Four Ages Software

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Senior Print R&D Scientist of Carbon

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

The Idea-to-Production Platform Rapidly design, develop and scale production of better products in less time with the Carbon platform. Integrated end-use materials, software, and 3D printers enable teams to accelerate bringing products to market — from idea to production.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Four Ages Software to accomplish?
Web Development

SOLUTION

How did you find Four Ages Software?

• Online Search
• Clutch Site

Why did you select Four Ages Software over others?

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

How many teammates from Four Ages Software were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The work's scope included developing the web application's front end and back end to display our whole product line and a backend system that would allow our staff to handle the status of queries. Since our other internal product management softwares were all developed using the.Net framework and housed on an IIS server, we decided to build the website using the same framework.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

One important aspect that significantly decreased once Four Ages Software offered the website and our backend technology was our response time to clients.

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

They spoke with us and shared data about the website through Active Collab. In situations where contact was absolutely necessary, we also used WhatsApp.

What was your primary form of communication with Four Ages Software?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They picked up on our expectations quite quickly. They completed their tasks earlier than expected and to a higher standard.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Four Ages Software could have done differently?

Nothing that comes to mind right now. They undoubtedly performed admirably for us.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Managing Director of Porsche Digital Croatia

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Porsche Digital Croatia is a product development company working on global products for Porsche. Using the power of design, coding, data & the latest technologies, we improve Porsche’s existing products and develop cutting-edge solutions that will be used by every Porsche customer around the world.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Four Ages Software to accomplish?

• Custom Software Development

SOLUTION

How did you find Four Ages Software?

• Online Search
• Clutch Site

Why did you select Four Ages Software over others?

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

How many teammates from Four Ages Software were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Initially, Four Ages Software developed the program to link MetaMask wallets and combined it with OpenSea SDK, enabling us to incorporate NFTs into our Mandolin platform exhibition experience for purchasing and bidding. They needed four weeks for it. Following that engagement, they spent five to six weeks working on a second project while we envisioned the platform 2.0. 
We made use of the FullContact platform from a third company, and Four Ages Software created a unique AWS data pipeline using Lambda that we connected to our authentication service. In order to store user data in our data warehouse, we bounce their email against FullContact when they register or buy a ticket. This provides us with publically available information on demographics, household income, and other categories.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We were able to move rapidly to get something started. Our engineering staff was sizable, but we also handled the project with a great deal of discipline. Additionally, it was crucial to have them in to develop anything out, and it sent a strong message to the market about our level of innovation.

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

I've collaborated with numerous external development companies, and I enjoy creating needs quickly and making progress every day. Four Ages Software was there for us at every turn, in that sense. To keep the trains running and make sure everyone was communicating effectively, they had a project manager. Overall, we were adaptable in our operations.

What was your primary form of communication with Four Ages Software?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

First of all, they impressed us with their expertise and the speed at which they completed our requirements. Our infrastructure was touched by the project in five different areas, ranging from our web application to our API and all points in between. They quickly picked up speed, knew where the pieces needed to connect in, and performed everything to a very high standard. The engineers were also excellent. Working with individuals who could develop, translate product requirements fast, and communicate effectively was a pleasure.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Four Ages Software could have done differently?

Not in my opinion. We are completely delighted with Four Ages Software. We will definitely be doing business with Four Ages Software again.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Tech Lead of MyTutor

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Online tutoring service connecting tutors with schools and students.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Four Ages Software to accomplish?
Maintain up with SLAs and KPIs related to the platform's performance. Develop a system which enables our service to be replicated for a US audience. Integrate with the systems of our US partners

SOLUTION

How did you find Four Ages Software?

• Online Search
• Referral

Why did you select Four Ages Software over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Four Ages Software were assigned to this project?

12 team members

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

Provide a platform for maintaining tutors, pairing them with clients or schools, and integrating with other third-party services. Creating Single Sign On (SSO) solutions was part of this, as it allowed tutors to use a single login for all the services, tools, and platforms they need to sign up, schedule lessons, get training, and access online classrooms. 
In order to make sure the tutors assigned to give lessons had the necessary qualifications and experience, it also required developing logic and algorithms. Various tools for administrators to manage the timetable and service, as well as extra integrations to guarantee tutors were paid. Creating an importer to upload schedules and student assignments in bulk was part of this.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

After the service went live, it met the SLAs and KPIs that our customer and we had agreed upon. This covered the following: uptime, processing time for new schedules, tutors' ability to locate and arrange lessons, and tutors' fill-rate for those lessons.

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

They gave us a PM and a BA who could compile our specifications and relay them to the engineers. Their quality assurance team tested solutions and presented them to us. I joined the team as a tech lead from our firm a little while ago. The engineers are proactive and have a good understanding of the needs, in my experience. 
This implies that they may make wise decisions while working on a job or project as opposed to following the specs word for word and failing to consider the user's experience. Delivery is typically made on schedule, but when it isn't, there are usually good reasons for it, such as a change in the project's scope or an unforeseen problem with a third party.

What was your primary form of communication with Four Ages Software?

Email or Messaging App

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

They have excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic, and a strong desire to help their clients succeed. Rather of checking boxes to indicate they completed the tasks outlined in the brief or specification, their first goal is always to provide a workable solution that meets our needs. Their group can argue technical subjects to identify the best answers, and they can all communicate clearly in English. 
Their amusing sense of humor adds to the enjoyment of our meetings. Their project manager did an excellent job of swiftly and amicably resolving problems. Additionally, they adapted to our working methods, making them simple to deal with and meeting our expectations for our internal teams.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Four Ages Software could have done differently?

There is some tech debt because parts of the solution haven't scaled as well as I would have hoped. This is partially caused, though, by the fact that the feature set has changed significantly since it was first created and that the needs have been supplied over time.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Co-Founder & Vice Chairman of Blockchain.com

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are fintech company, exploring the opportunities in Bitcoin. Our purpose and aim are to make Bitcoin transactional.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Four Ages Software to accomplish?
We contacted them with ideas of the things we wanted to have done and arrived really open-minded. They were understanding that our objectives weren't quite apparent when we went into the situation. It evolved into an R&D project that was outsourced.

SOLUTION

How did you find Four Ages Software?

We heard that the developers at Four Ages were extremely avant-garde in their field.

Why did you select Four Ages Software over others?

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

How many teammates from Four Ages Software were assigned to this project?

We’ve been serviced by 4–5 people throughout the engagement

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

Because of an NDA, I can't go into too much detail, but in essence, they assisted us in developing an API that links our Bitcoin exchange to other partners directly. In an attempt to make Four Ages understand what we're trying to do, we got down with them over conference calls and video. They assisted us in mapping the area as we were walking it during our sessions.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Setting a specific aim was challenging since, while we worked on the project, we weren't really sure where we were headed. When we accomplished the aim, we had to comprehend. Everything we've done so far has made sense, and it directly relates to some of our main offerings. Nevertheless, Four Ages' creators have accomplished something unprecedented. They have demonstrated extraordinary skill and given us as a company confidence that we brought everything together in a way that would eventually be advantageous to all of us.

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

They should sharpen their project management abilities, in my opinion. But I do realize that part of their secret sauce is letting the engineers grow instead of enforcing rigid project management KPIs. Having collaborated with several developers on numerous projects, I can support that strategy. 
Being a client of a consultant such as Four Ages, however, puts me in a challenging situation since they aren't always the best at explaining what has been done over the past two weeks, where we are in relation to our road plan, and other things. We reached a point where we had to start seeing returns on our investments, so I really pressed them on that. 
I will also mention that they were very accommodating when experimenting with multiple approaches to increase my awareness of the status of the various projects and when we were reaching our milestones. They put a great effort into convincing me that we getting worth for our money. Our respective teams were making progress. Notion was the project management tool we used.

What was your primary form of communication with Four Ages Software?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

I'm most impressed with their competence in very new and cutting-edge technology. What they’ve delivered in the form of tangibles are second to none.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Four Ages Software could have done differently?

I'll reiterate what I said regarding project management. As I pointed out, I get their reasons for doing so, but we were also on a tightrope.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the computer engineer of Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Wireless Connectivity, Internet of Things, RF Engineering, Design Engineers, RF/Analog Semiconductors, High Performance Solutions, Technology Innovation, 5G, and LTE

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Four Ages Software to accomplish?

• hardware and Firmware development.

SOLUTION

How did you find Four Ages Software?

• Online Search
• Clutch Site

Why did you select Four Ages Software over others?

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

How many teammates from Four Ages Software were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

• Give a BOM  approval. 
• Obtain the schematics. 
• Layout PCBs. 
• Create a prototype. 
• Test the prototype. 
• Identify and address issues. 
• Create an additional prototype. 
• Fix errors and optimize.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The team has been really helpful and dedicated to giving the project the best possible attention. They've done an excellent job of checking in to make sure nothing goes wrong. They have demonstrated a great deal of commitment and expertise.

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

The group did a fantastic job of adhering to deadlines. Every week, we had a call to discuss the status. The calls were beneficial and lasted anywhere from 10 to 60 minutes. The project's documentation was well-written by Four Age Software engineers, which was helpful for testing and onboarding new engineers.

What was your primary form of communication with Four Ages Software?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The engineers were informed, approachable, and kind individuals.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Four Ages Software could have done differently?

There is nothing  else for Four Age Software could do better, in my opinion. They will undoubtedly get additional business if they approach other clients in the same manner that they have worked with us.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Senior Software Engineer of SemanticBits

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Some of the most important health IT infrastructure currently in use is developed, integrated, and maintained by multidisciplinary teams of technologists and health professionals.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Four Ages Software to accomplish?
Custom Software Development

SOLUTION

How did you find Four Ages Software?

• Online Search
• Clutch Site

Why did you select Four Ages Software over others?

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

How many teammates from Four Ages Software were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

In the beginning, Four Ages Software was employed to help with new product development tasks, such as creating mobile applications for Android and iPhone and providing support for a Windows-based product. The team has grown to include members who work on advanced C++, Matlab, Python, and wearable application development software for our research and development projects.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The group has created unique data collecting software, wristwatch applications, embedded applications, and new mobile software for the iPhone and Android platforms.

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

Although our organization is in charge of resource management directly, Four Ages Software's account and customer support has been excellent!

What was your primary form of communication with Four Ages Software?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The quality of the people is fantastic. Everyone was incredibly skilled, a pleasure to work with, and stopped at nothing to ensure the tasks were completed successfully.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Four Ages Software could have done differently?

I'm not sure of any, to be honest. Every project has minor concerns, but they were promptly resolved and followed up on. Software for four ages just performs fantastically.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Vice President of Altria

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Altria has a leading portfolio of tobacco products for U.S. tobacco consumers age 21+ Our wholly owned subsidiaries include leading manufacturers of both combustible and smoke-free products.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Four Ages Software to accomplish?
There are two of our seven divisional marketing departments that are dedicated to retailers. We are gathering orders from retail stores in 24 districts that we have selected in the market. We needed a big development team to implement the technologies that would automate this process.

SOLUTION

How did you find Four Ages Software?

• Online Search
• Clutch Site

Why did you select Four Ages Software over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Four Ages Software were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

Four Ages implemented the FieldMax solution in our infrastructure. We are also looking at integrating mobile GPS functionalities for planning optimal delivery routes.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

There used to be 12 members of our backend staff, or one person for every two districts. With the software implemented, we now have five team members overseeing all 24 districts. This has resulted in a decrease in our error rate as well as in costs. Previously, our members utilized actual books to take orders. 
They can visit at least thirty venues a day after converting to the built software. Our total sales have increased as a result by almost 40%. In addition to order-taking, we have expanded the software program to include two more sections. Additionally, our research staff is able to uncover every retail opportunity in our area thanks to an analytical reporting tool that lets us fully comprehend the potential of the industry.

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

When it comes to sending out project plans and frequent updates, they are really proactive. The group excels at staying within the allocated budget and scope. While they excel at meeting release dates, they can take a while to address issues that arise during user acceptance testing, or UAT.

What was your primary form of communication with Four Ages Software?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

When necessary, they can step up to a higher level and comprehend complex business needs to create incredibly polished and user-friendly mobile apps. Our development team benefitted greatly from Four Ages' presence as it eliminated the need for us to hire and oversee developers with whole different skill sets.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Four Ages Software could have done differently?

No, we have been working together for 2 years+ and there have been no issues since the start, the software is working perfectly and we are deeply satisfied

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Product Owner of a ticketing company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Ticketing and registration platform for US and Australian events

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Four Ages Software to accomplish?

• Modernise our Product team
• Adopt and agile based software development approach
• Increase the quality of code output

SOLUTION

How did you find Four Ages Software?

Referral

Why did you select Four Ages Software over others?

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

How many teammates from Four Ages Software were assigned to this project?

11

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

Ongoing platform stabilization and enhancements

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Ongoing agile development with incremental deliverables every 3 weeks. Better platform stability, added paltform features, better documentation processes etc.

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

We operate under scrum based development, meaning we follow all the typical scrum ceremonies (sprint planning, daily scrum, retro, review etc.) to ensure we remain on schedulw with the roadmap, with collaborative recalibration when priorities change.  A highly responsive team that are proactive with ideas.

What was your primary form of communication with Four Ages Software?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The strength of their communication and proactive presentation of ideas and potential solutions stood out.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Four Ages Software could have done differently?

Nil

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Member of Australian Institute of Company Directors

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) is an independent membership-based organization committed to strengthening society through world-class governance.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Four Ages Software to accomplish?

• Make a new mobile application
• Rebuild the web application
• Give your web and mobile apps more functionalities.
• Boost the app's user experience

SOLUTION

How did you find Four Ages Software?

• Online Search
• Clutch Site

Why did you select Four Ages Software over others?

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

How many teammates from Four Ages Software were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

For us, Four Ages Software created a web and mobile application. Both apps include a ton of features, including massive dataset maps and many others, and are accessible in eleven different languages. In addition, Four Ages Software built up our analytics, which included extensive custom event monitoring, and an admin panel that made data management simple for us.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The quantity of users The web application's bounce rate Number of submissions of feedback about technology

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

Indeed, our project manager is excellent. We have an Indian project manager assigned to our team in addition to our US-based project manager. They've consistently taken our requirements and criticism seriously and have been incredibly transparent and responsive. Since development work frequently involves delays, we stretched the delivery timetable that we had originally set for ourselves, which was incredibly short.

What was your primary form of communication with Four Ages Software?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their reporting of their work is done effectively. We had almost 5 employees from Four Ages Software working on our project at its busiest point. The teams shared a daily update on Slack each day, allowing us to see if there were any queries, concerns, or obstacles. We have a maintenance agreement with Four Ages Software now that the apps are available. Even though our team consists of fewer developers, we still conduct weekly check-in calls and receive weekly reports via email detailing our work hours. They have also been accommodating to our demands as a nonprofit.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Four Ages Software could have done differently?

No, I cant find out any area of improvement their services is top notch

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director of KPMG US

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

KPMG is one of the world’s leading professional services firms and the fastest growing Big Four accounting firm in the United States.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Four Ages Software to accomplish?

• In India, we manage a finance company that provides non-banking financial services. We offer our customers loans in the categories of cars, houses, personal loans, gold loans, and mortgages at a specific percentage. 
• In order to handle our end-to-end services while offering our consumers hassle-free loans, we decided to develop a comprehensive all-in-one platform. The software is essentially an online application that enables our staff to search for clients' Loan Account Statements, Incoming EMIs, Lapsed EMIs, print loan checks, create interest certificates, verify eligibility, upload documents, and more.

SOLUTION

How did you find Four Ages Software?

• Online Search
• Clutch Site

Why did you select Four Ages Software over others?

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

How many teammates from Four Ages Software were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

As previously mentioned, we required a comprehensive end-to-end solution to meet our demands and give our clients hassle-free financing. The work's scope includes post-maintenance, DevOps, front-end and back-end development, UI/UX diagrams, SRS, FRS, and requirement documentation. 

Tools and technologies used included Angular for front-end development, Node.JS and PHP7 for backend programming, MongoDB for database development, and Figma for UI/UX. Hosting services were provided by AWS.For their code repository, they also used GIT.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Indeed, without a doubt. We adored the functionality of the software. Printing loan checks one at a time and handling all the documentation by hand used to be a chore. Utilizing the software we created, our productivity has increased by over 60%.

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

A small number of our team members have been with us since the beginning of our collaboration; the Product Development team was later added. For project administration and communication, we utilized Basecamp and Slack, respectively. GIT was also used as a code repository.

What was your primary form of communication with Four Ages Software?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They have topic expertise and are detail-oriented. Even though the team was lacking in knowledge regarding banking and loans, they completed their studies well in advance of starting the project development. This also aided us by providing timely and appropriate advice.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Four Ages Software could have done differently?

No, everything went well and I am sure they would continue doing the same.