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AI Software Development, Enterprise & Government

Sthenos Technologies builds AI-enabled software for enterprise and government. We design, build and maintain custom applications, data platforms and AI systems that hold up in production, not just in a demo. Sthenos has been operating since 2007.

What we do: custom software development, AI and machine learning engineering, cloud architecture and migration, data platforms and analytics, and the testing, security and operational work that decides whether a system survives contact with real users.

  • Min project size
    $5,000+
  • Hourly rate
    $150 - $199 / hr
  • Employees
    10 - 49
  • Locations
    North Bethesda, MD
  • Year founded
    Founded 2007
  • Languages
  • Timezones

Overview by:

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Saliha Ghaffar
Founder & CEO About the Team

1 Language that we service

  • English

1 Timezone that we service

EST
Eastern Standard Time (EST)

2 Locations

  • North Bethesda , MD
  • Tysons , VA

Select Focus Area
Application Platforms
Amazon Application Development Framework
34%
Azure Platform
33%
AI Technologies & Models
Open AI GPT-3
100%
AWS Consulting Services
AWS DevOps
20%
AWS Development
20%
AWS Managed Cloud
20%
AWS Migrations
20%
AWS Security
20%
Azure Consulting Services
Azure AI & Machine Learning
20%
Azure DevOps
20%
Azure Development
20%
Azure Migrations
20%
Azure Security
20%
E-commerce Systems
Demandware
15%
IBM Ecommerce
15%
Intershop
15%
MarketLive
10%
SAP Ecommerce
10%
Ubercart
5%
Frameworks and CMS
.NET
20%
IT Managed Services Focus
Disaster Recovery
20%
Managed Software Application & Solutions
20%
Other IT managed services
15%
Programming & Scripting
C#
20%
Java
20%
PHP
20%
Python
20%
Industries
Financial services
20%
Government
20%
Legal
15%
Medical
15%
Information technology
10%
Manufacturing
10%
Telecommunications
10%
Clients
Enterprise (>$1B)
40%
Midmarket ($10M - $1B)
40%
Small Business (<$10M)
20%
Certified in:
Custom Software Development IT Staff Augmentation

Pricing Snapshot

Min. project size $5,000+
Avg. hourly rate $150 - $199 /hr
Rating for cost 5 /5

What Clients Have Said

Sthenos Technologies offers good value for cost, consistently fitting client budgets. Most projects involved 2-5 team members, with clients appreciating their pricing model and high-quality delivery. While specific project costs weren't mentioned, clients highlighted strong performance, timely delivery, and a culture of collaboration.

This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.

Most Common Project Size

< $49,999 based on 43 reviews
< $49,999 $50,000 - $199,999 $200,000 - $999,999 > $1,000,000

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Sthenos Technologies Review Insights

Overall Review Rating

5.0
  • Quality 5.0
  • Schedule 5.0
  • Cost 5.0
  • Willing to Refer 5.0

Top Mentions

Review Highlights

  • Challenges with Internal Communication

    Some clients noted minor internal communication gaps within Sthenos Technologies' team. Although these did not directly impact client projects, addressing them could enhance overall efficiency.

  • Effective Use of Agile Methodologies

    Sthenos Technologies effectively employs Agile methodologies, which clients find beneficial for iterative development and ongoing collaboration. This approach allows for flexibility and adaptability in projects.

  • Technical Expertise and Innovation

    Clients consistently praise Sthenos Technologies for their technical expertise and innovative solutions. Their ability to leverage modern technologies and frameworks is a significant asset.

  • Comprehensive Post-Launch Support

    Clients benefit from Sthenos Technologies' ongoing post-launch support and maintenance. They are responsive to issues and provide valuable assistance to ensure the continued success of their solutions.

  • Integration with Client Teams

    Sthenos Technologies is noted for seamlessly integrating with clients' internal teams, enhancing collaboration and understanding of business needs. This approach leads to tailored solutions that fit well with existing workflows.

  • Effective Communication and Responsiveness

    Clients appreciate Sthenos Technologies' effective communication and responsiveness. They are praised for their ability to understand client requirements, provide regular updates, and maintain open lines of communication.

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Custom Development Support for Solar Energy Company

  • Custom Software Development
  • $50,000 to $199,999
  • Apr. - Dec. 2025
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

“Our experience has been entirely positive.”

Dec 13, 2025
Founder, Future NRG
Shaun Gash
Verified
  • Retail
  • Brisbane, Australia
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Sthenos Technologies provided custom development support for a solar energy company. The team worked on the client's internal software systems, focusing on Java and backend development.

Development Services for Energy Procurement Platform

  • Custom Software Development IT Staff Augmentation
  • $200,000 to $999,999
  • Apr. - Dec. 2025
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

“They’ve integrated seamlessly with our business team.”

Dec 13, 2025
Founder, Energin
James Iliffe
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Sydney, Australia
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Sthenos Technologies worked as an extension of an energy procurement platform's internal team. They primarily worked with Node.js and Vue.js. They also provided design support when needed.

Full Stack Dev & Testing Support for Educational Platform

  • Application Testing Custom Software Development IT Staff Augmentation
  • $200,000 to $999,999
  • Apr. - Dec. 2025
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Their support has been excellent throughout the engagement."

Dec 12, 2025
Co-Founder, Finer Framework
Flynn Sweeney
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Gold Coast, Australia
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Sthenos Technologies provided full-stack development and testing support for the HR management and payroll system of an educational platform. The goal was to transition the product into a scalable SaaS model.

Development Resources for IT Consulting & Services Company

  • IT Staff Augmentation
  • $200,000 to $999,999
  • Apr. - Dec. 2025
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

“Their creativity really stood out.”

Dec 10, 2025
Founder, Jaarvis
Jaspal Sarai
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Melbourne, Australia
  • 51-200 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Sthenos Technologies was hired by an IT consulting and services company to provide development resources. The team worked remotely and managed the development process as a turnkey team augmentation partner.

ERP System Development for Fiber Deployment Company

  • Custom Software Development ERP Consulting and SI
  • $50,000 to $199,999
  • Apr. 2025 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Their technical expertise truly stands out."

Dec 10, 2025
Co-Founder, Render Networks
Dan Flemming
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Melbourne, Australia
  • 51-200 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Sthenos Technologies has developed an ERP platform and a native mobile app for a fiber deployment company. The technology stack used includes .NET Core with a headless architecture and GraphQL for the API.

E-Commerce Development for Computer Software Company

  • E-Commerce Development
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • Apr. - Dec. 2025
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Their honesty and transparency really stood out."

Dec 8, 2025
Co-Founder, Pactflow
Ronald Holshausen
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Melbourne, Australia
  • 51-200 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Sthenos Technologies provided e-commerce development services for a computer software company. The team handled PHP and Laravel backend development, as well as the application architecture.

Backend Development Support for Digital Agency

  • Custom Software Development
  • Less than $10,000
  • Apr. - Dec. 2025
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"They delivered exactly what was needed without any issues."

Dec 8, 2025
Co-Founder, Assembly Four
Eliza Sorensen
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Melbourne, Australia
  • 51-200 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Sthenos Technologies was hired by a digital agency to handle backend development work for a certain project. The team utilized Node.js, Next.js, TypeScript, and AWS to deliver a robust and scalable backend API.

Software Development for Talent Assessment Company

  • Custom Software Development
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • Mar. - Nov. 2025
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"They anticipated future needs and suggested improvements we hadn’t considered."

Dec 1, 2025
Former CEO, Saville Assessment Asia Pacific
Tom Herde
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Sydney, Australia
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Sthenos Technologies developed a custom software solution for a talent assessment firm. They rebuilt the client's critical internal tools, created a custom dashboard, and introduced automated reporting.

Managed IT Services for Software Development Company

  • IT Managed Services
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • Feb. - Nov. 2025
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Working with them was easy; they were patient, professional, and reliable."

Dec 1, 2025
Founder, Noizu Labs, Inc.
Keith Brings
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Phnom Penh, Cambodia
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Sthenos Technologies provides managed IT services for a software development company. The team has conducted a full review of the client's setup and taken charge of monitoring, updates, and security patches.

Custom Software Development for Application Development Firm

  • Custom Software Development
  • $50,000 to $199,999
  • Oct. 2024 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"They've actually listened to what we need instead of just pushing their own ideas, which has made a big difference."

Nov 23, 2025
CEO, Shift Group
Francis Rondeau
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Becancour, Quebec
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Sthenos Technologies has developed a custom platform for an application development firm. They've added existing tools and built features that enabled the client to track tasks, schedules, and client updates.

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Our Story

Sthenos Technologies has operated since 2007, under a former name at first, and was formally registered under its current name in 2021. Our vision is to earn the lifetime loyalty of our customers by consistently delivering the highest quality software services at excellent value. Our mission is to enable businesses to leverage the power of digital innovation by envisioning and building software products, services and experiences that drive growth, differentiation and real economic value.

Meet the Team

Saliha Ghaffar

Saliha GhaffarFounder & CEO

Chief Executive Officer of Sthenos Technologies, a woman-owned (EDWOSB and WOSB certified) custom software and AI firm in the Washington, DC metro area, accountable for the work on every engagement.

What Sets Us Apart

Senior engineers, local accountability

AI-first delivery by senior engineers in the Washington, DC metro area: the people who scope your project are the people who deliver it.

EDWOSB and WOSB certified, SAM.gov active

Woman-owned small business, active on SAM.gov (CAGE 9RX92, NAICS 541511), eligible for set-aside awards and straightforward to put on contract.

Scaled delivery through NeoSOFT

Capacity scales through an established engineering partnership with NeoSOFT, with decisions and accountability kept local.

Premier Verified means Clutch independently confirmed Sthenos Technologies is a legally registered business,
has had its financial risk status checked (Creditsafe: Moderate Risk), and is backed by 23 verified client reviews averaging 5.0 stars.

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Verified Client Reviews
23
Overall Review Rating
5
Source
Clutch
Last Updated
December 18, 2025

Business Entity

Business Entity Name Sthenos LLC
Source Maryland Business Express
Jurisdiction of Formation Maryland
Date of Formation October 1, 2021
Status Active
Last Updated October 29, 2025
ID W22227995

Credit Report Results

International Credit Risk Assessment Moderate Risk
Source Creditsafe
Last Updated October 29, 2025
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Locations (2)

11810 Grand Park Ave Suite 500 North BethesdaMD, United States 20852

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