Cortance

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

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the Co-owner of an it services company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Implementation of development services 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Rapid Scaling of Development Teams
• Flexibility and Agility in Staffing
• Enhancing Technical Competency

SOLUTION

How did you find Cortance?

Referral

Why did you select Cortance over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• 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 not only meeting but 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?

In my opinion, no

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Axles

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are doing Software development

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Cortance to accomplish?
Team augmentation for one of our customers in retail domain

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
• 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 had a hard deadline on one of the projects and Cortance helped us quickly extend the team with 2 highly skilled developers. They participated in development and bugfixing

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We managed to release the scope in time which was the main goal. Also, our customer was happy with the quality of work.

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

It was on the high level. Delivery on time and very smooth communication

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?

Speed of decision making, quality

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

Just keep going

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Valtorian

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a Ukrainian company with 4 years of experience in developing websites, web platforms, chatbots with AI, and mobile apps on a no-code basis.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Diet plan application development

SOLUTION

How did you find Cortance?

Online Search

Why did you select Cortance over others?

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

App development wasn't lingering. We provided a team with clear specifications and sketches that allowed the tech guys to kick off without any time delays. They worked in a team of three: a Back-end developer, a Mobile one, and a Quality Assurance Engineer with management on our side. 

The workflow was always clear and fast. The Guys adhered to their own estimation and delivered the first phase on time and within a budget. I hope the app will gain tremendous popularity and we will move forward with releasing our new ideas.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The client had strict deadlines from the investor that needed to be followed, and following them was one of the main factors. Cortance`s team managed that situation and delivered a project without any delays.

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

Since it wasn't a fully outsourced project, the design and management sides were on us, but the guys were always responsible, professional, and kind. They did their best to follow the timeline.

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?

The team was able to take our vision and work through the complications with patience and responsiveness.

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

No, seems that everything is great so far

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Customer Success Manager of ImproveIT Solutions

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Custom Software Development, Mobile App Development, Web Development

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Need to quickly staff the team extension to cover the project's backlog

SOLUTION

How did you find Cortance?

• Online Search
• Referral

Why did you select Cortance over others?

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

How many teammates from Cortance were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

The client hired the resource in the matter of task backlog coverage for a prolonged timeline. The main scope was to cover internal needs and to integrate new member to the team for new projects in perspective.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Project timing improves and tasks catch up to schedule

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

The communication is great in efficiency and time perspectives.

What was your primary form of communication with Cortance?

Email or Messaging App

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

They demonstrate a very clear understanding of the client's needs. They also ensure short and efficient communication, great corporate culture

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

Nothing at the moment