CodeBright

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the CEO of Subtera LLC. We do corporate risk mitigation using data analytics.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire CodeBright?

We hired CodeBright to do a feasibility study.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted them to evaluate our ability to collect and analyze specific data points. This would help us determine the viability of our business model.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We found CodeBright on Clutch. We reached out to them and a few other established companies that focus on big data, machine learning, and cloud computing.

CodeBright made the best impression out of all of the companies that we approached. They didn’t waste time in giving us an action plan for how we could finish the project and move beyond it.

Describe the project in detail.

The team performed extensive research to gather relevant data for the project. They built a prototype and then tested the data that we proposed. CodeBright finished the project in two months.

What was the team composition?

We communicated exclusively with the delivery manager.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The team delivered a working prototype that helped us validate the viability of our business model. We’re now able to move forward with further development and data analysis.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The workflow was very smooth. Once we got on the same page about what we were building, the team was able to complete tasks quickly. They delivered their research findings and prototype within a short timeline.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The creativity of the team was impressive. Their expertise gave them the ability to propose unconventional solutions. I was also impressed by the amount of communication.

Are there any areas for improvement?

It’s hard to say. All of our expectations were met.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m a general manager of a medium-sized construction company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire CodeBright?

We needed an external resource to develop a custom software web application to better run our business.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to replace an outdated and obsolete system.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We’d worked with CodeBright before.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

CodeBright reverse engineered our old system. Using PHP and Laravel, they built a new system from the ground up to run our back-office, commissions, and accounting. 

What was the team composition?

A team of 10-12 people are working full-time on this project, including a project manager, QA expert, team lead, as well as front- and backend developers.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We’ve been up and running with our new software for over two months now. We couldn’t be happier. CodeBright built it specifically for us so it fits our needs perfectly. It’s similar to our old program but it works flawlessly and is reliable. They gave us new features that we’ve wanted for the last 10 years.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

The project management (e.g., scrum and sprints) was very effective. Their team is organized and motivated. We were so impressed that we’re actually thinking of adopting some of the best practices in our business.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their workflow structure was most impressive and refreshing.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Nothing major. We've suggested they keep the sprint start and end dates public, and they’re working on implementing that policy.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the founder of an HR and recruiting consultancy.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire CodeBright?

We hired them for bot creation, training, big data (machine learning, deep learning), and some IoT work. 

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to save on long-term costs by automating tedious business processes.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I had worked with them previously and reached out to them when I started this business. I knew they were sharp!

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

This was a sizeable project! The virtual assistant they built receives a job description, visits multiple job listing sites, scans resumes, and reaches out to the most fitting candidates through email, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Then it holds pre-screening interviews with potential candidates by asking questions we write.

It can hold a few thousand conversations at the same time, which is mind-boggling! After interviewing everyone, the bot gives us its Top 5, Top 10, and Top 20 lists. Once we select the interview candidates, it contacts them for the next round of interviews.

What was the team composition?

I mostly worked with the project manager, so I'm not certain of the team composition.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The system automated over 80% of our recruitment processes.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

We used Jira as a project management tool, which worked well!

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They never told me that something was impossible, and they always figured it out. 

Are there any areas for improvement?

They had some growing pains, but nothing major.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the founder and CEO of My Bag Check, Inc. We’re a technology company that provides on-demand luggage pickup, storage, and delivery.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire CodeBright?

I was looking for someone to develop a market-ready version of my platform quickly.

What were your goals for this project?

I was trying to validate my startup idea and see whether there was a need for it in the market. I also wanted to build a profitable company and dominate a particular market segment.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I considered a few other software development companies, but I selected CodeBright because my point of contact saw my vision. The cost was another big factor.

Can you go into detail about the services they provided and the scope of the project?

CodeBright took my vision and completed all necessary requirement gathering, including wireframe and prototype generation, and produced a mobile app, a web app, and an admin panel. They created a UX/UI design and handled front- and backend development, quality assurance, and publishing the app to the App Store.

What was the team composition?

I only ever worked with a single project manager.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Soon after the initial version of the app launched and apparent bugs were resolved, revenue started to come in. We were featured in TechCrunch after a few months of steady revenue growth, and saw a tenfold increase in users, seemingly overnight. Now, my user base continues to grow and we’ve formed strategic partnerships that will help us become a leader in our segment of the transportation industry.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

I always knew what was going on, milestones were completed on time, and if anything came up, the team addressed it in a timely manner. If something didn’t go according to plan, that was to communicated to me on Trello, which proved to be highly effective. I only communicate with a single project manager, who takes care of everything.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their team made my success a priority. They were available to resolve issues quickly, even after production finished, and avoid outages.

Are there any areas where they can improve?

There is almost always an appropriate level of communication, but it’s something they should continue to work on.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the CEO and a co-founder of Discoverlist, an IT startup based in New York City. Our current product is an awesome mobile app that allows users to share travel tips with friends.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire CodeBright?

We wanted to launch our startup at a reasonable price and timeframe and turn our dream into reality.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We had some phone calls and then met once. We knew that CodeBright was the company that would help us bring our idea to life and make it successful.

Describe the project in detail.

We had designs and wireframes before we approached CodeBright. They took that and turned our vision into reality by developing a mobile app from scratch, which includes an admin dashboard. Their work included backend and frontend development, server and admin console setup, app publishing, and more. They also provided a QA period, which we really appreciated. Furthermore, they helped us do two rounds of beta testing before we launched to the App Store. It was not a small project!

What was the team composition?

We always had a direct point of contact. Besides the project manager, there were two developers assigned to both the frontend and backend, plus the QA specialist.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our main goal for this stage has been achieved. We now have a real product that our clients can use, and they love it!

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We had a single point of contact—our project manager— and we communicated mostly via email or text. Trello is a game changer for tracking progress, opening new tickets for bug fix requests, etc.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The discovery process before we started the actual development was extremely helpful, especially since this was our first software development project and we had a lot of questions. The project manager guided us through the process, taking the time to understand exactly what we were building and giving us valuable suggestions. We also appreciated that even though we had many roadblocks during the process, their team pulled through and kept their promises to us. They are hard workers with an impressive work ethic.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Completing the work before the deadline is something CodeBright should continue to work on.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the general manager of a debt collection firm based in NYC.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire CodeBright?

We hired CodeBright to design a custom web-based software.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted our process to become more effective/efficient, reduce costs and manual work, and increase volume and profitability.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We talked with a few vendors before hiring CodeBright. The representative from CodeBright actually came to our office in NYC and spent the time to learn exactly what we needed. They made great suggestions, and we were confident that they could deliver. 

Can you go into detail about the services they provided and the scope of the project?

They conducted an extensive discovery phase to understand our requirements before starting the actual development. Their team developed blueprint/scope of work documents, flowcharts, and wireframes. After we approved of their plans, they designed, developed, ensured quality assurance, and helped launch the software. Currently, they oversee any post-production errors and maintenance. 

What was the team composition?

Their project manager is my single point of contact. I know they have 4–5 developers working on our project.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We've been using the web app for our practice for over six months now. It has helped to make the complicated debt collection process a lot easier. Now, everyone on the team stays updated the status of each case and what the next steps are. The app also makes paperwork a breeze. Instead of printing out numerous forms and filling them out by hand, the app prints the form from a template and fills in all the necessary fields required by the case file. Due to the increased productivity/efficiency/automation, we can position ourselves to significantly increase the volume of cases we can work on—expanding the business. We're extremely happy with their work thus far.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

We use Trello to track progress and report bugs/corrections. We communicate a lot with their project manager via instant chat, phone calls, and Zoom screen sharing meetings. They always keep us in the loop to what's going on. They deliver what they promise—always on time and within our budget.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The team's ability to quickly learn our business/industry impresses us. After a few weeks, they had a pretty decent understanding of how the debt collection process works. They were almost able to speak our language. The team always recommend great suggestions and come up with different ways to improve/automate/simplify the complex debt collection process using technology.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of a real estate company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

A small business that assists business needs through app development.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• To develop the concept of an app for business.

SOLUTION

How did you find CodeBright?

Online Search

Why did you select CodeBright over others?

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

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

Introductions to project manager. Discussed phases of the project (detailed information on each phase, what was needed and set appointments for meetings with project manager).

• Discovery Phase
  • discussed concept of app development.
  • Reviewed and discussed options for app development (this included hours and the type of work that would be done).
• Preliminary Development Phase
  • Provided more information about the function of the app, what data would be collected and displayed.
• Design Phase
  • Discussed ideas of the app's design and layout.
  • Draft designs presented and reviewed.
  • Input was provided to the team for revisions.
• Demo Phase
  • Demonstrations of each section of the app were presented via video conference and for client testing.
  • Feedback was provided and suggestions/ revisions were presented to the team.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Design of application (Coding and Graphic design). Database Working application to test.

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

The project manager was excellent with communication and providing updates. Constantly going above and beyond to make sure everything was clear and made sense. She always asked if there was something that she missed or if there was something that I needed changed. Working with her made this project really smooth and effortless.

What was your primary form of communication with CodeBright?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The culture of the company was customer driven, they would match my pace for the app to be develop. It was about creating a product I would be proud of, not about rushing the process.

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

None, this company has my greatest respect, from the owner of the company, the project manager and the other individuals that worked on this project. This is a great company to do business with.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of telmedx.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We provide a mobile phone-based high-resolution video telemedicine platform.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Restructure and update our code base
• Security enhancements
• Continuing IT support

SOLUTION

How did you find CodeBright?

Referral

Why did you select CodeBright over others?

• Great culture fit
• Company values aligned
• US-based

How many teammates from CodeBright were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Restructure, update, and integrate code base across mobile app, web browser, and cloud-based servers.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Security issues addressed to white hat review
• code base simplified and updated
• continuing support

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

• Full responsibility project manager
• Timely response and delivery to meet requirements

What was your primary form of communication with CodeBright?

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

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

They've wholeheartedly embraced our needs and support.

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

No.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an executive at (a/an) Education

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Proofreading

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Develop a web based ordering platform

SOLUTION

How did you find CodeBright?

• Online Search

Why did you select CodeBright over others?

• Pricing fits our budget
• Other

What was the size of CodeBright’s team?

2-5 Employees

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

Develop a web based system for client orders, job fulfillment and contractor management

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Development of functional web based ordering platform

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

Items usually on time. Normal delays occasionally but always with good communication.

What was your primary form of communication with CodeBright?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email
• Messaging App

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

I was impressed with their excellent communication and project planning prior to commencing work.

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

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the co-founder of Foomingo. We at Foomingo are committed to delivering the best food search engine and community.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire CodeBright, and what were your goals?

Last spring we selected CodeBright to be our development partner, the team took over the project from another developer. The goal was to bring the MVP to the finish line, and actually launch the product.

SOLUTION

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

We’ve done a lot of research online, conducted interviews with a number of teams and ultimately selected CodeBright.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

Provided initial diagnostics of the app, gone through a mini discovery phase, estimated the overall scope, done UI/UX design work, implemented the changes on the apps + back-end, completed QA and launched the apps.

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

Project Manager, Designer, Development team, QAs.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

We have successfully completed and launched the MVP and recently released the version 2.0 of the app with upgrades and improvements.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

Effective and receptive communication through email and video conferences.

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

The team wants us to succeed ultimately, and in many cases, they worked with us to accomplish our business goals.

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

There were a few things that I mentioned after the phase 1.0, the team used my feedback to improve and in phase 2.0 I haven’t had any complaints.