GroupBWT

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of a financial services company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

we provide financial solutions for entrepreneurs, self-employed, and freelancers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• We hired GroupBWT to consolidate our internal financial data sources into a centralized system to improve data access, analyze KPI results, streamline decision-making, and enhance our ability to manage our data effectively.

SOLUTION

How did you find GroupBWT?

• Online Search
• Referral

Why did you select GroupBWT over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from GroupBWT were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The work involved creating a centralized system for our data spread across many Excel files extracted from different portals and sources. GroupBWT created a unified database and helped to automate processes to reduce manual data handling and errors.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project successfully reduced data errors by 7%, improved data retrieval speed by 30%, and increased the reliability of our data for decision-making processes. Additionally, the standardization efforts led to a 40% reduction in time spent on manual data management.

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

GroupBWT demonstrated excellent project management and business process understanding and delivered all milestones on time. They were highly responsive to our needs, adapting to challenges as they arose and maintaining clear communication throughout the project.

What was your primary form of communication with GroupBWT?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

We were impressed by how well GroupBWT understood our data challenges and delivered a solution that met our needs.

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

No. They are doing a good job.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of a pharmaceutical company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a pharmaceutical company with a wide range of medicines.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• We reached out to GroupBWT to gather reviews on brands from specific stores. We needed to understand how consumers perceive brand products, the overall sentiment towards these brands on various platforms, their popularity among consumers, and so forth.

SOLUTION

How did you find GroupBWT?

• Online Search
• Referral

Why did you select GroupBWT over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from GroupBWT were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
They have developed a platform that quickly collects reviews for brand analysis, extracting information about customer perceptions, likes, and dislikes. They aggregate reviews from stores such as Amazon, Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, etc. The platform also scrapes data from various feature articles, publications they've collected, and even information on Reddit.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I can say for sure that our work with them has given us a new perspective on the market and people's needs. The developed platform provides valuable insights for us. It has become easier to analyze new brands, as we have all the data we need to make decisions without manual hours of work. We implemented some improvements in packaging and service with insights from reviews. This helped us understand what customers prefer and which product they will be satisfied with.

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

The GroupBWT team was very positive and innovative. They approached the task responsibly and did not disappoint us.

What was your primary form of communication with GroupBWT?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

I would probably say their expertise. It was unexpected to see similar projects in their portfolio. We made the choice effortlessly and with trust.

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

I'm not afraid to say it, but we have chosen the best specialists for this project. So, I don't see how they could do any better.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an Executive of stevens transport

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a leading multimodal logistics provider serving north america with a robust offering of customized services and solutions

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• We hired GroupBWT to collect data from numerous websites about trucks and trailers for sale, including prices based on damage types, brands, years, etc. It was crucial for us that they processed a large number of sites and updated the data within a specified time frame to provide us with up-to-date information on prices for used trucks.

SOLUTION

How did you find GroupBWT?

• Online Search
• Referral

Why did you select GroupBWT over others?

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

How many teammates from GroupBWT were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

GroupBWT developed a platform that collects data daily from 18 major ad aggregators like via-mobilis.com, autoline.info, and mobile.de. They also implemented an AI-based analytical system that uses photos of trucks to identify details missing in ads. This AI tool helps analyze how various damages or extra features like coolers and refrigerators impact the prices of trucks or trailers.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The main focus of the software was on data quality. The new management system ensures top-notch data accuracy. Making informed decisions helps us save thousands of euros on each item bought or sold. Thanks to this data solution, we increased selling prices by 6% and reduced prices on newly purchased trucks by 14%.

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

Everything was done on time. The whole project was executed flawlessly, and the result is exactly as we agreed upon at the beginning.

What was your primary form of communication with GroupBWT?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their team is undoubtedly ahead of its competitors by developing new features and implementing innovative solutions.

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

We are satisfied with the entire process from start to finish. So, I don't have anything to complain about.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the Founder and CEO of a pharmaceuticals company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Pioneered the use of live moss as both elegant décor and an air-purifying, stress-relieving remedy, with their patent-pending design that requires no watering and has an endless lifespan.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• We reached out to GroupBWT to gather reviews on brands from specific stores. We needed to understand how consumers perceive brand products, the overall sentiment towards these brands on various platforms, their popularity among consumers, and so forth.

SOLUTION

How did you find GroupBWT?

Online Search

Why did you select GroupBWT over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from GroupBWT were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

They have developed a platform that quickly collects reviews for brand analysis, extracting information about customer perceptions, likes, and dislikes. They aggregate reviews from stores such as Amazon, Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, etc. The platform also scrapes data from various feature articles, publications they've collected, and even information on Reddit.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I can say for sure that our work with them has given us a new perspective on the market and people's needs. The developed platform provides valuable insights for us. It has become easier to analyze new brands, as we have all the data we need to make decisions without manual hours of work. We implemented some improvements in packaging and service with insights from reviews. This helped us understand what customers prefer and which product they will be satisfied with.

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

The GroupBWT team was very positive and innovative. They approached the task responsibly and did not disappoint us.

What was your primary form of communication with GroupBWT?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

I would probably say their expertise. It was unexpected to see similar projects in their portfolio. We made the choice effortlessly and with trust.

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

I'm not afraid to say it, but we have chosen the best specialists for this project. So, I don't see how they could do any better.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the Founder and CEO of a FinTech company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a veteran-owned and operated financial technology, digital marketing, and cybersecurity company that provides a comprehensive suite of digital solutions for financial institutions.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• We hired GroupBWT to help us achieve the specific goal of accessing new job vacancies quickly. We needed a solution that could collect and update data from multiple job boards in real-time, as existing solutions needed to cover more sources.
• Our objective was to have a user-friendly custom solution to meet these needs.

SOLUTION

How did you find GroupBWT?

Online Search

Why did you select GroupBWT over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from GroupBWT were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

GroupBWT created custom data scrapers for around ten job platforms and integrated them into our platform. They ensured a stable data scraping process and helped integrate it with our platform. They also added an AI model to match resumes with job vacancies.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project resulted in a 30% faster candidate selection speed and a 15% increase in candidates passing the probationary period, demonstrating significant progress and success.

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

In terms of project management, GroupBWT excelled in delivering items on time and responding promptly to our needs. Their team demonstrated a high level of professionalism and expertise throughout the project.

What was your primary form of communication with GroupBWT?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What impressed us the most about GroupBWT was their thorough grasp of our industry and ability to customize solutions to meet our particular requirements.

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

Overall, we are highly satisfied with the outcomes of our partnership with GroupBWT. There is always room for improvement in the area of project progress updates.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder and CEO of The Plum Guide

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Plum Guide provides a carefully selected collection of holiday rental accommodations, providing quality and comfort for tourists.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• We hired GroupBWT to fill the need for data aggregation and updating.

SOLUTION

How did you find GroupBWT?

Online Search

Why did you select GroupBWT over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit

How many teammates from GroupBWT were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

For our business, it's important to constantly have updated prices for hotels and plane tickets. Clients can book tours in our agency, and since the list of tours is updated quite often, it was important for us to set up automation for updating events and prices for them.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The impressive proficiency in data collection and analysis was made by GroupBWT. Thanks to a constantly updated database, it has become much easier for us to have updated info and eliminated the need for manual work.

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

Though our experience with GroupBWT had occasional communication challenges, typical in collaborations, they consistently showed proactive problem-solving. Their responsiveness and adaptability to our preferences underscored their commitment to ensuring client satisfaction.

What was your primary form of communication with GroupBWT?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

GroupBWT apart was their commitment to our success. The team went above and beyond to tailor their services to our unique business needs, showing a genuine dedication to understanding and addressing the intricacies of our industry. This personalized approach, coupled with their expertise, made our collaboration not just a business relationship but a true partnership.

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

Honestly, there's not much to dislike. Any challenges we encountered were more related to the adjustment period rather than inherent flaws in the company's offerings.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CTO of a tech startup. We’ve been in business for approximately one-and-a-half years.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with GroupBWT?

We needed a partner for software development. GroupBWT has handled the creation of our products from scratch, handling development, UX/UI, design, testing, and support. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Our main project has been a web application that allows customers to learn new skills through live classes with a trainer. Their team has also delivered a lot of features and initiatives utilizing PHP, Laravel, NginX, and Node.js.

What is the team composition?

We currently have a project manager, a technology lead, and a couple of backend and frontend engineers working with us. Oleg (Team Lead) led the project previously.

How did you come to work with GroupBWT?

Our founder hired them based on a recommendation from his friend.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent roughly $400,000 so far — around $3,000–$8,000 per month. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We began working together around November 2019, and it’s ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Overall, the project has been successful. We’re reaching a lot of customers every month through the web app; it’s working properly. There have been a few bugs here and there, and Group BWT has resolved them all. They’ve done what we’ve asked them to do. We’re pleased with our progress at this stage.

How did GroupBWT perform from a project management standpoint?

In general, their work in this area is good. We use the usual tools, like Slack, Jira, and GitLab. GroupBWT is extremely responsive.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their team is clear on our business needs and is always looking to support us.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They are a little slow in scaling the team when requested.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

They’re a great software house for startups and people who want to extend their technology team. I’d recommend them; they’re good at what they do.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a research associate for a market research organization. We do market research in the insurance and financing industries. My role is working with digital tool development.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with GroupBWT?

We needed help with the development of our fintech ecosystem atlas. The product is in the form of a database comprised of our fintech entities, and we visualize it in different forms, including graphs and maps.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We needed to create indirect visualization using Telescript, as well as a backend that could handle all the calculations. It also had to include different places you can synchronize at whenever you want.

GroupBWT is developing a content management system containing 2,000 companies, which five people in our research center work on. They’re also building a working environment and advanced Google Spreadsheet interface. It will also include an admin panel.

GroupBWT only helps us with backend development. They’re using Node.js, Elasticsearch, Google Cloud's platform infrastructure, and Firebase.

What is the team composition?

I work specifically with one developer, who is almost full-time. From time to time, we receive support from different specialists. GroupBWT once provided a designer when we needed help with web design.

How did you come to work with GroupBWT?

We liked their website and previous projects, as well as our conversation with their sales and technical teams. There were several rounds of conversation, and we interacted with their developers, which was helpful.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent £50,000 (approximately $69,000 USD) so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We’ve been working together since May 2020.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We haven’t launched the system to the public yet, but it’s functional internally. Different stakeholders (regulators, financial conductors) in the UK have viewed demonstrations, and we’ve received positive feedback. Everyone loves how interactive the interface is. They say the UX is far beyond that of other similar tools. Among these groups, we already have 200 users from 50 countries.

How did GroupBWT perform from a project management standpoint?

They’re flexible — we can increase the team as needed. Two months ago, when we needed to increase our reliance, they managed to allocate more resources, and then we decreased our team size again. We have regular monthly planning calls to establishing how they can help us.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Our communication with the developer is really good. GroupBWT has all kinds of specialists that can help us as needed.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I don’t have any suggestions right now.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

It’s best to come with specifications.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of a small company that runs an HTML browser game.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with GroupBWT?

I needed help creating the browser game.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

GroupBWT did everything for us. They created the game, developed the backend where we can see all the users and payments, and developed the frontend. The team also manages our servers because everything runs on AWS. When we have a question about hosting, they help us. 

What is the team composition?

In the beginning, we worked with three full-time developers as well as a project manager.

How did you come to work with GroupBWT?

I found them in 2014 on what was then oDesk and Elance, which are now Upwork. They created a website for me then. I reached out to them to see if they had experience developing browser games.

They said they hadn’t but they would take a look at it. A few weeks later, they analyzed all the other games we sent them and they said it would be possible.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent around $250,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We began working with them in July 2016, and they’re still working on the project.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We’re very happy with the quality of service because even though GroupBWT had never worked on a browser game before, they’ve done well. The game is still running, and we’re pleased with the work. 

How did GroupBWT perform from a project management standpoint?

We do regular Skype calls, and we also use Slack. For technical reports, we use Confluence and Jira. GroupBWT meets their deadlines every time. We have schedules and we can see what tasks are done each week, and we’re happy with the timing.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The quality of their work and communication is great. When we ask them something, they even respond during the weekend. When the game was broken, we contacted them at night and they got up and fixed the problem. We also like that they’re a young team, so they’re ambitious. It’s a good atmosphere.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, not that I can think of.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Tell them your ideas and competitors so they know what they need to do. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CTO of a software development company. We’re currently developing an AI-based, natural language processing (NLP) search engine. The system is used for knowledge management and other purposes.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with GroupBWT?

We needed to find the right people with the right tech stack, and it was difficult to do in our country. Our tech stack includes full-stack Python, MLP, and machine learning technologies. We couldn’t find suitable people for this job, so we started looking at companies from different countries.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

GroupBWT is providing development based on the tasks I’ve created. They also consult with us on how to improve the software, and they handle DevOps tasks. They introduced me to various open-source tools and Python packages we could use.

I started with a task breakdown for the alpha version, which included the front- and backend scope, DevOps tasks, and timeframe. I specified what kind of database we needed, how it should be implemented in our cloud infrastructure, and in how much time. I created around 50 tasks in total, with varying degrees of detail.

What is the team composition? 

We have a five-person team. We’ve worked with two full-stack developers from their team, who also performed DevOps tasks. We also have two frontend developers and one project manager from GroupBWT. 

How did you come to work with GroupBWT?

We had Skype interviews with 5–6 different companies from Ukraine, India, Russia, Germany, and Spain. We whittled the list down to GroupBWT and one other company and went through the second round of interviews. We chose GroupBWT because they had suitable skillsets and an experienced team. We wanted to have at least one person that could work as a tech lead, and they had someone available that had expertise in all the tech stacks and could serve as lead, doing code reviews and so on. The other companies didn’t have this kind of experience. GroupBWT also gave us a professional cover letter detailing their past experience, and the language barrier was very small.

How much have you invested with them?

So far, we’ve invested $240,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with GroupBWT in January 2020, and it’s ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I’ve worked as a software engineer for seven years, so I know how much time is needed for specific tasks. Most of the work has been done on time or early.

The quality of GroupBWT’s engineers is on par with other vendors or better. They’re much faster in scripting, performing DevOps tasks, and solving problems. Most bugs have been resolved in one day, which is incredible. From my experience, we’d normally require a few days or weeks for just one bug.  

How did GroupBWT perform from a project management standpoint?

We have daily standups to discuss the next steps, and we work in sprints. We’re using Slack, Zoom, and Google Hangouts for communication. Their English is excellent, and communication is easy.

We’ve gotten a lot of interesting ideas from their project manager. We’ve had some off time due to holidays and COVID-19, but the manager ensured that the team stayed on task using Jira. 

I flew to Ukraine to visit their company in March 2020. They were very friendly, and they picked me up from the airport and picked me up from the hotel every morning to take me to their office. I was there for one week to work together with them, and I had my own space. That was a very productive week, with lots of brainstorming meetings and new ideas. It was an impressive experience.

What did you find most impressive about them?

For them, every problem is solvable, and they have a nice workflow that’s focused on reducing downtime. Aside from their core team, there were other people who got involved and helped us improve the project. One of their founders put some free work into this project, just because he liked it very much and was interested in it. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

Their standards are higher than mine, so it’s very hard to think of something.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

Clients should be open with the team and consult with them about everything they have in mind. GroupBWT’s team should be treated like coworkers and not like external suppliers.