Gilzor

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Pointblank GmbH

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Mobile App Development / Mobile Advertising

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Rebuild our mobile app with Native iOS
• Make the code more scalable and easier to modify for A/B testing
• Implement new design

SOLUTION

How did you find Gilzor?

Referral

Why did you select Gilzor over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Referred to me
• Expertise and track record

How many teammates from Gilzor were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

We had an existing mobile app using React Native and with a good amount of technical debt. It was leading to significant loss of velocity and bugs whenever we were implementing new features.

Gilzor's mission was to:

• Develop the app again from scratch in Native iOS language
• Implement our new app design, including the most recent glass design libraries released by Apple
• Integrate our analytics stack
• Make the codebase scalable for future feature implementation

Speed was critical, as we had a 3-week target for the new version to be ready

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Clear estimation process at the beginning.
• Execution was done according to the planning and all timelines agreed were respected- despite extremely short deadlines.
• All features discussed were developed, with very little need for back-and-forth as quality was strong from the first version.
• Team was always responsive and efficient at solving the few issues/bugs that came across.
• The final build delivered is exactly as desired without any issues.

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

They were excellent at managing the project. From the beginning with very precise estimation of all requirements and time needed.

Few items were added along the way as we had forgotten to include some parts of our analytics stack, and it was dealt with by the team very professionally.

In the end, the app was delivered exactly according to specs and within the timeline/cost agreed

What was your primary form of communication with Gilzor?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They were incredibly fast and efficient at scoping the project and then delivered within very tight deadlines.

Work quality has been excellent, with very few issues across the builds and impressive speed at resolving them when they occured

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

Not really, they've been the best partner we have worked with for app development so far. As a matter of comparison, we tried 4 other vendors in this area before and none of them came close to the results delivered by Gilzor (speed, cost and quality).

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Senior Product Manager of Impala Studios

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

 Impala Studio is a mobile product studio based in the Netherlands.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Mobile application development

SOLUTION

How did you find Gilzor?

Referral

Why did you select Gilzor over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Gilzor were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Gilzor team made a complete re-architecture of the iOS application, optimizing its design, business logic, and overall functionality. 

They updated the app's interface making it appealing and engaging.

Team changed the app's architecture so it started to handle the increasing number of users.

The app was improved to provide up-to-the-minute flight tracking and timely notifications.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They designed user-friendly and intuitive screens for users with different user experience. As a result we got an iOS application with the functionality:

• Real-time flight tracking on an interactive map, showcasing routes and current positions.
• Presented flight information, including aircraft details, flight duration, delays, and more.
• Customizable notifications to alert users about important flight updates such as delays or departures.
• Document storage capabilities for users to attach tickets, certificates, and essential documents.

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

The project was managed by a tech team lead and it was great. The team met all commitments targeting our company objectives. 

What was your primary form of communication with Gilzor?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

I was impressed with how quickly we got a stable and well-designed product. We needed to release the application within a strict and fairly short time frame, and they successfully completed this task.

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

We’re absolutely satisfied with our work and results.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of A C Projects

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Software projects management and development

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Find professionals
• Make networking

SOLUTION

How did you find Gilzor?

Referral

Why did you select Gilzor over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Gilzor were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

• Custom development of complicated web system including native iOS and Android applications, admin panel, AI algorithms and DEVOPS service. 
• Produced within the specified timeframe, an operational MVP with fully integrated features. 
• The variance from the initially projected work was 3%. Following the release and user testing of the MVP over the subsequent two months, Gilzor introduced supplementary functionalities. 
• The most recent iteration of the software encompasses: the capability to capture brief videos, sorting of photos and videos, collaborative editing features, and facial recognition technology.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

After reviewing the designs, the team prioritized MVP functionality, developed SRS documentation, and created the development roadmap. As a result, we got a stable application on time and initially had the functionality: 

• Personal account creation; 
• Possibility to add photos. 
• Integration with phone gallery via API. 
• Implementing categorization - folder creation capabilities; 
• Ability to invite friends and share photos with them. 

The app had a system of users and roles using a database on AWS; In-app camera availability. Integration with iOS and Android Camera through API (Amazon Recognition). The development of the MVP included the following processes: Front-end development, Back-end development, and Mobile development.

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

The team demonstrated a strong management of the development process. They delivered on-time, the team lead ensured quality work and valued our feedback.

What was your primary form of communication with Gilzor?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

I was impressed by how well-coordinated the interaction and work was between different departments of the Gilzor team (mobile and web). The teams worked cohesively and collaboratively, and there were never any conflicts between tasks and processes.

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

Our collaboration with Gilzor has been positive.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder & CEO of CLUSTER ONE GmbH

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

A small development company, located in Germany.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Mobile application development

SOLUTION

How did you find Gilzor?

Online Search

Why did you select Gilzor over others?

• Pricing fits our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Gilzor were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The team was requested to stabilize the existing app and scale it. Gilzor fixed technical issues such as an outdated codebase and numerous bugs that made user experience poor. They faced difficulties while searching for a product. As the app was available in multiple countries with different languages, regulations, and product assortments, it was crucial to make the app scalable to accommodate these variations.
The team also implemented new features to meet the demand for online ordering and delivery services, contributing to the app's growth.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Gilzor team delivered Android and iOS Native Applications with the functionality: 

• User Authentication (Login/Logout).
• Product Search.
• Favorite Products.
• Payment. 
• Loyalty Program. 
• Coupons & Vouchers. 
• Multishop System. 
• Multilingual Environment. 
• Online platform provides users with multilingual support.
• Electronic Prescriptions. 
• Geo-based Language & assortment. 
• Complex Filter System.

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

The development process management was great, though the team wasn’t big. The whole process was transparent and in a positive environment. We had regular demos and reports. The team was always in touch and responded quickly to our requests and messages.

What was your primary form of communication with Gilzor?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

• During their work, the team was challenged a couple of times. I appreciate a proactive approach and strong tech management, as well as a positive attitude, that helped to find and implement beautiful solutions. The app needed to handle: integration with multiple stores; 
• diverse APIs and methods; 
• handling different API versions; 
• designing a user-friendly navigation and sorting; 
• supporting varied functionality as requirements of different drug stores; 
• localization for different languages; and addressing legal requirements.

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

I like to work with the Gilzor team.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the individual entrepreneur of an information technology company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

B2C iOS Apps

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• iOS Mobile application development
• Design & development from scratch

SOLUTION

How did you find Gilzor?

Referral

Why did you select Gilzor over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Gilzor were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Gilzor took on the entire development cycle of our weather app, from initial design to final implementation. They handled both the front-end and back-end development, delivering a cohesive and well-functioning product. The app focuses on providing real-time data about severe weather in the USA and Canada, and their team did an outstanding job creating a reliable and user-friendly experience.

The interface is intuitive and engaging, while the backend efficiently processes and delivers up-to-date information. Gilzor's work has greatly improved our ability to provide timely and critical data to our users. We're very satisfied with the results and the professionalism they demonstrated throughout the project.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• They designed a user-friendly and intuitive interface for a weather app, implementing both the front-end and back-end (including integrations with multiple weather data providers). As a result, we developed an iOS application with the following functionality: 
  • Real-time and location-based severe weather data on an interactive map.
  • Weather forecasts, animated weather maps, and severe weather alerts with customizable settings.
  • Different types of push notifications for all our user segments.
• They managed to keep a high app performance even while displaying numerous interactive weather data points on the map.

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

The project was managed by a tech team lead and it went great. The team met all commitments, aligning with our company's objectives.

What was your primary form of communication with Gilzor?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Ability to meet deadlines: We wanted to release the first version in a very short period of time, and the Gilzor team helped us significantly to make it happen.

Highly skilled engineers: Despite the limited time, the app's performance was exceptional. We did not encounter any medium or severe issues, and just couple of minor ones. The app architecture is scalable and can handle rapid increases in usage.

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

Don't have anything in mind now.