Leenspace

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Head of Software of Zerene Inc

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We provide a smart mouthguard that allows people to measure and train out of the habit of griding their teeth while they sleep.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Provide flutter app development support to get launch ready
• Consult on design of app (UI/UX, package selection, QA)

SOLUTION

How did you find Leenspace?

Outreach

Why did you select Leenspace over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Leenspace were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Our company had been working internally on developing and beta testing an app to tie together the experience of using our product. From those efforts we had identified a short list of features that were identified as key to integrate into the product before launching officially. Leenspace was engaged on the basis of their Flutter expertise to augment the team and help accelerate the timeline to being launch ready.

Key deliverables:

• Onboarding - getting familiar with the app codebase
• Contributing - reviewing and submitting PRs to GitHub repo
• Code Consulting - providing recommendations on Flutter best practices, design patterns, packages
• Design Consulting - making UI/UX recommendations to help engage customers and improve product
• Testing - generating a QA report to identify areas to improve our user experience

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

1. New features added to app
2. Improvement of existing features in app
3. Delivery of UI/UX and QA reports to inform future work
4. Product MVP creation that allowed us to begin sales

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

The contract structure was primarily time and materials based. Each week I would triage items and Leenspace would select from open items to generate new PRs. We did not typically assign dates for individual features, rather we just tried to tackle as many as quickly as possible.

Communication was primarily via Slack and through comments on PRs with virtual meetings to support as needed. They struck a good balance between working independently and reaching out for guidance when features were underdefined in order to land the right features with minimum iteration.

They did a great job of meeting us where we were at - in our scrappy startup phase. They were very flexible in providing support as-needed and helped connect us with other resources we hadn't initially considered to help improve the product.

What was your primary form of communication with Leenspace?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

I was impressed by how quickly they were able to start making useful contributions to the project, given we had a fairly large starting codebase and complicated project. I was also impressed by their commitment to helping out startups and their excitement for our product.

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

Leenspace carries a portoflio of client projects across their team, so behind the scenes there is some schedule juggling they have to perform. The majority of the time this worked quite well, but there were times as we were getting close to wrapping up the project when development slowed a bit. Something they could've done was be proactive in communicating that. To be fair I could've also reached out earlier, but there was always plenty of things to do. In the end this was rather minor, and did not affect our timing in going to market.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Perez Technology Group

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Managed IT & Cybersecurity Firm

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Leenspace to accomplish?
Design Implementation of Software Development Project

SOLUTION

How did you find Leenspace?

Other

Why did you select Leenspace over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit

How many teammates from Leenspace were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The development of an integrated platform with apps in windows, android, & web. The delivery of all apps using a flutter & .net that could be delivered to production environments for enterprises & mobile platforms. Working hand in hand with our technical team to meet expectations on the platform as a whole & its apps. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Delivery of Windows app with appropriate integration of the backend cloud server & development of the authentication. Overcoming complexities with previous developed app using the same backend. 

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

The project management was excellent, with a thorough process from start to finish and constant communication. We were pleased with their ability to adapt to challenges faced along the way, but most importantly, with their technical ability and understanding of business impact. They're able to navigate technical work while understanding the business impact of every decision they make in development. 

What was your primary form of communication with Leenspace?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their technical skill, their process & their ability to have diverse talent. Not just talented developers but great consultants. 

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

Nothing we can specific. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the former Senior Manager of PwC

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Professional services

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• The main objective was to develop a social network app exclusively for our alumni network. The app would facilitate connections among our former employees and provide them access to an exclusive PwC job board. The project was of vital importance to maintain a strong and connected alumni community.

SOLUTION

How did you find Leenspace?

Referral

Why did you select Leenspace over others?

Referred to me
How many teammates from Leenspace were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The scope of their services included product discovery, prototyping, UI/UX, and development. The key deliverable was a user-friendly and secure social network app tailored specifically to the needs of our alumni. It was crucial that the app not only served as a platform for alumni to reconnect but also as a gateway for them to explore new job opportunities within the PwC network.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

 Our alumni community now enjoys a seamless experience, connecting with former colleagues and exploring new job opportunities with ease. The early access to PwC client job openings has been a tremendous value addition, strengthening the bond between PwC and our alumni.

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

Project management by Leenspace was commendable. They kept us well-informed throughout the development process, addressing any concerns promptly. The app was delivered on schedule and within the agreed-upon budget, showcasing their commitment to client satisfaction.

What was your primary form of communication with Leenspace?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They are a provider who not only understands the client's vision but goes above and beyond to turn it into reality. We were delighted with the outcome of the product.

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

In terms of improvement, there is little to suggest. Our advice to future customers would be to trust in Leenspace's capabilities and expertise.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Financial Advisor of Renmax Corredor de Bolsa SA

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

A brokerage house that offers financial advice to individual investors and businesses in Uruguay.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• A more efficient and convenient solution to enhance our client services.
• Before collaborating with Leenspace, our primary challenge was communicating investment positions to our clients inefficiently and time-consuming. We relied on traditional methods like mail and phone calls, which often resulted in delays and limited our ability to provide real-time updates. We recognized the need for a more efficient and convenient solution to enhance our client services.
• To reduce significantly the time spent in communicating investment positions to our clients

SOLUTION

How did you find Leenspace?

• Referral
• Ignacio, the CEO, was referred to me by a friend from my MBA course.

Why did you select Leenspace over others?

• Referred to me
• Leenspace provided impressive mobile Apps for other customers

How many teammates from Leenspace were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

The project's scope included the development, implementation, and ongoing support of our mobile app. The app needed to offer our clients the ability to check their investments in real-time at their convenience. The key deliverables were:

• Intuitive and professional and User Interface. 
• Login capabilities with 2FA for security. 
• Home with a dashboard showing investment positions and a detailed view of every position. 
• Portfolio análisis view. 
• Profile page with user management capabilities. 
• Unit testing layer. 
• Server app that integrates with our internal operations software that feeds the App’s data 
• Básic admin panel for managing users. 
• Publishing the App

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The results have been excellent. The mobile app provided by Leenspace has enabled us to offer our clients the ability to check their investments in real-time at their convenience. This has improved our communication efficiency and enhanced the overall client experience. The feedback from our clients has been overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing their satisfaction with the user-friendly interface and the ease of accessing their investment information.

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

First, they gave us a schedule for the project explaining deliverables for every two weeks. During the course of development, we met weekly to talk with their team, review progress, and resolve doubts. After the first month of work, we started having demos of the app every two weeks. 

During last month's demos, we were able to test the deployed features on our phones. After the development phase was completed, we moved on to the testing phase where we used a tool called Jira to manage errors and issues. Once all the issues were resolved, we proceeded to test the app with our friends and family before launching it live in a timely manner.

What was your primary form of communication with Leenspace?

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

Leenspace’s team was very responsive and adapted to changes as they arose. The app was delivered within the agreed timeline and had a remarkable performance.

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

I cannot identify any specific area of improvement at the moment.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Products Director of Evertec

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Evertec is a leading electronic transactions and technology company with headquarters in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Build prototype mobile application for electronic wallet.
• Develop mobile application onboarding module, with integration to third-party services.
• Assist to test and certify final mobile application.

SOLUTION

How did you find Leenspace?

Referral

Why did you select Leenspace 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 Leenspace were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

1. LeenSpace actively participated in the design and construction of the prototype of the entire mobile application. 
2. As a consequence of their excellent work during the prototype phase, we extended the relation and contracted LeenSpace to develop the digital onboarding module of the mobile application. The digital onboarding module development incudes integration with third party providers to consume services like validation of government issued ID, proof-of-life, among others. 
3. Finally, LeenSpace played a significant role during the exhaustive testing and certification of the mobile application.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

1. Delivery in time and with expected quality of prototype and developments 
2. Speedy adjustments with constant commitment for an outstanding outcome

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

1. Deliveries were on time or with justifiable and clearly communicated delays. 
2. LeenSpace always showed commitment to the best outcome for the project.

What was your primary form of communication with Leenspace?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

1. They behaved as part of the team and with ownership of the product and the outcome. 
2. They are always available and work diligently. 
3. They were very receptive for changes.

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

We will consider LeenSpace as a provider for future mobile application projects.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the president of RKS Digital, a software design firm.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Leenspace?

I was looking for a company that could help me build a cross-platform iOS and Android app.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Leenspace is helping us build a mobile app and resolve a codebase with fundamental issues. They came up with a plan to remove our development issues and have become our primary development partner.

We utilize Maui and Xamarin for both the iOS and Android versions. Some of the features of the app includes, data collection, cloud syncing, and device discovery.

What is the team composition?

We mainly work with Fernando (Co-Owner) and Ignacio (Business Development Specialist).

How did you come to work with Leenspace?

I  came across Leenspace through Upwork and decided to hire them after interviewing over half a dozen mobile developers. We worked together on a project prior to this one, and they were just incredible.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve invested more than $50,000 in this project.

What is the status of this engagement?

Our ongoing partnership started in June 2022.
 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We consistently conduct function testing and resolve technical issues and bugs, so the team has been proactive in fixing these issues before I catch them. Other than that, they’re very thorough at making sure our requirements are fully validated.

How did Leenspace perform from a project management standpoint?

They’re very good at communicating and consistently deliver their tasks on time.

What did you find most impressive about them?

We’re impressed with how deeply they care about making the product work. Leenspace is technically gifted and up-to-date on the latest technologies. They’re smart, diligent, detail-oriented, and have the technical capabilities to accomplish their tasks. They’re just a fantastic team, and I look forward to working with them for many years.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They could improve on the enterprise aspect of their services, because I wasn’t aware of their backend capabilities at first.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Make sure you have all your requirements lined up, so there will be no gaps in the partnership and development.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there

I am the co-founder of a website that features a directory of local farmers. Our goal was to support them through the COVID-19 pandemic by connecting them with their customers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenges were you trying to address with Leenspace?

We needed someone to develop an e-commerce platform.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Leenspace developed an e-commerce site for us. We first had an initial discovery phase where we talked to the team about the issues we were looking to address. Additionally, we gave them our users' requirements.

The Leenspace team then helped us find the best solution for our needs. They moved on to the development phase and eventually delivered the first iteration of the website.

We then shared the site with our users to gather feedback. Based on our customers' responses, Leenspace finalized the site by adding more functionalities to the app.

What was the team composition?

We worked directly with the two co-founders.

How did you come to work with Leenspace?

W had seen some of their previous projects. In addition, someone recommended them to us, so we contacted them. We decided to work with them because they understood our needs very quickly.

How much have you invested in them?

We spent about $4,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

The project lasted from March–December 2020.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They really understood our needs. After the Leenspace team launched the site, our clients experienced a twofold to threefold increase in sales. 

How did Leenspace perform from a project management standpoint?

Their project management was excellent. Leenspace was incredibly accessible and even met with our clients, which was very valuable to us. In terms of communication, we primarily used WhatsApp.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I was impressed with how committed and involved they were with the project. Their expertise was truly valuable to us — Leenspace provided us with great suggestions based on their extensive experience.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I honestly can't think of anything they could've done better.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Be very clear with your needs and the details of your project. Additionally, let them help you establish the foundation of the project. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the co-founder of Seedorina, an agriculture company. We sell things like seeds, peat moss, percolators, and more.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Leenspace?

We needed someone to develop our mobile app and export APIs from our robots. These robots move and sow seeds, and they’re pretty difficult to handle. We needed them to inform the productivity of the platform.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Leenspace has developed our native mobile applications for Android and iOS. Our app controls the robots, so we need it to perform perfectly. Not only does it manage the data, but it also updates information on the robots and exports APIs.

First, we designed the wireframes. They did a second phase, which was a simple marketplace. We needed to include a catalog so customers could decide what to buy. However, it didn’t have payment associated because we worked with our internal system.

They currently maintain the platform for us. We’ll be using them for new development for the platform.

What is the team composition?

We interact with two developers. They’re both great people, and they’re open to discussing everything. We like working with them.

How did you come to work with Leenspace?

I also work for a software company in Uruguay. I met Fernando (Co-Founder) because we were hosting some end-of-career sessions. I was very impressed with his work.

When we needed to develop an app, I remembered him. We called him and decided to hire Leenspace.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent between $25,000–$30,000. We pay a monthly maintenance fee.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in September 2020, and our relationship is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The original requirement was to work with a serverless platform. We were experiencing a delay with updates, so we talked to them about making changes. They were always ready for that, and their suggestions were very appropriate. It works great now, and the app layout is much better than what we’d designed. Overall, they’ve known what to offer even when we don’t know what to ask for.

How did Leenspace perform from a project management standpoint?

Communication is great. We use several channels: phone, email, Google Meet, Zoom, and face-to-face meetings.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They build amazing platforms, but they don’t oversell their work. Leenspace is honest about what they can and can’t do.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They need more experience. We’ll continue to work with them, but they need to work with more people.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Listen to them.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Founder of Coshowroom. A company that for more than two years has been dedicated to offering value-added services to fashion brands whose main sales channel is online. We resolve non-core business issues such as stocks, merchandise movements, separation of payments between customers and suppliers and self-management between different public and physicall stores.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We had hired leenspace to build up our whole ERP for self-management and client relationship interface.

SOLUTION

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

Our main problem was the great administrative work that includes the management of so many clients with different (and limited) stock in each of our stores. The main complication was financial, where collecting and paying meant an unsustainable tax and financial cost in the long term. Then the integrations between the sales channels and today, generating a database and integrations with online sales platforms.

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

the scope of work increased as the business grew. Leenspace accompanied us in this regard, gradually growing in investment and solutions. We started with a payment software, which solved a one-time (and urgent) problem and now the scope already covers the entire organization.

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

There were 2 people: Ignacio and Fernando. Both of them directly involved with our business needs and particular ones.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Basically, Leenspace delivered a 30% more profitable business in less than one year.

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

They followed the entire process closely, being very clear about the weekly and monthly objectives, designing and explaining each step so that we could understand and discuss it, and participate in the stages of finding group solutions for the final deliverable.

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

Leenspace gave me the perfect combination between Business strategic vision and the technological ability to achieve, in a creative way, the best results. Leenspace has been able to develop the custom software we needed for my company in Argentina. It's Coshowroom. We shared a lot of worktables with a clear working Gantt, clear milestones, and no delays. Thanks to leenspace, today I have a 30% more profitable business!

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

No.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an executive at MYNE HUB

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

MYNE is a pioneering financial technology company based in Madrid, renowned for its advanced credit evaluation systems, sophisticated anti-fraud mechanisms, and comprehensive multi-issuer wallet services. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Design and Develop a user-friendly digital wallet application to provide credit access to individuals who are not part of the traditional banking system.

SOLUTION

How did you find Leenspace?

Referral

Why did you select Leenspace over others?

• Great culture fit
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Leenspace were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The Mobile App features a quick and secure onboarding process that requires proof of life, obtains user information for risk assessment, and finally provides the user with a loan. The app also allows users to make NFC payments, manage credit cards, cash out, check transactions, check statements, and more.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

is a digital wallet that functions effectively on small-screen devices and in areas with poor internet connectivity. Additionally, Leenspace assisted in simplifying a complex onboarding process to make it as fast and efficient as possible. The wallet was successfully launched in Jamaica, paving the way for expansion to other countries in the near future.

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

They're very efficient, always hit targets, and are attentive to issues that arise that require help from them. 

What was your primary form of communication with Leenspace?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Culture fit 

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

No, very happy