Interexy

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I'm an executive at Decard AG

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Builds infrastructure for experimenting with new monetary systems, along with the needed apps and services for decentralized banking (see tagion.org and decard.io).

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Assist the move to CI/CD
• Help settle on core app development approach (i.e., WASM vs. Flutter vs. other).
• Refine app architecture to allow for more scalability, easier development+maintenance and for having reusable components to be used for whitelabling etc.

SOLUTION

How did you find Interexy?

• Online Search
• Other

Why did you select Interexy over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Vast experience with App development, also within our space

How many teammates from Interexy were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We contacted Interexy to get help with CI/CD implementation, including test automation, in our app team, help with creating a more modular approach to make it easier to reuse componets across many apps, and for help with validating our technology choices for our app development (WASM, Flutter, native, other).

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Ensure solid understanding of CI/CD in team
• Demonstrate CI/CD pipecleaner flow
• Hands-on based result for aiding technology choices for app
• Modular architecture for new app dev paradigm

We did not get what we hoped for, in terms of understanding and implementation of CI/CD. We also did not get the tech help to the tech valuation (e.g. WASM test and hw app debugging - this was carried out by our own engineers).

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

Our PM has been reacting to all needs and have tried her best to keep up with what we wanted. We are hard to work with, as we have a deep understanding of tech, and also of what CI/CD is and is not. It is clear that Interexy is very adapt at working with Agile (SCRUM and likely SAFE), and less used to work with CI/CD. 

Further, we do not care so much about detailed process and architecture documentation, which counters how many more traditional companies would approach app dev. So - our very nice, professional, and structured PM, has had a hard time, as what we are after is outside the usual comfort zone. 

What was your primary form of communication with Interexy?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They are very willing to try to get things to work and very good at following up on deliveries. Our PM has really gone over and beyond in trying to cater for us.

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

Yes. Hire people with very deep tech knowhow (system engineers/hw engineers). Also, when venturing into a new setup with a customer, make sure that the requirements are well understood and within the domain of what can be delivered on (e.g. CI/CD seemed to be a new concept and so did troubleshooting on the hw level). 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder and CEO of a fintech startup 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

It combines the power of lending with a technology-driven personal finance SaaS platform, offering users a unique and innovative approach to debt reduction through customized capital advances and intuitive financial management tools.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Develop initial proof of concepts for the necessary third party integrations for our product MVP.
• Work with founder and product team to develop the underlying product platform alongside initial mobile and web application clients designed for end-users.

SOLUTION

How did you find Interexy?

• Referral
• Upwork

Why did you select Interexy over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Interexy were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The vendor provided end-to-end development services to build our flagship mobile+web applications. This included: 

• Collaborating with our team on requirements gathering, user story mapping, and defining the product roadmap 
• Designing the application architecture and technology stack 
• Developing the front-end user interface for iOS and Android using 
• React Native Building the back-end API layer using Node.js, NestJS, and MongoDB 
• Integrating with various third-party APIs for data aggregation, payment processing, and authentication Implementing core features such as user onboarding flows, account linking, transaction categorization and analytics, budgeting tools, debt tracking, and loan underwriting algorithms 
• Setting up development, staging, and production environments on AWS 
• Configuring CI/CD pipelines for automated builds and deployments Key 

The deliverables were: 

• iOS and Android mobile applications built using React Native with feature parity 
• RESTful API back-end powered by Node.js
• Express and MongoDB Integration with key third-party 
• APIs Proprietary loan underwriting engine to evaluate creditworthiness using alternative data 
• Full DevOps setup including development, staging and production environments in AWS CI/CD pipelines configured in Github for streamlined development lifecycle 
• Detail project documentation covering architecture, APIs, deployment instructions and more 

The initial project spanned 8 months from kickoff to launch and we continue to iterate as the product evolves. The team seamlessly served as an extension of our in-house engineering team to bring our vision to life.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We are approaching the official launch of the product to consumers and have been able to achieve this with an end-to-end timeline of ~8 months. Considering that we are developing a B2C product, that is an impressive timeline. Here are some specific, measurable outcomes: 

• On-time delivery: The vendor consistently met sprint commitments and delivered most planned features on schedule. They maintained a 80%+ on-time delivery rate across 16+ sprints, ensuring the project stayed on track. 
• Feature completion: All critical features in the backlog were successfully developed and tested, including: User onboarding flow with AI/chat interaction Financial account linking with support for 15,000 institutions via multiple financial aggregators 
• Transaction aggregation, search, and filtering with real-time updates and <100ms response times 
• Automated budgeting with customizable rules and categorization, handling over 50 unique categories 
• Capital advance loan origination with automated principal payments to creditors and loan payback tracking 
• Code quality: The codebase maintained a high standard of quality, ensuring the product is reliable and maintainable. 
• The team consistently followed best practices such as SOLID principles and design patterns. 
• Performance optimization: The vendor was able to design a scalable serverless backend architecture that has been purpose built to scale with growth. 
• Agile velocity: The team demonstrated a consistent velocity of 40 story points per 2-week sprint, allowing us to accurately predict and plan for future releases. They maintained this velocity while ensuring high quality and technical excellence. 
• Technical debt management: The team proactively identified and resolved technical debt, keeping it below 10% of the overall project effort. This ensures the codebase remains clean, efficient, and easy to maintain. 
• Continuous integration and deployment: The vendor set up a robust CI/CD pipeline that automated the build, test, and deployment process. This reduced manual effort and allowed for faster iterations and shorter feedback loops. 
• Knowledge transfer and documentation: The vendor maintained comprehensive documentation, including architecture diagrams, API specifications, and user guides as needed.

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

While we served as the primary product + project management resources on the implementation, Interexy was responsive to queries and maintained good communication throughout.

What was your primary form of communication with Interexy?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The overall technical depth and proficiency of resources relative to cost.

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

Some resource specific communication can be improved on tactical / administrative matters.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of immyoutable

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

immyoutable is a platform that offers a transparent and secure way to store, manage, and share your academic credentials.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Build a web platform.

SOLUTION

How did you find Interexy?

• Online Search
• Clutch Site

Why did you select Interexy over others?

• High ratings
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Interexy were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

What was your primary form of communication with Interexy?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

We were looking for a company who could take our idea and turn it to reality. We needed a platform for university graduates to be able to come and easily verify and tokenize their educational credentials.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have just wrapped up our build sprints with Interexy and are already receiving healthy traction. Universities have a demand and immyoutable is supplying a quality product.

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

Interexy did really well with planning for a project with a lot of uncertainty. Some sprints took additional days, but they never under-delivered on those sprints. The task was always completed. Along the process we changed, edited, and even eliminated features. They are very familiar with how to handle ever changing startups.

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

The first thought that comes to mind is how Interexy can bring any idea to fruition. No task was too complex or challenging for their team.

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

If you are a bootstrapped startup, I suggest adding in extra budgeting for app development. It is not something that is specifically Interexy's fault, but we did go over budget. App development comes at a hefty price tag, so be ready to pay a premium.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I work at Crate.io as a lead engineer for one of the company’s three products. My role involves leading the technical team for this product.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Interexy?

We needed more development power on our mobile app.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Interexy provides us with staff augmentation. They’ve provided a mobile app developer who has integrated with our internal development team. The developer has inherited the codebase from our existing mobile app and developed more features. They work with React Native for the framework and also use GraphQL and REST APIs. 

More recently, Interexy has also provided a UI/UX designer. We’ve given them guidelines for how we need them to work and our expectations. They work with Figma. 

What is the team composition?

I mostly work with three teammates: a mobile app developer, a UI/UX designer, and an account manager. Additionally, someone from Interexy’s higher management is involved, though we only interact with them if necessary. 

How did you come to work with Interexy?

When I joined the team, we already had an ongoing collaboration with Interexy, so I wasn’t involved in the early steps of the engagement. 

How much have you invested with them?

We spent €6,000 (approximately $6,400 USD) per month when we only had the developer, and we’ve spent €9,000–€10,000 (approximately $9,700–$11,000 USD) per month since we onboarded the UI/UX designer. In total, we’ve spent €60,000–€70,000 (approximately $64,000–$75,000 USD) with Interexy. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with the mobile app developer in May 2022 and with the UI/UX designer in November 2022. Our engagement with Interexy is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Interexy's resources are tightly integrated with our team, and they've had a very good impact. The developer has worked very well with us; he's very responsive and communicative and quickly got up to speed. Moreover, he's capable from a technical perspective. Our internal developers work remotely, and when we planned a social event, they asked if the Interexy developer could join us because they feel he's part of the team. 

As for UI/UX design, our interface has a visual difference, though Interexy's impact isn't easy to quantify. Still, I was surprised by how quickly they could provide a good candidate matching our specialized needs. The onboarding process was very smooth, with support from their side. 

Since I took over the collaboration with Interexy, their communication and support have been great, especially from the account manager. We planned this engagement as a temporary setup, but the experience has been so good that we've extended our partnership. I'd be happy to seek further help from Interexy in the future. 

How did Interexy perform from a project management standpoint?

The account manager's support is excellent; she's always finding ways to improve and consistently identifies any issues. She's also very open to feedback, making problem-solving easy for me. The developer works with our Scrum team and joins daily meetings. We use Azure DevOps with the team, which is our project management tool. 

For official requests, we use email. Once Interexy teammates are integrated with the internal team, most communication happens through Slack or Zoom meetings. Additionally, I have regular sync meetings with the account manager via Zoom to exchange feedback about the resources and solve any issues. Through these calls, Interexy proposed the UI/UX designer. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

I'm impressed with Interexy's communication skills, the quality of their resources, and their cost-effectiveness. When we needed a UI/UX designer, I looked at other options and found much higher rates than the ones Interexy has provided. They give us excellent service at a very competitive price. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

Their level of English communication could be better. However, this has never been a significant issue. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Hurry up and go for Interexy — it's a no-brainer!

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of Anatomia. We’re a mobile application for patients suffering from mild to moderate depression. We treat them with physical activity, lessons, and follow-up calls. Overall, we measure their well-being and physical capacity.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Interexy?

We needed help with mobile application development and UX/UI design services.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Interexy developed our mobile application, its UI, and its admin panel. We started with the preparation stage, which included several hours to set up our goals and the product development program. They had many questions during this stage; we drew our thoughts in Miro and showed them the boards. Then, we moved on to sprints; there were four sprints in total. 

The app was an onboarding system for patients. Users could onboard the program by logging in with their Swedish bank IDs to verify the patient. Then, users answered questions, including age, name, and gender. Additionally, there was a health questionnaire with nine questions that ranged from sleep and physical activity to concentration ability and lust for life.

Patients would be assigned to a physiotherapist, who would guide them through the program. They’d start with a physical training program, but the physiotherapist would also follow up daily through messages and follow-up calls on the first, sixth, and tenth weeks.

What is the team composition?

We worked with seven people, including front- and backend developers, QA people, business analysts, and project managers.

How did you come to work with Interexy?

Someone from our team recommended Interexy. They knew them from another company.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent about $75,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked on the project from September–November 2022.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Interexy has fixed some significant bugs and made the app stable. The application is out in the App Store and Google Play Store. We’ve tested with real patients and gotten a lot of feedback about the onboarding process and changes we could make, but the feedback has been good overall.

How did Interexy perform from a project management standpoint?

Communication was clear. The project manager kept us updated with the budget and development. We faced some obstacles on the way, especially with the bank integration, which increased the cost and delayed the product a bit. However, it was a smooth process and a good collaboration overall.

We mainly communicated through Slack and video meetings, but we also used Confluence and Jira for project management.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They stood out for their communication and project management skills. They kept deadlines and stayed within the budget.

Are there any areas they could improve?

The bank ID integration was challenging. We’d never done it, but it was especially well-suited for healthcare providers like us.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I’d definitely recommend them. However, if you integrate the bank ID, maybe consider using an external expert.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Co-founder of MetaMine a centralized digital platform for various AR/VR/XR/MetaVerse technology with a focus on expression through ownership and interoperability.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We engaged Interexy to help build our centralized digital platform hub for users to connect at a single hub for interoperability taking their avatars, items, fashion and expressions from gaming metaverses to VR interviews and further. This requires photogrammetry, crypto wallets, 3D file rendering, avatars and more.

SOLUTION

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

They have a diverse array of staff from the US and abroad with varying degrees of specialties. They are able to guide us not only through the technical but also through design and documentation. They expertise in project management via the PO is enjoyable, timely and purposeful. We enjoy working with them each day.

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

They took us from concept and wireframes to a full website, Android and Apple applications. We are using crypto wallets, photogrammetry, ERC blockchain, react native.

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

7 or more:

• Product Owner
• Business Analyst
• Designer
• Coders
• Business Development Manager
• CEO

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

After 3 months we completed all front end work. After 6 months we will have all backend done, be able to render 3D files in AR and ERC, and scan objects using phone lidar.

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

The team effectively uses JIRA, Slack, Confluence and Zoom.

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

Their designers took our project to a whole new level from the concepts we provided. In addition, they've made everything easy to understand and kept the project on track and on time. We could not be happier with their services.

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

I think overall all projects face challenges that need to be solved and the challenges that come up are often no ones faults it all about how the team responds to these challenges and the innovation and creative thinking that goes into solving said problem.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a co-founder and CEO of a new digital membership platform that connects fans to celebrities and influencers through their officially licensed NFT collections.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We hired Interexy to develop our web3 NFT marketplace. We wanted a seamless UX and easy to use platform that anyone could use, even without any crypto knowledge.

SOLUTION

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

We searched online for web3 developers. We selected Interexy because they were the most knowledgeable in the space, and provided us with real life case studies.

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

We had a kick-off meeting to discuss our goals and objectives. Our first milestone was to fix our existing technology that a different developer started. The Interexy team quickly diagnosed our existing tech and smart contract, and made the necessary changes and upgrades. The next step was to integrate our wallet provider, Venly and decide on a credit card processing partner. The Interexy developers joined us on exploratory calls with potential partners and provided great insight and ultimately helped us make an informed decision. Finally, the made sure to go through all of the proper testing to make sure our marketplace was working correctly and at scale.

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

We communicated regularly with a project/account manager and our main developer(s).

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our developer went above and beyond and delivered exactly what we wanted.

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

We had weekly touchpoints where we would discuss project updates, upcoming milestones and overall goals and expectations. We'd communicate via slack on a daily basis. The Interexy team was always very responsive.

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

Our team is not technical. The Interexy team took the necessary time to explain to us what was needed and served as a trusted advisor in addition to great technical work.

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

Nothing comes to mind.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m an executive at HAV WTR, a SaaS company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Interexy?

We needed help with app development for our business.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Interexy did iOS mobile app development for us using React Native and Swift. We came to them with a concept with flat files and still images. After that, they took us all the way from design to launch.

 In addition to that, they provided App Store optimization.

What is the team composition?

We worked with around 11 members of their team, including a project manager, their head of sales, an iOS lead, the director of design, a business analyst, a QA developer, and their backend staff.

How did you come to work with Interexy?

One of their upper management members worked with a mobile development agency I used in the past. After that, we connected through LinkedIn and decided to use him for this project.

How much money have you invested in this partnership?

We spent $50,000–$100,000 with them.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from April–July 2022.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our team was delighted with Interexy's work.

How did Interexy perform from a project management standpoint?

Our project manager was incredible; they delivered everything on schedule and budget, which is the best metric for our agency. Regarding tools, they led a seamless process using Jira and Slack.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their consistency and the care they put into clients' relations are outstanding. Also, they put great quality in their work — they're a meticulous team in QA, which is great.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Since they have many agents based abroad, they could be more self-aware of the location-specific standards of every region regarding dates or number formatting and everything along those lines.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

If you communicate your expectations thoroughly and check in constantly with them, you'll be happy with the results.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the founder of the startup Athletic All Fitness.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We hired Interexy to develop the MVP for the Circuits app for iOS.

SOLUTION

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

We decided on Interexy for a few reason. Their project managers are punctual and have great communication. The engineers are reliable and are experienced in developing MVPs with modern technology.

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

We have an inhouse designer that partnered with the Interexy designer to add iOS elements to the design. From there we worked with the engineers to developer the MVP. We used TestFlight to test the product along the way.

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

We worked with a Backend Engineer, Mobile Engineer, several Project Managers, Testers, and UI/UX Designer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The app was launched on the app store September 2021 with an average rating of 4+ stars.

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

We communicated with Slack mostly and the Project Manager managed the project with Jira. We were also given access to Jira to speak with the engineers directly.

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

Interexy's communication and flexibility are impressive. Along the way there were changes made by our team and Interexy was always flexible to accommodate them. Also despite not being in the same time zone, we had regular meetings and stayed closely aligned through the project.

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

Interexy is great, no recommendations.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the CEO of a print and publishing company in South Africa

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Interexy LLC, and what were your goals?

We wanted to develop a mobile application for users to access and print their photo's.

SOLUTION

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

Referral from a colleague who has deep knowledge in this area.

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

The team were very professional. We were assigned a team leader, business analyst, designer and team of developers. They spend lots of time on call with us in the beginning to understand what we needed and converted that into a scope of work for us to sign-off. The team then developed the wireframes and defined the look and feel. Once approved they then moved into development and thus far have managed to remain on time and in budget with the IOS and Android developments.

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

A project manager were assigned to our account. Additionally we had a business analyst and two lead-developers.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Sprints have been well conducted and have allowed us to remain on time in within budget.

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

The project manager were very helpful and knowledgeable. Always supplied information and updates timeously and accommodating of our schedules. Any challenges are promptly communicated. Resolutions and workarounds are provided.

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

Excellent customer service and business processes.

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

Overall very satisfied.