Bandapixels, LLC

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder of a development company. We work for multiple startup internet projects. Currently, we’re only helping them with development services, as we’re not live yet.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Bandapixels, LLC?

We were trying to increase our web development capacity. Sometimes, it’s hard to find the right people, so we looked for developers abroad and found Bandapixels.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Bandapixels helps us with the frontend development for our projects. We are currently working on three projects, and two of them are being supported by their developers.

For every project, we create designs and concepts. Then, we provide Bandapixels with the designs and the information about the project such as what we are trying to do and what is our aim. They immediately dive in and start with the development.

They use WebStorm for frontend development, and we use InVision and Figma for designs. We also use BrowserStack for multiple device development.

What is the team composition?

We work with two of Bandapixels’ developers. Their company does the invoicing, but all the communication is with the developers directly.

How did you come to work with Bandapixels, LLC?

I used Upwork to search for developers. We took 30–40 assessments from a lot of people, and one of them was a developer from Bandapixels. We took their assessment and liked what they did. We got to talk a little bit and decided to hire this person.

After some time, we told this person we needed another developer, and they recommended one of their teammates. Maybe in the future, we will need another team member from them.

How much have you invested with them?

They charge us close to $5,000 a month. So far, we’ve spent around $25,000. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in January 2021, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I don’t have concrete metrics for Bandapixels developers’ performance. We just check the quality of their work and see if the designs are implemented correctly.

Bandapixels developers are good at their job. One developer is more accurate and the other is more technical.

How did Bandapixels, LLC perform from a project management standpoint?

We use YouTrack by JetBrains for tracking tickets and project management. It’s a tool similar to Jira. We also use Slack for communication, where we provide them with screenshots and videos about what we need.

For our own developers, we have KPI and hold refinement sessions every week. We also assign points to tasks, and they have to complete a determined amount of points per week. With Bandapixels’ team, I haven’t implemented this system yet, but I’m thinking about implementing it in the future.

Sometimes, we have Skype video calls with the person who does the invoicing whenever we have to resolve a question.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Communication with Bandapixels has been really nice. I have the developers working in my office, and Bandapixels only comes into the picture for the invoicing.

I’ve worked with other offshore development companies, and the most difficult aspect was that the developers couldn’t speak English. Whenever I needed something, I had to go through a non-technical manager, and my message got lost in the translation. Bandapixels developers are fluent English speakers. With them, I haven’t experienced any similar issues.

Are there any areas they could improve?

One of the developers is sometimes a little bit less accurate at their job, and that could be improved. I’m willing to work with them on that because I know they can be accurate. I believe they want to be very quick with deploying their work. Nobody is perfect, and there is always room for improvement.

Any advice for potential customers?

Bandapixels is a good company. They don’t do anything beyond the usual or try to charge you more than they should. It’s all pretty fair, so go for it.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Rainstorm Labs, Inc

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Healthcare SaaS Solutions

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Bandapixels, LLC to accomplish?

• We hired BandaPixels for the full-cycle development implementatation. They helped us shape requirements, created wireframes, UI/UX design, developed the infastructure schema and developed an application.

SOLUTION

How did you find Bandapixels, LLC?

Referral

Why did you select Bandapixels, LLC over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Bandapixels, LLC were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

BandaPixels handled the entire technical side of the project: from initial architecture planning to deployment. They created a design, developed a fully fucntional multi-tenant application, and set up and deployed the application to AWS. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The application is fully functional, everything works as expected and according to the best UX practices. 

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

The project management was smooth - they showed us demos per each milestone so it was clear for us what's going on and what stage we're at. 

What was your primary form of communication with Bandapixels, LLC?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They proposed the first design drafts at the negotiation stage - that was the turning point of selecting them as a software vendor. The design was exellent. Also, the quality of code stood out - everything from infastructire design to the code style.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Bandapixels, LLC could have done differently?

Not sure

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the CTO of an it services company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Commercial Software Development

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Bandapixels, LLC to accomplish?

Front End Development of Internal Applications

SOLUTION

How did you find Bandapixels, LLC?

Online Search

Why did you select Bandapixels, LLC over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Bandapixels, LLC were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

We’ve worked with one Senior Angular developer who was responsible for frontend development during the upgrade of our applications.

Also, we have been communicating with the manager from BandaPixels who was in charge of organizational and operational processes.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We’ve upgraded a couple of products that are ready to use in the market. It’s worth mentioning that the quality of the delivered code was really great! 

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

We were communicating with the manager from BandaPixels by email to discuss updates

What was your primary form of communication with Bandapixels, LLC?

Virtual Meeting

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

BandaPixels is doing a great job providing high-qualified developers to external projects. I’ll for sure recommend them to anyone who would need help with the development services.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Bandapixels, LLC could have done differently?

I would like to see the company grow in order to provide this quality of service to more clients! 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of The Bolt Company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Corporate compliance and other fintech solutions

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Bandapixels, LLC to accomplish?
UI/UX, frontend services

SOLUTION

How did you find Bandapixels, LLC?

upwork

Why did you select Bandapixels, LLC over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Bandapixels, LLC were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

the key deliverable was a single-page application, starting with HTML markup all the way to binding API and relevant logic to the app.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We’re gearing up for our launch, and I’m thrilled to say we’ll be going live with a pixel-perfect user interface that truly aligns with our vision. This level of precision and attention to detail is a testament to the high-quality work delivered by BandaPixels.

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

the deliverables were up to the expected standard, timely and with great communication. We've executed entire scope planned

What was your primary form of communication with Bandapixels, LLC?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The combination of exceptional quality and rapid delivery truly sets this company apart. Their ability to maintain high standards while working efficiently is impressive.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Bandapixels, LLC could have done differently?

Everything was perfect. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the CEO of a Cryptocurrency Exchange Platform

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

I’m CEO and Product Owner at a Non-Custodial Cryptocurrency Exchange Platform.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Bandapixels, LLC to accomplish?

• Web Development

SOLUTION

How did you find Bandapixels, LLC?

Online Search

Why did you select Bandapixels, LLC over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fits our budget
• Great culture fit
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Bandapixels, LLC were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The firm was employed to build from the ground up the IT infrastructure required for the platform. This included both up the frontend and admin panel, with controls for day to day operations, handing trade and transaction execution and settlement.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

1. Pre-Launch Testing & Refinement: Before launch, extensive beta testing was conducted to identify and address any remaining bugs or usability issues. The BandaPixels team actively incorporated feedback, ensuring a smooth user experience. 
2. Deployment & Support: The final stage involved seamless deployment of the platform to its designated hosting environment. BandaPixels provided thorough documentation and ongoing support to address any post-launch questions or adjustments.

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

The Banda Pixels team thoroughly and accurately scoped the project at the beginning and remained on time and budget throughout ensuring key milestones where delivered on time and budget.

What was your primary form of communication with Bandapixels, LLC?

Virtual Meeting

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

The clear communication, collaborative approach, transparency, and flexibility demonstrated by the BandaPixels team fostered an incredibly effective workflow that ultimately led to a successful MVP launch. So, the most unique thing was that I felt like a true partner in the process, not just a client receiving a service.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Bandapixels, LLC could have done differently?

The team at Band Pixels performed to a high standard and there is nothing significant that could be improved upon.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of an education company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

A platform that facilitates the exchange of children's books amongst families.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Bandapixels, LLC to accomplish?

• I wanted to create a platform where users can look for books, add their books, and borrow books. I aimed at an audience of people who have children, which is why it was also important for me that users could have access to the platform on any device and in any browser.

SOLUTION

How did you find Bandapixels, LLC?

Referral

Why did you select Bandapixels, LLC over others?

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

How many teammates from Bandapixels, LLC were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

It was a full-cycle project that included initiation, planning, designing, and development. In the beginning, we had about three calls with the PM to discuss my ideas, and she prepared the documentation based on that. Then they started wireframing. In that phase, they implemented all the logic, user-flows, etc. Then UI design started along with the back-end development. After approving the UI they started front-end.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The application and Admin Panel were delivered on time, and the quality of their work was very good.

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

I communicated with the project manager via Whatsapp and email, who was always very responsive. We had weekly demos to check on the progress. The project manager was in constant contact so I was always aware of the progress as well any hiccups which needed to be addressed asap.

What was your primary form of communication with Bandapixels, LLC?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

I think the team, though very young have very good expertise. They were friendly, professional and courteous. Everything was great, but I’d especially like to highlight their ability to adapt and solve problems, especially at short notices.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Bandapixels, LLC could have done differently?

In my experience with the project, I did notice one area that could have been improved: mobile responsiveness. It became apparent to me relatively late in the development process that this aspect had not been given the attention it deserved. However, I must commend the company for their swift and effective response once this issue was identified.

Despite the initial oversight, they managed to address the mobile responsiveness problem in a remarkably short period of time. Their dedication and ability to rectify the situation promptly demonstrated their commitment to delivering a high-quality product.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm one of the developers in a uprising Industrial IoT software developer. Our company develops custom IoT solutions and helps companies to expand their service and product offering by using existing machine data and connecting it to the cloud.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Bandapixels, LLC?

Front-End development in Angular and back-end development in node.js

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We found them online.

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

The project was about developing a dashboard to visualize and analyze energy data.

How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

One full-stack developer with tasks in angular and node.js.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The product is used by more than twenty customers already and has already uncovered hidden costs in the five-digit range.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The workflow was very effective. Their communication was nice. All deadlines were met.

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

The company was very flexible, spontaneous and is able to work self-dependent and autonomously.

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

If anything, the company could ensure that the language skills of their employees are sufficient to ensure a easy communication.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

AppNavi provides a digital adoption solution that enables users to start using any software correctly, without training and without a helpdesk. I am the CEO.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Bandapixels, LLC?

Continue development of the UI and user experience in the frontend and backend.

What were your goals for this project?

User-friendly, contemporary and modern design as well as optimized usability

SOLUTION

How did you select Bandapixels, LLC?

The selection was based on previously realized customer projects (references, screenshots) and the ratings

Describe the project in detail.

Continue development of the UI and user experience in the frontend and backend.

What was the team composition?

UX designer

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We received results always on time in high quality.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Cooperation was very effective and efficient - and friendly as well!

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The cooperation worked excellently: friendly and committed communication, proactive and imaginative cooperation, very good results

Are there any areas for improvement?

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am product manager at consulting company for tax advisors.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Bandapixels, LLC?

We decided to redesign our software-application. Overview page, profile pages, questionnaires, ...

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to have a good UX for our customers for our MVP.

SOLUTION

How did you select Bandapixels, LLC?

We searched for web-/UX-designers with good reviews on upwork.

Describe the project in detail.

We decided to redesign our software-application. Overview page, profile pages, questionnaires, ... . My role was to explain the (already existing) functionality of the system upfront and brief our developers with the new design.

What was the team composition?

We are a small start-up. So we had mainly one marketing/branding specialist and me as a product-manager for the project.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Not yet.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Very effective. Bandapixels worked with Figma and that worked great.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their fast response times and delivery are impressive.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Some solutions could have been thought through in more detail before and then one could have come up with an idea how to design the screen that will pop up pushing this button.