Who we are
We started our journey with a lot of coffee, fast food and a simple mission: Help people build cool sh*t!
What began as an apartment-based operation has grown into a global consulting firm and technology partner trusted by organisations around the world.
We still carry that same startup energy, just with better Wi-Fi.
Our Story
Before BlueGrid.io, there was Orange Cloud.
Founded by Ivan Dabic, Orange Cloud supported MaxCDN, a content delivery company later acquired by StackPath, with engineering, systems, and network teams that powered their global growth. That experience became the foundation of what would soon evolve into something much bigger.
In 2017, a call from a friend who had just joined a new venture changed everything.
He needed help setting up DevOps operations. Ivan, together with his wife, began building a company around that single engagement, expanding quickly as more clients followed.
BlueGrid.io started there. This was the very message that started it all. It proved us that what we do is wanted, what we knew was valuable and Taylor Dondich, then CTO at ProcessMaker, made it official to us.
From Apartment to Global Consulting Firm
Our first customer, ProcessMaker, helped us shape what DevOps delivery really looks like in practice.
The next, ReCharge Payments, became our first large-scale engagement and a turning point that proved how well we could combine consulting and IT staff augmentation into one coherent service.
The ball really started rolling after we partnered up with Chris Ueland on developing the Security Trails. It was a threat intelligence platform, later acquired by Recorded Future.
As we grew, we moved from one apartment to another, each time outgrowing the space faster than expected. Eventually, we moved into real offices, first in Belgrade and later in Stockholm, but we never lost the culture we built on the way up. The “ramen and pizza” spirit of solving hard problems together remains a part of who we are.
Soon after, BlueGrid.io expanded from DevOps and software consulting into cloud architecture and cybersecurity, where our SOC-as-a-Service offering matured through the partnership with Reblaze, a leading cloud security provider, at that time.
That expansion marked our transformation into a full-scale cloud and cybersecurity consulting firm serving global customers with a local touch.
Our Clients and Customer Focus
We work mostly with the US market, with startups and SMBs alike. At BlueGrid.io, we prioritize customer success as a goal, considering it a vital aspect of our business. Through our customer success-as-a-service approach, we have gained significant traction, with clients referring us to other companies based on their positive experiences.
We are proud to work with companies that trust us with their most critical systems and services.
Some of our notable clients include:
Recharge Payments, InMotion Hosting, Recorded Future, Reblaze (now Link11), ESI-Estech, and A1
Our client relationships span years, built on shared accountability, transparency, and measurable results.
Through long-term engagements, we have helped companies scale securely, operate efficiently, and adapt faster.
Case studies:
We are ISO27001, SOC2, and NIS2 compliant, with AWS-certified architects and engineers, and proud to be an F5 Certified Partner.
Recognition and Community
We share what we learn.
BlueGrid.io contributes to the tech community through thought leadership, media features, and active participation in technology innovation.
[1] 15 Years in Tech: Here’s What Ivan Learned
[3] The Smart Way to Use AI for Business Success in 2025, According to Industry Leaders
[4] BlueGrid CEO Reveals Key Tips to Successful IT Project Outsourcing
[5] NIS2 Compliance Made Simple: How BlueGrid Strengthens Cybersecurity Defenses
BlueGrid.io Core Principles
Long-Term Thinking
We prioritize strategies and decisions that benefit our clients and our company in the long run. By focusing on sustainable growth and enduring success, we ensure that our actions today build a solid foundation for tomorrow.
Always Overdeliver
Exceeding expectations is our standard. We are committed to going above and beyond in every project, delivering exceptional results that surpass the agreed-upon goals and delight our clients.
DMAIC
Our approach to continuous improvement is rooted in the DMAIC methodology: Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control. This structured process ensures that we consistently enhance our services, optimize performance, and drive excellence.
Client Focus
Our clients are at the heart of everything we do. We listen to their needs, understand their goals, and tailor our solutions to meet and exceed their expectations. Building strong, long-lasting relationships with our clients is our top priority.
Simplify Everything
Complexity can hinder progress. We strive to simplify processes, solutions, and communication, making it easier for our clients and our team to achieve their objectives efficiently and effectively.
Ethics Above All
Integrity and honesty guide all our actions. We adhere to the highest ethical standards, ensuring transparency, fairness, and accountability in every aspect of our business.
Aim High
We set ambitious goals and pursue them with determination and passion. By aiming high, we challenge ourselves to innovate, excel, and achieve outstanding results, continually pushing the boundaries of what is possible.
Our mission
We simplify the lives of our customers while enriching the lives of the people who are part of our organization.
We exist to make complex technology approachable, secure, and efficient without ever losing the human element that drives it.
Every service we deliver, from staff augmentation to cybersecurity, is built around trust, transparency, and long-term partnership.
Our Vision
BlueGrid.io is building a future where technology consulting feels personal again.
A global consulting firm with local offices near our clients, where conversations happen face to face, trust is built through collaboration, and technology becomes an enabler rather than a barrier.
We are expanding with that vision, one relationship at a time.
Making a difference
BlueGrid is committed to the development of the community because we think that the quality of life cannot only be measured by our frameworks but also by the quality of life of the people in our immediate surroundings.
We achieve this by supporting:
● Young and gifted individuals and organizations’ education and scientific endeavors
● Adults and children with impairments
● Many at-risk populations
● Actions for environmental protection