LeanCode

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I work as Project Manager at Discoarmor. I am responsible for coordinating project, market analysis and developing marketing strategies. Discoarmor is a start-up offering insurance products for young people in Poland.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire LeanCode?

The project will allow us to start a business and make a profit. Without an app it would be impossible.

What were your goals for this project?

The project will allow us to start a business and make a profit. Without an app it would be impossible.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We organized a contest for potential vendors. LeanCode was one of the three bidders. We selected LeanCode because they had shown us qualified team, necessary experience and sensible budget for their services.

Describe the project in detail.

Discoarmor is the first solution suitable for travelers and students for midterm stay. We want to revolutionize the process of selling insurance products by: - trouble mode - easy ticketing in case of emergency and accident; - cloud based - accesible and protected in terms of all sensitive and medical data; - student needs oriented - control panel on the mobile phone with transparent pricing.

What was the team composition?

Team is composed of 5 people: Project Owner, UX Specialist, fronted and backend developers. Over time it was changing according to current needs.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The main outcome from the project is that LeanCode delivered an application which meet our expectations (very good UX, integration with the software of our partner). The appliacation was also accepted by our partner (insurance company).

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Once we have selected this vendor, we had every day meetings with IT team to plan the tasks for the day. Every two weeks we were setting targets for the next period of time. The communication between teams was easy and effective. We connected over a Google Meet at least once a week and all team members’ information level was up to date.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The team is very well organized, which allowed them to develop the app very quickly. Moreover, they are very detail-oriented.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No, there is nothing to improve so far.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Commercial Lead for New Products at Shell Global Business Development Fleet Solutions Team. For two years I was the Venture Lead for one of the pilot mobility products as part of the Digital Accelerated Programme at Shell ( from incubation to monetization)

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire LeanCode?

3 years ago Shell reviewed its strategy and lunched the Accelerated Growth agenda programme. As we wanted to build mobile product ( web and apps) for the long haul transportation segment, we hired LeanCode to help us build and code the product and validate with the B2B transport SMB segment.

LeanCode had competences and skills that were at that time missing in Shell IT ( backend, frontend, mobile Xamarin, reactive native, UX/UI competences). We also wanted to be fast and agile, which was possible thanks to LeanCode and working with external softwere partner.

What were your goals for this project?

Shell is the biggest fuel card provider across the globe, serving the the B2B transportation segment not only with fuel card but also with other mobility services. Shell built web and mobile Transport Management product to optimize daily operation of Fleet Managers, Dispatchers and Drivers.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We selected this vendor out of the five who participated in the tender, as LeanCode possessed the relevant skills and competences, but they also came prepared with the market overview related to the long haul transportation challenges and customers' frictions.

Describe the project in detail.

We took the product from the ideation phase through the Alfa and Beta pilots, validating the product features with customers until launching it in public in Poland in Q2 2020. We have plans to scale to other countries in Europe in 2020/21.

What was the team composition?

We had the Product Owner, Technical Lead, Scrum Master, two backend developers, two frontend developers, 2 mobile developers, UX/UI, QA tester.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Within 4.5 months we able to launch the MVP product as Alfa Pilot, validate the product with customers, pivot and launch again as Beta pilot in 3 months. Further, we improved the product, made it compliant with Shell Compliance Framework and launch it again in the Public. We got positive feedback from customers on the flow and intuitive interfaces.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

It was very effective workflow. LeandCode demonstrated big flexibility skill specially working with such a big player as Shell. Teams were constantly adjusted according to the required scope and priorities.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I was impressed with the knowledge, the level of the commitment working with us, and how they went beyond the agreed level of support. Great communication skills of the owners. LeanCode helped Shell to shape and learn new agile ways of working with sprints, scrum, etc. They exposed us to new skills and competences.

Are there any areas for improvement?

As I am not the technical expert, I cannot identify the technical area for improvement. However, there are always ways to improve communication and collaboration.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

GastroJob is a smart recruitment app and platform for restaurants as well as hotels and cafes. Easy to use for employees, provides best searches for employers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire LeanCode?

Development of the app.

What were your goals for this project?

The app was aimed at helping restaurant owners help employees really interested in the job and willing to work. Easy to use app and the system using rating were designed to boost the the level of qualifications amongst users.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

The vendor was highly recommended to us by another start-up.

Describe the project in detail.

Leancode helped us with the app development from a very early stage. The early brainstorming, branding as well as all the flows for both type of users. The app was developed for iOs and Android platforms with the webiste platform for restaurants.

What was the team composition?

We were assigned a project manager that was our main point of contact. The responsiveness rate was very good. During regular meetings/ updates we were presented to the entire team working on the project and the strategic decisons regarding further development were always discussed and explained.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The app had a very good feedback from the users. They found it way better than the platforms available on the market. The restaurants were satisfied with the flow we designed. Within the first 2 months after the launch we had 1000 users registered.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The workflow was very smooth. We used slack to communicate, emails for bigger updates and regular meetings to discuss what is next and summerize each sprint.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

What struck us most was not only the ability to develop and implement our ideas but also the way they were willing to share their business knowledge and tips to help us avoid possible obstacles.

Are there any areas for improvement?

We were really happy with the quality. The project could have been done a little bit faster but it might have been the design pace on our side.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the cloud lead at Neural DSP, a company that develops technology to advance the state of the art in the music industry.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with LeanCode?

We needed help with Flutter development for a mobile app.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

LeanCode has developed new features and fixed bugs. The team has focused on the app's interface with our hardware, BLE communication, and UI optimization.

What is the team composition?

We've worked with one teammate from LeanCode.

How did you come to work with LeanCode?

We found them through an online search. LeanCode's pricing fit our budget, and they were a great culture fit.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with LeanCode in April 2025, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We've delivered several updates to our mobile app, including major new features. The comments on the social networks have been very positive.

How did LeanCode perform from a project management standpoint?

We've mainly focused on development, so I can't really comment on project management. We communicate through virtual meetings, emails, and messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The developer provided by LeanCode is very efficient and easy to work with, which is a great fit for our team.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, I'm very happy with LeanCode as a partner.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the head of digital at Polarium Energy Solutions, an engineering company. We develop lithium-ion battery-based energy storage and optimization solutions for telecom, commercial, and industrial sectors, supporting sustainable energy transformation worldwide.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire LeanCode to accomplish for your digital initiatives at Polari?

We needed support to build our native iOS and Android applications.

SOLUTION

Can you describe the scope of work LeanCode handled for this project? Please include the main deliverables if you can.

LeanCode has taken over an existing app and quickly started delivering new features. The team has worked the entire app with a strong focus on controlling and managing Polarium Home batteries.

What is the team composition?

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

How did you come to work with LeanCode?

We found them through an online search. We chose them over other options because they had high ratings, were close to my geographic location, had pricing that fit our budget, had a great culture fit, offered good value for the cost, and had company values aligned with ours.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in October 2025, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

LeanCode has delivered an improved customer experience and a stronger end-user offering, along with fast deliveries and high-quality code.

How did LeanCode perform from a project management standpoint?

They deliver on time. We communicate via virtual meetings, emails, and messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive or unique about them?

They have a highly professional team and management that act as a true partner, working closely alongside us.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there aren’t any.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Innovative Projects Specialist of TYMBARK–MWS Sp. z o.o.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

One of the biggest companies in the food products segment in Central & Eastern Europe.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Application development
• Delivery of application documentation and training
• Application implementation

SOLUTION

How did you find LeanCode?

• Referral
• Other

Why did you select LeanCode over others?

Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from LeanCode were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

The work involved developing a mobile application consisting of four interconnected modules. The basis for ensuring the functionality of the application was the use of an algorithm provided by the client to calculate values for application users. The application was developed for smartphones and tablets running Android and iOS. During the work, meetings were organised between the developers and the client to present the results and determine the direction of further activities. The client received an application that met the originally specified requirements and functionalities.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

A working and functional mobile app with a user-friendly interface.

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

They met our deadline and fulfilled our initial expectations.

What was your primary form of communication with LeanCode?

Email or Messaging App

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

A systematic approach to work, communicating work results, quick response to emerging problems, advising on solutions, flexibility.

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

No, everything was fine.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Senior Project Manager of Sonova Consumer Hearing GmbH

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

At Sonova Consumer Hearing, we develop and offer consumer devices such as headphones, soundbars and speech-enhanced hearables under the brand license of Sennheiser.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Consulting and development support

SOLUTION

How did you find LeanCode?

• Referral
• Other

Why did you select LeanCode over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from LeanCode were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

LeanCode helped us building up strategic know-how in Flutter and co-developed our new companion App in collaboration with our internal development team and key stakeholders.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

In time and quality delivery; positive App ratings and reviews

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

LeanCode always delivered on time and quality. The reaction to any kind of request was always on short notice and team configuration could be adjusted flexible according to our needs.  

What was your primary form of communication with LeanCode?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The flexibility, openness and expertise of every single team-member makes LeanCode a perfect partner for our needs.

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

Nothing to complain about. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am a professor at a university.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

University

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Deliver a Mobile App in Flutter
• Project Management
• Design

SOLUTION

How did you find LeanCode?

Online Search

Why did you select LeanCode over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from LeanCode were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

full cycle---cooperate on design to given specs to Q&A 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

completion on time, budget and stable well-designed software app  

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

yes, yes

What was your primary form of communication with LeanCode?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They have open communication channels to all levels

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

no

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the Business Analyst of a construction company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are active in the development/construction business. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Build the application for the end customer.

SOLUTION

How did you find LeanCode?

• Online Search
• Other

Why did you select LeanCode over others?

• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from LeanCode were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

User requirements gathering

Creation of wireframes and prototypes

UI/UX design for user friendly interface

User authentication and account management

Analytics and user behavior tracing

Functional testing of all features

User acceptance testing

Initial launch and monitoring 

Backend infrastructure for content management and user data

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Finished e-bok application. 

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

Product was delivered on time. Resources were properly allocated and team management allowed for sufficient task distribution. 

What was your primary form of communication with LeanCode?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Direct communication. 

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

Nope. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Content Manager of The Chocolate Factory E.Wedel

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Lotte Wedel is a confectionery brand with over 170 years of history and deep roots in Warsaw’s cultural and culinary traditions. Established in 1851 by Karol Wedel, the company has become synonymous with premium-quality chocolates and sweets, cherished by generations of Poles. 
Wedel’s iconic products, including its famous Ptasie Mleczko®, have become household names and symbolize craftsmanship, taste, and innovation in the confectionery industry.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Proposing a concept for an application aligned with the exhibition experience.
• Development of a desktop application for designing personalized Ptasie Mleczko® Packaging.
• Creating intuitive and visually appealing features for different generations.

SOLUTION

How did you find LeanCode?

Online Search

Why did you select LeanCode over others?

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

How many teammates from LeanCode were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

LeanCode successfully implemented an application that became one of the main attractions at the Chocolate Museum. The company was involved from the beginning, contributing to the product concept and advising us on the direction to take and the technologies to use. Wireframes of the solution were then created and continuously reviewed with our team to ensure alignment.

Ultimately, the application allows users to:

Select a background or create an entirely new one with the support of artificial intelligence. Decorate the box with stickers and custom text. Send their design via email as a postcard, complete with a 3D project preview. This interactive and innovative approach has added significant value to the exhibition experience.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Regular Client Demos

At every stage of the project, LeanCode presented interactive demos to keep us updated on progress and ensure alignment with our vision. This iterative approach allowed us to provide feedback early, minimizing delays and ensuring the final product met our expectations.  

User-Centric Testing

 Each screen and functionality of the application was thoroughly tested with end users to ensure it was intuitive, engaging, and effective. These usability tests provided valuable insights that were incorporated into the design, resulting in a polished and user-friendly application.

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

On-Time Delivery with High-Quality Standards LeanCode adhered to a structured timeline and delivered the final application on schedule, maintaining exceptional quality at every step. Their agile development process ensured any challenges were quickly addressed, keeping the project on track.

What was your primary form of communication with LeanCode?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting

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

What impressed us most about LeanCode was their comprehensive approach to the project, ensuring every detail was meticulously planned and executed, from selecting the right technologies to managing the overall project. They proactively addressed challenges early on, which was crucial for maintaining momentum and avoiding potential roadblocks. 
Notably, there were no delays throughout the process, which was especially critical given the fixed deadline for the museum's opening day. Their dedication and precision made them an outstanding partner.

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

LeanCode demonstrated professionalism and attention to detail throughout the entire project. Honestly, there were no areas that stood out as needing improvement.