# Cygnis

> Cygnis is a Pleasanton, California-based custom software and AI development studio founded in 2010 (originally Cygnis Media). It builds web, mobile, SaaS and AI-powered products for clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies, and has delivered more than 300 projects across healthcare, finance, education, real estate, transportation, hospitality and government. The company's current focus is turning AI ambitions into working software - embedding machine learning and generative AI into existing products or building AI-native systems from scratch, alongside data engineering, business intelligence and workflow automation.

- **Founded:** 2010
- **Headquarters:** Pleasanton, California, United States
- **Founders:** Ahmed Hashim (Co-Founder & CEO), Arsalan Akhtar (Co-Founder & President)
- **Team size:** ~63 employees (LinkedIn/Apollo estimate)
- **Products:** AI-Powered Software & Generative AI Applications, Machine Learning & Data Engineering, Business Intelligence Solutions, Web & Mobile Application Development, SaaS & MVP Development
- **Notable:** 300+ projects delivered since 2010, Clients spanning startups to Fortune 500, including MIT REAP, a UN mission and The Body Shop, Sustained 15-year run through the mobile, cloud and AI technology waves

## Products & services

- **AI-Powered Software & Generative AI Applications** — Embedding machine learning and generative AI into existing products, and building AI-native applications and model deployments from scratch.
- **Machine Learning & Data Engineering** — Data pipelines, real-time data processing, and ML model development and deployment for enterprise use cases.
- **Business Intelligence Solutions** — Analytics dashboards and BI apps that turn operational data into decisions.
- **Web & Mobile Application Development** — Custom web applications and iOS/Android apps, a core Cygnis competency since 2010.
- **SaaS & MVP Development** — End-to-end SaaS platforms and rapid MVPs for startups validating new products.
- **Enterprise Software & IoT Solutions** — Scalable enterprise systems, IoT integrations, and workflow automation for larger organizations.
- **Cloud Solutions & DevOps** — Cloud infrastructure, integration, and DevOps practices supporting real-time, scalable applications.

## Achievements

- 300+ projects delivered since 2010
- Clients spanning startups to Fortune 500, including MIT REAP, a UN mission and The Body Shop
- Sustained 15-year run through the mobile, cloud and AI technology waves
- Repositioned from 'Cygnis Media' to an AI-focused software identity
- Reviewed and rated on Clutch, The Manifest, MobileAppDaily and IT Companies Network

## Latest updates

- **2026-04** — Cygnis active at 4695 Chabot Dr, Pleasanton, with refreshed listings and 16 photos on Yelp (updated April 2026).
- **2026-07** — Company positions AI-powered software, generative AI apps and data engineering as its lead offerings on cygnis.co.

## Links

- Website: https://cygnis.co
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cygnis-media-inc
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/cygnismedia
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CygnisCo
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cygnismedia/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cygnismedia/

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Last updated: 2026-07-15