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## Company Information - Minimum project size: $25,000+ - Hourly rate: $50 - $99 - Number of employees: 10 - 49 - 2 Locations: - Kraków, Poland (Headquarters) - Vancouver, Canada - Founded in 2002 - 1 languages: English ## Services, Focus Areas, Industries, and Clients ### Service Lines - 35% IoT Development - 20% Custom Software Development - 20% Mobile App Development - 15% Web Development - 10% AI Development ### Focus Areas - Programming & Scripting: - 80% Java - 20% Typescript - Mobile Platforms: - 60% Hybrid & cross platform apps - 20% Android App Development - 20% iPhone iOS App Development - Application Platforms: - 40% Amazon Application Development Framework - 30% Azure Platform - 30% Linux server - AI Expertise: - 40% Chatbots & Conversational AI - 35% Voice and Speech Recognition - 25% AI Recommendation Systems - Frameworks and CMS: - 40% Spring MVC - 30% Angular - 30% React - AI Technologies & Models: - 35% Open AI GPT-3 - 20% Anthropic - 10% AI21 - 10% Cohere - 10% GPT-Neox - 10% Hugging Face Bloom - 5% GPT-J - Mobile Focus: - 20% Consumer Mobile App Development - 20% Field Operations Mobile App Development - 10% Business Intelligence Mobile App Development - 10% Enterprise Mobile App Development - 10% Financial Mobile App Development - 10% Health & Wellness Mobile App Development - 10% Sales Enablement & CRM Mobile App Development - 10% Social App Development ### Industries - 10% Construction - 10% Financial services - 20% Real estate - 10% Retail - 10% Business services - 20% Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transport - 20% Manufacturing ### Clients - 20% Small Business (<$10M) - 50% Midmarket ($10M - $1B) - 30% Enterprise (>$1B) ## Pricing Snapshot Average rating for cost based on this provider's reviews: 4.8 out of 5 **What Clients Have Said** *(This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.)*: Gecko Dynamics is recognized for providing good value for cost, with project investments ranging from $45,000 to over $1 million. Clients appreciate their pricing fit, flexibility, and effective communication, consistently delivering quality work on time. **Most Common Project Size**: $50,000 to $199,999 based on 26 reviews *(Pricing information for this provider is based on reviews where the project size was available.)* ### Pricing by Service - Custom Software Development: $50,000 to $199,999 based on 15 reviews - Web Development: $200,000 to $999,999 based on 10 reviews - UX/UI Design: $50,000 to $199,999 based on 5 reviews - IT Staff Augmentation: $200,000 to $999,999 based on 3 reviews - IoT Development: $10,000 to $49,000 based on 2 reviews - Mobile App Development: $50,000 to $199,999 based on 2 reviews - Other IT Consulting and SI: $50,000 to $199,999 based on 2 reviews - Application Management & Support: Less than $10,000 based on 1 review - Graphic Design: $50,000 to $199,999 based on 1 review - Business Consulting: $200,000 to $999,999 based on 1 review - Application Testing: $50,000 to $199,999 based on 1 review - Web Design: Less than $10,000 based on 1 review ## Reviews Clutch investigates each reviewer's identity and work history. 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[Learn More](https://help.clutch.co/en/knowledge/how-clutch-verifies-reviews) ### Gecko Dynamics Review Insights Overall Review Rating: 4.9 - Quality: 4.9 - Schedule: 4.7 - Cost: 4.8 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 ### Top Mentions - Communicative (10 mentions) - High-quality work (8 mentions) - Timely (7 mentions) - Flexible (6 mentions) - Great project management (6 mentions) - Knowledgeable (5 mentions) - Exceptional performance (4 mentions) - Honest (4 mentions) - Proactive (4 mentions) - Team players (4 mentions) - Easy to work with (3 mentions) - Helpful (3 mentions) - Transparent (3 mentions) - Unique expertise (3 mentions) - Collaborative (2 mentions) - Well-organized projects (2 mentions) - Accommodating (1 mentions) - Efficient (1 mentions) - Great team (1 mentions) - Translate ideas into products (1 mentions) ### Review Highlights **Challenges with Documentation** Some clients noted that documentation could be improved, suggesting that more thorough documentation would aid in project transitions and future development needs. **Proficient in IoT Solutions** Gecko Dynamics has been repeatedly praised for their work on IoT projects, including backend development and mobile apps. They deliver timely solutions and exceed client expectations with their technical depth and understanding of IoT-specific challenges. **Efficient Problem Solving** Clients appreciate Gecko Dynamics’ problem-solving abilities, noting their quick response to issues and their capability to provide effective solutions, which contributes to project success. **Strong Project Management** Many clients commend Gecko Dynamics for their project management skills, noting timely deliveries, clear communication, and responsiveness. They manage to adapt to changes and provide pragmatic solutions, fostering strong collaboration with clients. **Flexible and Adaptable** The company is recognized for its flexibility and ability to adapt to client needs, even under changing project scopes and tight deadlines. This adaptability has led to successful project outcomes and satisfied clients. **Effective Communication** Gecko Dynamics is praised for maintaining clear and effective communication. They ensure all parties are aligned and informed, which helps in managing expectations and ensuring smooth project execution. **High Client Satisfaction** Overall client satisfaction is high, with many clients expressing a willingness to recommend Gecko Dynamics to others. Their combination of technical skill, project management, and communication is frequently highlighted. **Some Communication Challenges** A few clients mentioned that relying too much on text communication sometimes led to misunderstandings, suggesting that more verbal interactions could resolve issues more efficiently. **Successful Long-term Partnerships** Gecko Dynamics has established long-term partnerships with several clients, who appreciate their reliability, technical acumen, and the ability to deliver consistent results over time. **Impressive Client Understanding** Gecko Dynamics is lauded for their deep understanding of client needs and industry challenges. They are proactive in proposing solutions that align with client goals, enhancing the overall project success. ### Gecko Dynamics Reviews #### Dev Resources Recruitment for E-Commerce Management Firm (Featured Review) **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development, IT Staff Augmentation, Web Development - Project size: Confidential - Project length: Jan. 2019 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Gecko Dynamics provides recruitment and HR services for an e-commerce management firm. They help the company find talented developers to help them build and maintain e-commerce websites for customers. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 4.5 - Schedule: 4.0 - Cost: 4.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** CTO, E-Commerce Management Firm - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 201-500 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Feb 22, 2022 **Feedback Summary**: Around 60% of the company’s development team has come from Gecko Dynamics, and they’ve generated a 100% increase in revenue per year because of them. The team quickly fills roles with talented developers. They pay close attention to the business’ needs. They also communicate closely with the client. "“The candidates that Gecko finds for us have great communication skills and are culturally fit for the organization.” " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the CTO of an organization that manages multiple e-commerce brands in the beauty vertical. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Gecko Dynamics? We needed a development house to find dedicated outsourced resources; we also needed an HR partner for that offshore team. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? Gecko helps us build and maintain websites and backend services that support e-commerce operations. The team helps us find talented engineers that can create programs using our tech stacks, which include JavaScript for the website and Node.js for the backend. We cover everything from the customer’s experience while visiting a website to backend services supporting e-commerce functions such as fulfillment, analytics, and marketing. Moreover, we also need talent that has experience with Shopify, which has its own tech stack and cloud infrastructure. We also use AWS Services. In terms of resource searching, I typically provide our requirements to Michael (Chief Business Development Officer) in terms of the talent we need. He screens candidates and brings developers to us for final interviews. Then, we go ahead and hire people. In terms of research, they know about our domain and understand our tech stacks. They use that knowledge to bring in quality candidates. In some instances, we also look for UX research and design talent. Instead of searching for a dedicated staff member, Gecko recommends agencies to us. In case they can’t find the resource we want, they connect us with comparable agencies. What is the team composition? Michael is my main point of contact. I also work with Sylvia (IT Project Manager). How did you come to work with Gecko Dynamics? I did some research online and might have come across Gecko using Clutch. I also reached out to several companies and narrowed my options down to a few contenders. We were looking for top talent that could communicate well and execute with standards. Eventually, I chose to work with Gecko. What is the status of this engagement? We started working with Gecko in January 2019, and the engagement is ongoing. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? The majority of our development team has been hired using Gecko; around 60% of the team came from them. So far, we’ve been seeing a 100% increase in revenue year over year, and Gecko has been a large part of that. How did Gecko Dynamics perform from a project management standpoint? The candidates that Gecko finds for us have great communication skills and are culturally fit for the organization. They’re motivated self-starters; they consist of senior talent that helps us achieve our development goals and ultimately increase our bottom line. Moreover, Gecko has been quick to fill the roles. They’ve also helped us with solving problems and finding solutions to help us with any business continuity issues. In terms of tools, we use Shortcut for project management, Google Suite for meetings and conferences, and Slack for chatting. These are the primary tools we use for communication. Meanwhile, we also use GitHub and other developer tools. What did you find most impressive about them? Gecko is a boutique shop. They provide the attention and the understanding that we need as a business to be successful. They’ve always helped us achieve our goals and solved our problems. Are there any areas they could improve? When recruiting for a company, there’s always a learning period where the recruiter has to learn about the business. If Gecko can shorten that time, that will be beneficial for them and their clients. Do you have any advice for potential customers? Always have a clear objective, and communicate that well with Gecko. Provide them with business context so they can meet your objectives. --- #### Staff Aug & Software Dev for QA Services Firm **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development, IT Staff Augmentation, IoT Development - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Nov. 2025 - May 2026 **Project Summary**: Gecko Dynamics supplied two backend developers to work as embedded members of a QA services firm's existing team. They designed and implemented backend services for an IoT monitoring system. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** CEO, Testerly - Industry: Information technology - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Jun 17, 2026 **Feedback Summary**: Gecko Dynamics delivered the backend services on time and passed integration testing. The data ingestion pipeline met performance thresholds, and the API documentation was accurate. The developers participated in sprint ceremonies, kept their tasks updated, and communicated blockers early. ""They arrived with the knowledge and applied it from day one."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position.I am the CEO of TesterlyDescribe what your company does in a single sentence.Testerly is a team of well-integrated specialists with overall 15 years of experience in software development, testing, project and productmanagement, and multi-domain expertise. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire Gecko Dynamics to accomplish?We brought Gecko Dynamics on board because our IoT monitoring project had reached a stage where we needed strong backend engineering capacity that we could not provide internally on short notice. Our goal was to find two senior backend developers who could integrate into our existing team, take ownership of the server-side architecture, and move the project forward without requiring constant direction. We needed reliable engineers who understood distributed systems and could handle the complexity of real-time data ingestion from building sensors without slowing down the rest of the delivery. **SOLUTION** How did you find Gecko Dynamics?Online SearchWhy did you select Gecko Dynamics over others?High ratingsGreat culture fitGood value for costCompany values alignedHow many teammates from Gecko Dynamics were assigned to this project?2-5 EmployeesDescribe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.Gecko Dynamics supplied two backend developers who worked as embedded members of our team throughout the active development phase of an IoT monitoring system for office buildings. Their responsibilities covered the design and implementation of backend services for ingesting and processing real-time sensor data, the development of REST APIs consumed by the frontend dashboard, database schema design and optimisation, and integration with third-party building management protocols. Key deliverables included a backend service layer, a documented API, a data ingestion pipeline capable of handling concurrent sensor streams, and a deployment configuration aligned with our infrastructure standards. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?The backend services were delivered on schedule and passed integration testing without major rework. The data ingestion pipeline handled concurrent sensor streams at load levels that met our defined performance thresholds. API documentation was complete and accurate, which meant our frontend team could work against it without coming back with clarification requests. We reached the UAT milestone on time, and the client accepted the system without raising any backend-related concerns.Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?Project management was smooth throughout. Both developers participated in our sprint ceremonies, kept their tasks updated, and communicated blockers early. When we needed to adjust scope mid-project, they assessed the impact, proposed a pragmatic solution, and absorbed the change without disrupting the overall timeline. They felt like members of our team rather than external contractors.What was your primary form of communication with Gecko Dynamics?Virtual MeetingEmail or Messaging AppWhat did you find most impressive or unique about this company?The technical depth of the engineers was the standout quality. Both developers demonstrated genuine understanding of IoT-specific backend challenges. They did not to be walked through these concepts; they arrived with the knowledge and applied it from day one.Are there any areas for improvement or something Gecko Dynamics could have done differently?Nothing of significance. The initial onboarding took a few days as the developers familiarised themselves with our codebase and conventions, but that is to be expected in any new engagement. Once the context was established, the collaboration was consistently productive. We have no substantive criticism to offer. --- #### Custom Web Redesign for SaaS Company **The Project** - Services: Application Testing, Custom Software Development, UX/UI Design - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: May - Sep. 2024 **Project Summary**: Gecko Dynamics provided web development and design support for a SaaS company. They redesigned the client's portal landing page, added a LinkedIn login feature, and set up a mortgage financing strategy advisor. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Founder & CEO, Properti Edge - Industry: Financial services - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Jul 18, 2025 **Feedback Summary**: Gecko Dynamics did a great job of meeting the client's expectations. The team's project management was exemplary — they always delivered on time without compromising quality and were highly responsive to the client's needs. Their clear communication and professionalism impressed the client. ""Their ability to deliver on time while remaining flexible made them a valuable extension of our internal team."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position.I am the Founder & CEO of Properti EdgeDescribe what your company does in a single sentence.Properti Edge is an AI-powered SaaS platform that helps individuals maximize financial returns from property ownership while minimizing costly mistakes. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire Gecko Dynamics to accomplish?Platform redesignPerformance optimizationNew FeaturesPerform patches, updates, and fixes **SOLUTION** How did you find Gecko Dynamics?Online SearchWhy did you select Gecko Dynamics over others?Great culture fitGood value for costHow many teammates from Gecko Dynamics were assigned to this project?2-5 EmployeesDescribe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.Gecko Dynamics supported our startup with a range of web development, including front-end improvements, middleware fixes, updates and patches. They also added several high-value features. Key deliverables included:1. Build and test a mortgage financing strategy advisor.2. Build and test Mortgage Offer Comparison Calculator.3. Reesign the portal landing page for a better user experience.4. Add LinkedIn Login/Registration.5. Fix the Google Maps key for Find a Match and back-end calculations.6. Perform patches, updates, and fixes to the stack. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?Gecko Dynamics has been a reliable and flexible partner. They quickly understood our tech stack (Azure, MySQL, .NET, and Angular) and delivered consistently across several key deliverables. These included LinkedIn login integration, mortgage financing/leverage advisory tool, mortgage offer comparison tool, backend patches, and resolving issues with our Google Maps API. They also helped refresh our platform landing page.What stood out was their responsiveness and willingness to jump in on short notice when priorities shifted. They’re practical, easy to work with, and focused on getting the job done. I’d recommend them to any early-stage company that needs technical support without unnecessary overhead.Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?Gecko Dynamics handled project management well, especially given the shifting priorities, .NET resourcing challenges, and fast pace of a startup environment. They were highly responsive to our needs, often turning around fixes and updates faster than expected. Communication was clear and direct, with progress shared regularly and transparently.Their ability to deliver on time while remaining flexible made them a valuable extension of our internal team.What was your primary form of communication with Gecko Dynamics?Virtual MeetingEmail or Messaging AppWhat did you find most impressive or unique about this company?What impressed me most about Gecko Dynamics was their clear communication and ability to stay aligned with my goals. We evaluated three vendors for the work. Gecko was the only one that remained focused on the scope I had outlined. They quickly provided a clear estimate and realistic timeline. In contrast, one vendor kept pushing to expand the scope and budget, while the other claimed to have started work but refused to provide any estimate at all. Gecko's professionalism and clarity set them apart from the start.Are there any areas for improvement or something Gecko Dynamics could have done differently?It took a couple of weeks for them to free-up/source a Senior .NET developer. Completely understandable, as the skill set is less common. It wasn't on the critical path and didn't affect our timelines. --- #### Custom Software Dev for SME Consulting Co **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Jan. 2018 - Jan. 2019 **Project Summary**: Gecko Dynamics developed custom software to create a B2B platform for a Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME) consulting company. The team completed design, front- and backend work, and testing. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 4.5 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Co-Founder & CTO, Enterprise League - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Mar 25, 2023 **Feedback Summary**: With Gecko Dynamics' assistance, the client successfully created an innovative B2B platform. The team was supportive throughout the project and understood the client, proposing solutions that were geared toward the client's needs. Gecko Dynamics resolved issues smoothly and communicated effectively. ""They were an invaluable part of our success."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position. I am the Co founder & CTO of Enterprise League Describe what your company does in a single sentence. I’m awardee of 30 under 30 by Business Elite Awards and CEO & Founder of Enterprise League - the world's first platform aimed specifically at connecting SMEs and empowering their growth. It enables multiple ways of growth for small & medium enterprises - creating a unique company profile, making connections and finding your potential clients and suppliers, easy access to tenders and many more. A lot of our users managed to find their “first big client” on our platform. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire Gecko Dynamics to accomplish? Custom Software Development for a startup bringing in an innovative B2B platform **SOLUTION** How did you find Gecko Dynamics? Clutch Site Why did you select Gecko Dynamics over others? Company values aligned What was the size of Gecko Dynamics' team? 2-5 Employees Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables. They did the full project cycle with us. First of all, they invited us to come over for Product Workshops. We spent a few intensive days analyzing the product vision and going step by step through it. They were pointing out potential gaps and threats and then proposing specific solutions to them and visualizing them with mockups. We spent a few days like this. After the Product Workshops, we made a decision to go full-in with them. They moved to creating the design of the portal which took about 2 months and then to its development which lasted from October 2018 to April 2019. We had some small delays due to several reasons but managed to launch the MVP of the platform in April 2019. They then continued to implement the first batches of feedback after the beta release. They did all the necessary services, including frontend development, backend development, project management and testing. In August 2019, we took over the development by our internal team which was the plan from the very beginning. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success? Custom Software Development for a startup bringing in an innovative B2B platform Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs? The people at Gecko Dynamics took great care of us and they were an invaluable part of our success. Already after the first few meetings we knew we wanted to go ahead with them. They saved us from making a few mistakes when designing the platform as well as proposed some ideas that we hadn’t thought about before. They were also very supportive during the project. As in every software project, there were one or two bumps along the road but they resolved it very smoothly and without any impact on the final outcome. They understood very well the dynamics of an early stage startups and communicated very well. I knew exactly what was going on every day and on every stage of the project. It almost felt like we worked as one team instead of client & supplier. What was your primary form of communication with Gecko Dynamics? In-Person Meeting Virtual Meeting What did you find most impressive or unique about this company? They were very attentive and were really proposing solutions in our favor. There are companies who will just build whatever you tell and let you find yourself in a dead end and they were exactly opposite to that - they were pointing out potential pitfalls and threats that may resolve in technological debt and so called “dead end” and suggesting alternative options. At the same time, they understood where we were and weren’t suggesting solutions that cost millions but the ones that were perfect match of quality and cost for the stage where we were. Also, they communicated very well throughout the entire project duration. I always knew what was going on. Are there any areas for improvement or something Gecko Dynamics could have done differently? As they say, it can always be better so I personally think that every company has some areas to improve, but at the same time I can say they met all my expectations and I am happy with the results of the cooperation. --- #### Custom Software Development for Software Dev Company **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development, IT Staff Augmentation, Web Development - Project size: $200,000 to $999,999 - Project length: Jan. 2021 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: A software development company hired Gecko Dynamics to provide software development. They're building an ADA-compliant and multi-compatible system that is aimed at giving people access to affordable housing. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Managing Partner, Like Minded Software Inc. - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Nov 15, 2022 **Feedback Summary**: The client is delighted with Gecko Dynamics' ability to go beyond the scope proactively. They deliver on time and lead a responsive process to ensure a solid project management experience. The client also praises their development skills and quality team. ""Gecko Dynamics' team has been flexible in guiding and advising us on best practices."" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m a managing partner at Like Minded Software Inc., a software development company. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Gecko Dynamics? We wanted to build a software product. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? Gecko Dynamics is doing custom software development for a product aimed at providing people access to affordable housing. We started by going through a market survey to identify if there were any competing products, how long they'd take, and the project's scope. In terms of features, we've asked them for a software that could work with multiple browsers and devices and be ADA-compliant. Regarding tools, they've been using Microsoft Technologies. What is the team composition? We're currently working with three members of their team. How did you come to work with Gecko Dynamics? We found them online and worked with them on previous projects, so we chose them for this task based on their ability to understand what we wanted. In addition, they made suggestions that made sense, so we had confidence in them. How much money have you invested in this partnership? So far, we've spent around $350,000 with them. What is the status of this engagement? We started working together in January 2021, and the engagement is ongoing. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? A product of this kind would normally take close to three years to be ready, but Gecko Dynamics will deliver it in only one. Moreover, they’ve gone beyond our scope — Gecko Dynamics’ team has been flexible in guiding and advising us on best practices. How did Gecko Dynamics perform from a project management standpoint? They’ve delivered everything on time and have been responsive to our needs. What did you find most impressive about them? Their core software development skills are exceptional. Additionally, they have great talent on the bench and can move people around quickly for us when we need resources to fill a position. Are there any areas they could improve? I don’t think there’s anything they can improve on because they’ve been great. Do you have any advice for potential customers? I recommend people working with them and having a defined scope of work written out for them. --- #### Custom Software & Web Development for Software Dev Company **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development, Web Development - Project size: $200,000 to $999,999 - Project length: Jan. 2021 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Gecko Dynamics is custom-building an affordable housing solution for a software development company using Microsoft technology. The team will develop a back office and a public-facing website. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Managing Partner, Like Minded Software Inc. - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Nov 15, 2022 **Feedback Summary**: Although this project would take three years with another provider, Gecko Dynamics will complete the development in a year. The team is flexible and provides guidance beyond the project’s scope. Moreover, they’re timely and responsive, and their exceptional software development skills stand out. "“They have good talent on the bench and can move teammates around quickly for us.”" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the managing partner of Like Minded Software Inc., a software development company. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Gecko Dynamics? We were trying to build a product in-house and hired Gecko Dynamics to help us. Our company provides software development services for the government, and after many years of doing the same kind of work, we wanted to build something that was repeatable. The idea of a product came in, and we went through a market survey to find out if there were any competing products, how long it would take, and what the scope would be. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? Gecko Dynamics is custom-building our product using Microsoft technology. We direct them based on our earlier work with multiple clients. This solution aims to help users find affordable housing. Gecko Dynamics will build a back office and a public-facing website. The software must work on multiple browsers and devices and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design. What is the team composition? Initially, we worked with five teammates from Gecko Dynamics, and now we work with a team of three members. How did you come to work with Gecko Dynamics? I found a few vendors through online research, and we chose Gecko Dynamics due to their confidence and understanding of what we wanted. Part of our evaluation was giving them the project in the initial stages; Gecko Dynamics reviewed the material and came back with the suggestions that made the most sense. How much have you invested with them? We’ve spent in the ballpark of $350,000. What is the status of this engagement? We started working together in January 2021, and the engagement is ongoing. Although the project will wrap up in December 2022, we plan to keep working with Gecko Dynamics through 2023. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? Although I don’t have formal statistics, a product like this would take close to three years with another provider, and Gecko Dynamics will complete it in a year. They’ve gone above and beyond the scope of work — they’re incredible and very flexible. We’ve had a lot of give and take because they don’t just build what we want; they guide and advise us on best practices and where to add or subtract work. How did Gecko Dynamics perform from a project management standpoint? They deliver items on time and are responsive to our needs. Our communication is all virtual. What did you find most impressive about them? Gecko Dynamics’ core software development skills are exceptional. They have good talent on the bench and can move teammates around quickly for us. Whenever a team member has needed to leave the project, they’ve found equal or better talent to replace them. Are there any areas they could improve? There isn’t anything I’d have them improve; they’ve been really good. Although it would be easier for them to have more of an on-site presence, I knew going in that they were an offshore partner. Do you have any advice for potential customers? Have a defined scope of work that makes sense and write it out, even if it’s basic. Gecko Dynamics can take it from that point. --- #### Custom Software Dev for Mktg Automation Software Provider **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development, IT Staff Augmentation, Web Development - Project size: $200,000 to $999,999 - Project length: Jan. 2021 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Gecko Dynamics provides Python developers that also have JavaScript knowledge to contribute to multiple projects. They work with high data-volume solutions and enhance both front- and backend efforts. **Review Rating**: 4.0 - Quality: 4.0 - Schedule: 0.0 - Cost: 3.0 - Willing to Refer: 4.0 **The Reviewer** CIO, Innovid - Industry: Advertising & marketing - Client size: 501-1,000 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Sep 2, 2022 **Feedback Summary**: Augmenting the capabilities of an existing development team, Gecko Dynamics is a smooth collaborator. Their responsive communication stands out as a highlight. Future customers can expect a wide range of abilities to be available to them. All requirements will be fulfilled on time with Gecko. ""The communication has been very good; our collaboration is straightforward and easy to deal with."" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the CIO of Innovid, a provider of marketing automation software. I work in the measurement division and am responsible for measurement and attribution of TV advertising. For our customers who advertise on TV, we measure the effectiveness of their advertisements. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Gecko Dynamics? We’ve grown quickly over the last five years, and it’s always been a bit of a challenge to keep pace with our growth. Our goal was to boost our development resources with some expertise we could bring on quickly. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? Rather than being Gecko in to work on a specific project. I have a development team internally, but Gecko boosted our bandwidth, working on a range of projects. We put them through our standard onboarding process for new developers and ran them through a decent amount of documentation. We’ll start them on a specific task and give them access to experts who will help them get up to speed. The products they’re working on contain large amounts of data — up to 10,000–20,000 data points throughout the day. We provide advertising information to thousands of customers and release updates to our software every week on a regular basis. At any given time, we have a number of initiatives running to enhance our software with new features. Broadly, we’re a python shop; most of our product is built on Python. We have a number of other technologies in use as well, but most of Gecko’s developer are Python developers. They also have JavaScript expertise and knowledge of other frontend languages. How did you come to work with Gecko Dynamics? I found them through Google. I had quite specific criteria and assessed a number of different companies. There were quite a few companies that met my criteria. After interviewing 4–5 of them, we looked at the pricing of everyone eon my shortlist. We considered a number of different factors, including their manner of business ,our confidence in their technical resources, etc. We didn’t want to engage with a massive organization on this project, but we also didn’t want a vendor that was too small and didn’t possess the necessary expertise. Communication was also an important factor, and they were very easy to deal with during interviews. How much have you invested with them? We’ve spent close to $500,000–$1 million at this point. What is the status of this engagement? We’ve been working together since January 2021. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? They understood our needs quickly and delivered strong CVs for potential resources. After putting them through a trial period. Since their staff has embedded within our own teams, it’s impossible to pinpoint specific responsibilities. During our time with Gecko, the revenue coming from the product has doubled. It’s hard to assign responsibility specifically, but Gecko has been a critical part of our journey. How did Gecko Dynamics perform from a project management standpoint? They’ve been highly responsive. What did you find most impressive about them? The communication has been very good; our collaboration is straightforward and easy to deal with. They’ve provided us with the technical skills that we need. We’re always looking for a vendor that can supply technical skills when we need them, and Gecko always comes through. Are there any areas they could improve? Things have been great so far. Do you have any advice for potential customers? Having a good definition of what you want is important. Spending a bit more time upfront to define what you’re trying to achieve. Having a clear definition of the components that you’re going to work on will allow Gecko to find the right individuals for your project. --- #### Dev Resources Recruitment for E-Commerce Management Firm **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development, IT Staff Augmentation, Web Development - Project size: Confidential - Project length: Jan. 2019 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Gecko Dynamics provides recruitment and HR services for an e-commerce management firm. They help the company find talented developers to help them build and maintain e-commerce websites for customers. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 4.5 - Schedule: 4.0 - Cost: 4.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** CTO, E-Commerce Management Firm - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 201-500 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Feb 22, 2022 **Feedback Summary**: Around 60% of the company’s development team has come from Gecko Dynamics, and they’ve generated a 100% increase in revenue per year because of them. The team quickly fills roles with talented developers. They pay close attention to the business’ needs. They also communicate closely with the client. "“The candidates that Gecko finds for us have great communication skills and are culturally fit for the organization.” " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the CTO of an organization that manages multiple e-commerce brands in the beauty vertical. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Gecko Dynamics? We needed a development house to find dedicated outsourced resources; we also needed an HR partner for that offshore team. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? Gecko helps us build and maintain websites and backend services that support e-commerce operations. The team helps us find talented engineers that can create programs using our tech stacks, which include JavaScript for the website and Node.js for the backend. We cover everything from the customer’s experience while visiting a website to backend services supporting e-commerce functions such as fulfillment, analytics, and marketing. Moreover, we also need talent that has experience with Shopify, which has its own tech stack and cloud infrastructure. We also use AWS Services. In terms of resource searching, I typically provide our requirements to Michael (Chief Business Development Officer) in terms of the talent we need. He screens candidates and brings developers to us for final interviews. Then, we go ahead and hire people. In terms of research, they know about our domain and understand our tech stacks. They use that knowledge to bring in quality candidates. In some instances, we also look for UX research and design talent. Instead of searching for a dedicated staff member, Gecko recommends agencies to us. In case they can’t find the resource we want, they connect us with comparable agencies. What is the team composition? Michael is my main point of contact. I also work with Sylvia (IT Project Manager). How did you come to work with Gecko Dynamics? I did some research online and might have come across Gecko using Clutch. I also reached out to several companies and narrowed my options down to a few contenders. We were looking for top talent that could communicate well and execute with standards. Eventually, I chose to work with Gecko. What is the status of this engagement? We started working with Gecko in January 2019, and the engagement is ongoing. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? The majority of our development team has been hired using Gecko; around 60% of the team came from them. So far, we’ve been seeing a 100% increase in revenue year over year, and Gecko has been a large part of that. How did Gecko Dynamics perform from a project management standpoint? The candidates that Gecko finds for us have great communication skills and are culturally fit for the organization. They’re motivated self-starters; they consist of senior talent that helps us achieve our development goals and ultimately increase our bottom line. Moreover, Gecko has been quick to fill the roles. They’ve also helped us with solving problems and finding solutions to help us with any business continuity issues. In terms of tools, we use Shortcut for project management, Google Suite for meetings and conferences, and Slack for chatting. These are the primary tools we use for communication. Meanwhile, we also use GitHub and other developer tools. What did you find most impressive about them? Gecko is a boutique shop. They provide the attention and the understanding that we need as a business to be successful. They’ve always helped us achieve our goals and solved our problems. Are there any areas they could improve? When recruiting for a company, there’s always a learning period where the recruiter has to learn about the business. If Gecko can shorten that time, that will be beneficial for them and their clients. Do you have any advice for potential customers? Always have a clear objective, and communicate that well with Gecko. Provide them with business context so they can meet your objectives. --- #### IT Consulting, UX/UI Design & Web Dev for SaaS Jobs Platform **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development, Other IT Consulting and SI, UX/UI Design, Web Development - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: Dec. 2020 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Gecko Dynamics developed a website for a SaaS job platform. They designed the UX/UI in Figma from the client’s suggestions and transformed it into wireframes. Then, they used the wireframes to develop the site. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** CEO & Founder, Mave - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Jan 21, 2022 **Feedback Summary**: The client has received multiple compliments on the new site’s ease of use and modern look. Gecko Dynamics’ delivers high-quality work for a reasonable cost; their developers are highly skilled. The Gecko Dynamics project manager was great and responded to the client’s questions within 24 hours. "“During the site rollout, Gecko Dynamics was there every step of the way to answer my questions.”" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I am the CEO and founder of Mave, a job board platform for the SaaS industry. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Gecko Dynamics? We hired Gecko Dynamics to help us improve our site. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? Gecko Dynamics offered my firm everything from consulting services to IT development to my website’s UX/UI. First, they helped build up my job platform with an intuitive online profile encompassing sales characteristics. I requested that the site be user-friendly and simple to use; I provided some photos of the layout I wanted to use. They developed the site’s UX to optimize the site’s flow — they used Figma to flesh out the structure and add my branding. Then, we worked to create wireframes that Gecko Dynamics then put into action; they used Java to develop the site. In a matter of weeks, the site was up and running. Since the website development was completed, I’ve worked with Gecko Dynamics on website maintenance and updates. They’re also consulting on SEO and marketing tactics to help my business grow. What is the team composition? I directly work with the sales teammates from Gecko Dynamics, along with a project manager, 4–5 developers, and occasionally their CEO. How did you come to work with Gecko Dynamics? I found them online, and what drew me to Gecko Dynamics was their experience developing SaaS and software-type websites. They have multiple case studies on their site that display their different projects and the companies they’ve worked with. I could tell that Gecko Dynamics had the experience to complete my project. How much have you invested with them? We’ve invested $60,000–$75,000 with Gecko Dynamics so far. What is the status of this engagement? I began work with Gecko Dynamics in December 2020, and our engagement is ongoing. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? The entire site development process with Gecko Dynamics has gone seamlessly. I’ve received many compliments on how modern and easy the site is from users. Gecko Dynamics’ quality of work is superior to others I’ve seen — they always go above and beyond to meet my expectations and ensure there are no issues with the deliverables. How did Gecko Dynamics perform from a project management standpoint? The project manager that I’ve been working with is great. Gecko Dynamics has met all my deadlines and the clear deliverable expectations we set up at the beginning of the project. Typically, we communicate all project information and questions via Slack, which has been a great tool. When I have a problem or question, Gecko Dynamics responds within 24 hours. During the site rollout, Gecko Dynamics was there every step of the way to answer my questions. What did you find most impressive about them? Gecko Dynamics’ value and expertise set them apart from the competition. I’m seeing a great return on investment with Gecko Dynamics. Their developers are extremely skilled in multiple coding languages and can build out the site while still maintaining it. Are there any areas they could improve? I have nothing for Gecko Dynamics to improve; so far, my experience with them has been very positive. Do you have any advice for potential customers? I’d advise customers to communicate clearly with Gecko Dynamics and set expectations upfront. Gecko Dynamics must know a customer’s timelines and speed of work. Also, customers shouldn’t settle — if a deliverable isn’t up to par, Gecko Dynamics should be notified so they can ensure that another developer is put on the project to ensure expectations are met. --- #### UX Design for Insurance Tech Company **The Project** - Services: UX/UI Design, Web Development - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: Dec. 2019 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: An insurance tech company hired Gecko Dynamics to redesign the front-end of their distributed ledger technology. They came up with several screen designs which were then subjected to a selection process. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.5 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Director of Operations, Insurance Tech Company - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Jul 6, 2021 **Feedback Summary**: Though the client's product has yet to be marketed, Gecko Dynamics’ designs have been met with positive feedback. This stemmed from the team's effort to understand and internalize the goals of the project. They were very communicative and inquisitive despite English not being their first language. ""Gecko Dynamics was very effective. They did what they said they would do." " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m director of operations at a technology company. We work in the insurance sector and use distributed ledger technology to transform the insurance space from end to end. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Gecko Dynamics? We needed a number of developers to reconfigure and redesign the frontend build of our distributed ledger technology (DLT), so we hired Gecko Dynamics. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? We conducted fairly intensive interviews with Gecko Dynamics’ sales team. They provided us with a range of CVs and a package of services that we could use. We ultimately chose a time-based package with a fixed price contract for specific deliverables on our website’s frontend. We then moved into the UX. Gecko Dynamics came in to design the screens for the DLT, which we then subjected to a peer review and selection process. What is the team composition? He worked with two developers and had one QA who was brought in to do internal testing. There was also a team leader who acted as a project manager. Some of the members worked on a part-time basis, but we ramped up and down as needed. The project manager also came in as required. How did you come to work with Gecko Dynamics? When we found them, we were very thoughtful of the price, and Gecko Dynamics was not the cheapest. Nonetheless, we hired them because they provided a range of services that we felt we could work with, scored pretty well on our pre-established criteria, and had the flexibility to move into a retainer arrangement later on. Add to that the fact that they were in a timezone that was an hour ahead of us. How much have you invested with them? We've invested within the range of $50,000–$100,000. What is the status of this engagement? Our engagement with them began in December 2019 and it’s still ongoing. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? Relationship-wise, we work very well with Gecko Dynamics. Even though English is not their first language, they are very good at communicating and always inform us if they are having trouble interpreting something. In terms of the deliverables, their outputs were pretty much on the mark. They hit the target and produced something that was way better than what we could’ve achieved internally. We're still working on marketing but people who’ve seen the original version of what Gecko Dynamics created have been really impressed. How did Gecko Dynamics perform from a project management standpoint? They came in with a timeline and a budget, and though there were some ambiguities in the solution, we did eventually resolve those together. We used Jira, where the team put up an agile board for us. We were able to track the metrics and the progress as we worked from the requirements all the way down to the code. It provided pretty good visibility on what they were doing. What did you find most impressive about them? Gecko Dynamics was very effective. They did what they said they would do and stuck well with us. We sustained a pretty good relationship between us. Are there any areas they could improve? Nothing really jumps to mind. Do you have any advice for potential customers? One of the good things about working with Gecko Dynamics is that they were very happy to talk through what we were doing and why we were doing it. They understood what our needs were and applied that in their work. My advice is to not just use them as a resource but to let them be part of what you build. --- #### Prototype Development for Healthcare & HR Analytics Firm **The Project** - Services: UX/UI Design - Project size: Less than $10,000 - Project length: Nov. 2020 - Jan. 2021 **Project Summary**: A digital health and HR analytics company partnered with Gecko Dynamics to develop one mobile and two web apps. The goal was to have something concrete to show investors under a tight budget. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Founder, Executive Science - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Feb 3, 2021 **Feedback Summary**: The company appreciated the Geck Dynamics team as a partner on the project as they were responsive and engaged throughout their collaboration. The quality of the team's work and consistency in delivering requirements ahead of schedule despite the budget are their most impressive traits. ""They improved the process and made what we did better than we expected it could be." " **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. I run Executive Science and Fulfilment Science. We are digital health and HR analytics businesses and I am their founder. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Gecko Dynamics? Initially for the build of the prototype of the 3 interlined applications. One app and 2 desktop. We had little or now budget and a really clear idea of what we wanted each to do. What were your goals for this project? To deliver a prototype that we could take to investors. It needed to be within a very small budget and timescale! **SOLUTION** How did you select Gecko Dynamics? Reviewed around 200 companies and their reviews. From this down selected to 5 potential providers. Thought the best dynamic thinkers were Gecko and their portfolio looked really good. Describe the project in detail. The concepts driving it are complex and the product needed to be simple. We thought we had mapped everything from palette through to designs. Actually really surprised about how much they brought in terms of originality to the UX/UI process. Completely overperformed by every measure What was the team composition? 3 of them and 4 of us. They had Project, Product and UX/UI. Our side was 2 founders, one project and another technical (psychology). **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success? We have found Gecko Dynamics a joy to work with. They are a responsive and engaged partner and are truly part of our team. They know where to challenge and when to double down and make beautiful looking and feeling products. We initially brought them into work on the prototype. However, quality of their work and ability to consistently deliver ahead of schedule and under budget made it impossible not to extent our relationship with them. I fully expect to be working with Michael, Sergiy and Bart at Gecko for years to come and know that they will be as central the continued success of this business as anyone in our team. How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs? Seamless, they are already part of our business and I already see them as a strategic partner. What did you find most impressive about this company? Know when to challenge. They improved the process and made what we did better than we expected it could be Are there any areas for improvement? They are quite a young business, so of course there will be. What we have asked of them they have delivered underbudget and early. --- #### Verification App Development for Telecommunications Company **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: July 2019 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Gecko Dynamics assisted with the development of a verification email service for a telecom company. The team helped with any implementation and messaging needed. **Review Rating**: 4.0 - Quality: 4.5 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.5 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Product Owner, Telecommunications Company - Industry: Telecommunications - Client size: 51-200 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Dec 5, 2019 **Feedback Summary**: The team at Gecko Dynamics met expectations, delivering an effective service. Their responsive approach matched their skilled expertise. Their dedication to keeping their promises is also noteworthy. ""Their most valuable quality is that they’re true to their work." " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I work as a product owner for a telecom company that focuses on the interconnection between mobile network operators. As a secondary function, we offer texting messaging, VoIP, Facebook Messenger connections, and other services to the global market. We have other projects that target mobile operators. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Gecko Dynamics? I worked with Gecko Dynamics on a service that provided an API over SMTP for secure communication. We wanted to grow the company’s reputation and be seen as a leading provider of enterprise solutions. Without our control, a lot of spammers could be included within the platform, so we needed a clever and expandable system. The email service would be increasingly useful, generating more volume in the coming years. Our expectations were high because we wanted to provide a total solution for our enterprise customers. We wanted to give them security and a guarantee that a verified email originated from the bank. We’re essentially providing insurance to our customers. We’re one of the major global hubs for text messaging. Our connection lines are secure in both physical and logical terms. We have direct lines with mobile operators, or we use a third hub. Our side connects to the hub, and we have contracts and assurances from their team. Both sides have credentials. Because of this, we can guarantee the route is not imperceptible. No one can create or launch a phishing attack against the recipients. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? We needed to create an extendable rules machine that applied rules, regulations, and settings according to the destination domain and actual originator of the message or campaign. We also wanted to track the metadata of each message, ensuring its complaint with transparency requirements and GDPR and other regulations. Because we expected a huge volume of traffic, we needed a range of IPs, a fast pricing mechanism, and fast authentication. With the standard telecom operation at the routing or core network level, we had the same challenges. While the worlds are similar, I had to lead Gecko Dynamics through the whole project until implementation. We also have time-critical components, namely the SMTP authentication and charging plug-in, which are both developed in C++. The infrastructure is around Linux and Docker images. It gives us the ability to expand the infrastructure without investing in additional hardware. Docker allows us to create new environments. What is the team composition? I believe we’ve worked with five people, including a sales manager and a technical project manager. We have a two-person team for Java development. We also employ a part-time system architect and one senior C++ developer. How did you come to work with Gecko Dynamics? One of our previous project managers did extensive research on companies. We started a global RFP. After that, we spent a couple of weeks waiting for the request to reach interested parties. We went through an interview with Gecko Dynamics, and they demonstrated a competent response and approach. It was compatible with what I had in mind. How much have you invested with them? We’ve invested between $80,000–$85,000. What is the status of this engagement? We started working with Gecko Dynamics in July 2019. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? I’m very happy with them so far. We’ve managed to close the first phase of the project, and we’ve moved to the second. We went through phase one with forward compatibility. I expect us to be ready for production by the end of 2019. There were some technical issues due to the system being incompatible. We switched technologies and moved to phase two. The same analysis and business requirements will be served by a different technological approach but will still be compatible with the phase one work. They’re quite responsive, meeting our expectations. They’ve managed to fit into our team’s plans, incorporating into our own infrastructure. We plan on launching a few products at the same time, which is a daunting task, especially because they have to be integrated with an existing environment. We’ve managed to deliver a stable service that can be easily expanded. How did Gecko Dynamics perform from a project management standpoint? Despite my service, I’m not the biggest fan of emails. We have daily meetings over Skype, use Slack and have voice calls. One of the major demands we put in the scope was to communicate needs immediately, no matter what it is. As soon as those are communicated, we involve the specific team that can resolve the issue. It’s much better that we know a person is on the other side, rather than a machine. The project manager is technical and competent. He understands our wants and concerns, keeping me informed at every turn. Another plus is that we can send the data directly from a computer or cell phone. The team at Gecko Dynamics works almost around the clock. They treat tasks as if they’re their own, and I quite like that. We use an agile scrum for the development part, but the project management recording is on our side. We have to report on the status, budget, distribution, and other aspects. Thankfully, Gecko Dynamics help us with that as well. They provide us with fully detailed reports about their process and the deliverable. What did you find most impressive about them? Their team tries to keep their promises, and if they can’t, they simply say that. If there’s an issue, they let us know right away. As a product or project manager, we always have buffers or redundancies. In this case, I didn’t see the need for that. I’ve had projects that seemed easy to manage, but took longer than six months to start production. While this project was a major one, it took them four months to deliver. The technology issue we had will take less than three weeks to fix, which I consider a success. Their most valuable quality is that they’re true to their work. Along with being transparent about issues, all of the stakeholders are aware of what’s going on and where the money is going. That makes it much more comfortable. Are there any areas they could improve? All development companies have more or less the same issue when it comes to delivering documentation. At the end of the project, we need to have their full documentation of the project in order to close it. All the APIs and administrative parts need to be documented. If the developers are doing well in the early stages, they should start by putting comments on future ideas in regards to implementation. This will have when we have to create documentation for escalations and customizations. In any case, we have to have it at the end of the project, and Gecko Dynamics is not that strong with the documentation. Do you have any advice for potential customers? Any potential customer should dedicate a person to keeping track of the project, in terms of budget, tasks, and materials. If the outsourced team is managing itself, the client needs to have requirements clear. I suggest having a project manager on their side because that would help with the analysis. The good part about Gecko Dynamics is that they do offer their minds. It’s also important to have the budget assured. --- #### Full Stack Development for Asset Trading App **The Project** - Services: Mobile App Development - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: May 2019 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Gecko Dynamics created a buying and trading marketplace for iOS and Android. They also designed several logo options to implement into the solutions during the front- and backend development. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Founder, Hive Exchange Technologies LLC - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Nov 7, 2019 **Feedback Summary**: While still in beta testing, the deliverables have earned praise from internal and external users. Despite being located in different time zones, the teams collaborated seamlessly through clear, direct communication strategies. Attentive, their willingness to explain technical aspects impressed. "“This was a learning process for me, but their team made it easy.” " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the founder of Hive Exchange Technologies LLC. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Gecko Dynamics? We needed a partner to help us develop an app. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? They created a platform trading app for iOS and Android. It serves as a marketplace that allows users to buy and trade different assets. Users can also collect data on sales, inventory, and market metrics. In addition to their development work, they created a logo that could be displayed in the apps. At this point, we’ve launched the deliverables, making tweaks and updates as needed. What is the team composition? At any given time, there were 8–15 people working on the project from their team. This included two project managers, front- and backend developers, and UI/UX designers. How did you come to work with Gecko Dynamics? I researched and interviewed several different software development teams, identifying the top five vendors from my findings. While narrowing it down, I was very aware of my company’s time constraints. We had a very stringent deadline that not every vendor would be able to meet. I made that a top priority in the interview, so Gecko Dynamics was up for the challenge. They were also transparent with costs from the start, which was encouraging. How much have you invested with them? We’ve spent between $100,00–$250,000. What is the status of this engagement? We started the project in May 2019, and the engagement is ongoing. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? The deliverables are still in beta testing, but initial feedback has been good. We’d like to see improvement in the fluidity of swiping gestures in the final version. They’re planning to tighten that up a bit. Otherwise, the app functions wonderfully. How did Gecko Dynamics perform from a project management standpoint? One of the biggest mistakes you can make in development is miscommunication, so I was glad to not have to worry about it with them. I don’t have a technical background, so my vernacular is different from most dev shops. This was a learning process for me, but their team made it easy. Throughout the different iterations, they communicated clearly, translating technical aspects of the development into ideas that I could easily interpret. Whenever I called, I got a response within six hours, even with a time zone difference. We primarily used email and Google Hangouts to manage the project. What did you find most impressive about them? The agility of the team was impressive. Halfway through the project, I realized that we didn’t account for factors that would present massive problems once we grew to scale. Once we alerted them, their team was able to come up with a solution on the fly. I also requested major design changes partway through the development. They were able to overhaul the whole design in about a week. Whenever we had a problem, they presented me with 3–4 potential solutions. While I don’t have much insight into how the work was divvied up, I know they had to be working extremely efficiently to accomplish everything on time. They were spot-on with timelines, scheduling, and organization, especially since the project had to be overhauled twice. Are there any areas they could improve? It’s hard to think of anything major. When I was thinking of a taxation solution for the app, I ran into trouble because of its complexity. I was trying to brainstorm, going out of my way to solicit their feedback, but it was challenging. It would’ve been helpful to have more initiative on their end because that was an area in which I lacked experience. Do you have any advice for potential customers? Be very clear in your communication and provide a thorough project plan. While being clear with your goals for deliverables is important, don’t be too ambitious. Stay patient with their team, because it’ll take a while to deliver everything. Once they complete, though, the results are excellent. --- #### Ongoing Maintenance for Consumer-Relations Web App **The Project** - Services: Web Development - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: May 2018 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Gecko Dynamics managed technical aspects of the ongoing updates and maintenance of a large, third-party B2C app. They utilized Java and Angular in their work, scaling up and down as required. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** CEO, Full Service Agency - Industry: Advertising & marketing - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Oct 3, 2019 **Feedback Summary**: Accommodating, the team was willing to collaborate despite the variable project scope. Their flexibility in project management was also valuable, streamlining the coordination between the two teams. They were willing to adapt to the client’s workflows and processes. "“The Angular and Java developers have met all expectations, shown great attitude, and communicated well.” " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. We’re a full-service agency in Chicago. I’m the co-owner of the company. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Gecko Dynamics? We built an app that used Java and Angular for a large company. We’d worked with developers to create the app, but the relationship didn’t work as well for smaller projects. We couldn’t engage them to continue development or support after the build. That’s when we reached out to Gecko Dynamics to see if they could provide Angular and Java support on an ongoing basis. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? We handle most of the maintenance, but they take on more technical aspects of the build. They update Angular code and take care of any bugs that pop up. Their team has also added some new functionalities using Java. The app was built for a Fortune 100 client’s customers. It has a pretty large consumer audience, so it’s important that they continue to make effective updates to the web app. What is the team composition? We have 1–3 people working on our account at any given time. For the most part, we have an Angular developer consistently working on small projects. He essentially functions as a staff. We had a Java developer for three months to create new functionalities, and for that span of time, we brought on a project manager to coordinate. We’ve scaled up and down flexibly with them. How did you come to work with Gecko Dynamics? Initially, I found them on Clutch. The co-owner of our company is originally from Poland, so we were looking specifically for Angular and Java developers in Poland. Clutch helped us narrow that search to Gecko Dynamics. How much have you invested with them? We’ve spent about $125,000 so far. What is the status of this engagement? We started with them in May 2018, and our work together is ongoing. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? They’ve been more flexible than other development companies. We had a complicated, variable project. They’ve been great at supplementing our team with high-level developers as needed. That way, we don’t have to bring a contractor on staff here, which is good because there’s not enough consistent work for us to do it. They’ve been accommodating, allowing us to ramp up and down whenever needed. How did Gecko Dynamics perform from a project management standpoint? We handled the majority of project management at this point, but they’ve coordinated specific projects well. When we did have a project manager from them, it was invaluable to have him coordinating on his end. We communicate over Slack, email, and Jira, which we use in-house. They were happy to work with our project management tool. What did you find most impressive about them? The Angular and Java developers have met all expectations, shown great attitude, and communicated well. They’re knowledgeable problem-solvers. We rely on their recommendations to complete tasks. They’ve been flexible in supporting us, regardless of the scope of the work. Sometimes there are fewer hours needed, but they’ve been working full-time in others. The team has been very accommodating as the project ramps up and down based on the customer’s budget. They’re able to help us continue to support our client. Are there any areas they could improve? They’re great communicators, and I don’t have anything to criticize. Do you have any advice for potential customers? If you don’t have a project manager or tech lead in-house to manage their developers, make sure to ask for a project manager from them at the start of the engagement. --- #### Web Development for Ukrainian Domain Registrar **The Project** - Services: Web Development - Project size: $200,000 to $999,999 - Project length: **Project Summary**: Gecko Dynamics developed a domain registration platform on Java. Services included business and technical analysis, UI/UX design, and development. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** CEO, Ukrnames - Industry: Telecommunications - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Jun 3, 2019 **Feedback Summary**: The platform that Gecko Dynamics built from scratch serves over 600,000 users. Internal stakeholders were pleased with Gecko Dynamics’s performance and deliverables. The team managed the project well and provided top-tier service. "“Their service was impressive.” " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the CEO of Ukrnames, a Ukrainian Domain Registrar. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Gecko Dynamics? We needed someone to create an innovative and competitive platform for registrations. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? Gecko Dynamics developed a custom platform from scratch based on Java. Gecko Dynamics provided end-to-end services in the business and technical analysis. They did the UI/UX design, development, and testing. The team provided project management and maintenance as well. What is the team composition? We initially began working with four people; then, we worked with two Gecko Dynamics team members. How did you come to work with Gecko Dynamics? When I joined my company, they were already working with Gecko Dynamics. How much have you invested with them? We spent $900,000. What is the status of this engagement? My company began working with Gecko Dynamics about 12 years ago. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? Our platform serves 60,000 customers. It was a successful project. How did Gecko Dynamics perform from a project management standpoint? Project management was very good. My company did all of the documentation and mockups alongside Gecko Dynamics. What did you find most impressive about them? Their service was impressive. Are there any areas they could improve? No, there’s nothing I’d have them improve. --- #### Mobile & Web App Dev for Large Healthcare Provider **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Sep. 2018 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Gecko Dynamics supported the development and implementation of frontend web applications in vue.js, HTML, and CSS and applied the designs. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 4.5 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Project Manager, Spectrum Wellness - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 51-200 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Feb 15, 2019 **Feedback Summary**: Collaboration between both project teams resulted in successful QA, a key factor being ongoing constructive communication. Feedback from internal stakeholders has been positive. Expect a communicative partner who can provide design consultation and deliver quality software. ""They go the extra mile and provide alternative solutions." " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the project manager at Spectrum Wellness, a new web- and mobile-based digital wellness platform. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Gecko Dynamics? We had a challenging project timeline with an internal development team that had limited bandwidth. In order to achieve the project's delivery goals and meet the launch dates, we required an outside software company to support us. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? Gecko had ownership of the frontend web applications in vue.js, HTML, and CSS for three web portals for Spectrum Wellness. They applied the design for the three web portals and the iOS/Android mobile applications. What is the team composition? Our team is composed of me as the project manager, the head of head of design, and the head of product. The three of us worked closely with Gecko Dynamics' account manager and project manager throughout the duration of the project. How did you come to work with Gecko Dynamics? The managing director, head of product, and I sat down and searched for suitable companies based on the skillsets we required. Gecko Dynamics matched our needs in relation to skill base, location, and cost. Gecko Dynamics is a remote partner, so we arranged a face-to-face visit. This allowed us to set expectations for the work and provided Spectrum Wellness with reassurance as we could see previous projects that Gecko Dynamics had completed. This meeting proved pivotal in deciding to work with Gecko Dynamics and also provided a human feel to our partnership. How much have you invested with them? We’ve spent $45,000. What is the status of this engagement? We started working together in September 2018, and the engagement is ongoing. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? From a project management perspective, I’m very satisfied with their work. Senior stakeholder feedback from our managing director and heads of product and design has been positive, and they trust and like what Gecko Dynamics is doing for us. We will continue our relationship with them going forward for any necessary software support. How did Gecko Dynamics perform from a project management standpoint? Both companies established communications touch points from the start—weekly review calls, twice weekly project management calls, and instant access via Slack and email for questions that needed to be answered immediately. Initially, things took a little longer than I personally wanted them to. It was my first time managing an outsourced software project, and Gecko Dynamics reassured me they needed time to understand our requirements and code base. After a couple of weeks, they picked up the pace, and I’ve not had a problem based on timescales since. Once we established this working relationship, we negotiated any unrealistic timescales and came up with appropriate deadlines. What did you find most impressive about them? Gecko Dynamics has delivered high-quality work, and they’re very responsive. If we have a question or vice versa, we tend to share knowledge instantaneously and make sure we have the right people to answer the question on both sides. They’ve also given us options when we’ve given them a design and it doesn’t sit with the functionality. They go the extra mile and provide alternative solutions rather than just going with the flow and accepting what we’ve given them. Are there any areas they could improve? No, we’re completely satisfied. Do you have any advice for potential customers? Since it’s a remote solution for us, meeting the company face-to-face is an advantage. Clients should have that initial meeting time for them to talk, show their work, and set an expectation for delivery. --- #### Development & Design Consultation for Hotel Curator **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: May - Aug. 2018 **Project Summary**: Gecko Dynamics took over from a previous team and provided outsourced development support fixing a custom application. They also provided consultation for design and business model ideas. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.5 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** COO, Mstar Solutions Limited - Industry: Hospitality & leisure - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Dec 10, 2018 **Feedback Summary**: The final product fulfilled the end customer’s needs and resulted in a satisfactory collaboration. The Gecko Dynamics’ team was communicative and kept all parties involved in their process. Their honesty and accuracy made for a smooth engagement and produced valuable work. "“Their team provided quality services at a moment’s notice." " **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. I’m the COO of Mstar Solutions Limited, a software consulting and development company. We find existing pain points for our clients and offer solutions for the short and long term. We provide custom development serves and contract partners from around the world to help our customers. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Gecko Dynamics? Our client, a curator of luxury hotels, was facing multiple challenges. They needed a comprehensive understanding of their concept and ironing out their business model. The previous development team we used for this client had misunderstood the requirements for their application, so we decided to bring Gecko Dynamics into the project to solve communication problems between the two teams. What were your goals for this project? We wanted the collaboration to result in a successful project for the client, with no misinterpretations or confusion. **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor? We interviewed several developers. We chose Gecko Dynamics because of the experience, priorities, and general understanding of the project. They also offered strong internal capabilities. Describe the project and the services they provided in detail. To begin, Gecko Dynamics provided code review to take over from the previous team. They fixed several aspects of the current application and added the new features the client required. Outside the development services, their team also provided business analysis services, design consultation, and frontend design implementation. What was the team composition? They provided one full stack developer, one frontend developer, and the project manager who also served as a business analyst. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business? Our client was relieved and happy to accept the finished product Gecko Dynamics produced. The project had been stuck before their team’s help, so they helped us move forward and collect payments from our customer. Having their support also allowed us to expand into other fields and markets, so it was good for our business. How was project management arranged and how effective was it? They were strong communicators and they understood all protocols. All deadlines were expressed in advance and all stages of the project were documented. The project manager frequently interacted with my team and the client, which helped manage overall expectations. We had no communication issues with their team, as they could speak and write in English excellently. What did you find most impressive about this company? We appreciated their honesty; they dealt with every issue that came their way. They only made promises they could keep, which allowed us to give our client realistic expectations. Their team provided quality services at a moment’s notice. Are there any areas for improvement? It could have been helpful if they hired more developers. Their skills were very impressive, but they could better market their services if they expanded their staff. --- #### Business Process Management Tool for Transformer Manufacturer **The Project** - Services: Business Consulting - Project size: $200,000 to $999,999 - Project length: Jan. 2014 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Gecko Dynamics built a custom, centralized database for a transformer manufacturer. The highly visual system allows coordination between workers at multiple production facilities. **Review Rating**: 4.5 - Quality: 4.0 - Schedule: 4.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Head of Quality Assurance, Cam Tran - Industry: Manufacturing - Client size: 201-500 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Jan 16, 2018 **Feedback Summary**: By synchronizing production information across all 3 plants, the database system facilitated substantial company growth, leading to sales doubling over 4 years. Gecko Dynamics familiarized themselves with unique industry challenges to produce a customized solution and become a long-term partner. ""The systems they’ve built have allowed us to keep our growing teams focused and in sync." " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the Senior Leader for Quality Systems at Cam Tram, Canada’s largest transformer manufacturer. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Gecko Dynamics? We have three plants across Canada and needed to develop a centralized, online database to coordinate our teams. The solution needed to provide real-time information in a highly visual way for display on television screens to help eliminate our paper-based systems. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? They worked with me to develop the custom software. We built it in stages, planning work up to six months in advance, and Gecko Dynamics helped me fine-tune the specifications before passing it to their overseas developers. They installed the software on our servers and we continue to create new updates on a weekly basis. What is the team composition? Alexey Mykhalov [CTO, Gecko Dynamics] is my main contact. Because he’s located near Vancouver, we meet face-to-face each week. I also have a secondary point of contact in case of emergency. How did you come to work with Gecko Dynamics? We searched for software developers online. Our industry has a lot of unique needs, so we wanted a company willing to create a custom system from the ground up. We liked that Alexey was local, as we wanted someone to visit our facilities firsthand to get a sense of the problems we wanted to solve. Because they use overseas developers, they also offered lower rates than their competitors. How much have you invested with them? Between $200,000–$300,000. What is the status of this engagement? We started working together in 2014 and our relationship is ongoing. We’ll be working together for the foreseeable future, as we have lots of work ahead and we’ve been happy with their progress. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? We’ve doubled the size of our company and sales since working with Gecko Dynamics. The systems they’ve built have allowed us to keep our growing teams focused and in sync. The quality of our teams has also improved. Additionally, we’ve seen warranty returns from customers decrease by 50% over the last few years. This can be partially attributed to the database system bringing live information right to the operators, helping them to ensure units are built to the customer specifications. How did Gecko Dynamics perform from a project management standpoint? Their level of organization is one of their strongest assets. We coordinate projects through Jira and use a ticketing system to prioritize tasks. I enter new tickets each week, and because their developers are based in Eastern Europe, they’ve already started the new assignments by the time I start work the next day. They're willing to work overtime during emergencies and respond immediately to any bugs or system failures. What did you find most impressive about them? Our business has a lot of unique challenges related to geography, customer base, and the industry itself. Gecko Dynamic took the time to understand our company in order to create a solution to fit our needs. They visited our facilities to get a sense of how our operators work and asked the right questions. They watched our employees interact with the system in order to make improvements. I’ve worked with companies in the past that try to apply predetermined solutions to a project, but Gecko Dynamic’s flexibility guarantees tailored results. Are there any areas they could improve? Developers are in high demand in Eastern Europe, so they have some turnover issues. It can be a bit of a headache to get new employees caught up if a developer leaves. Do you have any advice for potential customers? We’ve had to redo certain aspects due to a lack of planning, which has caused some delays. Be sure to plan thoroughly so that the project moves efficiently. Alexey will be more than happy to help. --- #### IT Services for Real Estate Marketing Company **The Project** - Services: Other IT Consulting and SI - Project size: $200,000 to $999,999 - Project length: June 2010 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Gecko provides IT services to enhance existing products’ UI design, backend coding, and functionalities. Constant functionality updates aim to expand the range of services and optimize profitability. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 4.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Founder, Homebuzz - Industry: Real estate - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Dec 13, 2017 **Feedback Summary**: Profitability is up with a recent project achieving a 25% increase in monthly revenue. Added features deepen engagement with existing customers and attract an ever-expanding range of new business. While close relationships are a key asset, they’ve created an informality in need of correcting. ""You can't get the kind of integration and development that these guys provide anywhere else. We toss aside every proposal from other firms." " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I'm the founder and CEO of Homebuzz, which provides software-based property management services. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Gecko Dynamics? We engaged them to serve as our IT team. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? Their services largely focus on web-user frontend experience and software improvements. They’ve worked on IVR [interactive voice response] systems using phone and text messaging. We employ the IVR system for security, authentication, and informational purposes. We’ve also collaborated on UI development and design. Often, they’ll design interfaces based on my sketches. They will then code the backend to make the site responsive on multiple devices. What is the team composition? We work with 3-4 people, which includes the project manager and 2 developers. How did you come to work with Gecko Dynamics? I found them through an online search. They were a good fit because the owner’s ideas and creativity aligned with our challenges. We started by engaging with smaller projects and gradually giving the team larger assignments over time. How much have you invested with them? We’ve spent $750,000 - $1 million. What is the status of this engagement? Our work started in 2010 and is ongoing. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? To give an example, we’re currently working on an after-hours calling service that our clients pay for per building. We’re now able to increase items 25% for monthly recurring revenue because they keep adding service features that grow our revenue and marketability. For example, we may start with texting, then offer call tracking, and finally syndication. We’re targeting our existing customer base while widening our reach through highly clickable features for property managers. How did Gecko Dynamics perform from a project management standpoint? We have several points of interaction on a weekly basis: Skype, JIRA, and phone calls. JIRA works well as a tool to log and troubleshoot customer issues. We integrated Zendesk with our JIRA account, but haven’t added new technologies because they necessitate more training. We collaborate very closely on technology and development issues. And yes over a 7-year period there were unexpected problems that we had to overcome, such as outages, design not being robust enough but our communication and feedback works well with the team to overcome these issues. What did you find most impressive about them? They get deeply embedded in an organization and create value. Their team is very intertwined with our company. Are there any areas they could improve? Due to our close partnership and growing operations, documentation isn’t always processed perfectly. Project handoffs tend to be more informal but it’s also a question of speed to market, so I can accept this. Do you have any advice for potential customers? Make the scope crisp and clean. The project also needs to be well-documented and UI designs require excellent mockups. Investment in making deliverables solid will make quotes and schedules more accurate. --- #### SMS Communication Platform for Mobile Phone Retailer **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development - Project size: $200,000 to $999,999 - Project length: May 2001 - May 2006 **Project Summary**: Gecko Dynamics augmented the development of an SMS communications platform. The system sent notifications based on workplace hierarchies and was also integrable with external IT systems. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Co-Founder, GoMobile - Industry: Telecommunications - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Nov 2, 2017 **Feedback Summary**: From 2003–2012, 180 million text messages were sent worldwide through the system Gecko helped develop. Their team offered suggestions that saved both time and money, and the product ultimately helped the client’s company become successful. Transparency and responsiveness are also memorable traits. "“I can recommend Gecko as one of the best business partners I’ve ever worked with.”" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I was working at GoMobile in Poland when I had my first contact with Gecko Dynamics. GoMobile was a small company of 70 people, and I was the sales director and one the founders of the company. I also worked with them during my time at Xplorex Mobile, where we developed SMS platforms XM SMS Pro and Fun Billboard. Right now, I work and live in Gdansk, Poland, for a company called Powel. We are a large company, with approximately 450 employees worldwide. I am the Managing Director of the Polish branch, where we have 72 employees. My current company does not currently work with Gecko because we have no need at the moment. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Gecko Dynamics? We were selling our services to the biggest GSM [Global System for Mobile Communications] operator in Poland. Gecko Dynamics worked in collaboration with GoMobile to develop part of the platform. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? The code name was GoSMS, but we were selling it under the brand SMS Enterprise. It was a hybrid platform because it wasn’t completely online. Customers could connect their business processes to an SMS gateway and send automatic SMS notifications to their customers and coworkers. The largest and most successful project we did was for a Polish airline, LOT. A GSM operator delivered the platform, but we developed it. It was a very nice internal communications system, and it worked there for several years. It was the main crisis communication system in this company at the time used to immediately notify people about any incidents on airport premises. The app had a certain logic which required a reply using certain characters within 1 minute of receiving a notification. This meant that the notification had been received and that the necessary services were taking place. If nobody answered, the message would be sent to a person higher in the hierarchy and would keep moving up until someone took care of the problem. This was a perfect system because the person who confirmed the SMS was also the person responsible for taking action and involving other people. We served around 200 smaller and very big enterprises in Poland that were using this SMS Enterprise platform as well. What is the team dynamic? We had anywhere from 5–15 team members. My point of contact was usually the CTO, but I spoke with the CEO and several others as well. How did you come to work with Gecko Dynamics? I found them through my brother, who lives in Vancouver, Canada. He had his own IT company there, and since I was looking for developmental resources, I asked him for help. He referred me to Gecko and told me they were a great team located in Kharkiv. He had been working with them since the mid-90s. How much have you invested with them? The project cost $400,000 USD. What is the status of this engagement? I first started working with them in May 2001 and ceased working with them at GoMobile in May 2006. I continued cooperation with Gecko working on some new communication products and SMS platforms during my time at Xplorex Mobile. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? We had a unique product, and it was a scalable platform. It was a bit smaller than the cloud-based services offered now. It was something that was very transparent for our clients because they could integrate their big IT systems with strict security, and then connect their interfaces through our SMS platform. It worked for both big and small customers, and it ultimately made our business very successful. We were able to hire more people, and we were making more money. The GSM company was also very satisfied with our services, so we view the project as a triumph. Between 2003–2012, around 180 million text messages were sent through our systems worldwide. How did Gecko Dynamics perform from a project management standpoint? Their project management was amazing. The response was really fast, and we used both phone calls and email to communicate. If something was very urgent, I could call any of their team members and receive a quick response. My experience with working with them has always been very positive. They delivered projects on time, and the code quality was really high. After receiving our specifications, they would suggest technical solutions that saved us time and money, which our customers also appreciated. Their reaction time was always perfect. They had around 17–20 people in the office in Kharkiv, and even if the person in charge of the product couldn’t help me, there were several others who could. If we ever had an urgent request or a situation with our customer, Gecko was always very responsive. I have absolutely nothing to complain about. We visited each other several times, and our day-to-day communication was perfect. We didn’t have to use in-person meetings in order to communicate. Our companies have similar mindsets, which also aided in our great collaboration. Gecko proved to be an extremely reliable, friendly company. I can’t recall any issue where we didn’t agree on something when a conflict arose. What did you find most impressive about them? I worked with them for several years, and only had good experiences. When I founded my own company, Xplorex Mobile, with my brother, I didn’t think twice before asking Gecko for help. They were my first and only choice. I continued for several more years in cooperation with them to develop other software solutions involved with SMS communication. I can’t tell you how they compare to other providers because I didn’t have to find other providers. I’m happy with their service, and with over 10 great years of cooperation, they’ve proved not only to be friends, but reliable partners who I can completely trust. There were times when I couldn’t pay them on time, and they were always understanding. After 9 years of continuous cooperation, I can recommend Gecko as one of the best business partners I’ve ever worked with. Are there any areas they could improve? I can’t recall any issues. They communicated well, and we were both satisfied with the collaboration. We have had a very close business relationship, and it’s almost like we work for the same company. There were some team members who didn’t speak fluent English, but we were able to communicate in Russian, so it wasn’t an issue. Do you have any advice for potential customers? The people who work for this company are trustworthy, serious, and reliable. We trusted each other so much that most of our business was conducted through emails and phone calls. We didn’t have to rely on a written contract. They know how to deal with other people. If there is an urgent situation, they try their best to understand and take ownership. My customer was also their customer, so I didn’t have to explain to them how important it was to find a solution to a problem. They would even work throughout the evening to fix bugs. --- #### Custom Software Dev for Market Research Firm **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: Sep. 2014 - June 2015 **Project Summary**: Gecko Dynamics developed a full-stack solution with Java. It was structured to process data while remaining visually appealing and user-friendly. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** President, Cascade Strategies - Industry: Advertising & marketing - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Oct 30, 2017 **Feedback Summary**: Timely deliveries and competitive rates combined with exceptional math and technical skills make Gecko Dynamics an ideal partner. Coordination and reliable communications were also noteworthy strengths. ""They are easy to get along with and it was fun working with them." " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I'm the president of Cascade Strategies, which is a 26-year old market research organization focused on large-scale e-commerce development, predictive analytics, and big data. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Gecko Dynamics? We needed an agency able to develop websites and interpret the data properly for the following areas: biometric signals, neural signals, GSR signals, and some facial recognition coding. We had one biometric signals project for which we needed help in particular. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? For the biometric signals project, they built the frontend and backend using Java. The solution was structured to receive neurometric and biometric data. Building and correcting algorithms to make the data more comprehensible was also a key service. The front end of our platform needs to be visually appealing and user-friendly. The functions and controls should be intuitive. What is the team dynamic? The team was Ukrainian, but our main point of contact, Alexey [CTO, Gecko Dynamics], lives in Vancouver. Alexey and I spoke on a daily basis to resolve unexpected issues such as malfunctioning signals or corruption. Eventually, he appointed an account manager that liaised between us and the various team members in Europe. How did you come to work with Gecko Dynamics? We used them previously to make a market research tool that did not include biometric signals. However, we chose to give them this biometric signals project based on our past collaboration. How much have you invested with them? We spent between $100,000 to $120,000. What is the status of this engagement? The project began in late 2014 and concluded around mid-2015. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? This project was not structured to achieve a quantifiable result. For similar projects, we tend to build apps for our clients, but do not see how they use them. However, it is worthwhile to note that Alexey did build the system a team of political science professors at the University of Texas used to predict accurately the 2016 presidential election when many prestigious polling firms did not. Their success attracted national press attention from major cable news outlets. How did Gecko Dynamics perform from a project management standpoint? They were excellent. The account manager was instrumental in the coordination between our offices and the developers. We interacted via conference calls and group emails, but primarily communicated with Alexey. We conducted web conferences on Zoom, Skype, and GoToMeeting. We used MATLAB for many of the algorithms. What did you find most impressive about them? They were passionate about the work, which isn't always the case when outsourcing. Alexey and his team demonstrated a greater understanding of our mission than other companies had shown in the past. They combined superior math skills with existing technical knowledge, which also distinguishes them from competitors. Are there any areas they could improve? The time different presented challenges that could be easily overcome with a local representative, especially for those customers who prefer direct interaction. Advice for potential customers? Customers should consider appointing a dedicated account manager earlier rather than later. Doing so is likely to help manage the development process. --- #### Web Dev & Design for Software Dev Company **The Project** - Services: Web Development - Project size: $1,000,000 to $9,999,999 - Project length: Dec. 2009 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Gecko Dynamics built a project management system to help a software developer create a complex travel booking platform. They provided front- and back-end development for a variety of other websites. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** President, Software Dev Company - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Oct 20, 2017 **Feedback Summary**: Each of the projects performed well and provided a return on investment. Gecko Dynamics made many projects possible through their solid project management, quick deliveries, and stellar Java expertise. Their transparent communication and sensible scoping made them a long-term resource. ""They’re in it for the long-term relationship and not just the quick project." " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the president of a software company. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Gecko? We needed help with web development and design. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? We built a booking system for one of the largest airlines in the world. It was to allow their clients to be able to interact with a booking system. We built the front end and back end of it in Java. They did 100% of that work and they started it all from scratch. They also built our content management system that allowed designers to be able to work inside their Adobe workflow. They delivered both a front-end and back-end solution that helped us make a reliable product. We’ve also built over 100 other websites with them using custom development techniques. We’ve done SMS projects with them as well. What is the team dynamic? I interface with Alexey [CTO, Gecko Dynamics] twice a week and Sasha [Gecko Dynamics] probably once a week or so. Other employees of mine interface with them more often. How did you come to work with Gecko? An old business partner recommended Gecko to me. I was considering other companies, but I chose Gecko because their experience was the unique combination that our company needed. How much have you invested with them? We have invested over $1,000,000 with them. What is the status of this engagement? We started working together in December 2009 and the work is ongoing, involving multiple projects. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? We’ve been able to stay profitable on every one of the projects we’ve worked on them with. They’ve delivered on time, to the point where we’ve worked with them for a very long time. How did Gecko perform from a project management standpoint? They’re very good. They give us access to their project tracking tool, Jira. Everything that goes inside of Jira is a transparent view of the work. We can prioritize all the backlog of work and we get to see what they’re working on and setting the timelines. They have teams that work in different locations. Usually, we’re getting responses 24 hours a day. What did you find most impressive about them? They’re the best Java developers in the world that I’ve seen. From an integrity point of view, they’re the most standup guys. There have been situations where there’s been confusion and they’ve been willing to take a loss when they shouldn’t have. They’re in it for the long-term relationship and not just the quick project. Are there any areas they could improve? No, I don’t see any need to improve. Do you have any advice to potential future clients of Gecko? As with any development project, understand the scope and try to get as involved in the process as possible. If you’re going to own your product, don’t just throw it over the fence. Sit there and work with them on it. --- #### IoT Solution Dev for Mobile & Web Dev Co **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development, IoT Development - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: Sep. 2025 - Jan. 2026 **Project Summary**: A mobile and web development company hired Gecko Dynamics to develop an IoT monitoring solution for an end customer. The team built a mobile app with multiple features as requested. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Lead Product Manager, Mobile & Web Dev Company - Industry: Information technology - Client size: 51-200 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Feb 12, 2026 **Feedback Summary**: Gecko Dynamics delivered the project on time, much to the client's delight. The team was proactive, easy to work with, and helped improve the solution. They also ensured seamless communication via email, messaging apps, and virtual meetings. ""We are satisfied and would recommend them as a development partner and IoT solutions provider."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position. I am the Lead product manager of an information technology company Describe what your company does in a single sentence.We design and build mobile and web solutions that turn ideas into measurable results, strengthening businesses and creating loyal users through innovation. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire Gecko Dynamics to accomplish?We hired Gecko Dynamics to help us build an IoT monitoring solution for our prior client. We needed to build a mobile app for monitoring systems in real time. **SOLUTION** How did you find Gecko Dynamics?ReferralWhy did you select Gecko Dynamics over others?Pricing fit our budgetGood value for costReferred to meHow many teammates from Gecko Dynamics were assigned to this project?2-5 EmployeesDescribe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.The team helped us build the main monitoring features. They worked on device data connection, real-time data processing, and logic for alerts and monitoring. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?The project was delivered on time and the client was happy about the speed.Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?Yes, all tasks were delivered on time, and they were connected during all previous negotiations.What was your primary form of communication with Gecko Dynamics?Virtual MeetingEmail or Messaging AppWhat did you find most impressive or unique about this company?They were proactive and easy to work with from the first discussions, and helped to improve the solution.Are there any areas for improvement or something Gecko Dynamics could have done differently?We are satisfied and would recommend them as a development partner and IoT solutions provider. --- #### IoT & App Dev for Water Damage Prevention Company **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development, Mobile App Development, Web Development - Project size: $200,000 to $999,999 - Project length: Jan. 2020 - Dec. 2023 **Project Summary**: A water damage prevention company hired Gecko Dynamics for front- and backend development of modern IoT-like hardware. They also built a hybrid multiuser app that integrated cloud functionalities. **Review Rating**: 4.5 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 4.5 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Product Manager & Lead Developer, Nowa inc. - Industry: Manufacturing - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Dec 12, 2023 **Feedback Summary**: Thanks to Gecko Dynamics' help, the client achieved milestones and completed MVPs that met positive internal and external feedback. The team was responsive and flexible throughout the workflow. They have been quick to react to critical issues and proactively address potential issues. ""They are very knowledgeable."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position.I am the Product manager / Lead developer of Nowa inc.Describe what your company does in a single sentence.We are a leading manufacturer of water damage prevention solutions. Our entire history is linked to very specific expertise: water. For more than 15 years, we have been protecting homeowners from water damage. We make it a mission and an obsession. For our customers, the impact of being accompanied by a specialist is significant: access to constantly improved products and services, an unmatched experience, and the strong commitment from NOWA certified experts. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire Gecko Dynamics to accomplish?Develop from the ground up the infrastructure necessary to maintain a large volume of IoT-like devices.Develop and maintain a state-of-the-art backend and frontend for a in-evolution hardware.Develop a multiuser mobile APP for the systems. **SOLUTION** How did you find Gecko Dynamics?Online SearchWhy did you select Gecko Dynamics over others?High ratingsPricing fit our budgetGood value for costExperience with similar projectsHow many teammates from Gecko Dynamics were assigned to this project?6-10 EmployeesDescribe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.Gecko Dynamics developed a state-of-the-art backend and frontend covering all the requirement of a modern IoT-like hardware. This included conception, build-up and support of highly scalable AWS cloud infrastructure. Finally, the team at Gecko Dynamics developed a hybrid multiuser APP integrating the cloud functionalities. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?Achieved milestones and MVPs. In-House and customers feedback validating project success.Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?Many times, at the beginning. We didn't deliver on time / or as expected and went over budget. We (as a client) adjusted the way we collaborated, communicate better and overall, just learned to set our expectations accordingly. Importantly, along the way, the team at Gecko have been very comprehensive and helpful in providing better collaboration solutions and adjusting to our needs.What was your primary form of communication with Gecko Dynamics?Virtual MeetingEmail or Messaging AppWhat did you find most impressive or unique about this company?They are very knowledgeable. They have been very serious about critical issues and have reacted incredibly promptly and sometimes proactively to important or potential issues.Are there any areas for improvement or something Gecko Dynamics could have done differently?We, as unknowing or otherwise untrained, clients often fail to properly describe or conceptualize our needs/requirements. We understand it's our responsibility to ensure proper description of our requests, and we've learned and adjusted the way we've done it along the way, but sometimes, I feel, some tasks we're either not properly described or in any case not properly understood and were still developed in a way that required them to be redesigned, refactored or simply redeveloped. --- #### Custom Software Dev for Automotive Company **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development - Project size: Confidential - Project length: June 2019 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Gecko Dynamics has developed a cloud-based POS system for an automotive company. The team has integrated the solutions with the client's debit services and created an admin app for website spin-up. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Software Dev Manager, Auto-Star Compusystems Inc. - Industry: Automotive - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Nov 3, 2023 **Feedback Summary**: Gecko Dynamics has delivered most of the tasks within schedule. They've appointed three project managers for the collaboration, ensuring a memorable experience for the client. Gecko Dynamics is also highly responsive and knowledgeable and keeps the client updated throughout the engagement. ""They always respond quickly to our needs."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position.I am the Software Development Manager of Auto-Star Compusystems Inc.Describe what your company does in a single sentence.Auto-Star started as an automotive company that developed inventory management software for mechanics and car dealerships. Since that time, Auto-star has evolved into what it has today, providing the best retail POS technology to the grocery, pharmacy and natural health markets. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire Gecko Dynamics to accomplish?Help with developing a cloud-based point of sale system **SOLUTION** How did you find Gecko Dynamics?Online SearchWhy did you select Gecko Dynamics over others?High ratingsPricing fit our budgetGood value for costHow many teammates from Gecko Dynamics were assigned to this project?2-5 EmployeesDescribe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.I am going to summarize. The scope was very large. We wanted to simplify and replicate a lot of the features we have in our legacy POS system and have them available in a cloud-based POS system. Our main goal was ease of use and an attractive design. Some of the key deliverables were product management, customer management, promotions, till software, integration to our debit/credit service as well as an admin application to spin up new sites for new customers and maintain existing customers. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?For us we were looking at completion rate, budget utilization and the satisfaction of various stakeholders here at Auto-Star with the software they delivered.Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?There have been three different project managers so far on their side. I have enjoyed working with all three of them. Items were delivered on time the majority of the time. I was always informed early if things might miss the delivery date. They always respond quickly to our needs.What was your primary form of communication with Gecko Dynamics?Virtual MeetingEmail or Messaging AppWhat did you find most impressive or unique about this company?The knowledge of their various developers has been very impressive to me.Are there any areas for improvement or something Gecko Dynamics could have done differently?I feel like sometimes they rely too much on text communication which results in some back and forth that wastes a bit of time when a quick virtual meeting might get any confusion cleared up much faster. --- #### UI/UX Design for Virtual Asset Design Company **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development, Graphic Design, UX/UI Design - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: May 2023 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Gecko Dynamics provides UI/UX design and development for a virtual asset design company. The team is also tasked with developing software and delivering a mobile app. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Founder, Virtual Asset Design Company - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Online Review **The Review** — May 18, 2023 **Feedback Summary**: Gecko Dynamics successfully delivers their tasks within the given timeframe, much to the client's delight. The team is instrumental in representing the company in a professional light, and internal stakeholders are impressed with the vendor's personable approach. ""We praise their personal approach to each project."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position.I am the Founder of the company.Describe what your company does in a single sentence.Software to create a virtual avatar of a user. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire Gecko Dynamics to accomplish?Clickable UX prototypeSoftware development **SOLUTION** How did you find Gecko Dynamics?ReferralWhy did you select Gecko Dynamics over others?Company values alignedHow many teammates from Gecko Dynamics were assigned to this project?2-5 EmployeesWhat was your primary form of communication with Gecko Dynamics?Virtual MeetingEmail or Messaging AppDescribe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.Gecko Dynamics first developed a clickable UX design, moving forward they will be developing the software. Key deliverables include UX/UI designs and mobile applications **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?A good representation of how the software will look once created and see how it will function.Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?Very quick delivery, all needs were met, and great communication.What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?We praise their personal approach to each project, it felt more like teamwork rather than a task.Are there any areas for improvement or something Gecko Dynamics could have done differently?No real areas which could be improved --- #### Web Redesign for Tour Operator **The Project** - Services: UX/UI Design, Web Design - Project size: Confidential - Project length: Jan. - Feb. 2023 **Project Summary**: Gecko Dynamics provided web design services for a tour operator. They redesigned the client's website, making it more visually appealing to customers. The team also refined the product details page. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Head of Engineering, Tour Operator - Industry: Hospitality & leisure - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Online Review **The Review** — Apr 1, 2023 **Feedback Summary**: The client was delighted with the new design of their website. Gecko Dynamics guided the business through the process, going above and beyond to meet their needs. The team leveraged their knowledge and technical expertise to deliver quality and timely outputs that aligned with the client's vision. ""They responded very well to our needs in a timely fashion."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position. I am the Head of Engineering Describe what your company does in a single sentence. Tour Operator **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire Gecko Dynamics to accomplish? Design a B2C-friendly website landing page Design a Product Details page for each product listing **SOLUTION** How did you find Gecko Dynamics? Online Search Why did you select Gecko Dynamics over others? High ratings Great culture fit Other What was the size of Gecko Dynamics’s team? 2-5 Employees Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables. Our worked with Gecko Dynamics to redesign our landing page and product details page. We had a website that our customers knew and used, but we wanted to brighten the design so that it could be a website that they loved. Gecko Dynamics went above and beyond, delivering a unique design that was suited for our business. We've talked to several design agencies in the US, Canada, etc. that are similar or bigger in size to Gecko but didn't quite find the right fit. Gecko Dynamics had the right talent to show us a vision of our website that we knew could delight our customers. The people we worked with at Gecko really listened to our requirements and understood what we needed. Then they iterated with us and pretty quickly, we had a great direction for the website redesign. Couldn't be more happy with Gecko! **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success? A figma file that we were able to use for redesign of our website Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs? The staff at Gecko were super easy to work with. We had a good cadence for collaboration and no detail was missed. They understood our needs well and we never felt like they were trying to rush things. They responded very well to our needs in a timely fashion. What was your primary form of communication with Gecko Dynamics? In-Person Meeting Virtual Meeting Email or Messaging App What did you find most impressive or unique about this company? The designer we worked with has a true breadth of talent. Their Dribble page is a good proof of this. Because we are in a unique industry, our design requirement was very specific, not a typical B2B design scenario. The designer understood this very well and we're super impressed with the result. The account manager we worked with was a pleasure to work with as well, super easy going and very clear about what the steps were in our collaboration. Happy to have gotten to work with both of them! Are there any areas for improvement or something Gecko Dynamics could have done differently? Because of time difference and remote collaboration over Zoom, it'd be nice to have better alignment on when the next meetings or touch points were going to be. Most of the time, they were clear but other times, Gecko could have done a more comprehensive job in making sure exactly what the next step would be. But overall, they did a good job here. --- #### Web Design for Business Reporting Company **The Project** - Services: Web Design - Project size: Less than $10,000 - Project length: January 2022 **Project Summary**: Gecko Dynamics has redesigned a business reporting company's website. They have also created web layouts for their case studies. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Co-Founder, Business Reporting Company - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Jan 27, 2022 **Feedback Summary**: Gecko Dynamics has been able to iterate on the client's feedback quickly. The client enjoyed their work together, thanks to their skill and seniority. Overall, the company found no need to improve their service. ""They were able to iterate on the feedback very quickly and we are super happy with the engagement overall."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. Im a co-founder or Probe helping companies understand their business **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Gecko Dynamics? Redesign of our web page and case-studies with customers **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors? I've liked the portfolio of the designer we wanted to work with, and thats how we found them Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project. They have redesign our web-page and created a couple of web layouts for case studies. They were able to iterate on the feedback very quickly and we are super happy with the engagement overall How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions? One as a senior designer **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success? We've got our design and layout in Figma and this made it very easy to implement in code on our end. How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs? Ability to have a direct communication with the designer doing the work was amazing. Enjoyed this a lot What did you find most impressive or unique about this company? Skill and seniority of designer we worked with Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently? Not really --- #### MVP Build for Smart Energy Systems Digital Marketplace **The Project** - Services: Web Development - Project size: Less than $10,000 - Project length: June 2019 - Jan. 2020 **Project Summary**: Gecko Dynamics built an MVP of an energy systems configurator web app for a smart energy systems digital marketplace. They developed both front- and backend of the web app. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Digital Innovation Manager, Smart Energy Digital Marketplace - Industry: Energy & natural resources - Client size: 1,001-5,000 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Apr 17, 2020 **Feedback Summary**: Gecko Dynamics built a quick and reliable solution that was bug-free and met the client's expectations. Delivering on time, the team had great project management skills. Throughout the course of the project, they remained motivated and proactive. Their team coordinated well and was very friendly. ""Their flexibility, team motivation, and speed were impressive." " **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. We're a digital marketplace for ready to install smart energy systems based on PV. I am a Digital Innovation Manager in the company. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Gecko Dynamics? Energy System configurator What were your goals for this project? Our goal was to quickly build an MVP for the energy system configurator in order to gather market insights and customer feedback for further development and improvements of the tool. We needed a simple web application to guide the user through selection of components and design on his personalized energy system. **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor? We found them via research on the web. Describe the project and the services they provided in detail. They developed both front end and back end of the tool. What was the team composition? UI Design, Wordpress Development, Javascript development, QA all well coordinated by the Project Manager on their side. Team size was stable and seems to perfectly fit the needs of our project. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business? The solution was built quick, was reliable and clean(no bugs). It met our goals and was delivered on time. How was project management arranged and how effective was it? Great project management and coordination. Project Manager was motivated, proactive and friendly. What did you find most impressive about this company? Their flexibility, team motivation, and speed were impressive. Are there any areas for improvement? no --- #### Content Transfer for Instructional Bike App **The Project** - Services: Application Management & Support - Project size: Less than $10,000 - Project length: Jan. - Apr. 2019 **Project Summary**: Gecko Dynamics moved an app’s content over to a server so that the content could be updated without having to change the app that was available on the app store. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Founder, Trail Tips - Industry: Education - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Apr 19, 2019 **Feedback Summary**: They successfully executed the content transfer. The highly skilled team’s attentive and accommodating nature facilitated a smooth collaboration. Customers can expect a helpful and insightful partner. "“They were responsive to my questions and proposed great ideas and solutions.” " **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. I’m the founder of Trail Tips, a mountain biking instructional app. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Gecko Dynamics? I hired Gecko Dynamics to move my app’s content over to a server. What were your goals for this project? I wanted to update my app’s content without having to update the app on the app store. **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor? I emailed a few different developers, and Michael (Head of Business Development, Gecko Dynamics) was friendly and helpful. Gecko Dynamics seemed like the best fit for our work. Describe the project in detail. We had a preliminary Skype call to discuss the project, and then Gecko Dynamics completed the content transfer from my app to a server. They implemented any changes or tweaks that I wanted. What was the team composition? We worked with Michael and Igor (Project Manager, Gecko Dynamics). **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success? Gecko Dynamics completed the content transfer, and they were incredibly helpful and knowledgeable throughout the process. How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs? The workflow was great. Michael was my initial point of contact, and then I worked with Igor, who managed the development team. Even though the project has ended, Igor told me I could email him if I have any questions. What did you find most impressive about this company? They were responsive to my questions and proposed great ideas and solutions. Are there any areas for improvement? No, I don’t have a single bad thing to say. --- ## Portfolio & Awards ### Supply Chain Management system for manufacturing Mayekawa is a manufacturer of world's most advanced industrial compressors and cooling systems under the MYCOM brand. The goal of the project was to create a supply chain management platform that allow the MYCOM customers to find the spare parts for their compressors and then automate the process of order & delivery on Mayekawa's end. Gecko Dynamics developed a web portal allowing the customers to place an order, as well as allowing the Mayekawa staff to process the order in an automated way. The project also included integrating external ERP systems used by Mayekawa or stock management (e.g. SAP, Epicor).You can access the full case study here:https://geckodynamics.com/case-study/mayekawa ### IoT system for water leak prevention Nowa is a Canadian company recognized as a leader in smart water damage prevention for residential & commercial properties. Nowa provides electronic devices that prevent water leaks by monitoring water pressure and controlling the water circuit. The goal of the project was to develop a complete IoT system consisting of web app, mobile apps and integrated hardware. Over the span of several years of continuous cooperation, Gecko Dynamics developed a fully functional web portal allowing the device owners to be notified each time there was a water leak and remotely control their water circuit through integrated devices. It was then followed by develoiping a cross-platform mobile application in Flutter that joined the suite of products offered to its customers by Nowa.You can access the full case study under the link below:https://geckodynamics.com/case-study/inflotrolix ### Air Canada Cargo Management System Open publishing of this project are protected by NDA. To request more information, you can reach out to us through the below link:https://geckodynamics.com/contact-us ### B2C Job portal for Sales Professionals Mave is a US-based career platform with a mission to help US companies find the best sales professionals. Gecko Dynamics designed & developed this portal for the client, providing functionality such as job board, dynamics resumes, matching algorhitms, reporting as well as employer branding features. You can access the full case study here:https://geckodynamics.com/case-study/mave ### B2C Talent Marketplace Platform Growth Collective is a platform that connects marketing experts to high-profile companies, rapidly growing start-ups, agencies, and venture firms. The product focus was to create a platform that didn’t exist in the market, one that could easily connect seasoned freelancers with trusted clients, making the overall process quick, efficient, and automated. While all the requested modules were successfully released, our team also completed a project migration to the new platform to ensure a smooth transition for customers. You can access the full case study here: https://geckodynamics.com/case-study/growth-collective ### Web & mobile applications for health management Spectrum.Life is the leading mental health & wellness support provider to employess of European companies. The first cooperation of Spectrum & Gecko Dynamics was focused on delivering a brand-new interface of their main platform. After the successful delivery, the relationship turned into more agile cooperation. Over the period of several years, Gecko Dynamics was (and still is) supporting Spectrul.Life with multiple services and tasks, including developing & maintaining mobile apps in iOS & Android, developing websites in WordPress as well as providing dedicated resources in the team augmentation model. You can access the full case study here:https://geckodynamics.com/case-study/spectrum ### AI-based speech recognition platform In 2018, SoundHound Inc. announced partnerships with Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, and Honda to provide voice interaction for their products using its Houndify voice AI platform. Gecko Dynamics is part of this incredible journey by developing the Polish language version of the Houndify voice AI platform. The goal of the project was to make paltform available in other countries by expanding it with multiple subject domains in the native languages. We provided a team of C++ Developers that were responsible for developing multiple subject domains for Polish language.Full case study can be accessed here:https://geckodynamics.com/case-study/soundhound ### BPM System for Canadian manufacturing company Jive is a complex business process management tool serving a major role in the everyday cycles of CamTran - Canada’s leading manufacturer of electricity generators and transformers. Goal of the project was to deliver a web application that would synchronize & standardize the collaboration between multiple departments and replace multiple Excel sheets that the company was using for managing the business. The system included a variety of business management features, such as workflows, reports, KPI measurement, task management and many others. Full case study can be accessed here:https://geckodynamics.com/case-study/cam-tran ### B2C / B2B Job portal for seasonal work Truly.work is a job board and marketplace that aims on helping permanent & seasonal workers to find a job in Europe. We designed & developed the entire platfor, which menables the candidates to browse through the avaialble job opportunities and the employers to post job advertisements for both seasonal and permanent work. We also provide ongoing support & maintenance services for the client. Full case study can be accessed here:https://geckodynamics.com/case-study/truly ### Business Management Software The client is a London-based trading company specialized in supplying machinery and raw materials from Middle East Region to the customers in the UK. We developed a platfom that replaces the Excel spredsheets used by the client and automates the critical operations. It provides typical business management features like overviews, reporting and accounting features. It is also connected to client's SAP used for stock & assets management. You can access the full case study here:https://geckodynamics.com/case-study/business-management-software ### SaaS for gym & fitness club management Volo is a complex system for gym & fitness club management. It’s the leading SaaS product for web-based billing and scheduling among fitness club owners in Canada and the US. Through multiple phases, we developed the entire platform that later on made the Volo startup getting acquired by Member Solutions Inc. The platform itself provides robust fitness club opportunities, including scheduling, membership management, billing & invoicing and many more. You can access the full case study here:https://geckodynamics.com/case-study/volo ### Engineering software for construction engineering TMS Systeme is a Canadian construction company based in Montreal. The company is specialized in construction of industrial buildings. We developed a web-based software for calculating the specific construction parameters of the designed buildings. The platform included calculation of multiple physical factors and coefficients of the projected construction components, e.g. bearing capacity, dead load, off-roof projections, beam stress, R-value, etc. You can access the full case study here:https://geckodynamics.com/case-study/csc ### LinkedIn for businesses & companies Enterprise League is essentially a Linkedin for businesses - a social B2B portal it connects SMEs around the world. We designed and developed from scratch the entire portal that includes functionalities such as news feed, posting, connections & networking, chat, multiple business directiories, etc. You can access the full case study here:https://geckodynamics.com/case-study/enterprise-league ### SaaS system for restaurant chain management Kofein is a SaaS platform developed for a major Ukrainian restaurant chain. It's a complex and complete solution for purpose of management of restaurant chains, as well as single restaurants. We developed the software from scratch, creating a system that enabled a robust management of a single restaurant and the whole restaurant chain. It includes typical features for restaurant management, such as inventory management, accounting & invoicing module, staff management, integration with POS terminals and hardware.You can see the full case study here:https://geckodynamics.com/case-study/kofein ### SaaS for event and membership management 123Signup is a complex SaaS system owned by Member Solutions Inc., serving two main purposes - event and membership plan management. The goal of the project was to modernize an existing outdated legacy software with the new one that would unlock new opportunities to the owner. As a result, we did a complete refactoring and essentially developed module-by-module a brand new software that enables a robust event & memebership management. You can access the full case study here:https://geckodynamics.com/case-study/123signup ### Expense tracking software for aviation industry Ammotio is an expense tracking software for aviation industry. It helps companies track all work-related expenses made by their employees as well as gather and analyze huge amounts of data. In this project, we took over the development of the existing platform and continued developing in on request of the client. It’s worth mentioning that Ammotio’s capability to work with huge amounts of data and the simplicity of the whole system are one of the reasons that it is vastly used in all sectors of the market from manufacturing to aviation. You can access the full case study here:https://geckodynamics.com/case-study/ammotio ### Survey Builder for British consulting company Rubica Survey Builder is a custom survey creator developed for Rubica – a British change management company. The platform was developed to support one of their key services which is measuring various aspects of change management by surveying the staff. Gecko Dynamics developed a custom surveying tool that is allowing Rubica to create custom surveys with various types of questions and basing on multiple custom design layouts. The platform also brings a robust overview of the answers given by the respondents and reporting on this data. You can access the ull case study here:https://geckodynamics.com/case-study/rubica ### Booking system and website for hotel Utopian Hotel Collection is a platform enabling users to book their stays in luxury hotels grouped by the highest rankings of standards. We took over the development of the existing platform where previous developers failed. We cleared all the bugs and refactored the major architecture mistakes to make the platform available within the time required by the client. You can access the full case study here:https://geckodynamics.com/case-study/utopian-hotel-collection ### React Native app for managing geo-spatial project Fieldshare.io is mobile app for task management in geo-spatial projects. It enables managing specific types of tasks in mining industry. It also enables the miners & field workers to upload documentation to specific tasks in the offline mode (offline support). We developed the entire application from scratch using React Native as the cross-platform solution for the mobile app. Full case study can be accessed here:https://geckodynamics.com/case-study/arkit ### Industry Recognitions - 2025 Award-winning company in Poland - Award-Winner in Custom Software Development - Best Software Development Partner ## Key Clients - Air Canada ## Packages ## About the Team ### Our Story Since 2002, we have been building systems where failure is not an option: aviation, finance, manufacturing. That environment does not forgive shortcuts, and neither do we. It shaped a simple rule we have never broken: the people who promise something at the start of a project are the ones accountable for it at the end. We are still that company. Smaller than you might expect, which is deliberate. If you are looking for a partner who stays accountable beyond delivery, we would like to learn more. ### What Sets Us Apart - 20+ years of expertise: We have been doing this since 2002, so we have seen what breaks and why. - Meticulous team: The engineers who scope your project are the ones who build it. - Competitive rates for European team: We operate under the Polish rates, which are lower than the usual EU rates and significantly lower than the costs of the US and Canadian teams. ### Quick Facts - 26 Verified Clutch Clients - 24 years in business ### Tools and Technology - Heroku - Terraform - Kubernetes - Ansible - Docker - Microsoft Azure - Google Cloud Platform - AWS - Azure DevOps - Jenkins - Bitbucket - GitLab ## Locations (2) ### Kraków, Poland (Headquarters) - Wadowicka 6 - Kraków 30-415 - Poland - 41 - 49 employees - Phone: +48 513 752 444 ### Vancouver, Canada - 422 Richards St - Vancouver, BC V6B 2Z4 - Canada - 2 - 5 employees - Phone: +1 778 881 4161 ## Connections - Julia Melnyk (Gecko Dynamics) - David Stroud (Properti Edge Solutions Inc.) - Alexander Ruban (Testerly) ## Contact Gecko Dynamics [Send a message](https://clutch.co/profile/gecko-dynamics) ### Connect on Social - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/gecko-dynamics) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/geckodynamics/) - [X](https://mobile.twitter.com/geckodynamics) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/geckodynamics/)