Elysium: Experience Leads. AI Accelerates. Engineering Endures.
In a market of AI-first agencies and rapid-prototyping shops, Elysium brings decades of experience crafting and maintaining production software. We help mid-market businesses, regulated organisations and ambitious ventures turn complex technology challenges into reliable, secure, maintainable systems.
Our experience spans clinical trials, digital health, public-sector recruitment, talent acquisition and enterprise software. We combine senior engineering judgement with practical delivery, helping clients make sound technical decisions and build for the long term.
Our core services:
PROTOTYPE → PRODUCTION We turn prototypes, low-code tools and AI-generated applications into secure, maintainable production software, addressing architecture, integration, security and operational gaps.
RAILS LEGACY MODERNISATION Ruby on Rails is a core specialism. We help organisations understand, stabilise and evolve established applications rather than replace proven systems unnecessarily. Our AI-assisted Feature Map accelerates codebase discovery, helping teams understand functionality and technical risks before planning improvements.
SOVEREIGN INFRASTRUCTURE We provide managed AWS hosting, monitoring, maintenance and security support, with UK-based operational management and defined access and key-control arrangements. We help clients address data residency, security and jurisdictional requirements.
AI APPLICATION ENGINEERING We build AI-powered applications using LLM integrations, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and multi-agent workflows. We use AI where it adds value, backed by engineering controls and human judgement.
WHY ELYSIUM
Experienced engineers since 1991.
Direct access to a team of 20 UK-based, multidisciplinary experts
ISO 27001:2022, ISO 9001, and Cyber Essentials certified
Audited, maintainable code, clear documentation and long-term support
Human expertise. AI velocity. Engineering that lasts.
"ELYSIUM Ltd.’s true partnership and non-biased approach to every project are impressive."
Jun 23, 2026
Technical Director, Cielo Talent
Ales Koblizek
Verified
Business services
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
1,001-5,000 Employees
Online Review
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ELYSIUM Ltd. provides E2E product design and development for an RPO solutions company. The scope includes creating wireframes, clickable prototypes, and MVPs; production deployment; support; and reporting.
The client has seen positive results, including user adoption, product sales, and cost savings. ELYSIUM Ltd. delivers quality work within budget and offers a high level of customer service. The team provides solutions, works around constraints, and blends seamlessly with internal teams.
BACKGROUND
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the technical director of Cielo Talent, a global talent acquisition partner that provides innovative recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) solutions and talent strategies to help companies attract and retain top talent.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with ELYSIUM Ltd.?
We needed support with the design, development, and support of selected new products and technology programs.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
We’ve asked ELYSIUM Ltd. to join early in the design process. The team manages the business analysis, UI/UX work, challenges our views and assumptions, and gets us ready for MVP development. With sign-off in place, ELYSIUM Ltd. develops the MVP and works iteratively along our QA and early user teams. After the MVP, we either use ELYSIUM Ltd. to develop the final product or develop it internally with their support.In terms of deliverables, ELYSIUM Ltd. has delivered the initial documentation, including wireframes, clickable prototypes (Figma or web-coded based on the needs), the MVP specification scoping/estimating, MVP development, documentation, reporting and analytics, deployment work, penetration test support, ISO 27001 updates to our process framework, and more.
What is the team composition?
We work with 10 teammates from ELYSIUM Ltd.
How did you come to work with ELYSIUM Ltd.?
We found them through a referral and chose them because they were the best fit for our unique needs.
What is the status of this engagement?
We started working together in January 2024, and the engagement is ongoing.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
We’ve seen user adoption, product sales, and generated savings based on the nature of the product. We also use NPS as a success metric.
How did ELYSIUM Ltd. perform from a project management standpoint?
Overall, we’ve found their estimates pretty spot-on with the final delivery. A few divergences we’ve encountered were expected due to our accelerated innovative approach. In terms of communication, we use virtual meetings, emails, and messaging apps.
What did you find most impressive about them?
ELYSIUM Ltd.’s true partnership and non-biased approach to every project are impressive. The team always finds solutions, works around business constraints (time, budget), and has the ability to seamlessly blend with our internal teams.
Are there any areas they could improve?
They probably could become more competitive if they expanded their teams beyond the UK, but I understand why they don't.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
4.0
Value / within estimates
"Being proper UK umployer, they are not the cheapest solution an organization can pick, but definitely worth it the value."
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
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Our Story
Elysium has been building production software since 1991, adapting from the early web to cloud, containers and AI. We're a 20-person, UK-based team combining senior engineering, product, design, QA and infrastructure expertise. We favour depth over scale, work directly with clients and build software that lasts. Our principles: tell the truth, write maintainable code, and use AI to amplify good engineering, never replacing sound judgement. SFIA-mapped, and Cyber Essentials and ISO-certified.
Meet the Team
Rob BurdonManaging Director & Principal Consultant
With over 20 years' experience guiding organisations through complex digital change, Rob brings clarity to competing ideas and helps teams identify what will work. He ensures projects start with clear goals and a focus on long-term value.
Matthew BartlettDirector of Engineering & Quality
Matt leads engineering, championing clean, secure code and strong team practices. A natural mentor, he helps developers grow while ensuring software delivery remains reliable, efficient and consistently high quality.
Tom ClarkHead of DevOps & Infrastructure Strategy
Tom oversees infrastructure and hosting, ensuring systems are secure, reliable and built for long-term resilience. He advises clients on complex hosting and security challenges, helping keep their technology robust and dependable.
Siggy NettleshipHead of Product
Turning ideas into practical, user-focused solutions, Siggy works closely with clients to understand their needs, ensuring every solution is well considered and grounded in real-world needs.
Lorenzo CursleyLead Product Owner & Delivery Manager
Lorenzo keeps projects on track, connecting the bigger picture with day-to-day delivery. He keeps teams focused on priorities, resolves blockers and maintains momentum, ensuring projects move forward smoothly and effectively.
What Sets Us Apart
35 years across every platform shift since 1991
We've shipped production software through the open web, Rails, cloud, containers, and now AI. We've seen which shortcuts work and which create technical debt that breaks businesses. That perspective is why our clients trust us with their hardest decisions - not just the easy code.
UK-sovereign, certified, audit-ready by default
ISO 27001:2022, ISO 9001, and Cyber Essentials certified. Our AWS infrastructure runs UK-only management and key control - true jurisdictional isolation from US CLOUD Act exposure. Built for regulated sectors: clinical trials (16+ years), public sector recruitment, financial services, and health.
We become part of your team
We learn your business, users, processes and goals before shaping solutions. Working alongside your team, we challenge assumptions, share expertise and adapt to real-world needs. The result: technology that fits how your business actually works, and delivers meaningful value.
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