Demigos

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the founder and CEO of Mobilism, a community of like-minded users that share apps and books, post reviews, participate in contests, play various games, and are involved in lots of other activities. The website was founded in 2006 and receives over 100,000 unique visitors per day.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Demigos?

We hired them to develop an app for using Mobilism on Android devices along with an API for that app to work well and handle a high volume of users.

What were your goals for this project?

Our main goal was to have an app that can seamlessly display a complex forum with many features on a small screen. It had to have capabilities for viewing, posting, checking/sending private messages, downloading, etc.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

A common friend made the recommendation and arranged an introduction with Demigos.

Describe the project in detail.

Demigos designed the GUI of the app and then developed its backend using REST API.  followed by the app itself.

What was the team composition?

As far as I know, they assigned a UI designer, a backend engineer, a coder to work on the frontend, and a QA tester. Demigos’ CEO managed all of them.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project took longer than expected because its complexity wasn’t immediately apparent. Some mistakes were made regarding the design and the way the backend functioned. A lot of this can be blamed on the complexity of the forum software we use and the fact that some features that weren’t initially discussed had to be added.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The workflow was excellent. They worked perfectly with our server technician the couple of times it was required.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Demigos’ insistence on a better UI than the one I had in mind was correct, and it paid off. The work in the early stages proceeded at an incredibly fast pace.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Their suggestion of using REST API rather than more of the forum software's existing code led to a lot of extra work.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the CEO and founder of Wendy’s Team, Inc., which is a service and tech startup that uses a peer-to-peer model. We connect independent contractors who can deliver home care to seniors.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Demigos ?

We hired Demigos to create the MVP of our iOS app as well as our integrated cloud-based web platform. 

What were your goals for this project?

The platform should be SEO-friendly and feature customer, team member, and admin accounts.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I found them on Upwork, a marketplace for finding consultants and contractors for software development.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

Demigos created the MVPs for our iOS mobile app and our website. The app allows clients to create an account, book and track visits, and make payments. 

As for the website, they custom designed the platform with various integrations, including a cloud-based portal for clients, team members, admins, and developers. There’s also a Stripe integration for payments.

What was the team composition?

I mostly worked with Ivan (CEO & Founder, Demigos) for product and project management. On occasion, I worked with Nikita (Senior Project Manager, Demigos), Bogdan (UX designer, Demigos); and Val (SEO Specialist, Demigos) for marketing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The tech platform has enabled our company to be more efficient, streamlined, and, most importantly, scalable for growth. There is only one person who manages all operations.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

They followed an agile methodology with two-week sprints.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I was impressed with their responsiveness, pragmatism, and ability to make a highly customized software.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No, there is little that I would improve.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the commercial manager of a fixed route bus service that transports thousands of customers to a popular tourist area.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Demigos?

We hired Demigos to create a brand new website with a management portal for editing content. We also wanted the team to implement various features such as the integration of a booking engine platform.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to launch the website within a month and then enhance site content over time. The team would provide ongoing support as issues arise, including the improvement of our SEO.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

They were recommended to us by another vendor. We considered several companies and decided to pick Demigos based on their quality of work as well as several characteristics (e.g. price, speed, and flexibility).

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

They developed a website according to our specifications. Over time, they added various features (e.g. blogs, multimedia, FAQs, Google Maps, Live Chat, reviews, and a scheduling functionality).

What was the team composition?

We worked with Ivan (Founder, Demigos) and Nikita (CTO, Demigos).

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We see strong sale conversions on our website as well as a continuous increase in site visitors.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

We communicated with the team through Google platforms such as Hangouts and spreadsheets. They tried their best to understand our goals, and there were hardly any language barriers. We were pleased that the team stuck to the schedule, launching the website within a month.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Nikita and Ivan were both excellent to work with and very responsive, especially when dealing with our issues late at night in Ukraine. The team easily adapted to our latest ideas.

They offered great value, providing a lot of support for free. Even though we are based on the other side of the world, there were no issues with the time zones. The resulting product is high quality.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Even though several technical features were challenging to implement, Demigos worked very hard to collaborate with stakeholders and achieve our goals.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the VP of a retail company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Integrated retail technology and interactive solutions

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Rewrite existing program for use on digital signage platform

SOLUTION

How did you find Demigos?

Referral

Why did you select Demigos over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Demigos were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Node.js site optimized for CMS platform

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Deliverable matched the original design and function intent. Attention to detail was superb.

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

On time with prompt feedback and quick action/.

What was your primary form of communication with Demigos?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They had the ability to complete work on a quick timeline without sacrificing quality or escalating costs.

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

Very happy

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the co-founder of a software-based medical company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We've been building our backend cloud services that powers our service offerings. We wanted to integrate with an additional vendor in an efficient manner.

SOLUTION

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

We searched online for external contract help and interviewed the candidates. We chose based on technical skill/knowledge and price.

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

The project was primarily a distributed service implementation that connects between our systems and our vendor's systems.

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

A project manager was our main PoC but there were 1-2 additional developers involved.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Overall, the deliverable (software code) was high quality and achieved the targets we set out.

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

We had a couple meetings during each week the project was executed. We gave Demigos an aggressive deadline of about a week to implement the core feature and they were able to deliver on-time with a quality solution.

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

I found that Demigos understood the scope well and was able to operate autonomously.

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

For this project, it was executed as expected but as future potential projects come up, there will be more opportunity to shed improvement areas.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the owner of a marketing and development agency in the USA

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We have worked with Demigos on a variety of complex projects for some major corporations and small start-ups. They provide excellent code quality and ask the right questions at the start of each project.

SOLUTION

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

We worked with Demigos on a small project many years ago. We like their style and professionalism and have worked with them ever since.

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

The scope is different for each project

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

We work with Ivan and Nikita on all projects. They coordinate with the team on development.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I do not have this information

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

All meetings are video chat and they are very responsive.

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

Consistancy

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

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm an independent entrepreneur who wanted to develop a web application

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

I wanted to create a web application for a specific need on the rental housing market in the country where I live

SOLUTION

How did you select Demigos and what were the deciding factors?

Demigos had a very proactive and flexible approach which I liked

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

The goal of the project was to create an MVP version of the web application. It proceeded from requirements definition to the product in a speedy, yet flexible, manner.

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

I had active contact with two members of the team, although many others worked for my project in the background

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I'm very happy with the quality delivered by Demigos.

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

There was regular communication during the two-week iterations.

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

I especially liked their proactive approach in making suggestions about better ways I could achieve the goals I wanted to. For someone like me, who is not a techie myself, this was very valuable. I also very much appreciated their flexibility in all aspects.

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

I cannot think of anything right now.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

startup founder

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Demigos?

clickable wireframe and requirements

What were your goals for this project?

to try and demonstrate the product and raise funding.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

good listeners

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

covid plus self updater leveraging facebook

What was the team composition?

demigos and physicians

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

did not get funded

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

good project management

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They took in conversations and completed clickable wireframes quickly without hiccups.

Are there any areas for improvement?

nope