Geminate Consultancy Services

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the director of technology services at Weiland Inc. Weiland Inc. manufactures high-quality, durable fiberglass and stainless steel doors and windows designed for hygiene and corrosion resistance. We serve industries such as food processing, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, mining, and wastewater treatment across North America.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Geminate Consultancy Services?

We were looking for training and mentoring on Odoo development. We had specific projects that were stuck and needed some expert Odoo knowledge.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Geminate Consultancy Services has provided Odoo development training and mentoring. The training has been a comprehensive review of Odoo development, including front-end UI development, Odoo Studio, and data model creation. Ishwar (Founder) has also been very helpful in getting our Odoo development on the right track.

How did you come to work with Geminate Consultancy Services?

We found them on LinkedIn through a search for Odoo developers.  In our discussions, I could tell that Ishwar was very knowledgeable about Odoo development with his 10+ years of experience.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked with them from September 2024 to March 2025.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We've gained a deeper understanding of Odoo development and successfully completed multiple development projects with Ishwar's guidance. For example, we've developed multiple improvements for our sales team, including the ability to automate our change order process. Now, the sales team can focus on selling our products rather than manually generating change orders.

How did Geminate Consultancy Services perform from a project management standpoint?

Ishwar is very responsive and always willing to help. Our primary form of communication is web conferencing.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Geminate Consultancy Services is very knowledgeable and easy to work with. They're also more affordable than most Odoo consultants.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They've met the goals of our project.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a Director at Softlink Options Limited we offer a variety of custom web applications and web hosting services

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Geminate Consultancy Services, and what were your goals?

We have had several clients whom we worked together with Geminate Consultancy Services to Install Odoo, and customize several apps in order to map business processes

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

Some of the Apps we have deployed together are Odoo Core Modules, Sales, Financial Accounting, HR, Payroll, QR Codes etc

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

The Projects have been A number.

1. One was to capture Candidate information, including a photo on the web came and do a verification of this data on another remote server

2. Another was Church that need a HR solution to manage Staff files, leave and time sheets

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

2 staff

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

All the deployments have been stable with no bugs and delivered on time and we are able to understand the brief very well.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

The communication tools are Skype, Whatsapp and email

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

The most impressive thing was the quality of their work.

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

At the moment none

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the CEO of my own IT Consulting Company

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Geminate Consultancy Services, and what were your goals?

We worked with Geminate to customise the standard odoo applicatiopns, modify third pary odoo aplications and develop custom modules for our clients odoo project

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

Geminate was recommended to us through a mutal colleague

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

We worked with Geminate to customise the standard odoo applicatiopns, modify third pary odoo aplications and develop custom modules for our clients odoo project. We implemented an application which used odoo Inventory, Manufacturing, Sales, Invoicing and Accounting apps and Emipro WooCommerce App. Geminate customised every part of every app to meet our requirements.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

We worked with the CTO of the company who managed the whole development process for us.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

Geminate enable us to meet all of our project milestones within Budget

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

Germinate was very flexible and able to use all online communication and project management tools with ease! They work very well on specific tasks and communicate efficiently.

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

Geminate are highly skilled and experienced odoo developers. They are trustworthy reliable and friendly! Geminate understand the odoo platform in detail and are able to quickly turn business requirements into working solutions.

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

Geminate could improve the content on their website to match the quality of their skills and expertise.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We produce high-end cargotrailers for the new emerging micro-mobility markets in Europe. I am the Co-CEO.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Geminate Consultancy Services, and what were your goals?

Turn the freely available open source ODOO ERP/CRM into a highly customised tool optimised in every way for our own special needs.

SOLUTION

How did you select Geminate Consultancy Services and what were the deciding factors?

Its all about trust. Setting up a system like that means that you have to hand over total control to a complete stranger. So we just jumped in and made little steps hoping that our trust would be honoured. It was. The more I got to know Ishwar Malvi the head of GEMINATE, the more my conviction grew, that he is some I could trust with every aspect of my business.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

Just all aspects of odoo frontend and backend customization.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

All work has been done directelly with Ishwar Malvi. His team stays in the background.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

Excellent return of investment. Without Geminate, a small company like ours could not work with Odoo. We need an efficient, fast, one-stop expert who knows odoo inside and out.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timelines.

Uncomplicated and fast. Of course, we had our differences and missunderstandings but that is the great thing about working with Ishwar Malvi: He never gives up and he always keeps his nerve. And he has proven to be very generous with his support in difficult times like we all live through right now.

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

Trust, Trust, Trust. Never any doubts that I can trust Ishwar Malvi getting things done. Even when things are difficult, stuff does not work the way I want and we have to go the extra mile. He keeps going, he has the response time of a true geek and just never ever stops until the job is done.

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

Not really. So far so perfect.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Manager of CIP bv

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Selling industrial woodworking equipment in Europe (management of multiple languages).

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Geminate Consultancy Services to accomplish?

• Customising reports (quoatations)
• Customising input from products
• Online support for complex issues

SOLUTION

How did you find Geminate Consultancy Services?

Online Search

Why did you select Geminate Consultancy Services over others?

Company values aligned

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

Products Customising input of HTML fields, related to products so I can translate complete paragraph's in one time. better management of HTML fields related to products Reports - Quotations - Purchase orders Customising reports: Printing pictures Instrastat data (HS code, ...) Quotations - input data Input data in quotations More comfortable way for quotation with many product lines  

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We were working in small steps, and let grow the requirements.

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

• Quite fast even surprisingly reactions time. 
• When it's time-critical—a bug, for instance—we even get an answer during the weekends or at night.

What was your primary form of communication with Geminate Consultancy Services?

Virtual Meeting

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

• Quick reaction
• Understands quite fast the needs we have 
  • You don't need to explain everything until the last detail

Are there any areas for improvement or something Geminate Consultancy Services could have done differently?

Despite, some issues are not so essential, and I order a limited time to solve the problem, he may pass the limited time with massive steps.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an Executive of VCloud Casa Consulting

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

VCloud Casa Consulting provides advisory consultations and development services in customised Web Apps, Mobile Apps, AI, CRM/ERP, cybersecurity and IT audit solutions for SMEs and startups. VCC's talent and knowledge base covers the length and breath of current digital technologies today.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Geminate Consultancy Services to accomplish?

• Develop CRM/ERP solutions

SOLUTION

How did you find Geminate Consultancy Services?

Online Search

Why did you select Geminate Consultancy Services over others?

• Great culture fit
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Geminate Consultancy Services were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

Partnered in a consortium that launched the SME ACCT/HRM ERP portal nationwide in Singapore. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Project is deployed and went live nationwide.

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

Worked closely with the founder who is talented and effective, with an equally impressive team.

What was your primary form of communication with Geminate Consultancy Services?

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

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

Their founder was talented and effective, which led to a lasting cooperative business relationship.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Geminate Consultancy Services could have done differently?

Maybe a better marketing team for self promotion?

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Operations Director of PCS

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Consultancy and sales of printer consumables.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Geminate Consultancy Services to accomplish? 

• Development of Odoo Modules
• Re-design of Odoo website
• Odoo Consultancy

SOLUTION

How did you find Geminate Consultancy Services? 

• Online Search
• Other
• Why did you select Geminate Consultancy Services over others?

High ratings

How many teammates from Geminate Consultancy Services were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

Geminate have completed many Odoo module developments for us and most recently completed a re-design of our Odoo website within the timeframe and to our specification.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We set Geminate a timeframe to complete the website re-design along with example sites to ensure the right look and functionality of the site. They completed the work within the timeframe and matched our requirements perfectly.

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

They completed the initial re-design very quickly which enabled us to have extra time for some small changes to ensure the final outcome was exactly as we had imagined.

What was your primary form of communication with Geminate Consultancy Services? 

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The flexibility to work on our timeframes and provide great value for the investment we made.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Geminate Consultancy Services could have done differently?

Nothing, they were excellent

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

CEO of a smartphone repair company

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Geminate Consultancy Services, and what were your goals?

Odoo ERP Customisation

SOLUTION

How did you select Geminate Consultancy Services and what were the deciding factors?

Because they first helped me on small bug and then helped for the whole project.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

Mostly Python Odoo development. Multiple deliverables

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

I had one person of contact, the CEO

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

System is working well

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timelines.

We mainly communicated through WhatsApp but also e-mail, video, screen sharing, etc.

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

Their agility to complete and submit deliverables was really impressive.

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

sometimes take time to really understand the customer need and not only the IT challenge

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

ICT Development Officer at an asset financing company dealing with solar system.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Geminate Consultancy Services, and what were your goals?

1. Customizing odoo to allow for multi company functionality. Ensuring the sales, crm, logistics etc are working separately for the different companies.
2. Automating the HR leave requests in the system. Ensuring that only the employee's manager had access and rights for approval or these requests.

SOLUTION

How did you select Geminate Consultancy Services and what were the deciding factors?

They were selected from a freelancer site. Reasons for selection;

1. Their experience
2. Previous reviews
3. Cost

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

Worked on odoo to configure sales, procurement and warehouse for multi company

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

Just one - Ishwar

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

We were able to start using the multi company functionality for the new country that had started operations.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timelines.

Communication was done through email and skype for real time feedback

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

Geminate Consultancy Services ensures delivery of the requirements shared

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

N/A

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We are a manufacturing company in customized sportswear. We produce on demand. I am repsonsable for development inside the company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Geminate Consultancy Services?

We purchased the ERP application Odoo and needed customization on the code.

What were your goals for this project?

make the ERP fit for our specific needs.

SOLUTION

How did you select Geminate Consultancy Services?

We found Geminate consultancy services in the odoo community platform. After some negotiation we started working together.

Describe the project in detail.

As our business is quite specific, the ERP must be updated to suit our needs. Geminate is changing the code, making reports and giving consulting .

What was the team composition?

We have a one on one communication.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We are still in testing phase, but expect we can start using the app within 2 months.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The communication is quite rapid, Geminate is giving a professional service.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Can t say exactly. There is a mutual understanding and progesses are made.

Are there any areas for improvement?

not really