About Tentacle Soft
We're a team of passionate developers based in Sydney, Australia, dedicated to building high-quality software solutions.
Our Story
Tentacle Soft was founded with a simple mission: to help businesses bring their software ideas to life. We saw that many companies struggled to find reliable partners who could quickly build high-quality POCs and MVPs, so we decided to fill that gap.
Our team brings together expertise in front-end, backend, and large-scale systems development, allowing us to tackle projects of any size and complexity. We pride ourselves on our ability to understand our clients' needs and deliver solutions that exceed their expectations.
Our Values
These core principles guide everything we do at Tentacle Soft.
Quality
We never compromise on quality. Every line of code we write is crafted with care and attention to detail.
Transparency
We believe in open and honest communication with our clients throughout the development process.
Innovation
We stay at the forefront of technology to deliver innovative solutions that give our clients a competitive edge.
Collaboration
We work closely with our clients, treating their projects as our own and their success as our success.
Reliability
We deliver on our promises, meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations.
Adaptability
We embrace change and adapt quickly to new challenges and requirements.
Our Team
Meet the talented individuals who make Tentacle Soft great.
Ashwanth Fernando
Founder & CEO
With over 20 years in software development across large-scale tech companies and unicorn startups alike, he possesses a battle-tested mastery of building software with the perfect balance of pragmatism, communication, and humility. His expertise fuels unparalleled velocity and an accelerated time-to-market. From architecting search infrastructure at eBay and Canva to engineering real-time whiteboards and streaming presentations for Apple—optimized to run just above the bare metal—his contributions have shaped some of the most complex and high-impact systems in the industry.
No challenge is insurmountable, whether in technology or leadership. He seamlessly blends tactical execution with strategic foresight to craft world-class software that is not only robust and scalable but truly loved by customers.
Romain Francez
CTO
Romain is a seasoned technology leader with a wealth of experience working with globally renowned brands such as Canva, Capital One, and Experian. Having held key roles, Romain has successfully delivered impactful solutions across multiple continents and countries, including the UK, USA, France, Canada, and Australia.
Specialising in revenue growth, Romain has been instrumental in driving innovation, enabling customers to achieve up to $70 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR). With extensive expertise in front-end development and mobile applications, Romain combines technical excellence with strategic insight to build high-performing, scalable systems that meet business goals.