Amrood Labs

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Strategic Connections Enterprises

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Strategic Connections is a company focused on providing products and services that help organizations and people make aligned and effective decisions.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Amrood Labs to accomplish?

• Ruby on Rails Web Site Upgrade
• Bring AI expertise to website upgrade
• Long term IT and operational partner

SOLUTION

How did you find Amrood Labs?

Online Search

Why did you select Amrood Labs over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost
• Specific Ruby on Rails experience

How many teammates from Amrood Labs were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

I was fortunate to find Amrood Labs as I believe now believe that they may have been one of the only firms in the world who had the skill sets, demeanor and resilience to get the job completed SUCCESSFULY! Basically, it required taking a web site out of "mothballs" that was built on Ruby on Rails V3 and upgrade it to V8. Some other firms said it was an impossible task. But not Amrood Labs and I truly appreciate their efforts and professionalism from every member of the team throughout the project. We are now continuing forward with new and exciting innovations based on our upgrade and stabilization platform work. Thank you to the great team at Amrood Labs!

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Site was upgraded and working perfectly.

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

They dedicated a project manager to ensure on time delivery. Also, team was accessible daily for timely updates.

What was your primary form of communication with Amrood Labs?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their hard work, resilience and professionalism. They supplied a team of professionals that worked diligently towards the common vision and goal. They brought forth a structured methodology that provided a framework for success. In addition, they were great listeners who could take my vision and deliver it effectively.

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

There is nothing I can think of that I did not like. They were professional and even when some minor deadlines were not achieved, they owned it and communicated the reasons along with an updated plan going forward. This was greatly appreciated.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the founder and CEO of Vaultoniq, a company that provides advanced software solutions for body shops. We offer AI-driven production scheduling, predictive analytics, centralized communication, and proactive management tools to optimize operations and empower collision repair businesses.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Amrood Labs?

We needed help with software development.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Amrood Labs has built our entire software solution, including CRM, customer messaging, AI customer updates, parts management and ordering, calendar features, and scheduling. The team has created a system that stores customer job data, such as estimates, repair photos, and invoices. Additionally, the software can automatically text and email customers and insurance adjusters using AI.

What is the team composition?

We've worked with 2–10 teammates from Amrood Labs.

How did you come to work with Amrood Labs?

We found them on Upwork and chose them based on their pricing, availability, and ability.

How much have you invested with them?

We've spent around $250,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in January 2022, and our engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Amrood Labs has completed the features to build a working product. Users have found the software easy to use, and the UI/UX is very intuitive. Overall, it's a much more modern offering than the competition, thanks to the extensive use of AI to eliminate time. We've saved hours per user per week, especially in customer communication.

How did Amrood Labs perform from a project management standpoint?

Amrood Labs has delivered on time for the most part.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their camaraderie and flexibility are impressive.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They could complete tasks a little faster. One project took six months, and it set us back.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the IT director of an IT services company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Amrood Labs to accomplish for Axtech?

We hired Amrood Labs to build a webpage from scratch.

SOLUTION

Can you describe the scope of work Amrood Labs handled for this project?

Amrood Labs has been responsible for the webpage’s design, development, and backend. The team has completed the design, scrapping pipelines, and AI integration.

What is the team composition?

We’ve worked with 2–5 teammates from Amrood Labs.

How did you come to work with Amrood Labs?

We found Amrood Labs through an online search. We chose them over other options because they had high ratings, their pricing fit our budget, they had a great culture fit, and they offered good value for the cost.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with Amrood Labs in February 2025, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Amrood Labs has finished the jobs on the webpage, and we’ve seen improvements in user engagement and speed.

How did Amrood Labs perform from a project management standpoint?

Amrood Labs’s project management has been excellent, and they’ve delivered on time. We communicate via virtual meetings, emails, and messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Amrood Labs' great communication has been impressive.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There’s nothing they need to improve.