Code4Nord

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the Website administrator of a business incubator

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Our mission is to contribute to regional development through offering reliable, high-quality and free of charge support services for potential investors and for the regional innovators and entrepreneurs.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Code4Nord to accomplish?

• Implement new features on our web platform
• Improve code quality for better stability and security
• Rebuild dashboard for better user experience

SOLUTION

How did you find Code4Nord?

Referral

Why did you select Code4Nord over others?

• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Code4Nord were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

• Make our web platform more user-friendly by restructuring the dashboard and fixing bugs 
• Make it easier to use for the administrator by fixing bugs and adding new features 
• Adding multiple log-in options

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Web platform is easier to use and is more appealing to the user 
• Quality is closely monitored and prioritized 
• Solved the desired issues (and more) withing budget

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

They utilized frequent progress meetings to keep us informed and facilitated communication. They delivered despite tight deadlines and addressed our concerns promptly.

What was your primary form of communication with Code4Nord?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What stood out most about this company was their readiness to embrace challenges. Despite their lack of familiarity with Pirahnia, they took on the task and learned as they progressed, showcasing adaptability and problem-solving skills.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Code4Nord could have done differently?

While Code4Nord delivered great work, one potential area for improvement could have been exploring a wider range of solutions to the challenges we presented. We appreciated their initial suggestions, but having additional options to consider could have been beneficial.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Former VP of Products of a software company.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Omnichannel marketing automation platform

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Code4Nord to accomplish?

• Outsourcing of backend development
• Outsourcing of frontend development
• Outsourcing of ML development

SOLUTION

How did you find Code4Nord?

Online Search

Why did you select Code4Nord over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Code4Nord were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The project aimed at elevating the customer experience and functionality of the existing review portal. The architecture was successfully refactored to React on the front end, facilitating excellent maintainability and scalability. A new user experience (UX) design was also implemented, offering users a more intuitive and interactive interface. 

We enhanced data management and optimized API endpoints regarding the backend, resulting in more efficient data retrieval and smoother operations. Most notably, we integrated a machine learning (ML)-based recommendation engine and algorithms designed to improve customer retention, thereby providing personalized user experiences and incentivizing repeat interactions with the platform.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The measurable outcomes from the project served as compelling indicators of its success. Employing agile development methodologies, we managed to achieve all predefined objectives within the stipulated time frames.

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

N/A

What was your primary form of communication with Code4Nord?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What I found most impressive about this company was its employees' caliber, who demonstrated high professional competence and an excellent cultural fit with our project ethos. The team's dedication was palpable, often going above and beyond the scope of work to ensure the project’s success. Their deep understanding of technical complexities and user experience paradigms contributed significantly to our outstanding outcomes. 

Additionally, our contact person within the company was extraordinarily adept at identifying and allocating the right competencies for our specific needs. This level of understanding greatly facilitated the smooth progression of the project, from inception through to completion, as it ensured that each stage was executed by professionals whose skills were precisely tailored to the task at hand.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Code4Nord could have done differently?

Nope.

UPDATED REVIEW

Celine Fosse

Former Head of Marketing & Operations, Agillic

Software

51-200 Employees

Copenhagen, Denmark

Confidential

$10,000 to $49,999

Jan 2021 - Jan 2022

Project summary

Code4Nord provided recruiting services for a marketing automation company. The team was responsible for managing the recruiting process and identifying the best talent for the project.

Feedback summary

Code4Nord successfully hired a long-term professional to build the client's website. The team was highly responsive, and internal stakeholders were particularly impressed with the service provider's vast technical experience and professionalism.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Head of Marketing and Operations of Agillic

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Marketing Automation

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Code4Nord to accomplish?

• Manage recruiting process
• Understand our recruiting needs
• Scout for the best talent

SOLUTION

How did you find Code4Nord?

Referral

Why did you select Code4Nord over others?

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

How many teammates from Code4Nord were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

Hiring web developer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Successful long term hire that could build our new website

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

Very professional and efficient

What was your primary form of communication with Code4Nord?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their expertise and amiability were highly commendable.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Code4Nord could have done differently?

Not in my opinion

RATINGS

Overall rating: 5

Quality: 4.5

Cost: 4.5

Schedule: 4.5

Willing to refer: 5

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am a manager at Marorka

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Provides energy management solutions for the international shipping industry

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Code4Nord to accomplish?

• Increase the development capacity to deliver new features in the web applicaiton

SOLUTION

How did you find Code4Nord?

Referral

Why did you select Code4Nord over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Code4Nord were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Cpde4Nord worked on new features and bug fixes in the web application. This included developing dashboards and reports to monitor fleet performance for shipping companies. 

This was then supported by a sophisticated user management and settings section and a data API. They also worked on the data pipeline for the web application, ingesting data from data collection/energy management system installed on board the ships.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Higher development capacity, leading to more items on the product roadmap being implemented.

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

We worked using the Scrum project management framework. The Code4Nord team did outstanding work in finishing the tasks in the cycles and were very responsive and flexible regarding our needs.

What was your primary form of communication with Code4Nord?

Virtual Meeting

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

They were really engaged in the project and took pride in the product. Communication with Code4Nord was delightful and enjoyable.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Code4Nord could have done differently?

Not that I recall

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Retail Technology Manager of Positive Retail

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Positive Retail provides scalable retail solutions enabling our customers to grow and develop in a rapidly evolving world

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Code4Nord to accomplish?

• Development of plugin to exchange data between LSONE and SAP
• Development of shipping module plugin - RMH to Shiptheory
• Development of automated import of transactional data from external EPOS system to LSONE system

SOLUTION

How did you find Code4Nord?

Referral

Why did you select Code4Nord over others?

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

How many teammates from Code4Nord were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

Export LSOne sales and inventory data, in XML format, on a daily basis, to a configurable SFTP Goals: 

• Provide Sales XML file structure, XSD schema for validation and field documentation 
• Provide Inventory XML file structure, XSD schema for validation and field documentation 
• Develop a LS Retail Data Director plugin responsible for daily export of the sales and inventory data to SFTP

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Project delivered according to provided scope, on time and within the budget. All expectations were met.

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

Fantastic communication throughout the project from planning, execution, monitoring and closing. Extremely knowledgeable and skilled company. Very responsive team. Project delivered on time. Completed quality assurance.

What was your primary form of communication with Code4Nord?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Focus on the requirements Experience in development Pricing transparency

Are there any areas for improvement or something Code4Nord could have done differently?

To date Positive Retail worked on many project with Code4Nord. We found their team and processes within the company consistently aligned with ours, which makes our working relationship fantastic. Code4Node is a wonderful partner to work with and is highly recommended by Positive Retail.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Service Director of Positive Retail

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Retail Software Provider catering for online, hybrid and on-premise retail epos solutions, linking in e-commerce, inventory management, analytics, shipping and payment integration to name but a few.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Code4Nord to accomplish?

• Custom software linking different software solutions to produce seamless integration
• Shipping module focused on reducing time required for shipping online orders
• Reporting analytics module to leverage customer data

SOLUTION

How did you find Code4Nord?

we met through partners

Why did you select Code4Nord over others?

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

How many teammates from Code4Nord were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We have worked with Code4Nord for over 10 years on different developments. They are excellent to work with. Projects come in on time, as specified and within budget. The development team is very clever and provide advise on features which can be developed more efficiently. We would not work with any other development partner and I am happy to take a call from anyone looking for a reference for Code4Nord.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

All developments had to solve a customer problem. It solved the issues effectively and within time frame and budget which demonstrated a successful project from our view point

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

We had project scoping calls which led on to project progress calls. New software was setup in out test environment so we could see and test work using an agile approach. in some instances projects were delivered ahead of schedule due to the fantastic communication and collaboration

What was your primary form of communication with Code4Nord?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Ability to listen to requirements and understand the problem. If the developer knows better approach they put it forward and explain it. they provide different possible ways of developing the solution, explain each and when it is signed off develope the software. Close communication and collaboration with well thought out feedback at each stage is crucial.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Code4Nord could have done differently?

We are so long working together, we know the Code4nord developers and George so well, we Ew them as a development team extention of our own team. this relationship delevoped over a decade is so honed now that we do not want to change anything

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CTO of Woomio.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Woomio is a Saas for running successful Influencer Marketing campaigns.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Code4Nord to accomplish?

• Develop new products and features
• Improve performance and reliability of our existing systems
• Assist in implementing better development processes
• Participate in building a good culture

SOLUTION

How did you find Code4Nord?

Referral

Why did you select Code4Nord over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Great culture fit
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned
• Relevant location for tech

How many teammates from Code4Nord were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

1. New feature development: assist in ideating, developing, testing, and deploying new features in collaboration with our team in Copenhagen 
2. Maintenance: assist in maintaining the existing features of our platform, ensuring that they continue to function as intended and are free from bugs and other issues. This includes regular updates and patches to address any issues that arise. 
3. Modernization: assist in ensuring that our technology stays up-to-date with the latest industry standards and trends. This includes:
   1. updating the platform’s technology stack
   2. redesigning our user interface
   3. implementing new best practices for security and performance
4. Assisting in defining processes: assist us in defining and refining our internal processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness. This includes: 
   1. helping to establish best practices for project management
   2. software development
   3. testing
   4. deployment 
5. Integrate into our culture

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Deliverables are consistently met with a positive mindset and a high degree of flexibility. 
• Estimates and delivery are aligned
• Quality is closely monitored and prioritized 
• Solutions are aligned with the newest relevant trends

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

Our Code4Nord people have delivered according to the timelines they have provided. They possess a strong understanding of strategic thinking and are able to discern when to provide assistance and when to focus on carrying out tasks.

What was your primary form of communication with Code4Nord?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting

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

• Cultural fit 
• Ability to adjust to change 
• Ability to find talent

Are there any areas for improvement or something Code4Nord could have done differently?

It's hard to find really outstanding improvements, as we're very pleased with the collaboration and do have regular conversations about how things are going. We're very aligned in general. If I have to dig for something, Code4Nord does organize team-building events for its teams, but there is always potential for further improvement in terms of fostering a stronger focus on culture and relationships within the teams.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the former Technical Lead of Marorka

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Data driven energy management for the maritime industry.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Code4Nord to accomplish?

• Faster time to market for our PaaS platform

SOLUTION

How did you find Code4Nord?

• Online Search
• Referral

Why did you select Code4Nord over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Code4Nord were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

Code4Nord team was mainly tasked with the following 

1. Working on new feature development and bug fixes for our online platform. The platform is a secure web application that collects operational data from vessels, Monitor KPIs, creates reports and allows you to track your fleet performance in near-real time. 
2. Working on monitoring ingress of data from our servers world wide to make sure all data was safely sent to our central platform and processed.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

1. Faster release cycle and thus time to market (resulting in quicker feedback from customers) 
2. Increased usage of the platform measured by 
   1. Increased amount of ships reporting to the platform (new business) 
   2. Increase in number of logins/week - Increase in total time spent on platform

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

Project and product management was mostly handled by us at Marorka. We had product owners and technical leads who controlled each sprint in close cooperation with the developers from Code4Nord. Items were delivered on time and if there was a tight deadline the willingness to pull through was always there.

What was your primary form of communication with Code4Nord?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

I was impressed by the care that the development team felt for the platform and its success.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Code4Nord could have done differently?

Nothing that comes to mind

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CTO of a biotechnology company.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We make systems for rapid microbial testing

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Code4Nord to accomplish?

• Make the image-based data representation fast and robust

SOLUTION

How did you find Code4Nord?

Referral

Why did you select Code4Nord over others?

Referred to me

How many teammates from Code4Nord were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

(1) Make a fast and very user-friendly image series browser for large sized imagery in the GUI. Deliveries:

• Zoomable, panning, object selection and object summary

(2)  Add an Approval Tool module. Deliveries:

• User-controlled access of module
• Fast image series inspection
• Object editing feature
• Commenting and Sign-off
• Database update on approval

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project was continuosly metered against the defined goals and aligned on daily basis with the principal programmers either by use of teams meeting or email. The steps were

• Each sub-delivery was tested at IntuBio. 
• Found issues/deviations were shared with Code4nord
• Code4nord reviewed the findings and proposed solutions or made corrections for testing

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

Covered by previous question

What was your primary form of communication with Code4Nord?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The team is very good at listening to the customer's requirements and breaking down the project into sub-deliveries.

Their speed and the quality at which they delivered the project were impressive.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Code4Nord could have done differently?

No. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Adminitrator and GM of OnOptic (Luc Concept SRL)

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Medical optics, optometric consultations and ophthalmology

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Code4Nord to accomplish?

• Online reservations module for consulatations
• Presentation website

SOLUTION

How did you find Code4Nord?

Referral

Why did you select Code4Nord over others?

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

How many teammates from Code4Nord were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

1. User experience (UX): intuitive navigation, clear and attractive design, fast page loading times
2. Mobile optimization: adapting the design for different screen sizes, ease of use on mobile devices
3. Accesabillity: Compliance with guidelines
4. Online reservations: simple booking process, securirty and data protection
5. SEO optimization: use of keywords and meta tags, optimization of page loading speed

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Traffic meters
• Conversions rates
• SEO performance
• Clients feedback

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

• The whole project and each intermediar step was delivered on time.
• easy to talk with them and adapt where it was needed during the project.

What was your primary form of communication with Code4Nord?

Virtual Meeting

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

Their professionalism and accuracy were most impressive

Are there any areas for improvement or something Code4Nord could have done differently?

None for now

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Group IT Manager of Vald. Birn A/S

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Metal Production for several markets

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Code4Nord to accomplish?

• Expand our current developement department

SOLUTION

How did you find Code4Nord?

Referral

Why did you select Code4Nord over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Code4Nord were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Developement of a new web application, from a current legazy application used in house.

Key Deliverables

• Photo Application for internal usage
• Azure Web app
• Pipeline
• DevOps Documentation

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Application Developement ready in weeks for testing and deployment for Production.

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

Project was managed very smooth, there was no budget expansions or time delays. We had small touch point meetings, and ongoing communication via teams etc. Every small feature request or change request was handled fast, and with good responses. They understood all our needs, in a very short time. 

What was your primary form of communication with Code4Nord?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

We're impressed with their speed and the quality of their work, with very little information about the project scope.
They are also very straight forward, and our dialogue about the project, and future expansions are very positively met. 

Are there any areas for improvement or something Code4Nord could have done differently?

For our first project together, there is not much we or they could do differently.