OTAKOYI

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an Executive of AINGENS

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We build AI narative and engagement solutuions for life sciences companies.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Build a world class MVP AI content generator for life sciences.

SOLUTION

How did you find OTAKOYI?

Clutch Site

Why did you select OTAKOYI over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from OTAKOYI were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

Otakoyi was engaged to bring our vision of becoming an AI software developer for life sciences companies to life by creating our inaugural AI application. This application is designed for life sciences professionals and companies to facilitate the development of scientific content. The project scope encompassed the app's design, the integration of AI with various tools to enhance the AI model's functionality for scientific content generation, and the incorporation of an online payment system. Additionally, the scope included the development of our company and product website.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The Otakoyi team consistently met or surpassed the milestones we collaboratively established for delivering the various components of the application. They employed agile methodology, demonstrating a high level of accountability throughout the project. 

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

Communication with the Otakoyi team was exceptional. They delivered items on time and were transparent about unforseen challenges and suggested approaches that will keep the project on track. They have an amazing project management team. 

What was your primary form of communication with OTAKOYI?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They embraced our commitment to exceeding customer expectations, fostering innovation, and thinking outside the box. As proactive problem solvers, they didn't wait for us to provide solutions or simply follow instructions. Instead, they've contributed ideas that enhance the quality and functionality of our application. This project was more than just another assignment for them; they were genuinely invested and engaged as integral members of our team. Their approach set them apart from any other IT company I've ever hired. 

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

They were simply perfect and I can't think of anything they should change. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am a Director of Lenovo

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Lenovo is a global technology powerhouse, ranked at 217 in the Fortune Global 500, and a $62 billion revenue company that employs 77,000 people worldwide focused on delivering “smarter technology for all”. Building on our success as the world’s number one PC maker, Lenovo is expanding its research into growth areas to advance “New IT” technologies (client, edge, cloud, network, and intelligence).

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Development
• Strategic Technology Advisor
• UX & Design

SOLUTION

How did you find OTAKOYI?

Referral

Why did you select OTAKOYI over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from OTAKOYI were assigned to this project?

18

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

Otakoyi is an exceptional partner that consistently delivers innovative and high-quality solutions. Their technical expertise, particularly in AI development, has been instrumental in helping my team achieve breakthrough results. They have an impressive ability to understand complex requirements and transform them into powerful, functional platforms that drive real business outcomes.

Scope of Work:
Otakoyi has been deeply involved in the full-stack development of our platforms, focusing on creating highly sophisticated AI-driven solutions. Their work has included everything from backend architecture to front-end user experiences, ensuring seamless integration across multiple systems. They also led the design and implementation of machine learning models and natural language processing tools, which are central to our overall strategy.

Key Deliverables:

• Custom AI algorithms tailored to specific business functions, driving automation and enhancing decision-making processes.
• A robust and scalable backend infrastructure, optimized for high-performance across complex data environments.
• User-centric front-end interfaces that make it easy to interact with advanced AI features.
• Ongoing support and optimization, ensuring the platforms remain cutting-edge as business needs evolve.

Otakoyi's team is not only responsive and detail-oriented, but they consistently go above and beyond to ensure each milestone is met with precision and care. I highly recommend them to any organization seeking to push the boundaries of innovation and AI development.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Time savings of over 90% in key business processes due to automation implemented by AI-driven workflows.
• A 30% increase in platform efficiency, measured by faster data processing times and reduced system downtime.
• Improved user engagement by 25%, attributed to enhanced user interface and seamless integration of AI tools.
• Cost savings of more than $500,000 annually through optimization of backend infrastructure and automation of repetitive tasks.

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

Otakoyi’s project management has been nothing short of excellent. They delivered all key milestones on time, often ahead of schedule, without compromising on quality. Their team was highly adaptive to our evolving needs, quickly implementing feedback and making adjustments as necessary. Communication was clear and consistent throughout the project, with regular updates and check-ins to ensure everything was on track. Otakoyi was always quick to address any concerns or new requirements, showing flexibility and dedication to achieving the best possible outcomes.

What was your primary form of communication with OTAKOYI?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

OTAKOYI's great design sense truly stands out, ensuring that everything they deliver is not only functional but also visually appealing and intuitive. Their team is super hungry and brings a level of energy and dedication that’s hard to match. They’re always very engaged in every aspect of the project, demonstrating a clear commitment to its success. Most notably, they are proactive, not reactive, anticipating challenges and addressing them before they become issues.

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

More AI people!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of ETA+ GmbH

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

providing a plattform for energy and buildings for the real estate industry for office properties and multi dwelling units CO2 reduction, energy cost, CSRD reporting, energy efficiency are main topics

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Development Support
• Projekt Management Support (Development)
• different skills backend, frontend, project mgmt, design QA

SOLUTION

How did you find OTAKOYI?

Referral

Why did you select OTAKOYI over others?

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

How many teammates from OTAKOYI were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

• Project Management of developing
• Frontend developing in Angular
• Migration from Angular JS to Angular 1X
• Backend development in C#
• entity framework code first
• database modelling for SQL
• node JS for influxx database
• influxx database development in lyng
• IoT services for different IoT provider to ETA+ platform

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

ETA+ NetZero platform:

• new features on the platform
• customer satisfaction with the platform
• migration of angular JS components to angular
• migration of .NET to .NET 8
• extension of functionality
• new key figures
• new visualization for customers
• new data for partners

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

• They respond to our requirements.
• They deliver > 90% of deliveries in time and in quality and budget
• They were always loyal to us.

What was your primary form of communication with OTAKOYI?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting

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

• Personal relationship
• quality of developers
• fast reaction to changing reuirements
• loyality to ETA+

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

as always:

• faster delivery
• better quality
• lower cost
• better understading of customer requirements

but we are talking about from very good to perfect

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the COO of a business services company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Platform that empowers minority entrepreneurs and business owners by providing resources, networking opportunities, and support to help them succeed and thrive in their ventures.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Website redesign

SOLUTION

How did you find OTAKOYI?

Clutch Site

Why did you select OTAKOYI over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from OTAKOYI were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

We engaged Otakoyi to design and develop a web platform that would serve as a resource hub for small business owners. The goal was to create a user-friendly and engaging platform that provided valuable tools and information to help small businesses succeed. Otakoyi delivered an exceptional solution that exceeded our expectations. 
Their team was highly skilled and dedicated, ensuring a seamless development process. The final product was a feature-rich and visually appealing platform that received positive feedback from our users. We highly recommend Otakoyi for their expertise and commitment to delivering high-quality web solutions.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

One of the key strengths of Otakoyi was their project management approach. Their project manager broke down the overall project into smaller, manageable tasks with clear delivery dates. This allowed for a structured and organized development process. Each task was presented to our team for review and testing before moving forward, ensuring that we were involved at every step. 
This approach allowed us to provide feedback early on and have a clear understanding of the progress being made. The project manager maintained open lines of communication and was responsive to our inquiries. We greatly appreciated their transparency and attention to detail, which ultimately led to a successful and timely delivery of the project.

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

The project manager from Otakoyi played a crucial role in the success of our website development project. They were an exceptional resource and a true partner in bringing our vision to life. The project manager maintained open and consistent communication, ensuring that our team was informed and engaged throughout the entire process. 
The PM took the time to understand our goals, target audience, and brand identity, and effectively conveyed this information to the design and development teams. The project manager's ability to bridge the gap between our organization and the development team was invaluable. They facilitated smooth collaboration and ensured that our feedback was incorporated into the final product. 
We greatly appreciated their dedication, responsiveness, and commitment to delivering a website that aligned with our vision.

What was your primary form of communication with OTAKOYI?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What impressed our team the most with Otakoyi is how exceptional every member of their staff was. The PM, BA, Front-End, Back-End and Designer which were assigned to our project were outstanding in their fields. Otakoyi also allowed for open communication between teams, where we could go directly to any member of their staff to ask questions and align on design and deliverables. 
This allowed the completed project to come out looking amazing with all requested functionality. We plan to use Otakoyi for all future development needs.

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

At this time, there is nothing else we would have requested from Otakoyi. Their understanding of our requirements, engagement, and deliverables was above our expectations.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of a real estate marketing firm. We’re located in Los Angeles, California.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with OTAKOYI?

Nobody was able to grow at our speed. The first people we had suggested we do a WordPress site, but we outgrew it. The second people suggested Ruby on Rails, but we also outgrew the platform.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

OTAKOYI has completely rewritten our website. They’ve rebuilt the backend while keeping the website alive, making it much harder than just crashing it and building a new one. However, we didn’t want to touch it because we were already running it, and OTAKOYI has been able to do the backend while it continues to run.

We interviewed them, and they thought we should use Python and React. We initially had an in-house team, and OTAKOYI came in and studied our platform for 10 days. Then, they told us they were ready to take over. We were concerned that our team would leave when we brought them in, and that’s what happened. However, OTAKOYI told us we didn’t have to worry if everybody left on the first day because they’d still be able to control the site.

Then everybody left, and OTAKOYI rewrote our site. They put the backend in the frontend and the frontend in the backend. They also solved 80% of our bugs within the first month of working with them and all bugs within two months.

The platform is multilingual and fully functional in 20 languages; it has over 1 million items. OTAKOYI has also reduced many of our costs, like our Google and Amazon costs, and removed many third-party applications that were installed by previous developers.

Although we had a design team, OTAKOYI said they could do a better design. They asked if we minded if they tried, so we told them to proceed. After they showed us the new design, we let go of our design team and let OTAKOYI design our site.

We’re still not in the maintenance phase yet because we’re focusing on growth. However, everything we’ve achieved needs to be maintained, and they’re doing that without any challenge.

What is the team composition?

Depending on the time, we have 5–10 team members, including frontend and backend developers, UI/UX designers, and QA specialists.

How did you come to work with OTAKOYI?

We found them on Clutch. We found six companies we were interested in, contacted the six, and interviewed them. Ultimately, we had the best chemistry with this team.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent between $200,000–$300,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We’ve been together almost a year, since June 2023, and our partnership is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our traffic, click-through rate, and lead business conversion have substantially grown, but I don’t want to go into details 100%. Moreover, OTAKOYI has several skilled people working on our site to handle our exponential growth and move ahead of the curve; we’re always catching up with our growth. They move ahead based on what will happen, and we’re very happy with their foresight. 

How did OTAKOYI perform from a project management standpoint?

Project management is excellent. What we like the most is that they think and plan ahead so there aren’t any emergencies. They’re very realistic about time.

We use Asana and communicate mainly through texts, emails, WhatsApp, and Google Meet calls.

Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?

Volodymyr (CTO) and Serhiy (CEO & Co-Founder) are fantastic.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They anticipate challenges and solve them before the challenges become a reality.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

The biggest advice for new clients is to trust OTAKOYI’s vision and advice. They know what they’re doing and can foresee where things should go.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the CEO of a company that conducts analysis of medical records for insurance companies.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with OTAKOYI?

We needed to build a new version of our application and add more resources to our development team.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

OTAKOYI provides resources that have built a new version of our app from scratch. Our platform uses Google Cloud Platform technologies and intelligent processing, and OTAKOYI will start working on that. The team has built the infrastructure to run the app and most of the frontend using JavaScript. OTAKOYI also works with Python and other technologies on the backend. 

The project also uses large AI language models and AI for document type and identification, and we're discussing with the team about adding a resource to work on that as well.

What is the team composition?

We've worked with around six teammates from OTAKOYI overall, although we currently work directly with two resources and may add a third teammate. Most roles we've worked with are software developers and one project manager. 

How did you come to work with OTAKOYI?

I believe OTAKOYI reached out to my business partner, although I'm unsure how we initially found the team. We selected OTAKOYI over other service providers from India and the US because we found the best match of resources and cost.
How much have you invested with them?

Our spending is in the range of $50,000–$200,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with OTAKOYI in the summer of 2023, and our engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

OTAKOYI meets our expectations and delivers good-quality work. All teammates are good to work with and focused on meeting requirements.

How did OTAKOYI perform from a project management standpoint?

OTAKOYI stays on budget. Our project makes it difficult to set deadlines, and we focus on OTAKOYI's ability to deliver on our requirements efficiently and are always comfortable with that. We primarily communicate through Slack and regular check-in meetings.

What did you find most impressive about them?

OTAKOYI seeks to deliver a good job. Although we don't share a first language, our communication is really good. When we go through requirements, we use wireframes to express what we're trying to implement, and OTAKOYI's developers consider what we're trying to accomplish rather than just the specifications of our requirements. The team comes back with proposals on how to implement our requirements rather than just taking a specific direction and delivering that work. 

OTAKOYI clearly considers our requirements' goals, which is critical for our project since we're building a complex application. We need teammates who can consider how our requirements fit into the app's overall scheme, and OTAKOYI is very good at this. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can't think of anything for OTAKOYI to improve — they've responded very well to our requirements.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

Each project's requirements are different, but we've focused on ensuring OTAKOYI understands our business proposition and the problem our app is trying to solve for users. This has been critical in our project, and I suggest clients expalain requirements to OTAKOYI in the context of their app's overall purpose. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Usedge

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Usedge consists of a collection of digital collaborative tools that help product specialists create, measure and improve products and services through decisions based on customer data. Our goal is to help teams gain daily access to user-centric research through pre-defined workshops and a time-saving workflow management system. We enable teams to compile all results to provide powerful insights into upcoming innovations that will trigger user conversion and accelerate your service offerings.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Ressource management
• Team scaling
• Expert recruiting

SOLUTION

How did you find OTAKOYI?

Online Search

Why did you select OTAKOYI over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from OTAKOYI were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

OTAKOYI team was hired to provide some IT staffing services and skills to the Usedge project.The team helped us staffing top-notch profiles that were aligned with our product direction and tech stack as well as implemented setup. Collaborating with our other team members to be fully part of the project and provide the support at the right moment of the timeline.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Usedge is now live on the market, the application is already used by some customers at an early stage. Beta version was not a success but the team managed to adapt, correct bugs andmake the platform stable again. This can be marked as a clear success.

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

Items are delivered within the project timeline and there are responding the needs of the project.

What was your primary form of communication with OTAKOYI?

Virtual Meeting

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

OTAKOYI team is impressive in providing very good quality profile. The team is flexible, adapting to the situation of the client, on the good and less good periods. Discussion and exchanges are always welcomed and the collaboration is very smooth.

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

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BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Business Developer of an IT consulting and development firm

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

IT Consulting and Custom Software Development

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Receive a dedicated Flutter development services

SOLUTION

How did you find OTAKOYI?

Online Search

Why did you select OTAKOYI over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Referred to me

How many teammates from OTAKOYI were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

• Development of a mobile application (social networking app), the main purpose of which is the- distribution of "unedited" news
• Solving (or helping to solve) certain problems that arise during system development (web/back/mobile)
• Technical Consultations
• Direct communication with the Client

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

This project was an existing project when we requested OTAKOYI. Initially, it was planned for 3 months, but after working with their dev, we’ve decided to prolong him for another 6 months. Yaroslav (our dedicated dev) has:

• Rewritten almost the entire App due to bad code quality of the previous dev
• Improved App’s performance and speed;
• Reduced amount of bugs and conflicts that we were constantly facing;
• We have managed to launch a lot of new features that helped to boost sales.

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

The teams at Otakoyi follow an Agile methodology with elements of Kanban. This approach allows for efficient project management and promotes collaboration among team members. Communication channels such as Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and Skype are utilized to facilitate clear and fast communication. By leveraging these tools, the team ensures effective coordination and timely exchange of information, enabling smooth progress and efficient decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

What was your primary form of communication with OTAKOYI?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

We are delighted by the communication style exhibited by the team at Otakoyi. Their open and collaborative approach has greatly contributed to the success of our projects. We have been impressed by their ability to effectively convey ideas, address concerns, and provide timely updates.

Furthermore, their Design & Development approach showcases their expertise and professionalism. Their attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work is commendable. The level of seniority displayed by their managers, developers, and designers is truly impressive, and their skills and experience have greatly influenced the success of our collaboration.

We also appreciate that the CEO of Otakoyi has been actively involved in our communication. This level of engagement and dedication from the top leadership demonstrates the company's commitment to ensuring client satisfaction and project success. We value their participation and are grateful for their attention to our projects.

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

For now, don’t see what to add or change, as pretty happy with the overall experience.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Business Development Manager of (a/an) Software

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

full software development services

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• MVP development for F&B industry

SOLUTION

How did you find OTAKOYI?

Referral

Why did you select OTAKOYI over others?

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

What was the size of OTAKOYI’s team?

6-10 Employees

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

• Requirements: Gathered the requirements in the form of BRD document.
• UI/UX Design: Created Prototypes, Mood board, UI Design, and UI Kit.
• Backend Development: Did Database architecture, APIs, and server-side logic.
• Implemented features such as user authentication, order management, and inventory tracking, as per the requirements.
• Frontend Development: Developed the frontend components and integrate them with the backend APIs.
• Quality Assurance testing Deployment & Launch: Deploy the F&B MVP to a production environment, and configure necessary hosting and server settings.
• Project Management: Throughout the development process, managed the project timeline, resources, and communication with stakeholders.
• Regularly updated stakeholders on the progress, risks, and issues related to the F&B MVP development.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Great UI Design for desktop and adaptive versions
• Timely passed Sprints with Demonstrations and feedback sessions
• Scope/Budget/Timeline control by PM

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

I am super happy with project management. Things were communicated properly and when some potential issues could come up, the PM communicated timely and always suggested solutions. I valued that a lot.

What was your primary form of communication with OTAKOYI?

Email or Messaging App

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

Being the Tech partner and consultant, not just executor

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

I am happy with everything I have received from them and still receiving, of course, they shall keep going and keep up the bar and keep growing

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the CEO of a social media company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenges were you trying to address with OTAKOYI?

We needed help with custom software development.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

OTAKOYI is developing a software platform for us. Based on a series of documents we provided them, they started working on a platform that allows users to share their social media profiles, find friends, and look at new trends according to their location.

What was the team composition?

So far, we’ve worked with 10–12 members of OTAKOYI’s team.

How did you come to work with OTAKOYI?

I found them through a Google search and chose them based on their Clutch reviews.

How much have you invested in them?

So far, we’ve spent around $3,000 with them.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in September 2022, and the engagement is still ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

OTAKOYI has been meeting all of our expectations.

How did OTAKOYI perform from a project management standpoint?

OTAKOYI are very good at listening to our needs and are nice and friendly. Regarding tools and communication, we use Slack.

What did you find most impressive about them?

OTAKOYI’s team has helped us fix an issue whenever we've had it.