InnovatorSpark

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Clerix

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We create high-performance digital designs that strengthen brands and increase conversions.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Team extension of the existing in-house PHP team to fill skill gaps, scale up quickly, for maintenance work and access to specialized expertise required for the project.

SOLUTION

How did you find InnovatorSpark?

Network

Why did you select InnovatorSpark over others?

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

How many teammates from InnovatorSpark were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

InnovatorSpark provided Team extension services with a solid Dutch PHP developer for the existing in-house PHP team to fill skill gaps, timely MVP and to scale up quickly, for maintenance work and for accessing specialized expertise for this project. The developer had to integrate with the team and work closely with them. Working both remotely and sometimes on-site in the Netherlands as a seamless extension of the existing workforce. Providing flexibility. For this project we needed a Dutch senior PHP developer with extensive Laravel and Vue.js experience.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Maintaining quality and project momentum. Learning fast and integrating in the team smoothly. Working towards a quick MVP. Strong communication and independent worker with the ability to think along and find solutions, feeling a sense of ownership.

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

InnovatorSpark’s project management was structured and transparent. They consistently delivered their items on time and kept us well informed throughout the process. Whenever we had new requirements or needed additional support, they responded quickly and proactively. The assigned developer actively thought along, took ownership, and independently provided solutions, which helped us achieve our MVP without delays and scale efficiently afterward.

What was your primary form of communication with InnovatorSpark?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Swift delivery, solid developer, strong communication, friendly culture with passion for what they do. 

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

We have not noticed any areas of improvement; the collaboration is very successful.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CTO of Avel Technologies, responsible for defining product requirements, prioritizing features, and ensuring we deliver a user-friendly solution. I managed the collaboration with InnovatorSpark from discovery through development.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with InnovatorSpark?

We needed a reliable partner to design and build a cyber security–themed web and mobile application from concept to implementation, including a scalable architecture, strong UX, and end-to-end delivery.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

InnovatorSpark handled end-to-end delivery across web and mobile. Their scope included discovery and design support (mock-ups, user flows, and requirements refinement), front-end development for the web app in React and the mobile app in React Native, backend work in Python, database setup, third-party integrations, testing/QA, and ongoing project management.

What is the team composition?

We’ve worked with 2–5 teammates from InnovatorSpark.

How did you come to work with InnovatorSpark?

We evaluated a few development partners and selected InnovatorSpark based on their strong communication, relevant technical experience (React, React Native, and Python), and their ability to take ownership of discovery through delivery.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with InnovatorSpark in July 2025, and our engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Because the application hasn’t launched yet, the impact is best shown in delivery outcomes: we moved from a high-level concept to a working web and mobile product with the core features implemented, the database structure in place, and multiple third-party integrations successfully connected. We also have a clearer technical roadmap and significantly reduced uncertainty around architecture and integrations thanks to their discovery and design process.

How did InnovatorSpark perform from a project management standpoint?

InnovatorSpark performed very well from a project management standpoint. They ran a structured discovery phase, translated our vision into clear requirements and mock-ups, and then managed delivery in an organized, transparent way. Communication was consistent, progress was easy to track, and they were proactive about risks—especially around third-party integrations—bringing options and recommendations rather than just highlighting problems. Overall, they kept the project moving smoothly and aligned stakeholders effectively. We communicated via email and messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive about them?

What impressed me most was their ownership and attention to detail. They don’t just implement what we ask for; they challenge assumptions, propose better solutions, and stay proactive, especially around complex third-party integrations. Their communication was consistently clear, and it genuinely felt like they were invested in the product’s success.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No real concerns—just keep in mind they’re more ‘quality-focused’ than ‘budget-focused.’

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CTO of Avel Technologies, an engineering consultancy specializing in embedded systems and software platforms for mission-critical sectors like mobility, aerospace, defense, and connected devices. We deliver secure, real-time, and scalable solutions.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with InnovatorSpark?

We needed to ensure we got the top talent in complementary areas, mainly application development.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

InnovatorSpark provides us with talent. So far, they’ve provided us with Android developers.

What is the team composition?

We don’t know how many teammates from InnovatorSpark are assigned to our project.

How did you come to work with InnovatorSpark?

Someone referred InnovatorSpark to me. I chose them over other options because they were a great culture fit, and their company values aligned with ours.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent an unknown amount.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with InnovatorSpark in August 2025, and our engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

InnovatorSpark’s quality of engineers and mindset is their measurable outcome. We’ve received positive feedback from our customers, and their onboarding rate is 100% successful.

How did InnovatorSpark perform from a project management standpoint?

We communicate with InnovatorSpark through in-person meetings, virtual meetings, and emails or messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive about them?

InnovatorSpark’s flexibility and collaboration mindset are impressive.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There’s nothing they could improve on.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of OpsWorks

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

DevOps and Cloud services.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Staff augmentation and process automation

SOLUTION

How did you find InnovatorSpark?

Online Search

Why did you select InnovatorSpark over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

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

Key deliverables:
Significant reduction post-automation
Reduce headcount in repetitive roles
Near-zero manual OT in automated flows
Lower operational costs, higher efficiency

SOW:
Develop a secure, scalable, and user-centric web solution that solves OT problems, improves scalability,efficiency and overall easy of use.

Goals and objectives:
Staff augmentation and process automation

Key metrics:
Strong quality and communication throughout the project. Quick MVP. Connecting strategy and execution. Significant reduction post-automation. Reduce headcount in repetitive roles. Near-zero manual OT in automated flows. Lower operational costs, higher efficiency.

Scope:
Develop a secure, scalable, and user-centric web solution that solves OT problems, improves scalability, efficiency and overall ease of use. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Strong quality and communication throughout the project. Quick MVP. Connecting strategy and execution. Significant reduction post-automation. Reduce headcount in repetitive roles. Near-zero manual OT in automated flows. Lower operational costs, higher efficiency.

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

Great team with fabulous management, everything was delivered on time.

What was your primary form of communication with InnovatorSpark?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The great culture and people, with an amazing quality of work, are impressive.

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

Perfect.