Cortance

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Partnership Manager of Direlli

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Direlli is a software engineering company offering a comprehensive range of services including software development, web development, and IT staff augmentation to various European and American enterprises and start-ups. Alongside our website, which serves as a platform for businesses seeking tailored IT solutions and access to highly-skilled professionals, we also emphasize our commitment to timely responses, ensuring that any request is addressed within 24-72 hours.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Scaling Up Direlli`s Development Team. Cortance was hired to provide 3 additional skilled remote developers to ramp up our team quickly, enabling us to meet aggressive project timelines for IoT development.

SOLUTION

How did you find Cortance?

Referral

Why did you select Cortance over others?

• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Cortance were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Cortance was engaged to support the IoT project by providing skilled developers to augment our team. Their scope included:

• Development Expertise: Cortance developers contributed to the development, and implementation phases of our IoT project, focusing on smart home automation systems.
• Integration and Testing: They were responsible for integrating various IoT devices and protocols into a cohesive system architecture. This involved rigorous testing and debugging to ensure reliability and functionality.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The measurable outcomes from the project include:

• Increased Device Compatibility: Achieved integration of multiple IoT devices with seamless functionality, enhancing overall system interoperability.
• Accelerated Development Pace: Reduced time-to-market by 20%, meeting aggressive project deadlines and enhancing project efficiency.

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

Cortance's responsibility was solely to provide and track high-quality developers (DevOps and 2 Full-stack .Net engineers) tailored to our requirements. All project management aspects were handled internally by our team.

What was your primary form of communication with Cortance?

Virtual Meeting

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

The most impressive fact about the Cortance was their ability to consistently provide high-caliber resources perfectly aligned with our project needs. Their commitment to understanding our requirements and swiftly delivering skilled developers enabled us to seamlessly integrate them into our team, contributing immediately to project success.

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

Cortance excelled in providing skilled developers, the only area for potential improvement could be increasing technologies they work with.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the CEO of a software company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a custom software development company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• We received a request from a large client in the USA. Their original tech team consisted of three developers and a QA manager, but they were delivering slowly and needed additional specialists. Since our team didn't have enough available developers, we reached out to our partners at Cortance for assistance.
• Our customer needed someone to understand the requirements, optimize development processes, and deliver a quality product in a reasonable time.

SOLUTION

How did you find Cortance?

• Referral
• Other

Why did you select Cortance over others?

• Great culture fit
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Cortance were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The first step was analyzing the part of the platform that has already been done, recognizing all the issues and nuances, and understanding the project generally. The architecture was acceptable for moving ahead, so Cortance involved two back-end engineers and started right away. After the back-end and designs were partially done, the other engineers jumped in. In summary, they developed the cross-platform app with a Node.js-based back-end.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

From the business side, the outcomes were huge. Customer's employees got rid of a lot of manual work, digitized all the patient's cards, optimized workflow, and reduced spending. Together, we created a convenient hospital system in the mobile application. From the development side, the project was going smoothly, our joint teams delivered all the tasks on time.

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

The project management has been supportive of both our team and our clients. The tech team has consistently handled issues effectively and accurately estimated time and effort. We communicated daily via phone and Google Meet to discuss plans and address JIRA-marked issues.

What was your primary form of communication with Cortance?

Virtual Meeting

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

They sincerely care about projects, are very knowledgeable, and have a hands-on and business-oriented approach. Cortance`s team always tried to understand issues without rushing, and that`s so beneficial when you develop a complex platform since every missed thing could cost a fortune afterward.

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

Nothing came to my mind.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an Executive at DBB Software

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

IT consulting, IT support, IT operations

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• We had a project that we needed extra staff for it and collaborated with Cortance for staff augmentation. In fact, we needed to develop a prototype to test the market and proceed with the development for global usage if the test phase showed positive feedback.

SOLUTION

How did you find Cortance?

Online Search

Why did you select Cortance over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Cortance were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Our collaboration began with a trial project, the mentioned prototype, a Transportation web application. The team demonstrated true professionalism, exhibiting high levels of commitment to the process and adhering to all project requirements and deadlines. 
Impressed by their performance, we entrusted them with the development of the product, resulting in a fully functional and well-designed web application. Our business relations with Cortance have since strengthened, evolving into a long-term partnership. Now, we are thinking about involving them in app-side development.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

After the successful prototype launch, we were able to test it in a real load and attract new partnerships, which has led to an easy and rapid expansion of the product.

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

We could really rely on their project development process management and support during the whole process while we were working on the business and analytic side. The work was organized in a very comfortable way. Everybody was responsive, responsible, and helpful.

What was your primary form of communication with Cortance?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Cortance is a young team with a genuine passion for their work. Their human approach and communication style left a lasting impression on us. They are dedicated to fostering a "win-win" situation for all parties involved in the collaboration.

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

Be more flexible in release process 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the CPO of a consulting company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We providing consultancy services and development resources trough our partners to fintech companies

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Cortance to accomplish?
Development of a comprehensive Banking Platform

SOLUTION

How did you find Cortance?

Referral

Why did you select Cortance over others?

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

How many teammates from Cortance were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

• Client Onboarding Perfection: The journey began with Cortance crafting a user-friendly landing page, which not only captivated our clients but also streamlined their onboarding process. The integration with advanced systems like Finchecker ensured an efficient and smooth experience right from the start. 
• Backoffice Module - The Control Hub: The Backoffice Module developed by Cortance became the operational backbone of our platform. It offered extensive control over client accounts, internal documentation, and transactions. The dynamic client list feature, along with real-time risk score recalculations, added a layer of sophistication and agility to profile management. 
• In-Depth Client Cards & Beneficiary Management: Cortance's attention to detail was evident in the detailed client cards and beneficiary management system. Each client received a comprehensive digital card detailing verification data, transaction history, and risk scores, ensuring transparency and security were never compromised. 
• Engaging Referral and Rewards System: To boost client engagement, Cortance implemented an innovative referral program, complete with a two-tiered commission system. This not only fostered engagement but also enhanced client loyalty and platform growth. 
• Robust Transaction Management: The transaction module developed by Cortance was versatile and comprehensive, categorizing all client transactions, including payouts, to ensure a seamless financial experience for our users.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Cortance's access to a vast pool of talented developers, their meticulous attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to product quality were instrumental in the success of this project. The modern development processes like Scrum, adopted by Cortance, not only kept the project on track but also actively engaged us in every phase of the development.

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

The Cortance team, not just met, but exceeded our expectations, delivering a robust, user-centric, and highly functional platform well within our budget

What was your primary form of communication with Cortance?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Cortance proved to be a reliable, innovative, and highly professional partner.

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

No, everything was awesome. We highly recommend Cortance to anyone looking for top-notch software development services.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Co-Founder & CTO of MakeLite

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

MakeLite is a Poland-based IT outsourcing firm that provides web and mobile development, UI/UX design, QA & testing.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Our company hired Cortance to cover a project's back-end part using Java.
• We had very strict deadlines and had to start the first phase of an MVP immediately, so there were no chances to start the hiring process in-house.
• Thanks to Cortance`s vetted Java developers, the client had a momentum kick-off as well as perfect service quality. Together we met the deadlines and released the first phase on time.

SOLUTION

How did you find Cortance?

Referral

Why did you select Cortance over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Cortance were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

As we had already worked on the minor project and knew Cortance`s approach to the work, we decided to start right away. Two Java developers showed real professionalism since they took everything into their hands just from the first moment. Guys studied all the requirements, set up the environment, and started the development process in 3 days.

Cortance covered all the back-end development of the entire project, and the client was satisfied. He received a well-designed and scalable platform. Our cooperation with Cortance becomes stronger every day. I highly recommend them.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

1. Well-coded and highly scalable platform to our client
2. Refined and compiled requirements
3. Client willingness to move with us to the next phases after funding.

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

All the management was on our shoulders, but the engineers were highly responsive. They did everything on time and with great passion, so we couldn't ask for more.

What was your primary form of communication with Cortance?

Email or Messaging App

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

Cortance is a young agency with the right approach. They have well-set working rules and approaches that lead to truly high performance of their work. You will definitely only have positive feelings after cooperating with them.

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

Cortance is a reliable IT partner, and we were indeed satisfied with the delivered service and way of communication. They always try to solve your problem and make cooperation comfortable. We keep Cortance in mind for the cases when we may need extra hands in future!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the COO of Ukrany

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Our company provide outstaff services.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• The main goal Cortance helped to accomplish is to ramp up our existing team with professional engineers quickly.
• To follow the customer`s team deployment schedule and the general development flow.

SOLUTION

How did you find Cortance?

Referral

Why did you select Cortance over others?

• 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 Cortance were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The project involved expanding the team to meet strict deadlines. Cortance closed a big part of our team's growth plan and involved well-chosen developers who were easily integrated into our workflow from the very first day. They facilitated effective communication, ensured effective coordination, and supported us at various project stages, leading us to an outstanding outcome in a result.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The help provided by Cortance had a significant impact on our workflow and project generally. Professional expansion of our team was crucial since we didn`t have time to slow down our process and needed a professional and responsible team immediately. So the outcomes are the following: 

• project launching on time and within the discussed budget; 
• meeting all the necessary for the domain standards;
• transparent collaboration.

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

The project management was done using a combination of a spreadsheet and Jira for an agile task and work management. The process was very agile, with daily calls and bi-weekly demos. The team was always available on Slack and was very knowledgeable about the state of development. So, the communication was clear with good responsiveness. Any special issue or request was dealt with very swiftly.

What was your primary form of communication with Cortance?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Extremely easy to communicate with and trustworthy team. Guys had always shown us the willingness and readiness to work on our new ideas. Hope that all Cortance employees have the same values and attitude to work.

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

No, nothing comes to mind. Engineers and the management staff we worked with performed very well to very tight deadlines and fast-moving changing business needs. Cortance helped us meet all the time and tech deadlines. We've been happy with their work throughout the engagement.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO/CTO of Genius Software

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are team of experienced and certified software engineering professionals offering 10+ years of successful development of diverse software projects for global startups and F500 clients in various business domains

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• We contacted Cortance to help us staff 2 PHP developers for our client's project
• We were looking for developers from EU, and Cortance was able to assist us with this task

SOLUTION

How did you find Cortance?

Referral

Why did you select Cortance over others?

Skilled developers for a solid rate. They replied fast and provided all needed information.

How many teammates from Cortance were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Cortance was engaged to support our client in hiring PHP developers. There was an increase with Backend tasks, so the client required additional help. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The client was satisfied with the developers’ work, and since Cortance offers developer transfer, they decided to integrate the developers into their team on a full-time basis.

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

They do not cover project management on their side, we were fully on this part. But they did offer support with the developers if there were any issues. 

What was your primary form of communication with Cortance?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

We were pleasantly surprised that a developer transfer was possible, as not all companies offer this service.
The developers Cortance provided were highly skilled and integrated into project with no problems. 

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

Nothing comes to mind

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am a Strategic Digital Marketer at Luxeo.team

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Luxeo offers comprehensive SEO services to help businesses rank at the top of Google, attract leads, and boost traffic through expert search optimization that gets websites onto the first page. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• We needed experienced web developers to support one of our clients with ongoing website and SEO-related development tasks. Our main goal was to quickly extend our technical capacity without hiring in-house.

SOLUTION

How did you find Cortance?

Referral

Why did you select Cortance over others?

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

How many teammates from Cortance were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We required several developers with experience in SEO-friendly web development and CMS customization. Cortance delivered a team of developers who integrated directly with our client's workflow. Key deliverables included improving the website’s Core Web Vitals scores, implementing structured data, optimizing page load times, resolving technical SEO issues, and supporting ongoing feature development and maintenance. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our client’s site saw significant improvements in Core Web Vitals scores and page speed tests. The development team helped deliver critical SEO improvements on time, reduced the client’s technical backlog. 

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

Cortance didn't do direct project management for us, the client managed the developers himself. However, Cortance monitored developer performance and regularly checked in to make sure the work is progressing well. They were always quick to respond to any questions or requests from us. 

What was your primary form of communication with Cortance?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their speed in sourcing multiple well-qualified developers, and the consistent quality of the people they provided. We also appreciated their transparent communication and straightforward pricing. 

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

It's been a very positive experience working with them, and we didn't observe any issues. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Marketing Assistant of Elit-Web

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Internet marketing agency provides a full range of services for business promotion, marketing and advertising

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• We had a client who needed a few developers to complete some additional work on his health tracking system. Since we didn't have needed developers available, we turned to Cortance for assistance.

SOLUTION

How did you find Cortance?

Referral

Why did you select Cortance over others?

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

How many teammates from Cortance were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Cortance worked on improving the healthcare tracking system by refining the UI/UX for a smoother user experience, optimizing database performance for better speed and reliability, and integrating third-party APIs to expand functionality.

Our key deliverables included a fully functional MVP, a stable and bug-free production environment, and ongoing post-launch support to keep everything running smoothly.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

With Cortance's help we managed to deliver the system on time, even with the client's last-minute feature requests.

The launch was a success, and the client's feedback was very positive. Since the client was very satisfied with the finished product, they have decided to continue working with us.

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

We kept project management on our side, since Cortance don't provide this service. Although is there are any issues with developer's work, they provide support with that.

What was your primary form of communication with Cortance?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

It was great to see how nicely they integrated into the project right from the start. Cortance's developers were on top of every tasks and offered pro-active approach to problem solving.

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

We couldn't pinpoint something for Cortance to improve in our cooperation. Our experience working with them was great.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Co-Founder of a software company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Software development company

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Rapid Scaling of Development Teams: We aimed to scale our development teams quickly and efficiently to meet the ambitious timelines of our online marketplace project. Cortance was tasked with providing 6 skilled tech professionals to enhance our in-house team capabilities without compromising quality or productivity.
• Flexibility and Agility in Staffing: As our project evolved, so did our staffing needs. We needed a partner who could adapt to these changes swiftly, supplying additional resources or reallocating talent as required. Cortance’s goal was to offer a flexible staffing solution, ensuring we had the right mix of skills at each project phase without delays.
• Enhancing Technical Competency: To stay competitive and innovative, we needed top-tier technical talent to handle complex development tasks, including back-end and front-end development, API integration, and database management. Cortance provided developers with the necessary skills to push the boundaries of our platform features and functionalities.

SOLUTION

How did you find Cortance?

Referral

Why did you select Cortance 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 Cortance were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

Cortance played a crucial role in developing and launching our comprehensive online marketplace by providing an extensive range of technical resources and expertise. They augmented our internal team with backend and frontend developers, as well as a DevOps engineer and QA engineer. Provided resources not only had advanced technical skills but also fit well within our project’s culture and demands. Their contribution was pivotal in building a high-performance, user-friendly platform.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The collaboration with Cortance yielded significant measurable outcomes, marking the success of our online marketplace project. We achieved a 30% reduction in development time compared to our initial projections, thanks to their efficient staffing and resource management. Their high-quality resource leasing was instrumental in meeting and surpassing our project goals, setting a new benchmark for performance and user satisfaction in our company.

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

Cortance was responsible only for leasing high quality resources based on our requirements, so all the management part was done on our side.

What was your primary form of communication with Cortance?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What stood out most about Cortance was its exceptional ability to rapidly and seamlessly provide highly skilled and culturally aligned tech professionals.

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

yes