Tomorrow marks the Pegotec anniversary — nine years since we officially incorporated in Singapore on June 14, 2017. What began as a partnership between two developers in Kathmandu has grown into a software company operating across seven countries, serving governments, international organizations, and enterprises throughout the Asia-Pacific. This is the story of how we got here and where we are heading next.
The Beginning: From Kathmandu to Singapore
Pegotec’s roots trace back to 2013, when co-founders Tobias Rast and Pedro Gorrin Diaz began collaborating in Nepal. Tobias, a German developer with over 20 years of IT experience who had moved to Asia in 2008, and Pedro, a Spanish technologist who had built his career from Havana to Kathmandu, shared a conviction that European management standards combined with Asian development talent could deliver exceptional software. In June 2017, they formalized that vision by incorporating Pegotec Pte. Ltd. in Singapore — creating a European-managed IT company positioned at the crossroads of global technology markets.
Growing Across Seven Countries
By 2018, Pegotec had expanded beyond Singapore and Nepal, establishing representative offices in Phnom Penh (Cambodia), Makati City (Philippines), and Surat (India). Each location brought unique strengths: Cambodia provided proximity to government and NGO clients in Southeast Asia, the Philippines offered a strong English-speaking talent pool, and India contributed depth in backend and mobile development.
In 2022, we opened our sixth office in Colombo, Sri Lanka, further expanding our capacity and regional reach. Additionally, our Berlin representative office maintains connections with European clients and partners. Today, our multilingual team communicates in English, German, Spanish, Nepali, Hindi, and Khmer — a diversity that enables us to work effectively across cultures and time zones.
Projects That Defined Our Pegotec Anniversary Journey
Several landmark projects shaped who we are today. The IDPoor App for Cambodia’s Ministry of Planning — built with Flutter and Laravel in partnership with UNDP, GIZ, and Australian Aid — demonstrated that we could deliver technology serving millions of users in challenging field conditions. The application was officially launched by Cambodia’s Minister of Planning, Senior Minister Chhay Thorn, and now supports nationwide poverty identification.
Our work with international organizations deepened our understanding of software that carries real responsibility. Building an Integrated Social Service Case Management System for Cambodia’s Ministry of Social Affairs meant unifying eight fragmented databases into a single platform. Similarly, the BLCP Dental Hub for Asia Aid Limited required offline-capable functionality for dental clinics in areas with unreliable internet. These projects taught us that software serving vulnerable populations demands a higher standard of reliability, security, and usability than commercial applications.
On the commercial side, projects like a fleet management platform — combining IoT integration, Flutter mobile apps, and a Laravel admin portal — pushed our technical capabilities into real-time data processing and device connectivity. Furthermore, our work with the German Embassy’s event management system and various e-commerce platforms broadened our experience across industries and use cases.
How Our Technology Stack Evolved
In 2017, we built primarily with PHP and basic JavaScript frontends. Today, our stack reflects nine years of deliberate technology adoption. Laravel remains our backend foundation — its ecosystem, community, and release discipline align perfectly with our commitment to maintainable, well-structured code. On the frontend, we adopted React for complex web applications and Vue.js for lighter interfaces.
Flutter transformed our mobile development practice. Instead of maintaining separate iOS and Android codebases, we now deliver cross-platform applications from a single Dart codebase — reducing development time and ensuring consistent user experiences across platforms. Additionally, Node.js extended our backend capabilities for real-time features and microservice architectures. Our database expertise expanded from MySQL to PostgreSQL and MongoDB, matching each project’s data requirements to the right storage engine.
Most recently, we have embraced AI integration, workflow automation with n8n, and modern API architectures including GraphQL. Our six-part AI Cost Optimization series earlier this year reflected our hands-on experience helping clients adopt AI responsibly and cost-effectively.
Values That Remained Constant
While our technology evolved, certain principles never changed. We still operate as a partnership, not a vendor — embedding ourselves in client teams rather than delivering from a distance. Transparency remains non-negotiable: we communicate risks early, share progress honestly, and admit when an approach needs to change. Moreover, our tagline “From Imagination to Implementation, We Code Your Vision” still captures our fundamental purpose: translating ideas into working software that creates real value.
Tobias Rast’s election as Board Director of the German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI) in 2024 reflects Pegotec’s growing role in the broader business community. We are not just building software — we are contributing to the technology ecosystem across the regions we serve.
Looking Ahead: Year Ten and Beyond
As we enter our tenth year, the software landscape continues to evolve rapidly. AI is reshaping how applications are built and how users interact with technology. Cross-platform development is becoming the default rather than the exception. Accessibility and compliance requirements are expanding globally. At Pegotec, we see these shifts as opportunities to deliver even greater value to our clients — combining nine years of practical experience with emerging technologies that genuinely solve problems.
Our commitment for the year ahead is straightforward: continue building software that matters, for organizations that matter, with a team that cares about the outcome. Whether you are a government ministry digitizing public services, an NGO expanding your reach, or a business seeking a technology partner who thinks long-term, we are ready for the next chapter. Contact Pegotec to start a conversation about your next project.
Conclusion
Nine years ago, two developers with complementary skills and a shared vision incorporated a company in Singapore. Today, Pegotec operates across seven countries, has delivered hundreds of projects for governments, international organizations, and enterprises, and maintains a technology stack that reflects deliberate, pragmatic evolution. This Pegotec anniversary is not a finish line — it is a milestone on a journey that continues to gain momentum. We thank every client, partner, and team member who made these nine years possible.
FAQ
Pegotec Pte. Ltd. was officially incorporated in Singapore on June 14, 2017, making June 14 the Pegotec anniversary date each year. The founding team’s collaboration began earlier, in 2013, in Kathmandu, Nepal, before the company was formally established in Singapore.
Pegotec was co-founded by Tobias Rast (CEO) and Pedro Gorrin Diaz (CTO). Tobias is a German developer with over 20 years of IT experience who moved to Asia in 2008. Pedro is a Cuban-born technologist who built his career from Havana to Kathmandu. The name Pegotec combines Pe (Pedro), go (Gorrin), and tec (technology).
Pegotec operates across seven countries: Singapore (headquarters), the Philippines, Cambodia, Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, and Germany. This distributed structure enables the company to serve clients across Asia-Pacific and Europe with local presence and cultural understanding.
Pegotec’s landmark projects include the IDPoor App for Cambodia’s Ministry of Planning (launched by the Minister of Planning), an Integrated Social Service Case Management System for Cambodia’s Ministry of Social Affairs, the BLCP Dental Hub for Asia Aid Limited, and fleet management platforms. The company works with UNDP, GIZ, UNICEF, CARE International, and various government agencies.
The Pegotec anniversary marks nine years of accumulated project experience, stable technology partnerships, and a proven track record across governments, NGOs, and enterprises. For clients, it means working with a company that has the institutional knowledge and long-term commitment that only comes from sustained operation across multiple markets.
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