Hygge Software

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of a drilling reporting systems company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

A Swedish company specializing in advanced drilling reporting systems, aiming to 
revolutionize the drilling industry with precise and reliable solutions.

Developing a digitalization platform for the drilling industry, which aims to simplify the reporting 
and documentation process for drilling companies. The platform will include features such as 
user management, reporting, documentation, and integration with Power BI for data analysis 
and visualization.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Develop a solid and functional platform that can scale in the future.
• Simplify the reporting and documentation process for drilling companies.
• Ensure security and compliance with regulations.
• Integrate Power BI for data analysis and visualization.

SOLUTION

How did you find Hygge Software?

LinkedIn

Why did you select Hygge Software over others?

Project estimation and presentation

How many teammates from Hygge Software were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Hygge Software was hired to develop a digitalization platform for the drilling industry, aimed at streamlining the reporting and documentation process for drilling companies. The platform includes features such as user management, reporting, documentation.

Key Deliverables:

Development of a scalable platform that ensures future growth and adaptability.
User management system to control access and permissions efficiently.
Comprehensive reporting and documentation features tailored to industry requirements.
High-quality, secure codebase, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
Regular demo sessions and sprint reviews, allowing real-time feedback and improvements.
The project follows an agile development process, with structured but flexible workflows that allow for ongoing refinements.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Regular demo sessions where we could see real-time improvements and provide 
feedback.
High code quality and security measures, aligning with industry compliance requirements
A scalable architecture that ensures future growth and adaptability.

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

This has been the most valuable part of us and project management has been smooth and well-organized. They’ve been great at keeping us in the loop, with regular updates and clear communication throughout the process.
● Deadlines were met—whenever a milestone was set, they stuck to it.
● They work in an agile way, giving us room to provide feedback during sprint reviews 
and demos.
● Quick to respond—whenever we had a request or question, they handled it efficiently.
● Transparent and proactive, keeping us updated without us having to chase them.
Overall, working with them has been a seamless experience. They’re structured but flexible, 
and their approach made collaboration easy and productive.

What was your primary form of communication with Hygge Software?

Virtual Meeting

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

The team's dedication and meticulous attention to detail throughout our collaboration are truly impressive, together with the wish to explain everything to us in a way we can understand on a detailed level.

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

No. They have gone above and beyond our expectations and have presented the other solutions that has only increase the functionality of our application.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Idletechs AS

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Developing video analysis tools used for process optimization for the metallurgy, mining and shipping industries.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Front end development for new solution

SOLUTION

How did you find Hygge Software?

Got contacted over LinkedIN

Why did you select Hygge Software over others?

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

How many teammates from Hygge Software were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

An advanced system for metallurgy process surveillance needed a readable front end. We did not have the necessary resources, and thus contacted Hygge to take care of the project.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

As Hygge understood our needs very well, we were assigned a very good consultant that was an excellent fit for our team. The front end was developed in cooperation with the first customer on the solution, and the end result was highly acclaimed.

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

The Hygge team member was integrated seamlessly into our team, and worked with us as if he was an employee. All items were thus delivered on time, and 100% to our spec.

What was your primary form of communication with Hygge Software?

Virtual Meeting

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

Excellent follow up from the very beginning, a smooth process where we presented our project, got CVs in accordance with our presented needs, and a very smooth onboarding project initiated by Hygge that sped up the integration of the resource as a full blown team member.

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

Not really. We were very happy with Hygge Software’s services and would choose them again.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director of Vindat B.V.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Carmanagement re-invented by users. Introducing our brand-new software designed to support entrepreneurs and managers in the automotive industry to take a much-needed step into the digital age. Our software is focused on providing a complete package that seamlessly integrates the various aspects of automotive services.

With our smart application, you can create advertisements, perform appraisals, develop workflows and manage your accounting. Most importantly, our software enables users to easily and digitally identify their customers. This is a huge leap forward for businesses in the automotive industry. Get ahead of the competition by upgrading to our cutting-edge software today.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Working with professionals
• Using the latest techniques
• Create the beste Automotive software for European Car traders
• creating innovative solutions from scratch.

SOLUTION

How did you find Hygge Software?

Referral

Why did you select Hygge Software over others?

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

How many teammates from Hygge Software were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Hygge performs ongoing technical support and implementation of new features. In the course of the project we used React, Redux, Redux-Saga, Styled Components, SASS, Immer, Reselect, Nodejs, Nest.js, Typescript, Mysql We started our cooperation with one developer. Now we have a team of senior backend/full stack developer and middle front end developer, and middle front end/full stack developer working with us

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

During the period of cooperation, the Hügge team helped us to develop and launch the project, as well as additions to it.

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

We have used Kanban board to streamline tasks and project activities, received regular updates on daily meetings and measured performance in accordance with delivery schedule. We didn’t feel the time difference which was crucial for us.

What was your primary form of communication with Hygge Software?

Email or Messaging App

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

The personal involvement and attention to detail their team provided in the course of our cooperation were amazing.

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

At the moment, I can just recommend letting them add value to your project.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Co-founder & CEO of Observe

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Observe is a social learning platform for out of the classroom real world experience.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• To help build our MVP
• To speed up product operations
• To implement Stripe payment and a variety of features

SOLUTION

How did you find Hygge Software?

LinkedIn

Why did you select Hygge Software over others?

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

How many teammates from Hygge Software were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Scope of work consisted of helping build our initial MVP which consisted of User Profile, Organization Creation, Public / Private, Back-End Schema architecture, Stripe API set-up, WebRTC, and more. The Hygge team did a great job in being helpful, positive, and responsive when we needed anything.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our goal was to build an initial MVP to get to the next level in our strategy which was attracting talent and acquiring more support. Given a pass or fail; we've passed and we are happy.

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

Timely, professional, and patient. We are thankful for their services and their team efforts with us.

What was your primary form of communication with Hygge Software?

Virtual Meeting

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

Their flexibility, service costs, and their ability to dive straight in with such an early-stage product were impressive. We also greatly enjoyed their positive personalities. Google the word "Hygge" and it will depict an accurate representation of the Hygge team that we worked with.

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

Nothing to change. They did great!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CTO of a gambling company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We build and operate an online gaming platform.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Software Development

SOLUTION

How did you find Hygge Software?

Online Search

Why did you select Hygge Software over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Hygge Software were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Hygge Software provide outstaffed software developers to work with our existing teams. Their recruitment team has been very effective at finding and providing capable developers with the skills and experience that we need on our projects.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The individuals provided by Hygge possessed exceptional skills and expertise in their respective roles. They seamlessly integrated into our teams, demonstrating a strong work ethic and a dedication to delivering high-quality results. Their contributions were and continue to be invaluable to us achieving our goals.

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

Hygge Software helped us to find the developers we needed when we needed them. Their recruitment team is proven to be fast and effective at finding the kind of skills and experience, coupled with the cultural fit that we were looking for.

What was your primary form of communication with Hygge Software?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Hygge's engagement with our needs and the quality of their developers has been very impressive.

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

No, I recommend Hygge to add capability and quality to your projects.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the co-founder and CEO of a unique B2C SaaS app that helps students and lifelong learners remember what they learn. The product is a spaced-repetition flashcard app that enables learners to upload all of their learning material and create flashcards linked to every fact, concept and formula that they want to remember.

When they practice memory retrieval with their flashcards, if they struggle with an answer, they can click a link that will open the source material at the exact location where they learned it so that they can quickly refresh their memory.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Hygge Software, and what were your goals?

Our app is very complex and needs to be fully-functional and performant across all major browsers and devices. There are critical integrations with some third-party APIs that are not in every case optimized for the kind of tricks we are pulling off. The app is also developed as a native desktop app for Mac, Windows, and Linux.

Hygge also built our website using WebFlow. Besides frontend and backend application development, there is stringent test coverage, devops services, and 24/7/365 on-call coverage to promptly respond to any issues.

The goals were for Hygge to build our website, the web application and native desktop apps according to demanding and detailed specs and then continue as indefinitely as my outsourced in-house team to evolve the app and provide on-call coverage to maintain the app and deal with issues around the clock.

SOLUTION

How did you select Hygge Software and what were the deciding factors?

I interviewed many Ukrainian application development firms. I was pleased that with Hygge, I could interview the actual engineers who would build my project. With a lot of these firms, you are interviewing a salesperson or the CEO. I have extensive experience working with Eastern European engineers.

I was very impressed with Hygge’s acumen and expertise. Their hourly rate was reasonable. The choice was easy.

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

We have our own designer so we didn’t depend on Hygge for design although they make a lot of fantastic suggestions along the way that we opted for. They provided all of the engineering including JavaScript, HTML, CSS, React, Angular, MongoDB (and other DB technologies including Firebase), Electron, CloudFlare, Sentry, GitLab, various test suites, WebFlow, and many other technologies.

Hygge worked in sprints and we communicated every day via Slack. The project was managed on Trello. The key deliverables were the website, the web app and the native desktop apps.

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

Approximately 10 members of the Hygge team have been working on our project including frontend, backend, and QA engineers.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Hygge has exceeded all of my expectations. They are stellar engineers and do everything like they are owners. They are thoroughly a pleasure to deal with. We have formed a unique relationship in the world of dev agencies. They truly are my outsourced in-house team. They handle all after-hours emergencies and keep everything running smoothly 24/7/365.

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

They practice agile development with sprints. We communicate via Slack and they give regular demos via Slack.

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

Besides being brilliant engineers, they always behave with a true sense of ownership. They want perfection and always go the extra mile to optimize the user experience. They always make me feel like they are true partners and never act like mere service providers. I have developed a real sense of trust in them. They are very good at meeting deadlines.

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

None significant.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the owner of Krivi Associates LLC, a consultancy firm.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Hygge Software?

I’m also an entrepreneur interested in developing an app. I was searching for a company that could provide support.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They developed my hybrid mobile app for iOS and Android. The app is for those interested in traveling or families staying across the continents. If they want to stay connected or share their memories, it’s easy to share the photos once you develop a private network. Unless you’re in the network, people can’t share any private information. It’s 100% privacy. The server is located with AWS. We have followed the encrypted technology as well. We wanted to give that privacy also.

I love traveling and taking pictures. I have a network. As soon as I take the picture with the app, it automatically maps where I’ve been and what kind of pictures I’ve been taking. It automatically gets shared to the network as I keep tagging them. They get the messages. The next time, one of my connected people in the network, if they reach the same place, they get a notification that their friend was there and if they want to take a selfie. Our goal was to establish it, but not just for the current generation. I have no idea where my grandparents were, how they were living, what kind of pictures they took. With this app, the moment I establish my network, my kids and grandkids can always see where and when I was there, and what kind of moments I enjoyed.

We went live on October 19th. Right now, they are doing post-go-live support. As we see there’s a possibility of improvement, I give them feedback. By the end of November, they will be doing the final touchups. I potentially want to continue taking up the second phase. Right now, it’s a paid version as well as a non-paid version (with ads and ad-free). There are certain improvements we have in mind and I’ve been talking to the project manager about them.

What is the team composition?

Tanya (HR Manager) is the one I interact with on a regular basis. There’s someone for iOS, one for Android, another person for the backend, and someone for designing. I do believe they have a larger team but my interaction was limited to very few people. It’s essentially one specialist by platform or technology.

How did you come to work with Hygge Software?

I reached out to Hygge Software via LinkedIn. The project manager presented the proposal, I liked it. Tanya who is the Project manager was the key to why I went with this company.

How much have you invested with them?

I've spent $30,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started the Project in February 2020, and development of the app was completed in May 2020, as per the initial scope. After reviews and testing, I further added a few scope changes, and we went live in October 2020.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Everything was fantastic. I give them an idea that’s in my mind and they’d come up with a couple of options. Options were really helpful for me because I’m not a technical person. When I got a few options, it opened up some new ideas. I love that.

How did Hygge Software perform from a project management standpoint?

Tanya has amazing project management skills. They provided excellent project management which is what I wanted. I’m not technical in mobile app development. The project manager came with all the required skillsets. Everything was delivered on time. Since we’re in a different time zone, we pick a time early morning and it’s either a Zoom or Google Meet call. They usually send me a test version. I complete my test version and provide them the feedback the next week. Once the project manager and the developer take notes, they come back with the fix. The project manager used Excel where she outlined all the tasks underneath along with what was going to be completed in what duration and any comments. She’d provide me with all those comments.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The project management and planning is most impressive. The quality itself is amazing. I wouldn’t trade the team for anything. They go into details and they care about the requirements. They always provided solutions.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Absolutely not. I wouldn’t be going back to them if I had any concerns or issues. Once I have a plan, they’re the first people I’d be reaching out to.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Do your due diligence on what you need. Give them an opportunity to think through and provide their feedback. Don’t just push things because they do have quality feedback. Take a look at what they suggest that might give a better product. The project manager and the technical people always give feedback. They don’t just deliver a product but note how it should be and what is trending in the market. Hear them out.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Founder and CEO of a sports media startup. The company is in early startup stage requiring web development for a social web platform for sports enthusiasts.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Hygge Software?

The company required a social web platform that could enable video sharing, commentary, and subscribing between users, as well a streamlined management system for company employees.

What were your goals for this project?

The goal was for the Hygge team to continue the development started by a previous team. Hygge needed to learn the architecture of the website and develop new features to enhance the performance of the site

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I had worked with Alena, the project manager, while she was working for another company. We had a strong working relationship and I trusted her recommendation to move the development to Hygge.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

The project required the team to work on features of a website that was already live and had a small amount of users. The team was asked to quickly develop and test these features and upload it to the production site every 1-2 weeks. Since the team was working with code that was originally developed by another they had to learn the code and architecture of the site quickly and effectively to make the correct development while ensuring to fix bugs that arose.

What was the team composition?

The team included a project manager who oversaw the development and communication between me and the development team, as well as 1 to 2 developers to work on both front and backend development. The project also required testing from a QA team.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

The website is up and running with features that make user experience much more streamlined. While there are no metrics to quantify this experience yet, the site is clearly easier to use.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

We used LinkedIn for most of our communication and Upwork for contract and payment. 

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The team was able to learn the code quickly and through the process they identified bugs from the previous development that I had not noticed. They have not only a strong understanding of the code but an understanding of the business goals of my company.

Are there any areas for improvement?

There was one instance when a deadline was not likely to be met. I would've liked the team to communicate this to me earlier, but to their credit they did communicate it to me and we were able to find a solution. The team made sure to work extra hours to meet the deadline which I am very thankful for.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director of Imaginings DW Ltd

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Provides consultancy and lends experience in automation programmes to large corporate firms enabling better strategic decision making and smoother transformation operations. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• build a website capable of meeting demands of multiple users
• supply information and design fitting a professional standard with very little direction
• research the market the website is for to help guide solutions and design choices

SOLUTION

How did you find Hygge Software?

worked with previously

Why did you select Hygge Software over others?

I know them

How many teammates from Hygge Software were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

This project was for a new client with which I had a relationship but no domain expertise. I relied on Hygge to help me deliver this project with a blend of my teams learning and domain knowledge and their ability to be flexible, knowledgable and reliable on producing results, interpreting requests and getting code across the line in a manner conducive with the clients expectations.

the major milestones for this project involved building a

1. backend database structure that would support the company for decades
2. multiple front ends that support more than 10 different user types all with differing roles and access'
3. multiple access controlled endpoints to keep access management on the system easy to deploy
4. developing on the latest tech stack to keep the site relevant for years to come with highest degree of flexibility
5. passing multiple penetration tests to vet and prove the site is ready for public consumption
6. developing and deploying over 100 features against a tight 6 month deadline.

the team displayed awesome skills in everything from the node and react components to the wider skillsets of what framework to use, why and also how that would look for the next 10 years on our system. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

key deliverable items

customer satisfaction

external vendors tests on the system

code with high security and flexibility 

key communications held throughout the delivery allowing strong stakeholder management to be maintained

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

project management was held to a high standard throughout.

items were delivered >95% on time throughout. There were some delays, naturally, but they were communicated in good time and with valid reasoning to understand the reasoning behind. 

they were very responsive and not afraid to answer calls out of hours and reply or cover off requests first thing the next day. overall very happy with the work provided on the project, the project management team are super capable.

What was your primary form of communication with Hygge Software?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

I have worked with them previously so I know how good they are.

One thing I liked about this company is their leadership and how open to communication and adaptation they are. I found them during the entire project delivery to be accessible, communicative and open to feedback or requests for alternate services. They were never afraid to give out more work and when they saw opportunity they would recommend people to fill the gaps before it became a problem for me or the stakeholders. 

Also of note was the breadth of skills present in the workforce, no question was unanswerable as they always had some team members in the group who could advise on questions or topics to get insight about how to approach or solve a challenge.

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

I would find it difficult to recommend areas of improvement. I think the team are super flexible, responsive and open to working as a team. I would only wish I could work in person with them as they seem a fantastic group of people to work with and be around. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Marketing Specialist of Inweb

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Inweb is an Ukrainian digital marketing agency that takes businesses to a new level. A premium partner of Google.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Complete Web Development the website from scratch on white label base

SOLUTION

How did you find Hygge Software?

Online Search

Why did you select Hygge Software over others?

High ratings

How many teammates from Hygge Software were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The team worked smoothly and promptly. They were quick to respond to our needs, promptly resolving any issues and problems. The project manager was always in touch, they exactly provided detailed estimation and worked in timeline.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We gathered more customers to the website and it works better on mobile devices, our income increased significantly.

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

The project manager was always in touch, regularly updating us on the progress of the project.

What was your primary form of communication with Hygge Software?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Hygge provided the best quality and price comperantly within their competitors.

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

Hygge Software not only achieved these goals but also surpassed our expectations, delivering results.