world implementation at scale.
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years in business
30+
active countries
32+
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The Ardan Community
Whether you're a client, partner, student, community member, or teammate, when you work with Ardan Labs, you become part of something bigger.
We're a trusted family of engineering culture where learning, collaboration, and technical excellence thrive. We believe knowledge is meant to be shared. From solving complex infrastructure challenges to mentoring rising developers, our global community is built on a shared commitment to moving the industry forward.
We're Hiring
Looking to build meaningful software with engineers who care about their craft?
At Ardan Labs, you'll join a team that values depth over shortcuts, mentorship over ego, and the kind of work that makes a real difference.
- Work with leading companies
- Learn the latest skills and technologies
- Join the Ardan Labs community
- Remote-friendly - Work Anywhere
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Real Support for Real Communities
Supporting the engineering community is core to who we are. Since 2013, Ardan Labs has worked to grow the Go ecosystem through open access to education, inclusive outreach, and long-term investment in developer success. As we expand our reach, so does our commitment to Go, Rust, Kubernetes, and the broader developer ecosystem. Our mission is simple: make engineering more accessible, inclusive, and impactful for all.
Supporting GoBridge
We actively support underrepresented groups through our partnership with the GoBridge Foundation, founded by our Managing Partner, Bill Kennedy, which empowers communities through technical education and diversity-focused initiatives like the Women Who Go group.
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We also give back through free training resources, open-access webinars, community-driven events, and our swag store, where a portion of all proceeds go directly to GoBridge.
Ongoing Impact Around the World
We've proudly sponsored educational access for youth in Brazil during its latest GopherCon, providing our Mastery Training Bundle to help aspiring developers launch their journey. We're proud to continue to invest in real opportunities that empower today's learners and foster the next generation of engineers.
Why Engineers & Teams Trust Ardan Labs
From the Lab
Where ideas get tested and shared. From the Lab is your inside look at the tools, thinking, and tech powering our work in Go, Rust, and Kubernetes. Discover our technical blogs, engineering insights, and YouTube videos created to support the developer community.
Explore our content:
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