Keenethics OU

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Project Manager of YVGroup

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are logistics company located in Lviv. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Keenethics OU to accomplish?

• Business Analysis

SOLUTION

How did you find Keenethics OU?

Referral

Why did you select Keenethics OU over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Keenethics OU were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

KeenEthics conducted a comprehensive discovery phase for our mobile application development project. The scope of work included analyzing our business needs, identifying target market segments, and defining the app’s value proposition to ensure alignment with our goals. They performed a detailed competitor analysis (SWOT and JBTD), created an Empathy Map to understand our business customer segment, and developed a Business Model Canvas to outline the app’s structure and value delivery.

Key Deliverables:

Business Model Canvas: A document outlining the app’s value proposition, customer segments, and operational framework (e.g., “AnyDo” referenced in the provided file).
SWOT and JBTD Analysis: A competitor analysis identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats, and jobs-to-be-done for strategic positioning.
Empathy Map: A detailed breakdown of our business customer segment (e.g., small business owners, managers, administrators in sectors like construction, logistics, and maintenance), highlighting their needs (e.g., cost-effective solutions, quick specialist sourcing, financial transparency) and communication preferences (e.g., email, WhatsApp/Telegram, in-app messaging).
The deliverables provided a clear roadmap for the app’s development, focusing on user needs and market fit.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

KeenEthics’ discovery phase delivered a clear Business Model Canvas, a detailed SWOT and JBTD competitor analysis, and an Empathy Map for our business customer segment. These outputs helped us understand our target market’s needs (e.g., cost efficiency, quick specialist sourcing) and refine the app’s value proposition, setting a strong foundation for development. The process improved our strategic clarity and market alignment.

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

KeenEthics demonstrated effective project management during the discovery phase. They delivered the Business Model Canvas, SWOT/JBTD analysis, and Empathy Map on schedule, adhering to agreed timelines. Their team was responsive, promptly addressing our questions and incorporating feedback. They used communication channels like email and WhatsApp/Telegram, as noted in the Empathy Map, which aligned well with our preferences. Regular updates ensured transparency, though minor clarifications were occasionally needed to align on specific details. Overall, their approach was organized and client-focused.

What was your primary form of communication with Keenethics OU?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

KeenEthics stood out for their exceptional client-oriented approach. They took the time to deeply understand our business needs, as reflected in the detailed Empathy Map, which captured our target audience’s pain points (e.g., cost efficiency, quick specialist sourcing) and preferences. Their ability to tailor the discovery phase deliverables, like the Business Model Canvas and SWOT analysis, to our specific goals was impressive and ensured we felt heard and supported throughout the process.

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

While KeenEthics delivered a solid discovery phase, there’s room for improvement in the depth of their research. Incorporating more sociological analysis, such as in-depth user behavior studies or broader market trend insights, could have enriched the Empathy Map and SWOT analysis. This would provide a more nuanced understanding of our target audience’s motivations and challenges, potentially enhancing the app’s market fit. Additionally, clearer interim updates on research progress could improve transparency.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO and Co-Founder of Yakkr Limited

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We build software for streamers that helps grow their engagement, community and personal skills.  

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Keenethics OU to accomplish?

• A full stack developer to build new features

SOLUTION

How did you find Keenethics OU?

Online Search

Why did you select Keenethics OU over others?

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

How many teammates from Keenethics OU were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

To build a wide range of features our community had been requesting including stream commands, AI integration into Twitch chat, Kick integration, colloboration features, UX/UI improvements, bug fixing and more

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

That the backlog of feature requests we had were built and pushed to our live site for customers to use. 

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

We were able to work directly on a 1 on 1 basis with the director with no project manager between us which was great because this is specifically how we wanted to work. 

What was your primary form of communication with Keenethics OU?

Virtual Meeting

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

Their ability to let us work closely with the developer rather than gatekeep them behind a chain of management. 

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

Not at all. They've been a great company to work with, and we couldn't recommend them enough. We are taking out another 6 month contract on a different project as we were so pleased. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the EOV Platform Tech Lead of Savory Institute

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

 The Savory Institute provides the world with a comprehensive monitoring platform through its Ecological Outcome Verification (EOV) program, which assesses and verifies the health of land managed using regenerative practices by tracking leading and lagging indicators to ensure credible and transparent results that support sustainable land management.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• We hired Keenethics to improve our EOV platform for monitoring ecological events.

SOLUTION

How did you find Keenethics?

Referral

Why did you select Keenethics over others?

Referred to me

How many teammates from Keenethics were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The initial version of our project was written in Meteor.js by a different team. Keenethics developers helped refactor many of its aspects:

• Migration for our system aimed at the long-term monitoring of transects events;
• Improvements in UI/UX for land base photos and maps;
• Bug fixes on land base map via the use of KLM files;
• New feature: monitoring required photos;
• New feature: monitoring event notes and monitoring site notes;
• Optimization for the loading times of individual pages and the project as a whole;
• Improvements: CSV imports for event monitoring;
• Improvement in the Savory API project;
• Improvement in UI/UX for header and navigation bar;

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Improvements in site speed, UI/UX cohesion, and new features are among the core measures demonstrating long-term progress and success.

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

I am highly satisfied with the project management. Items are delivered on time. If I have any questions regarding the project, the answers arrive very fast. Communication proved to be regular and very stable.

What was your primary form of communication with Keenethics?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

I like that the company is ready to refactor a complex project and does it successfully. One more thing that I like is the quality of communication: it is very regular and informative.

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

Currently, I like our progress and don’t have any suggestions for improvement.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an executive at Launch Networks

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

At Launch Networks, we specialize in providing reliable, high-speed connectivity solutions for challenging projects. Our unwavering commitment to planning, due diligence, and attention to detail ensures fail-safe performance, even in remote locations and high-pressure deployments. 

As a seasoned team with extensive experience in event networks, corporate deployments, and mining/construction projects. We have a proven track record of achieving success within tight timelines. Our expertise in both short-term and long-term deployments allows us to consistently exceed our client’s expectations. 

We pride ourselves on our ability to take on seemingly impossible projects and deliver on our promises every time. Our clients come from a diverse range of industries, and we are dedicated to providing each one with the same level of excellence and professionalism. If you’re seeking a trusted partner to help you navigate complex connectivity challenges, look no further than Launch Networks.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Application development

SOLUTION

How did you find Keenethics?

Referral

Why did you select Keenethics over others?

• Referred to me
• Company values aligned
• Professionalism in communication and expectations.

How many teammates from Keenethics were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Complete application development with PM services and UX/UI design.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Application delivery timeframes

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

Yes, working with the PM was great, really helped with delivery times.

What was your primary form of communication with Keenethics?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

We were delighted with their great communication and ethos.

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

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Co-founder of Sendsteps BV

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Sendsteps is supporting people make interactive presentations, collects feedback, and visualizes it for a presenter with help of AI.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• One of the main goals was to rewrite an old part and implement new features of the main services of Sendsteps’ platform. Mostly, Node.js was used for the back-end. The extra objective was to handle connection and synchronous work with the core platform and end-users.

SOLUTION

How did you find Keenethics?

Referral

Why did you select Keenethics over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Keenethics were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The Keenethics team worked on the backend (as well as part of the frontend) of the dashboard service, allowing: 

• Manage participants of the conferences/presentations (app users) 
• Change settings to specify the parameters of particular organizations (brand feature) 
• Set up the connection between several servers from PowerPoint add-ins. 

The project also involved a complicated database architecture (over 80 tables). The technologies of choice were Node.js, Websockets, Sequelize, and React framework.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I was delighted with how the Keenethics team handled tasks throughout the entire project. Whatever the challenge was, they always had someone who could address it.

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

Initially, there were project managers and a team of a few developers. Yet, afterward there was a need only for a single developer who executed all the tasks set. I loved how receptive and responsive they were to all requests. All the communication was conducted via virtual meetings and email/messaging apps.

What was your primary form of communication with Keenethics?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Trust is one of the essential characteristics of Keenethics; they care about the relationship between them and the customer. Also, price and quality are the two things I'd like to highlight.

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

I’d prefer fewer meetings, though they’ll do well for those who want to follow the development process through the entire project thoroughly. Still, I'm very impressed with their work.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the Co-Founder of a start-up Getpart.io - a platform for manufacturing on-demand

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We have hired KeenEthics to design and develop (web and mobile app) a cloud manufacturing platform. Our goals were to get a MVP product within limited timeframes and fixed budget.

SOLUTION

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

We have started from online research. After having 10+ potential companies in our shortlist, they were asked to complete several test tasks in order to understand their competence. Main deciding factors were: Fastest reaction time High level of provided test tasks Interest in our idea

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

We came up with a ready prototype. The cooperation with KeenEthics started from UX/UI development. Few kickoff meetings at the begging, including 1 off-line meeting with the team. Design stage took approx. 3-4 months. After UX design has been ready, KeenEthics started to code, so programming and UI design were happening at the same time, as well as QA.

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

1 project manager (organised meetings, controlled budget and project's schedule) 1 backend developer 1 frontend developer (team leader) 1 QA We used to have 2 meeting per week including additional meetings if they were needed (sometimes even during weekends or after midnight).

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The KeenEthics team has managed to deliver the product on time, with the required quality and with professional attitude. We were slightly out of the budget, but it was caused by additional functions, that have not been planned during cost estimation stage. Nevertheless the additional work didn't affect the delivery deadline, what was very important to us.

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

Project manager was available literally always. Sometimes we were discussing some issues during weekends in order to reschedule some work at the following week. For tasks we have used TRELLO Main communication tool was SLACK The schedule (I assume excel were used and saved in the .pdf extension) were generated by the project manager and updated weekly.

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

Flexibility - they were always tried to adjust their job and plans in accordance with our needs and requirements.

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

I'm absolutely satisfied with our cooperation and can recommend the KeenEthics team as a group of professionals, who knows what they are doing.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the Chief Product Office at Sapera. We are an analytical and creative consultancy firm. For more than twelve years we have been deciphering complex correlations through visual communication. Today, we also develop data-informed products and services in the fields of innovation and transformation.

To do this, we combine data science and intuition to build infographic systems, devel-op communication strategies, and design data experiences. As an interdisciplinary team of forty-five content experts, strategists, data scientists, designers, and software developers, we work successfully with companies such as Adidas and Lufthansa, as well as government ministries and civil society institutions.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We were looking for a development partner to work with us on the development of our B2B marketplace, sapera.com, testing and further optimization on user insights.

SOLUTION

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

Our goal was to find a partner to develop our marketplace on eye level and in close collaboration. A capable partner, who is brilliant in the relevant tech stack and who can also go beyond that into a professional exchange with us on a conceptual level.

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

We started last year with a project scoping phase and proceeded then with UI design, frontend and backend development of the marketplace. Our tech stack consists e.g. of next.js, react, node.js and contentful as CMS

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

We worked with a PM, different designers, a tech lead, up to six developers and up to three QA engineers

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

After launching we saw a tremendous increase in traffic, converted first leads and had really good response from the user tests we run. The quality of the provided code was always on a very high level.

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

We ran different rituals, as e.g. standups with the team, regular meetings with the Project Management and quarterly meetings together with their management.

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

KeenEthics has always adhered to schedules. Communication has always been proactive. In general, the KeenEthics team has done everything possible to meet our needs to our complete satisfaction.

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

We were very satisfied at all times with the cooperation and the results achieved.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the CEO of a scale-up B2B SaaS business with small, medium and large corporate clients worldwide, developing a solution on MongoDB, NodeJS, React.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Since our platform is constantly growing, we hired a high-quality service to help us solve new challenges. As a result, we addressed KeenEthics and it seems to me, I wasn't mistaken. At that moment, we had 3 main challenges, including tech debt, DevOps services, and ISO27001 certification. When our project picked up speed streamlining all the processes, we noticed we needed additional efforts in evolving and maintaining our system. Now, our team always finds the balance between "what we need" and "what works".

DevOps adoption is beneficial. For me, effective DevOps culture does more than team collaboration. It's about continuous team development and transparency on the results. Lastly, it's critical for us to get ISO27001 certification to show the clients the best practices, tools, and technologies we implement.

SOLUTION

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

The company I work with recommended me KeenEthics as a quality service provider. I found a great team of professionals, and our true partnership still lasts.

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

I am pleased with our partnership on our project. I like both the managerial and development components of KeenEthics expertise. We managed to find the right solutions and practices to handle our challenges. This was our first experience with KeenEthics, and I hope that it will not be the last one. Since we want to expand our project, we hope to address KeenEthics again.

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

The project involved 2 senior developers and 1 DevOps. All specialists proved their field of expertise and showed positive results.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Together with KeenEthics, we work according to the outstaffing business model. The company provided us with good professionals whom we’re managing now. Besides, we have made great progress on our ISO27001 certification and are confident we will achieve it with the support of KeenEthics

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

They're a proactive team that communicates clearly and works hard to produce high-quality work.

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

KeenEthics met my requirements, and I am pleased we reached a common understanding.

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

None I can think of.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We are a platform that provides enterprise customers with easy, frictionless access to marketing services, reducing the need for complex sourcing processes and managing a growing number of disparate service providers. I am CEO and as such responsible for the overall product and company strategy.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Our company addressed KeenEthics to create an entry portal for the platform. Our idea was to create a convenient site for clients where they can go, find the desired services, compare and understand prices, and decide upon the benefits for themselves. When clients want to invest in services, we take all responsibility. One of our best decisions was to implement price transparency. So, the information on the platform is very detailed to justify these figures.

SOLUTION

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

I found the company through LinkedIn. We searched for a reliable partner whose competence would correspond to our goals and requirements. During our collaboration, I assured myself of the ethical approach and dedication to the work of the KeenEthics team.

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

Our project required several technologies, including React, Typescript, Styled-components, Next.js, Contentful (CMS admin panel).

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

The team consisted of 8 developers, 2 QA specialists, and 1 project manager.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We achieved our main goal. KeenEthics was a great and reliable help for us to create a safe platform with needed functionalities and modules. At present, I'm satisfied with the results.

KeenEthics team provided a good working climate and high-quality work. KeenEthics offered us the SEO specialists who made a thorough analysis with items we should have fixed. We also chose two target languages of our platform, attracting audiences from more countries.

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

KeenEthics was seamlessly integrated into our in-house team, so that project planning, effort estimations and resource planning worked on a short official channel. Our infrastructure was used, including GitHub, Jira and Slack, as well as Google Meet for video conferencing.

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

What I liked about our collaboration was that we didn't need to go into the weeds with task details. Telling what we wanted to achieve was enough. KeenEthics team themselves could break down our requirements into subtasks and decide upon how to implement them. Our teams managed to come to coordinated decisions, and that's mighty good.

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

KeenEthics did an excellent job coordinating the team and the technical implementation. On rare occasions, it was a challenge to adjust the team size quickly enough to meet the growing demand. But again, KeenEthics has always strived to do everything possible to meet tight deadlines while maintaining high quality and integrating the right experts into our team.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm Andrii Mandzhala, the founder of a B2B company ADS (Aluminium Decor System). For 10 years already, the company has manufactured aluminum furniture fittings and furniture facades. At some point, we decided it is high time to modernize our system. The main task was to automate particular processes to save time and effort of our distributors and, subsequently, buyers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We wanted to create a calculator making it easier for consultants to estimate the costs of our products and presenting an estimation to our partners. The main challenge of our business lies in the fact that we cooperate with dozens of small-scale companies that distribute our products daily. As a result, we also have to deal with numerous estimates and re-estimates daily. To put an end to never-ending phone calls and prevent mistakes in cost estimation, we decided to integrate a calculator into our platform. The main goal of this project was to create a solution that would automatize the process of estimating the costs of our products. We expected the calculator to give consultants the chance to estimate costs without our assistance. The only task for them would be to set necessary parameters, and the calculator would automatically estimate the price for their order. The calculator had to be quick, effective, and simple in use.

SOLUTION

How did you select KeenEthics and what were the deciding factors?

Everything started when KeenEthics were integrating Asama, their other project, into our system. In the course of our communication, we realized that for more effective performance, we need more automation. While working on Asama, KeenEthics proved themselves to be a responsible, socially aware, dedicated, and highly experienced team. It played a huge role when we were choosing a vendor.

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

We chose React framework for the development of the front end, Figma was used for designing the interface. MongoDB database and Node.js environment were also applied in the development process.

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

KeenEthics team consisted of:

• 1 Business Analyst
• 1 Designer
• 1 Developer responsible for back end and front end development.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The aim of the project was to introduce automation into our business processes. With KeenEthics help, we reached our goal, and now, we have a powerful and efficient calculating tool that performs a dozen of important functions instead of us. Moreover, it helps prevent estimation errors, which frequently happened because of the human factor.

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

The workflow is very effective: both ADS and KeenEthics believe that transparent communication is the foundation of prolific cooperation. On our project, we follow the same principle: we communicate regularly, discuss progress and challenges, and together choose the most effective solutions.

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

The quality that best describes KeenEthics' team is dedication. Apart from being professionals in software development, KeenEthics employees also demonstrate creativity in problem-solving and a genuine desire to help others turn their ideas into reality.

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

I believe that our cooperation runs smoothly and effectively. The only improvement I would suggest is related to the communication process. Sometimes, because of the excessive workload, we were unable to provide instant replies to each other. It would be perfect to think in advance about the questions that might arise and discuss them before they actually arise.