18 years of experience, 18 years of passion

We don't just write code.
We engineer solutions.

I've been in this industry for 18 years. 15 of those dedicated to designing, building, and leading teams on complex web systems. Not because it was the only path – but because it's what I'm truly passionate about.

18+
Years in the Industry
50+
Projects Delivered
15+
Team Members Led
10+
Countries Served

Meet the Founders

Paál Gyula

Paál Gyula

Founder & Lead Architect

Founder and technical lead with 19+ years of experience in software development, cybersecurity, and innovative technology solutions. Drives the research and development of PiLAB products.

Gábor Plajos

Gábor Plajos

DevOps Lead Architect

Expert in infrastructure automation, cloud-native technologies, and system architecture. Ensures our products and solutions are scalable, reliable, and secure.

Our Story

In 2007, I wrote my first line of code that solved a real problem.I wasn't even 20 years old yet, but I already knew: I didn''t just want to program. I wanted to find solutions. Ones that work. Ones that matter.

Those early years, I learned everything a developer could learn: frontend, backend, architecture, teamwork. But what truly shaped me wasn't the technology – it was the people. The clients who trusted us. The teammates we built with. The challenges that no one else would take on.

In 2011, we founded PiLAB.We're not coming at you with a garage startup story – but with a commitment to never settling for "good enough."If there's a better architecture, a more elegant solution, a more efficient approach – we keep searching until we find it.

For 15 years, I've been designing and building web systems. Enterprise applications, complex backend architectures, real-time platforms. I've led teams of 15+ people, and in every single project, I asked the same question:

"If this were our own product, what would we do differently?"

That question has guided us every single time. We didn't look for the fastest solution. Not the cheapest one. The best one.And if that meant rethinking the entire architecture – we did it.

Today, we deliver solutions to clients across 10+ countries. But what truly matters isn't the numbers – it's that we approach every single project with the same fire as day one. Because this isn't just our job. It's our calling.

The Journey That Brought Us Here

2007

The First Line of Code

I wrote my first line of code that solved a real problem. I wasn't even 20 yet, but I already knew: I didn't just want to program. I wanted to build things that mattered.

2011

The team was born

We founded GW-Systems Kft. in Budapest. Not another IT company – but a team that refuses to settle for "good enough." From day one, we chased the best solution, not the easiest one.

2013

Leading Teams & Complex Systems

7+ person teams, enterprise web architectures, real-time platforms using JavaEE and JSF. Every project was a new challenge where "impossible" wasn't in our vocabulary.

2017

Progressive Innovation LAB

We started a new company that specializes in custom software development, legacy modernization, cybersecurity solutions, and innovative technology products.

2020

The First Big Project

We built a real-time platform for a global cyber-security company. It was a complex architecture, but we delivered it on time and on budget.

2026

18 Years. 50+ Projects. One Mission.

Today we deliver innovative solutions to clients across 10+ countries. But what truly matters: we approach every single project with the same fire as day one.

What Drives Us

We don't just deliver technology. We stand for values that show up in every single line of code we write.

Innovation, Not Buzzwords

The question is never what's trendy. It's what solves your problem best. We always pursue innovative solutions – but never innovation for its own sake.

Nothing Less Than the Best

We never settled for "adequate." If there's a better architecture, a more elegant solution, a more efficient approach – we keep searching until we find it. This isn't perfectionism. It's professional integrity.

Partners, Not Clients

We don't just ship code and walk away. We understand your business, your challenges, and we build as if it were our own product. Because we think in long-term relationships.

Ready for the Next Step?

Let's talk about your project. In a free consultation, we'll explore the possibilities and find the best solution for your business challenges together.

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