Atomic Object

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

My official title is Software Architect, but I also act as a project manager for Flow-Rite Controls. We operate in a couple of different spaces, but the bulk of our business is in industrial. We make a watering product harnessed for lead acid batteries. For example, for forklifts that water these batteries, we provide a way for them to be able to do so more efficiently, quicker and safer.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Atomic Object?

As I mentioned, these batteries need maintenance, watering, and inspections. They also do a process called equalizing, which basically improves the overall performance of the battery and various other task repairs.

Many of our customers today still relied on white boards and clipboards for documentation, maybe some documents or spreadsheets for asset management. The challenge that we wanted to take on was to help these customers with managing their maintenance activities and providing a central location for reports. So we created a mobile app and web portal for customers to manage their batteries.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Atomic object took over the development after it had been through an initial prototype phase on the asset management side. They developed a cross platform mobile application that allows our users to track their daily maintenance activities while providing scheduling and notes to manage their inventory. They developed the application programming interface for the API and a web portal and managed the server implementation.  They also did design work, so all the styling across all three platforms, iOS, Android and the web and all of our icons.

We live on the app stores and anybody can go to set up an account, mostly because we're in an industry that has a lot of different players. We have OEM's, bigger companies or organizations, and proverbial mom and pop shops that have maybe two or three users. We try to go across multiple sizes of companies, big, medium and small.

The project expanded in scope into an IoT device. With the IoT device, we will be providing monitoring for the batteries and it will include various sensors and Bluetooth communication. They didn't do the hardware development, we had another company do that. They did the integration with the mobile application and web portal piece of it. They worked closely with us and our contractor to do that. Additionally, they helped with developing out the feature set that we were looking for too with the IoT device, going through use cases and user scenarios.

What is the team dynamic?

Currently, we're down to just two developers but we've been as high as four or five. In addition, we will flex in a designer when we need design work.

How did you come to work with Atomic Object?

I personally have worked with Atomic Object for several projects over the last 10 years of my career. I actually came on board with Flow-Rite Controls two years ago when this project was already about a year into its development. So someone else had actually found them, but I provided consulting for Flow-Rite in the initial stages of the project and recommended Atomic Object.

I worked with several of their developers, again over many projects and years, and they are known in the area for providing really good quality software development and design. They have a great reputation and attract some of the top talent and developers in the area. They are kind of a no brainer if you are looking to develop new products, especially innovative products in industries that maybe are used to innovative products, that includes software development and hardware development. They’re really good to go to for that.

How much have you invested with them?

By the time we are all done, around $3,000,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We began around December 2014 and the relationship is still ongoing. We will probably complete the bulk of development in November 2017 and then we'll be on maintenance support with Atomic Object after that. Also, as future other projects come up, we will consider them.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I think the number one thing, especially when you're looking at the enterprise world, is just ease of use. I think Atomic Object almost obsesses about that and the user experience. Everybody is surprised about how well designed the application is and how easy it is to use and pick up. It's almost as easy as downloading and using a consumer application, which a lot of enterprise users are just not used to. Instead, they are used to technical documentation but you don't have to be a database administrator to use our app or web portal.

How did Atomic Object perform from a project management standpoint?

They're excellent at project management. They follow an agile practice but at the same time, they keep things straight with proper documentation.

I have daily communication with our project team over Slack, we occasionally use Basecamp. They are very good with kick-off meetings, planning, and brainstorming. We have weekly in-person planning meetings and also have design review meetings and feature launch meetings to go over the work that we've done. When we brainstorm our work, we prioritize it and they lead a lot of that. They then show off the work that we completed.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They're good at taking complex technical understanding and building it into comprehensible business language, which I think a lot of tech firms have difficulty doing. They're friendly, they're fast and they're reliable.

Are there any areas they could improve?

The only thing and I understand why they do it, is that they switch our team members and that can be hard for the project, especially long term projects. This is because we get all of that project knowledge built up over months or even a year and sometimes that can make it harder for us bringing new developers up to speed. However, on the flip side, it makes a lot of sense for the developers because it keeps them interested and from being burned out. An additional benefit is that we now have more people at Atomic Object that have developed on our applications or are aware of different parts of the application. So there's pluses and minuses. They favor more the pluses, it can just sometimes cause a little bit of disruption in the project. That’s something that is probably dealt with across the board for many companies and development teams.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the Director of technology at Biggby Coffee. We’re a purpose-driven coffee shop franchise offering gourmet coffee, exceptional customer service, and community engagement, with over 450 locations nationwide.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Atomic Object?

We needed help rebuilding the front end of our consumer app in order to drive engagement and improve overall usability.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Atomic Object worked with us to define customer journeys, UI/UX, and native app implementation. The team was responsible for drafting customer stories, designing the UI/UX, implementing the native iOS and Android apps, and integrating the code with our in-house engineering team.

What is the team composition?

We worked with 6-10 teammates from Atomic Object.

How did you come to work with Atomic Object?

I knew some of Atomic Object’s team members from my personal life, so I was already informed about their reputation in the region. We chose them because they had high ratings, were close to my geographic location, had a great culture fit, and offered good value for the cost.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from July–October 2025.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Atomic Object’s work led to an increase in our app’s adoption and engagement.

How did Atomic Object perform from a project management standpoint?

They were excellent. The team was thoughtful and easy to work with. We communicated via virtual meetings, emails, and messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Atomic Object’s genuine excitement to work on the project was impressive. Their team cared not just about the tech but also about our customers and our business.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can’t think of anything for them to improve.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the VP of product at Mojave Energy Systems. We develop advanced liquid desiccant air conditioning systems that significantly increase energy efficiency, reduce refrigerant use, and improve indoor air quality for commercial buildings. Our systems offer substantial energy and cost savings compared to traditional HVAC solutions.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Atomic Object to accomplish for your business?

We needed help with the creation of a web-based selection and quoting software for our commercial HVAC product.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Atomic Object has started from nothing and built a functioning web app based on our specifications. The team has set up the front- and backend of the software, including authentication. The web app helps users select the right HVAC unit for their needs and outputs documentation PDFs, quotes, and hour-by-hour annual energy analysis showing how much electricity they will save using a Mojave unit over a traditional one. Atomic Object continues to support feature development of the software and ongoing maintenance.

What is the team composition?

We’ve worked with 2–5 teammates from Atomic Object.

How did you come to work with Atomic Object?

We found them through a referral. We chose them over other options because they were close to our geographic location, had a great culture fit, and offered good value for the cost.

What is the status of this engagement?

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

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The software has over 860 users, and over 4,500 units have been selected and quoted for customers. The software takes less than two minutes for a customer to fully specify a unit, whereas the old process required emailing an engineer, which would take at least one business day. Moreover, we’ve gotten a lot of positive feedback from customers on the quality of the software, especially for a startup at our stage.

How did Atomic Object perform from a project management standpoint?

Atomic Object’s project management is excellent. The team is very communicative and good at escalating upcoming issues. Moreover, they’ve delivered on time. We primarily communicate in person.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Atomic Object’s delivery lead is excellent at communicating trade-offs and managing the budget and resources. I feel that he is really my advocate at Atomic Object. It also feels like all the developers behave like members of Mojave.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There’s nothing they need to improve.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder and CEO of GripFusion. We develop a smart baseball with grip-sensing technology that provides real-time biomechanical feedback, helping athletes improve their training, performance, and injury prevention.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Atomic Object?

We needed help building a functioning beta app to test and deploy with early customers. We also needed to build the software framework to connect with the smart baseball, handle device operations and data, and present the information to the user in a novel and impactful way.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Atomic Object has been helping us with the BLE stack and building a mobile app using React Native. They’ve also been conducting customer discovery and user interviews and doing design work.

What is the team composition?

We’ve been working with 3–4 teammates from Atomic Object.

How did you come to work with Atomic Object?

We found Atomic Object through a local referral. We chose them because we had confidence in their technical competency and ability to work flexibly and creatively on our project. We also felt they had a deep understanding of our product needs and were interested in tackling hard problems together. Atomic Object also did a good job scoping the project requirements, budget, staffing model, and overall complexity. They had worked on a few other hardware plus software projects, so there was precedence.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in April 2025, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We’ve seen a technical spike, demo app, and feature implementation. We review these with the team at each step and make adjustments.

How did Atomic Object perform from a project management standpoint?

Atomic Object has great communication and transparency. They continuously refine and adapt based on challenges. We use Linear to track initiatives and issues.

What did you find most impressive about them?

We’re impressed with the combination of technical prowess, design excellence, and overall project framing. John and Jonah (managing partners at the Ann Arbor office) have great business sense, which is invaluable to GripFusion. We’re paying for not only a technical team but a resource that’s able to help us in many other ways navigate the uncertain launch phase of a startup.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They could slow the team’s growth to match the rate of business growth.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the VP Enterprise Operations of a healthcare company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Health Care Supply Chain Optimization Technology

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Atomic Object to accomplish?

• Technical Due Diligence
• Technology Platform Migration
• Research, Design, Planing Engagement

SOLUTION

How did you find Atomic Object?

Referral

Why did you select Atomic Object over others?

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

How many teammates from Atomic Object were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Tech Due Dilligence on current tech stack, transition of technology platform, RDP work for future state

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Complete project plan, weekly status meetings, and work completed on time.

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

Items were delivered on time and with full explanation. The team was very responsive during meetings, via email and over Slack

What was your primary form of communication with Atomic Object?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The attention to detail and the feeling of true partnership, rather than a vendor/client relationship.

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

The final deliverable on the RDP felt rushed, however it did give us strategy and ideas for future state. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CTO of Flockx

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Flockx provides the collaboration layer for ai agent to agent communication

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Atomic Object to accomplish?

• Architecture
• Software engineering
• Strategy

SOLUTION

How did you find Atomic Object?

Referral

Why did you select Atomic Object over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Company values aligned
• Drew

How many teammates from Atomic Object were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

Work in tandem with our internal engineering team to iterate and deliver new features

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Engineering velocity

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

Ability to iterate quickly and change direction as needed when experimentation dictated alternate direction

What was your primary form of communication with Atomic Object?

Virtual Meeting

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

The level of care and craftsmanship was matched only by the level of clear communication.  Secondly, new ideas, suggestions, and continuous improvement contributions have delivered increasingly rapid delivery

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

Not at this time

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I'm an executive at VLTED

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

VLTED is a social sports prediction application. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Atomic Object to accomplish?

• Create Feature 1
• Create Feature 2
• Create Feature 3

SOLUTION

How did you find Atomic Object?

Online Search

Why did you select Atomic Object over others?

• Great culture fit
• talented

How many teammates from Atomic Object were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Atomic assisted us with accomplishing three big features, specifically on the front end, but also assisting with some design work and backend support as needed.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Updated screens of new features for our app

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

They did deliver items on time

What was your primary form of communication with Atomic Object?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

I was impressed with their flexibility and genuine desire to help and fit into company culture, talented, good communication

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

Atomic was very helpful and successful in our partnership

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of ViewPoint Simulations

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Classroom software for educators to create active learning experiences. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Atomic Object to accomplish?

• Refining our existing codebase for enhanced UX/UI
• Refining our existing codebase for SaaS platform efficiency
• Bug Fixes and Troubleshooting

SOLUTION

How did you find Atomic Object?

Referral

Why did you select Atomic Object over others?

• Great culture fit
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Atomic Object were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Scope of work included bug resolution, enhancing platform efficiency, scaling for additional users, etc. Ongoing development support. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Yes. 

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

Highly efficient, very responsive - typical response times less than 2-3 hours. 

What was your primary form of communication with Atomic Object?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Loved working with AO. Different developers knowledgeable about different areas, all worked collaboratively. We feel like we got access to a very high level of expertise and also a very efficient process. It was a really enjoyable and helpful experience. Highly recommend. 

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

No.