AgileEngine

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am the CEO of XA Systems, a small technology integration firm providing professional services to both the commercial market and Federal Government. We provide speciality IT services such as consulting, process engineering, and technology alignment to businesses. We also provide support personnel who manage the IT operational environments for customers on a daily basis.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with AgileEngine LLC?

We’ve been in operation for just about 17 years. During this time, we’ve developed a couple other smaller tools and some in-house products that we needed to satisfy XA Systems business requirements. We previously worked with independent contract developers and small firms that could help us meet some of those requirements, because we didn’t have the skill internally at our company.

Over time, we learned a lot about both our customer problems and challenges. We came up with design specifications for an automation software product that would collect analytics from our customers in a wide range of different areas. At that time, we consistently saw a requirement was missing in the marketplace. We were lacking strong developmental expertise, and also some technology performance products that were current in the market. We hired AgileEngine to help build that tool successfully.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

AgileEngine went through a full review of our goals and objectives, including design specifications we’d built. They had a very clear understanding of what we wanted to produce, what the final software would look like, and how it would operate. We had several meetings to ensure that we all understood the end goal, and after that, they started coding and built prototypes of the software demonstrating functionality, UI, and navigation. The coding was in Java, and some of the architectural elements were based on Apache Tomcat. We then continued to push them into more complex phases of development in order to deliver the solution.

What is the team dynamic?

In the beginning, we were meeting remotely 2-3 times per week, but it has since narrowed down to maybe once per week. We mostly use Skype and a Google platform. We’ve had regular communication throughout the process, and we’ve established a relationship with the team supporting our efforts. We feel as if we know them personally even though we’ve never shaken hands, which is amazing.

How did you come to work with AgileEngine LLC?

I’ve been in touch with my personal contacts to find a reasonably priced, expert company to outsource this work to. One of my contacts from a large national company had hired AgileEngine to do some development work, and they were pleased with the overall experience. They made the recommendation to contact AgileEngine.

How much have you invested in them?

We have spent around $300,000-$400,000 over the past couple of years.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with AgileEngine around October-November 2015, and the relationship is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

We had expectations that were well documented early on in our technical design, and we’ve met those targets in the expected timeframes. We’ve had the opportunity to go back and tweak things because we have a product we can display to our final customer. Sometimes these changes were large, but they were still completed in a short amount of time. A lot of iterative development took place, and we were very satisfied with the results along the way.

How did AgileEngine LLC perform from a project management standpoint?

After having a mix of experiences in the past, AgileEngine has been our most consistent, productive, and results-driven relationship. We’ve definitely hit a homerun with them working with both their onshore and offshore offices. We’ve found consistency in their skill levels, which is hard to match in the marketplace. They blend in and have a variety of expertise that’s within our budget, and they never sacrifice the quality or end result we’re seeking. They’ve been able to accomplish this with both the European resources they’ve assigned to us and the US resources that are local to our business establishment.

We anticipated having a language barrier with AgileEngine, but we’ve had no challenges with speaking to them through any medium. They communicate as if they are native speakers.

What did you find most impressive about them?

AgileEngine joined our team as an outsourced company and integrated themselves to truly share the vision we had. There was never any conflict, and they worked with us in unison to get us the results we wanted. Their customer service was high throughout the process, and their team was satisfied when we were satisfied.

Are there any areas they could improve?

AgileEngine could benefit from having more UI experts up front. When it came to UI development, the cosmetic aspect of the frontend was not the strongest. They took instructions from us and gave us what we asked for, but we ended up going to an alternate firm to address the product’s UI. As far as coding and functionality go, AgileEngine can’t be beat. We’ve given them very complicated scenarios, and they’ve always delivered.

The only advice I would give to someone considering work with AgileEngine is to treat it as a project. They will give you options for the number of resources to apply, and they make good recommendations. We didn’t always accept every recommendation, but learned throughout the process that we should’ve trusted their judgement.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I was the director of consumer engineering for LivingSocial at the time of working with AgileEngine.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with AgileEngine?

The company was looking for a way of improving its A/B testing in order to allow for tests to be executed across consumer web and native mobile applications. We had some goals around response time and the ability to handle certain loads and concurrency. We hadn’t worked with any other companies for A/B testing in particular, but we did have some other engagements with outside consulting agencies, which didn’t result in a happy outcome, in general.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

AgileEngine worked with our internal team of developers to determine requirements. They performed most of the development work for a new A/B testing engine.

The interface was developed as a standard API endpoint and the backend was a Scala application. The technology was chosen in order to meet the requirements of response time and handle the concurrence of different loads. In retrospect, I think it was a solid choice but it did add some obstacles.

While we did have Scala in our stack, we were mostly a Ruby on Rails shop, so there was less familiarity with the code base on our end. This is something which could have been averted through stricter requirements, but AgileEngine was able to deliver a strong solution which met the specifications while overcoming some communication difficulties and meeting the terms dictated to them.

We also dictated some of the expectations around what the interface would look like. Throughout the process, we talked about those requirements and adjusted as necessary.

How did you come to work with AgileEngine?

Alex Kalinovsky, their CEO, reached out to our VP of engineering at the time, who was exploring the idea of potentially doing some work. I believe they had met previously and Alex followed up. At least a part of their team was based in the Washington DC area, so it made sense to use them. Most of the developers were based in Ukraine, but they were able to adjust their schedules.

How much have you invested with AgileEngine?

The cost of their work was in the mid-5-figure range.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with AgileEngine in the middle of 2014; I left the company in March 2015. We had an on-and-off engagement over the course of several months. The work was delayed in part by some communication issues and the shifting ownership of the project. Overall, we ended up satisfied with the results.

The engagement ended around April or May 2015 and I doubt that the product is still in use. The company has either integrated or shut down anything that didn’t meet their requirements.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement?

AgileEngine ended up delivering a solid solution. The process was somewhat marked by the changing of their contacts over the course of the engagement.

I left around the time that the engine was being implemented, so I didn’t really see the outcome in terms of its impact on our business or a measurable return on investment.

How did AgileEngine perform from a project management standpoint?

The communication dropped a couple of times but I don’t think it was AgileEngine’s fault. They persevered through that and were able to deliver a solid solution.

There were no real communication barriers and they did their best to minimize the time zone difference. They were able to adjust their schedule and worked relatively late at night on their time, so I had no issues on that front. The primary tools for communication on a day-to-day basis were JIRA and email. We also had stand-ups via Google Hangouts.

What did you find most impressive about AgileEngine?

One thing which separates them from the rest is Alex’s leadership, his willingness to go above and beyond, and his eagerness to deliver top-quality results to customers. He really stands out compared to other contractors I’ve worked with.

Are there any areas AgileEngine could improve?

They could have made it clearer that the shifting leadership on our side would be a problem and be more explicit on how that would impact the delivery of the project.

What tips or recommendations could you share that might increase the likelihood of success with AgileEngine?

Just as with any other contracting engagement, make sure that there’s a clearly designated owner of the project, a single point of contact, and regular check-ins to make sure everything’s on track. This is not particularly applicable to AgileEngine but to contracting engagements in general.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am the director of software development for Needles Inc. We are a legal software management company providing lawyers and the legal community with elaborate software that allows them to manage daily arrangements such as cases, clients, and court dates.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with AgileEngine LLC?

The company was significantly understaffed when I arrived. The developers had little experience and the group suffered from lack of budget to hire new people, which led us to collaborate.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

I like to be in touch with what’s happening instead of treating them as a vendor. I’d give AgileEngine requirements, work with them as if they were a remote part of my team, engage in day-to-day activities, and then they’d deliver the product. We had a team of 15 people, including developers, several testers, team leads and a test lead.

AgileEngine has developed the core force behind the software process. They created our calendar along with customization features for workflows and screen layouts. We also built a custom web API and introduced the security module into the software.

We would give AgileEngine requirements, and they would voice any questions or clarifications, which led to a good feedback process.

We used NHibernate and RESTful APIs. AngularJS was used for building the web interface of the software. NUnit was used for unit testing, and JIRA for tracking purposes.    ​​​​​​​

How did you come to work with AgileEngine LLC?

Alex Kalinovsky [CEO, Agile Engine] was the first person I reached out to because he was a coworker of mine. We chose AgileEngine, despite initial vendor concerns, because they were very oriented towards showcasing expertise in their team and Alex was good at selling himself. He fulfilled every promise he made during the initial presentation.

Many companies we looked at had a black-box feel, and when we would hand them requirements, we wouldn’t find out until the end if our expectations were met.

With AgileEngine, it was like working with remote members of our own team because of excellent integration. The process was seamless as far as project management goes. There was an honest interest from their side in making our company’s product work, rather than simply getting our business and making money.

We also chose AgileEngine because they allowed us to choose our resources. Their recruiting team would present developers or testers to me, who I would then interview and decide if they were the right fit. They did a good job of supplying high-quality, talented developers who worked well within our management style and with our team. We found that almost everyone who passed AgileEngine’s prescreens were people we could hire.

How much have you invested with AgileEngine LLC?

We’ve spent around $2 million.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started the project in September 2013, and the work is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement?

AgileEngine built off of the software already in place, but they greatly improved performance during the process. Their customizations and restructuring of the code made it work fast and reduced the number of defects. They built automation into the process, so our software was faster and more stable.

How did AgileEngine LLC perform from a project management standpoint?

We communicated through Skype and TeamViewer, and I also traveled to their office to meet all the people we were working with. We interacted multiple times during the day, as if we had a local team.

What did you find most impressive about AgileEngine LLC?

The recruitment process, interactivity, collaboration, project management, and organization impressed me. I never felt left out of the process.

This was our best experience working with contractors. Other groups mainly tried to sell us services to make money, but AgileEngine provided a balanced process and remained honest about meeting expectations. I felt like I was working with a partner who was genuinely interested in the project. From a long-term perspective, AgileEngine provided us service that allowed us to move forward, and have invested in us as much as we have in their services.

Are there any areas AgileEngine LLC could improve?

Of all the experiences I’ve had with other vendors, this was the most positive and least conflicting one. The process didn’t go very well when we were initially hiring developers for the team because of delays, but we were able to staff everyone we needed after we worked that out.

What tips or recommendations could you share that might increase the likelihood of success with AgileEngine LLC?

Be open. The company is interested in keeping your business. There is a lot of experience and knowledge in the management team, so, if there is a project or some problem to be solved, there will be people within AgileEngine who can suggest a better approach. I did a bit of listening and got different opinions, and I’m glad I did.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CTO of The Baltimore Banner, a trustworthy local news coverage company focused on stories that improve life in Baltimore and Maryland.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with AgileEngine?

We needed help building a data engineering competency, data lake, analytics platform, and AI-based classification to power decision-making at scale.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

AgileEngine has helped us build a data lake and analytics platform for our business. The team has also developed AI-based capabilities, including AI-based classification to power analytics and insights on content usage and impact on our business goals based on content classification. This system also powers content tagging.AgileEngine has been responsible for the architecture, development, integration, and ongoing support of our platform.

What is the team composition?

We’ve worked with 2–5 teammates from AgileEngine.

How did you come to work with AgileEngine?

We found them through a referral. We chose them over other options because they were a great culture fit and had aligned company values.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in November 2023, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

AgileEngine's work has reduced our time to insight by 50%. We've also seen an increase in our analytics team's efficiency.

How did AgileEngine perform from a project management standpoint?

AgileEngine's project management is good. We communicate via in-person meetings, virtual meetings, and emails or messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive about them?

AgileEngine understands the customer and aligns with their needs.I don't think there's anything they can improve on.

UPDATED REVIEW

This review was published on July 10, 2026.

Nicole Orders
SVP, The Baltimore BannerMedia

Baltimore Highlands, Maryland

51-200

Jan 2026 - Ongoing

Project summary
AgileEngine has developed an app for a media company. They have added dedicated audio and video experiences, personalized content recommendations, customized alerts, and migrated existing users and preferences.

Feedback summary
AgileEngine has delivered the app from scratch in six months and managed a 50% increase in scope while launching on time. The app has improved maintainability and scalability and reduced reliance on a third-party platform. The team is dedicated, skilled, and hardworking.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the SVP of product for The Baltimore Banner, a media company that provides trustworthy local news coverage focused on stories that improve life in Baltimore and Maryland.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with AgileEngine?

We needed to replace a white-label app with a newly built app designed to improve UX and engagement.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

AgileEngine has developed a new app with dedicated audio and video experiences, personalized content recommendations, and customized alerts. The team has also migrated existing users and preferences, introduced A/B testing and automated QA, and made general improvements to make it easier for users to discover, consume, and engage with our content.

What is the team composition?

We work with 10 teammates from AgileEngine.

How did you come to work with AgileEngine?

Someone referred AgileEngine to me, and their pricing fit our budget.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in January 2026, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

AgileEngine has delivered the app from scratch in six months and managed a 50% scope increase while launching on time. The app has improved maintainability and scalability and reduced our reliance on a third-party platform. We’ve also received great user feedback, and the app is stable, with users migrating seamlessly.

How did AgileEngine perform from a project management standpoint?

AgileEngine has delivered on time. We communicate via virtual meetings, emails, and messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive about them?

AgileEngine has a dedicated, skilled development team that works very hard to ensure we deliver the project on time.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I don’t think there’s anything they can improve on.

STAR RATINGS
Overall rating: 5
The team at AgileEngine were professional, diligent, and great partners to us.

Quality: 5

Cost: 5

Schedule: 5

Willing to refer: 5

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a technology and operations leader at a high-growth, venture-backed healthcare technology company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with AgileEngine?

We needed help with software development, data engineering, AI/ML engineering, and product engineering.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

AgileEngine has supported the development of the infrastructure and various elements of our product build, including setting up complex ETL flows and designing scalable software products.

What is the team composition?

We’ve worked with 2–5 teammates from AgileEngine.

How did you come to work with AgileEngine?

Someone referred them to us. We chose them over other options because they had high ratings, their pricing fit our budget, they were a great culture fit, and they had strong talent.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in June 2024, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

AgileEngine has hit our software development roadmap milestones. The team delivers quality code at a high speed. Overall, their work quality is very high.

How did AgileEngine perform from a project management standpoint?

AgileEngine’s team is very professional, easy to work with, and responsive. They deliver on time. We communicate via virtual meetings, emails, and messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The quality of AgileEngine’s talent is impressive.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There’s nothing they need to improve.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Quillt.io

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Quillt is a digital platform that allows users to curate a true understanding of the user's life including stories, opinions, thoughts and feelings, in order to leave their story behind for future generations.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire AgileEngine to accomplish?

• Migrate from Heroku to AWS
• Add AI functionality

SOLUTION

How did you find AgileEngine?

they reached out

Why did you select AgileEngine over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from AgileEngine were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

1. Migrating from Heroku to AWS
2. Bug fixing

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The platform is fully functional on AWS now

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Great communication throughout, always on time and flexible with our needs

What was your primary form of communication with AgileEngine?

Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Very easy and professional to work with.  Never overselling and always considering best options for us.  Also their work itself was great.

Are there any areas for improvement or something AgileEngine could have done differently?

none

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the VP of Data Management of HelioCampus

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We provide a cutting edge analytical platform for higher education institutions.  

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire AgileEngine to accomplish?

• Technology Modernization
• Platform Development
• Automation

SOLUTION

How did you find AgileEngine?

• Online Search
• Referral

Why did you select AgileEngine over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from AgileEngine were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Support platform maintenance, performance tuning, ticket triage, and technology modernization.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

High quality and throughput on platform support tickets as well as hitting major milestones in the technology modernization efforts.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

The AgileEngine resources are timely with project deliverables and provide high quality output.  They are super reliable.

What was your primary form of communication with AgileEngine?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

The resources have great "can do" attitude and have great motivation and energy and a true desire to see our organization succeed.  They really operate as if they are the owner of the product they are delivering, settling for nothing but the best coding standards and quality of work.

Are there any areas for improvement or something AgileEngine could have done differently?

AgileEngine resources are really great all around.  

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Owner of a consulting company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Build Microsoft Word Add-On to implement AI-generated changes into a document.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire AgileEngine to accomplish?

• Identify which particular end user interface to build
• Build MVP

SOLUTION

How did you find AgileEngine?

Online Search

Why did you select AgileEngine over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from AgileEngine were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

The project happened in 2 parts:

1. Determine the most technically feasible method to deliver the results of a custom-LLM model to the end user.
2. Build MVP of the method we determined.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

MVP was mapped out and built.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

The project management was 100% solid and they helped us every step of the way. Yes, items were delivered on time.

What was your primary form of communication with AgileEngine?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

The professionalism was the most impressive.

Are there any areas for improvement or something AgileEngine could have done differently?

I do wish there were more specialists in the field of working with XML files.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Marketing manager of MF Group

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Digital Marketing agency 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire AgileEngine to accomplish?

• For improvement service

SOLUTION

How did you find AgileEngine?

Online Search

Why did you select AgileEngine over others?

High ratings

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Best service provider.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Get best web development.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Yes. Very cooperative.

What was your primary form of communication with AgileEngine?

Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Customer support.

Are there any areas for improvement or something AgileEngine could have done differently?

I'm pleased with their service.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the Founder & CEO of a healthcare company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Music app that regulates emotions 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire AgileEngine to accomplish?

• Fix email issue
• AWS
• Make sure I had all my IP

SOLUTION

How did you find AgileEngine?

• Online Search
• Clutch Site

Why did you select AgileEngine over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from AgileEngine were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

I hired Agile Engine to fix a persistent email issue and bugs and to help with AWS and making sure I had all my IP from my previous firm off-shore. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The email issue is fixed and I am able to demo my product without any bugs. 

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

The best. Everything flowed smoothly and it was a pleasure to work with Agile Engine. 

What was your primary form of communication with AgileEngine?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Their talent is top-notch, and you can tell they care about the projects they work on. 

Are there any areas for improvement or something AgileEngine could have done differently?

Not at all. Exceeded my expectations