Brian Kayfitz Development

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the owner of GuitarViz LLC

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

educational videos and software for guitarists

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Brian Kayfitz Development to accomplish?

• build a cross-platform (iOS, Android) mobile app
• assist with launching the app (best practices, etc)
• consulting and teaching on coding apps in Flutter

SOLUTION

How did you find Brian Kayfitz Development?

Online Search

Why did you select Brian Kayfitz Development over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Brian Kayfitz Development were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

Using existing Javascript prototype as reference, build a mobile app in Flutter that not only emulated but improved on the existing prototype. Specific areas of focus included improved user interface, functionality, performance, and new features, especially sound. Deliverables were initial prototype, followed by beta prototype with public testing, then final deliverable for launch on both App Store (iOS) and Google Play (Android).

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Working prototype, looks great, performs great, no real issues after public testing with ~200 users.

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

Brian was easy to communicate with and performed all work in a timely manner. Brian suggested using Trello for project management which made bug and feature tracking easy. He worked well with another freelancer (a designer), and we all functioned well together as a team. Brian also went above and beyond for additional hand-holding as needed when there were issues with back-end tools or App Store setup. 

What was your primary form of communication with Brian Kayfitz Development?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Too many app development companies target large customers with large budgets. There are few that cater to smaller customers who have an idea they want to bring to market without spending a fortune, while at the same time receiving the personalized service and hand-holding to inspire confidence. Brian comes through with flying colors.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Brian Kayfitz Development could have done differently?

No real suggestions or areas of improvement needed; if we had it to do all over again, we would have done it exactly the same. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

The company is in food and franchise services. I am a senior software architect and developer.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Brian Kayfitz Development?

We needed to build an iOS app that integrated with front-end web and back end REST api.

What were your goals for this project?

To build a Kitchen Display to show pending food orders for prep and allow interaction to bump orders once they were ready for delivery or pick-up.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We had a history from previous projects and Brian's work and reputations was very good.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

An iOS "shell" app was provided to host html content. A internal proxy was provided to allow for data calls over https. Apple infrastructure services were provided for proper deployment and integration with our (Meraki) enterprise tools.

What was the team composition?

It was a 3-man team. I was responsible for the web-content, Brian was responsible for the iOS app and there was another member responsible for the Enterprise distribution service to iPad devices in the field.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

There are many stores, across different brands, currently using the KDS devices at multiple stations in their kitchens.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

We got specs from the Brand managers and Brian had a few meetings to discuss. We proceeded to build our respective sections and then we worked in tandem to perform the integration with iOS and web content. Afterwords Brian worked to ensure that the Enterprise deployment would go smoothly.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Good communication. Quick and effective development.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Can't think of any off the top of my head.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am a Consultant for a consulting company.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Consulting for nonprofit sector

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Brian Kayfitz Development to accomplish?

• Consult on app technology

SOLUTION

How did you find Brian Kayfitz Development?

Online Search

Why did you select Brian Kayfitz Development over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit

How many teammates from Brian Kayfitz Development were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

Provided an overview and support on mobile app development, both iOS and Android, for the nonprofit sector's use. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Delivery of information, better understanding of opportunities, and insights for application. 

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

Very professional, timely and response communication, on time delivery of project deliverables, went above and beyond needs. 

What was your primary form of communication with Brian Kayfitz Development?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting

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

Their incredibly professional and knowledgeable support and on-time delivery stood out.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Brian Kayfitz Development could have done differently?

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Product Manager at a large financial services company

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Brian Kayfitz Development?

Mobile platform which extracted data from client filled forms

What were your goals for this project?

- Capture written data

- Extract data

- Store it on cloud (AWS)

- Verify and clean data

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

Saw his other projects online and his passion for mobile development

Describe the project in detail.

It is an internal project required for the organization

What was the team composition?

Architects, BA, marketing managers, legal, other vendors

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

No as it is internal company application that was built

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Extremely well functioning, responsive, no issues

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I appreciate their quality, responsiveness, and ability to anticipate future impediments

Are there any areas for improvement?

None