You need engineering judgment
The product is not a list of tickets; someone has to decide the architecture, the trade-offs and the failure modes.
SOLUTIONS / VIETNAM PARTNER
A Vietnam-based software development partner
HKOTEN is a founder-led studio in Vietnam. We work with startups and businesses that want a technical partner, not a black-box outsourcing vendor.
Business problems we solve
You want direct communication
You need to speak with the people making technical decisions, not only a sales or account layer.
You need a clean exit
Code, documentation and access should make it possible for another team to continue without starting over.
What we build
Custom software
Internal systems, APIs and integrations for businesses that need a system shaped around their rules.
Web applications
User-facing products and SaaS foundations, from MVP scope to a maintainable platform.
AI integration
Retrieval and automation systems with explicit evaluation and human review where it matters.
Technical review
A bounded assessment of an existing codebase, architecture or delivery plan before a larger commitment.
What you receive
- A written scope and acceptance criteria.
- Architecture decisions with trade-offs recorded.
- Source code and deployment access you control.
- Tests for critical flows and business rules.
- Documentation and a handover walkthrough.
- An agreed support period after launch.
A clear path from idea to delivery.
Discover
Understand your users, constraints and goals.
Define
Agree the scope, approach and success criteria.
Build & verify
Develop in increments with visible progress and testing.
Deliver & evolve
Release, document and plan what comes next.
Technical capabilities
English and Vietnamese
Written updates and technical discussions can run in English or Vietnamese.
Architecture-led delivery
System boundaries, data ownership and failure handling are decided before the interface.
Remote collaboration
We agree meeting windows and keep decisions in writing so progress does not depend on a single call.
Honest status
Risks and unknowns are reported early. We do not replace a difficult conversation with a optimistic slide.
How we work together
Start with discovery
A short discovery or technical review reduces uncertainty before a larger engagement.
Work in increments
Each increment produces something usable, testable and reviewable.
Keep ownership clear
You own the repository, accounts and decisions; we document how to continue without us.
Frequently asked questions
Where is HKOTEN based?
HKOTEN is a founder-led studio based in Vietnam. The site states the current business incorporation status openly; confirm it if your procurement process requires a registered entity.
Do you work with international clients?
Yes, remotely. We agree on communication channels, meeting windows and written decision records before the work starts.
How do you handle time zones?
We schedule calls around your working hours where possible and keep decisions in writing so progress does not depend on a single meeting.
Can you take over an existing codebase?
Yes, after a technical review. We assess the code, data model, deployment and highest-risk areas before proposing a scope.
What contracts and payment terms do you use?
They are agreed per engagement. Share your procurement requirements early so we can confirm what is possible before both sides invest time.
LET’S MAKE SOMETHING USEFUL
What are youworking on?
Tell us about your idea, the challenge and what success looks like. We’ll start with a thoughtful conversation about scope and fit.
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