About Us

At Acato, we’re not just another software quality assurance provider. We’re pioneers in a quality renaissance, committed to whole system quality that goes beyond traditional testing. Our philosophy is simple yet transformative: when quality assurance is prioritized from inception to delivery, you can create the right solution faster the first time, with less waste and less rework.

We believe in the power of quality to transform not just software but the world. In an era when the cost of poor software quality is estimated at $2.4 trillion annually1, our mission is more crucial than ever. We’re here to reduce that cost dramatically, one project at a time.

1 Krasner, 2022, The Cost of Poor Software Quality in the US: A 2022 Report

Our approach to management is as progressive as our approach to quality.
We embrace concepts like holacracy and participative management, recognizing that true quality emerges from an environment of empowerment and shared responsibility.
Here’s how we bring this philosophy to life:

Fostering Joy: We create a workplace that nurtures both professional excellence and personal fulfillment. Through flexible work arrangements, continuous learning opportunities, and a culture of appreciation, we enable our team to approach each project with renewed energy and innovative thinking.

Empowering Growth: Our commitment to participative management means every team member has a voice in shaping our processes and solutions. This not only leads to more robust quality assurance practices but also helps our employees fulfill their highest aspirations.

Cultivating Innovation: We promote innovation by dedicating time, encouraging diverse perspectives, and sponsoring employee learning.

This synergy between our management philosophy and quality assurance approach allows us to consistently deliver superior results, fulfilling our employees’ aspirations and clients’ most demanding quality requirements.

At Acato, we’re not just assuring quality in software; we’re cultivating a quality-centric ecosystem that benefits our team, our clients, and the broader technological landscape.
We are a Team of Lifelong Learners

Acato is home to those who have a testing mindset, we value curiosity, critical thinking, and life-long learning.  These tools stay sharp at our company with regular opportunities for training, continued education, and professional development. We are committed to mastery of our craft.

Our team prides itself on having many members who earned Agile and Scaled Agile Framework ™ certifications, such as Certified SAFe Agilist, Certified Scrum Master, Certified SAFe Scrum Master, Certified SAFe DevOps Practitioner, Certified SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager Practitioner. All team members are ISTQB® certified.

Join Us

Join us in our mission to redefine what quality means in the software industry. Together, we can build a future where software functions flawlessly and positively impacts the world around us.