Deventure

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We’re the co-founders of SuXeed, a healthcare app. It guides patients through pre- and post-op journeys.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Deventure?

We worked with an app developer here in Ireland to produce our MVP. After finishing the first phase, we decided that their work wasn’t up to par. We engaged Deventure to become our new development partner.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They created a new mobile app for us using the wireframes from the initial app. We gave them specific requirements, and the constructed the app’s infrastructure. The team built out the entire backend which includes the database that stores patient information. They integrated a new feature where patients can take questionnaires to provide feedback regarding their surgery and outcome.

In addition to the iOS and Android apps, Deventure also developed the website that’s associated with the platform.

What is the team composition?

I was in contact with 3 or 4 different people at different phases of the project. Flavius (General Manager, Deventure) was our main point of contact.

How did you come to work with Deventure?

A colleague of mine got in contact with the owner of Deventure to see if they could help us. We told them what we were looking for, and they gave us a quote. We ultimately decided to go with their team.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent around $30,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from November 2018 to March 2019.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

We’ve been delighted with the app they created, which is now operating in our own surgical practice. While it’s still in testing — used only internally — but we’ve been very happy with the results. The feedback we’ve received from user testing has also been very positive. Admittedly, there are still some things that have to be tweaked before its market launch.

How did Deventure perform from a project management standpoint?

Their project management was excellent. While there were delays on our own side, Flavius kept us on our toes by frequently following up with us. Since they’re based in Romania, we only met in-person a few times, but we generally communicated through email and Skype. They used InVision to show us app updates in real-time, which worked excellently. They’re very efficient.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their team is full of wonderful people who are extremely polite and easy to work with. They take customer service very seriously. The design team is full of experts that have unique suggestions and ideas. They took the initiative to implement design changes, which ended up being phenomenal.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Initially, I believe that Flavius was a little too tech-oriented in structuring the app; we had to remind him that the app needed to be intuitive from a patient’s point of view. This was a learning curve, but everything has worked out great since then.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Have a good structure in place. In addition, I’d say that communication and clarity are very important.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am General Director of a company that is delivering for more than 24 years custom IT solution for central and local government, utilities, public safety, city hall and defense market in Romania and Republic of Moldavia.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Deventure?

We needed specialized people to develop a custom mobile application on iOS.

What were your goals for this project?

Since the end-user would be the citizen, we had looked for a easy to use mobile application that leverage the location based workflows in searching on a central database.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

Based on market recommendations and solutions they delivered we identified them. Still the key element was their declared attitude in the work, that was proved during implementation we have done together - they stood together with us in defining the best solution for the end-user and not just developing after some technical specification.

Describe the project in detail.

The project goal was to offer to the citizens access to a database and search based on current location of the user. The mobile application had to be native on iOS and Deventure contribute with strategy, design and development in implementation.

Based on scope we had to accomplish both teams (Deventure and our team) developed the wire-frames and commonly agreed upon the final design and development requirements. They proved to be a partner that understand the need of our end-customer.

What was the team composition?

One project manager, 2 developers and one front end developer. During implementation time the team was adjusted accordingly.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

In the first day the mobile app has been downloaded by +1000 users.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

They worked like one team.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The willing to see beyond the a simple request to develop a mobile application.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Most likely, I will involve them from the beginning of the project since some decisions we took have been proved to be wrong and based on Deventure's recommendations we succeeded to deliver in time.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a former software consultant for a medical technology company that offers a full range of integrated solutions for quality assurance in the domain of radiation therapy and medical imaging. They produce devices and software that are used both in radiation therapy and medical imaging application. The goal is to minimize the imaging radiation given to the patients while improving image quality.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Deventure?

We needed to implement an extension to a platform to review important data measurement capabilities. There was data produced by third-party companies, and we wanted to import the data in our product. The intention was to implement a set of plugins to do this job. At that time, our coders were working to implement a lot of new features in the application. We wanted to hire another company to do the import plugin.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They developed our import plugin using .NET and C#. For each data format, we implemented a set of plugins, which were loaded automatically using the Microsoft Extension framework.

One of our goals was to be able to implement a mechanism to be able to develop new plugins without changing the code in my QA platform. For that, we implemented a data import manager. It handles the plugins dynamically and offers the possibility to implement new plugins without changing the code in the main application. Deventure was responsible for implementing the plugins, and I was responsible for integrating them with our colleagues from Germany.

What is the team composition?

There were two developers.

How did you come to work with Deventure?

I found them through a meetup organizer for the C# group. I called them, we met, and we discussed the project. They told me they could help me.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent €30,000 ($33,100 USD).

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from January 2016 until April 2016. It was three months of development and one month of testing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

They did a very good job. They were very proactive and able to learn very fast. It was important for them to learn our coding guidelines so that the code they wrote looked like the code we’d already written. They learned the testing guidelines as well and provided documentation. Everything worked well.

The import component was very well received by our customers. Before, they were only able to use data from our company, but with the implementation of the plugins, they were able to use data from other providers and data in my QA platform.

How did Deventure perform from a project management standpoint?

I was responsible for project management, and then I discussed with them. We did the planning together. We created short iterations and decided on the milestones and deliveries together.

The communication was very good. We had regular meetings and code reviews, and Deventure reacted quickly to suggestions and comments from our coders in Germany. They were willing to adapt to new things very fast. The collaboration with them was very good.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They adapted to new things and followed the coding and testing guidelines. The documentation was written in the way we wanted, and they managed to do it very quickly.

Are there any areas they could improve?

The collaboration was fine.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I recommend working with them because I had a positive experience. They’ll be able to adapt to the requirements of the customer very quickly.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the head of research for a financial services firm.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Deventure?

We hired Deventure to create an investing app. We also wanted them to build a database into the backend because we don’t have the in-house experience to do it. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Deventure built the app for web as well as iOS and Android. To do so, we sent them photoshop images of the design we wanted and they polished it. Their team handled the programming, designing, and coding. They integrated a database to the backend, as we requested. On top of that, they developed a dashboard that allows us the manage the app. With all of these tasks together, they essentially built us 4 different items.

What is the team composition?

There were between 3–9 people working with us, depending on the status of the project and our needs. 

How did you come to work with Deventure?

Our CEO had connections with someone who had done a project with Deventure and they really liked their engagement.  

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent between $25,000-$50,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from September–November 2018.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

Our engagement went well; everything was done smoothly. I’m happy with the app, but we haven’t received any user feedback. They did exactly what I asked them to do. 

How did Deventure perform from a project management standpoint?

Their team is full of smart people, so I didn’t have to spend too much time explaining anything to them. They were great at communicating their expectations, the project’s status, their to-do list, and the resources they needed. They did really well with that part of the project.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their ability to quickly fix issues was very impressive. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there’s nothing I’d have them improve.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Visting them helped speed up the process and helped us get to know them better, so I’d recommend that.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the CEO of a company working in the financial services sector. We offer our clients various solutions for investing in the global financial markets. We offer our services through more than 100 partners in 4 countries.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Deventure?

Our company wanted to offer our products and deliver our expertise through a software-based service. So we hired Deventure to develop with us a software-based product (Mobile App and Website) to deliver this experience to our customers.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted an easier excess to new customers where there was no longer a need do meet a potential customer in person but deliver the necessary information and the final product to the customer right away via software.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We had a recommendation from a business partner, who was very happy with the service provided by Deventure. We scheduled a few calls and got to know each other. From the start, we were convinced that they were the right people for the job.

Describe the project in detail.

After a few calls, we soon received the first mockups. We provided feedback every time and within a few days we had the latest updates included. After that, Deventure started the process and after the framework was finished, we visited them a few times to talk over the details and refine the design. The visits were incredibly productive and we were treated with the utmost respect and hospitality.

What was the team composition?

We had a project manager for the most direct line of communication. We were very aware about all the people working on the project. Sometimes, when there was something specific to discuss, a team member would reach out to us directly to talk. This was only the case after the project manager talked to us and asked if it was ok for that team member to reach out regarding xyz topic. The whole process was very professional.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Within a few weeks, we had all of our partners registered so they could promote the product easily. This has worked very well for us as we acquired a significant number of new customers that in my opinion we could not have reached before. Because of the modern way our service are not provided, we were able to expand our target audience to much younger people.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The whole team was easy to communicate with and the project manager provided us with frequent updates. We were in constant contact via skype and had a scheduled call at least once a week. The whole process seemed very thought out and effective.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The know-how in the company was just amazing. They were also incredible flexible with time management and would include more people in the process and worked weekends when necessary. As the time constrains were pretty tough for the whole project this really helped a lot. All in all, we had a wonderful time working with these very intelligent, diligent and cooperative people.

Are there any areas for improvement?

We were very satisfied with how the overall project was done. The quality of the final product was just like we wanted it and delivery was really fast.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am the payroll manager for Verve, an event and activation company. We do a lot of big events in Ireland, the UK, and Europe. We also do a lot of activations for large companies.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Deventure?

We were looking to make a tool that could expedite our payroll process and communicate job opportunities to the promo staff at our various events.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Deventure developed a tool that allows us to upload jobs to a mobile app and sends alerts to all of our brand ambassadors. They can accept the job, which then notifies our payroll personnel. If we don’t want to send notifications to all of our ambassadors, we can elect to send them only to those in a specific country.

Deventure developed a desktop application along with iOS and Android versions. Since then, they have done several updates to make our app work even faster.

What is the team composition?

We worked with a salesperson and two developers. All three were available anytime we needed them.

How did you come to work with Deventure?

They found us and approached our managing director and the financial director about the existing solution they had. Our financial director outlined our requirements and explained that our current tool was too admin-heavy. We wanted our next solution to be branded for us, and Deventure said they could develop something to meet our needs.

How much have you invested in them?

We have spent around €50,000 (approximately $55,400 USD) so far. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We began working with them in February 2017, and the work is currently ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

The biggest advantage has been the time we can save. Payroll used to take 10 days to process and now it takes one day.

The app has also streamlined communication with all of our brand ambassadors. We used to have to contact everybody through WhatsApp or by phone to see if they were available for a job. Our new process of sending alerts is much easier and means we don’t have to chase the brand ambassadors anymore.

How did Deventure perform from a project management standpoint?

The customer service side of things is fantastic. They get back to us straight away if we have an issue. We have a direct line to the team, so we’re never waiting for a call. Other companies we’ve worked with would send an email promising to get back to us within 24 hours. With Deventure, we email them, and the problem is solved.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The customer service and the speed in which they get back to us is impressive. We are never left waiting for things to get done. We have huge events in Ireland, and we need to staff them quickly. If there is a glitch in the system, we don’t have to wait for them to fix it because they are on hand to fix it straight away.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No. I believe they learn from what they have done and are always trying to make it better. The product we have now is 50 times better than our original system. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Tell them what you want from the beginning, and they will get it done for you.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the co-founder and director of GoWorky, an on-demand workforce management system.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Deventure?

We had our concept of intermediating staff and agencies, but we needed an online product or solution to help us engage with our clients.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We engaged with them from the wireframing and concept stage, with their assistance focused on wireframing and designing what the product would look like, and then developing an MVP to launch in a beta phase. It was all built on Microsoft Azure and they used Xamarin. It was a cross-platform build, initially on Android and then crossed over to iOS.

The project included two mobile apps: a client mobile app, and a candidate mobile app. As we built out the concept into the actual business proposition, we realized we needed web platforms and web portals which were client sided, candidate sided, and also for the business management side in order to track demand and supply on both sides.

What is the team composition?

Initially, we had two people and now have eight people working on our projects. The team consists of a project manager and the rest are designers and developers.

How did you come to work with Deventure?

We found them via a referral. We met with them twice and then decided to work with them. They were quite a young company at the time, but they had the same vision and goals as we had and their price was quite good as well.

How much have you invested in them?

We’ve spent around £250,000 (approximately $303,000 USD).

What is the status of this engagement?

We began working with them in 2015 and have an ongoing engagement.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

We recently carried out user feedback and found the product has been received quite well, with some good feedback around the mobile apps too. We built the web portal quickly as the engagement wasn’t as good with the mobile app—it was a practical usage cause and that is why we fast-tracked the web portal side of things.

How did Deventure perform from a project management standpoint?

We had a product owner on our side who engaged with the project manager on their side. They did all the GANTT charting of features, the deployment, and any other iterations or deployments. We also used tools like Trello and other project management tools to keep on track.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their work is quite diligent—they worked to understand the business case first and then have the technology fit it, delivering a very close product. Their English skills and their knowledge levels are also very high.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There have been some pros and cons throughout our journey, but right now, we seem to be in a good space. In the early days, the communication side was quite challenging, but they now have a much better grasp it.  

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Have a good product owner and ensure that there is constant and effective communication between both teams. Other than that, Deventure is very proactive.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the owner manager of a Consultancy and Business Services Company

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Deventure?

To develop a web and mobile application for business services organisations.

What were your goals for this project?

To leverage a working web and mobile app within as short a time frame as possible.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

The vendor came highly recommended through a business partner who had used the vendor for previous projects.

Describe the project in detail.

The project involved developing a web and mobile platform for managing team structures, events, communications and content for business organisations whose members are dependent on mobile communication.

What was the team composition?

I have worked with a business partner and directly with the CEO of Deventure, who has managed all web and mobile requirements within his company.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Within a short period, Deventure have developed a full working customer ready web and mobile product, fully approved in Apple's Appstore and Google Playstore.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Team working has been very effective, as Deventure have been able to seamlessly

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The company understands the customer need and is able to translate business requirements into technical solutions with great user which are easy to use and apply by customers with non-technical backgrounds

Are there any areas for improvement?

As the vendor is providing a skillset outside of my own domain, and the working relationship has been very professional and seamless, I can not identify any areas for improvement.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am co founder and CEO of this start up company. We completed a prototype of our concept in 2018 and then seeked to raise funds to complete a full build.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Deventure?

We hired Deventure to build the app, database and web management portal according to our detailed requirements.

What were your goals for this project?

To build a solution capable of registering parents and children and communicating schedule information to those parents of schoolchildren. This included an integrated payment solution for extra curricular activities.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

Deventure was recommended to us by another vendor who did not have capacity to complete our prototype in 2018.The experience was so good we decided they would do the full build as well when we raised the finance.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

We commenced with wireframes and requirements sessions.  From then on we used the agile method of development.

What was the team composition?

Business analysts, designers, developers and QA testers

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We are a startup. Now we are a startup with an amazing scalable product. We are in business!

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

I coordinated on our side and Flavius was the PM

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their commitment to our project was most impressive.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No we are totally happy with the result they delivered.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Founder / CEO

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Deventure?

Design and build a front-end web and articulate propositon

What were your goals for this project?

Customers loving Skilly

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

Recommended - and when i spoke to the them they understood exactly what i wanted

Describe the project in detail.

Website

What was the team composition?

2 in Ireland - 4 - Romote Romania

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Google Analytic - lots of view and engagement

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Good - slow pre-Christmas but can forgive that

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their attention to detail and 24/7 support set them apart.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No not for the value and price !