Digica

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the VP of software engineering at ANYbotics. We focus on building autonomous robots for industrial inspection.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Digica?

We needed their expertise in machine learning and computer vision to improve and expand the performance of our visual inspection framework use on our robots.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We needed to address redevelop our visual inspection framework to be based on machine learning object detection, such that our robots would more intelligently correct detect industrial objects and extract digital information from those detected objects. With the help of Digica's development, we are able detect a larger range of objects and help our industrial clients digitally transform their inspection missions.

What is the team composition?

We worked with two main engineers who separately worked on machine learning and computer vision. We profited from the additional part-time involvement of a senior technical lead from Digica.

How did you come to work with Digica?

We found them online after thoroughly searching for potential agencies to hire for this project. We chose Digica because they knew how to work with our tech stack, and they showed an evident interest in delivering our needs at a reasonable price.

What is the status of this engagement?

Our project ran from April–July 2021.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Digica’s team helped us successfully implement an entirely new machine-learning-based framework for visual robotic inspection. The information extraction works well and helped us identify the limits of classical computer vision vs. machine learning-enabled computer vision. All product metrics, including the number of new object types we wished to analyze, were delivered.

How did Digica perform from a project management standpoint?

ANYbotics had the main project management lead, yet Digica was at the top of their game when interacting with and supporting and efficient project management. They knew how to ask the right questions, and their adaptability helped us achieve a structured scope. On top of that, they delivered innovative solutions without compromising our own ideas and preferences.

What did you find most impressive about them?

We knew that Digica was a genuine partner from the start because they always had our best interests in mind. They strongly cooperated with our team, so we were able to make the most of our engagement. Overall, we were pleased to have worked with a team that delivered what we wanted with utter sincerity and dedication.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I didn’t encounter any areas that needed improvement. Any adjustments that we had to address throughout the process were from our end.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Trust their team to deliver what your business needs and involve them in both the problems and solution discovery. Digica showed that they could work in a highly interactive project and remain effective, so don't be afraid of working with Digica to discover and clarify project requirements as you progress through the project.

We established a clear image of the desired outcome, then we took the time to collaboratively refine the goals of each upcoming development phase as we all became smarter through the project - and it worked beautifully. The Digica developers were able to very effectively work from these project goals and drive their own in partnership and technical discussion with our engineers.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the head of radar system design for an electrical manufacturing company. We design human-machine interfaces for washing machines and dishwashers. I develop the electronics for the human-machine interfaces like touch. In this case, it was a radar interface.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Digica?

We wanted to try and implement some machine learning algorithms.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Digiga developed source code for us. Their team demonstrated an electronic device that gives them raw data, which they then recorded. They came up with some algorithms and then delivered back the result to us. The final deliverable was a report and source code.

What is the team composition?

We worked with one project manager and two technical people from Digica.

How did you come to work with Digica?

We got in contact at a trade fair in 2018 or 2019. They approached us at an exhibition and we ended up deciding to work with them.

How much have you invested with them?

We have invested €10,000–€30,000 euros (approximately $12,000–$36,000 USD).

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from August–October 2020.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The code was professionally done and well documented. I was able to use the code and work with it afterward.

How did Digica perform from a project management standpoint?

Digica's project management was great, there was nothing to complain about. We had a weekly meeting with them where they would give us reports of the prior week. We also had a phone call once a week using Google Meet, and between those meetings, we corresponded through email.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their communication was impressive, especially since it was a tight project plan and they really stuck to it. It was good working with them.

Are there any areas they could improve?

The only thing I asked to be made better was the code documentation. The first results weren’t documented in the source code. I asked them to and they did.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I’d have no reservations to recommend working with them.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am the founder of a research firm that focuses on visual or video analytics.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Digica?

We wanted to explore how we could extract health metrics from video analytics. This goes beyond traditional computer vision techniques which is why we needed outside help. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Digica was in charge of developing the algorithms based on machine learning. It was a mobile app made for internal use. It is a pretty straightforward project. It wasn’t an easy task, but they delivered it. They used Native C++ and Python for development.

What is the team composition?

We have worked with three people from Digica including Rafal (CEO), the lead data scientist, and the project manager, who was our main point of contact.

How did you come to work with Digica?

We found them through Clutch before they merged with another company to form Digica. We chose them because of their experience with computer vision.

How much have you invested in them?

We have invested $150,000 USD.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in August 2020, and we are still working with them.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

In general, the feedback is positive. They obviously have the technical know-how. They aren’t permanently focused on the UX and UI because they aren’t a design firm, but when it comes to having the process work, it works. It was just an idea six months ago and now it's a reality. Obviously, that is something to shout about.

How did Digica perform from a project management standpoint?

They were exceptional. If there were any limitations, it was made known early. There were no rude surprises and timeline adherence was a strict priority. Three times a week we have a stand-up where we closely monitor the progress of the project.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their deep knowledge and technical know-how impressed us. I think those qualities are very underrated. A lot of companies can claim to do certain things, but it is really the ability to really do what you say you can do.

When it comes to Digica, they have the experience and ability to get things done. They could always come up with a very elegant solution. When you engage with a vendor, the last thing that you want is for a ton of money to be spent and have a bunch of time dedicated but not have the results. I am very happy that we have been getting some results.

Are there any areas they could improve?

The project covers a very large canvas, everything from computer vision to engineering. We needed to assemble a team that could fill the gaps to provide the solutions, Their ability to do so shows that they have a large pool of talent so that they can piece people together. They also established a project lead so when they first start the project, they would understand the requirements and know how to assemble the team.

It’s more like an art rather than a science to understand the true requirements of a project, finding the right people, and putting the team together. I think that is really where they shine, and because of that, I don’t have any constructive criticism on how they can improve.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Principle Software Engineer and Team Leader for the leading Japanese global information and communication technology (ICT) company, offering a full range of technology products, solutions and services.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Enigma Pattern?

Enigma Pattern did a ML workshops for a team of 8 engineers.

What were your goals for this project?

To gain basic ML knowledge.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We compared the offers from different vendors and chose Enigma Pattern based on that.

Describe the project in detail.

Enigma Pattern did custom ML workshops for us.

What was the team composition?

3 people. Head of Data Science in Enigma Pattern and two Data Scientists.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We were satisfied with the workshops and consider to have a stage 2 training for the same team.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The communication with the vendor was easy. We exchanged few emails and had few phone calls.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

It was a very collaborative and positive experience working with Enigma Pattern. They prepared the agenda for the training according to our requirements.

Are there any areas for improvement?

We would like to receive materials after the training in the future.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of an IoT software company providing end-to-end services for global customers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Enigma Pattern?

We were trying to take our data analysis to the next level for one of our larger clients. Our team was gathering a lot of data to make sudden reporting and value derivations for them. We knew there was more we could unpack with their data, so we hired Enigma Pattern to help us meet this challenge.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They provided hardcore Artificial Intelligence Markup Language (AIML) and data science expertise. Looking at the data, they would make decisions on what the data told us using different AIML models and techniques for pattern-seeking.

Our subject matter experts would work with them and request data to try to modify these models, looking to produce more relevant information for our customer’s business. Using this, we could then derive a set of very valuable reports for our client.

How did you come to work with Enigma Pattern?

I had an existing relationship with Rafal (CEO, Enigma Pattern). We knew each other in a previous life, and I knew he was very easy to work with and would find very high-caliber individuals for me to work with.

How much have you invested with them?

We invested somewhere in the £30,000–£50,000 range (approximately $39,000–$65,000 USD).

What is the status of this engagement?

The project lasted from September–December 2019, but we’re looking to start further projects with them.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They provided us a set of valuable reports, graphs, and charts that described the trends, patterns, and information in our data. This information was all gleaned from the modeling they had done. It is very clear that their work has shown us and our clients sufficient value, so much so that we’re moving forward to a second and third phase of this project.

How did Enigma Pattern perform from a project management standpoint?

They performed well. I was slightly removed from the project, but the overall feedback I received was positive. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

They were very flexible. They were ready to work with us regardless of the amount of work we had, and they were easy to work with in a way that many partners, unfortunately, are not.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, not in any way I know. I was a step removed, but no problems were ever escalated to me. We’re very happy with Enigma Pattern.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the technical lead of an international company that builds thermal imaging systems.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Enigma Pattern?

We wanted their help in applying AI to thermal imaging systems.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Enigma Pattern provided data science services and neural networks system development. We were active in this project for six months. I can’t say anything in more detail than that. We’ve done more than one project with Enigma Pattern and are working on another one right now.

How did you come to work with Enigma Pattern?

My boss, who is the CTO, ran into Enigma Pattern at a trade show. There was interest in following up, so we had initial meetings with their team.

What is the status of this engagement?

Our work began a year and a couple of months ago. We’ve done more than one project with them and have a good working relationship with Enigma Pattern.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

This project was to replace conventional AI analytics with AI-based analytics. They were able to perform at about 30%, so there was a significant improvement in performance.

How did Enigma Pattern perform from a project management standpoint?

They provided a weekly report that we reviewed section by section. There were rocky moments at times but it was good in the end; they’re in Poland and we’re in the US but their project management was adequate.

What did you find most impressive about them?

There aren’t that many people who have as good a knowledge base as the Enigma Pattern team. They have several Ph.D. holders who are quite knowledgeable on their team. Their strength was their knowledge of neural networks, analytical and data science capabilities.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They could improve their project management skills. We didn’t encounter technical issues, rather issues with project management. They definitely made strides to improve it later on but there were definitely some growing pains.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I work for a toy company, and I’m responsible for sourcing external technologies to use in our products.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Enigma Pattern?

We had some AI tasks to solve.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Enigma Pattern provides development for an AI product. I cannot disclose any details.

How did you come to work with Enigma Pattern?

We chose them because they had good insights into our problem. They also had some qualified people to solve that problem for us, and they made a good pitch.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with Enigma Pattern at the beginning of 2018. The project is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Enigma Pattern has delivered on time, within budget, and to our expectations.

How did Enigma Pattern perform from a project management standpoint?

They’re quite good at following up, and they’ve met the main and interim deadlines. They provide us with some Excel sheets for project management. We use tools like Asana and Jira internally, but not with Enigma Pattern.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They’re on par with other service providers we’ve worked with in the same field. They have a unique approach to solving our problem, which is quite good.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there’s nothing off the top of my mind.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the director of product development at a telecommunications company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Enigma Pattern?

We were looking for a partner with excellent AI skills to help us develop a new product for our team and marketing organization

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They’re helping us develop an AR/VR product. We described the product and high-level specifications of what we wanted to achieve. They dug deeper and developed more technical details to share with our team. After some back and forth, they created the wireframe. They worked on everything, from A to Z. After determining the technical requirement and documentation, they began coding. It’s an out-of-the-box experience in AI detection and data manipulation on behalf of the customer.

Although our most recent product hasn’t launched yet, and I can’t disclose much about it, we’ve worked on other projects with Enigma Pattern. One is a broadband solution we launched in rural areas. The customer can use an AV app to determine if one of our products is placed properly.  

What is the team composition?

I’ve worked with Rafael and the technical lead. They were the focal point and proxy between us and the developers.

How did you come to work with Enigma Pattern?

We had several teams submit an RFP. Enigma Pattern came out on top for several reasons: they were cheaper, good-quality products, and had significant previous experience. Above all else, the quality of their work led to us choosing them over others.

What is the status of this engagement?

The project lasted from April—August 2019.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We definitely believe that this new development will uplift our products. At this point, I don’t have any metrics, but internally, we’re pleased and think it will make a difference. The quality of Enigma Pattern’s code is great. We’ve run it by other teams and have determined that it’s adaptable, flexible, and most importantly, scalable.

How did Enigma Pattern perform from a project management standpoint?

They’re very professional and have met all of our deadlines. If there’s any delay, they would tell me way in advance. They’re always on top of it. Their process is really rigorous in terms of updating and communicating with the customer.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They have great ethics, which made a big difference for us. We’ll definitely consider them for our next project.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Not really, nothing seemed to have a negative impact.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Be specific on the scope. From learning with them, we learned to document everything and to be formal. Don’t boil the ocean, because you don’t want to spend more money or time on the project than you have to.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I'm a manager at Dyson farming

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Agricultural comapny

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Create a platform to bring sources of data in to one viewable place

SOLUTION

How did you find Digica?

Referral

Why did you select Digica over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Digica were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

• Create a digital platform that connects to multiple data sources. 
• Improve efficiency and improve decision-making within the business.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Good user uptake. 
• Planning to do phase 3 Improved processes

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

First phase was a learning curve for both parties. Stood to their word and delivered as to the quote. Regrouped for Phase 2 and was a lot more structured and delivered on the proposed time frame.

What was your primary form of communication with Digica?

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

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

I'm impressed with their ability to adapt to a new domain. Skill set level was very broad and deep. Good communication.

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

Explained the change request costs better - minor detail.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Video Analytics Engineer of an engineering company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Development of thermal cameras.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Develop a deep learning model for a specific application.

SOLUTION

How did you find Digica?

Used them before

Why did you select Digica over others?

Previous experience

How many teammates from Digica were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Develop a proof of concept for a specific application.Deliver full pipeline from data to trained model. Detailed documentation of work.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Delivered metrics which could visually be interpreted. Readable documentation.

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

Great communication. Weekly meetings for larger planning and daily scrums. This approach made the project agile to changes.

What was your primary form of communication with Digica?

Virtual Meeting

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

They were easy to work with.

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

Not really.