Custom Software Dev for SaaS Company
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Custom Software Development
- Less than $10,000
- May - July 2022
- Quality
- 5.0
- Schedule
- 5.0
- Cost
- 4.0
- Willing to Refer
- 5.0
"I was impressed with how they could translate complex concepts into tasks, actions, and activities."
- Other industries
- San Antonio, Texas
- 1-10 Employees
- Online Review
- Verified
LowCode Agency supported the development of a SaaS company's MVP prototype. They helped launch a platform application that unified talent data from multiple sources to help people visualize their skills.
LowCode Agency completed all deliverables on time. They developed a live version that could be deployed for user feedback and further development. Using the vendor's portal, the team collaborated effectively on the process. They were professional, communicative, and technically proficient.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
I am the founder and CEO of a SaaS company working in the United Kingdom and United States.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire LowCode Agency, and what were your goals?
We hired LowCode to support MVP prototype version 1 development. The MVP is a platform application that unifies talent data from multiple sources helping people visualize skills and other competencies during their career journey.
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?
We selected this vendor based on their participation in the Howard University "Pitch HU" start-up incubator program. Their presentation and credibility enabled our decision-making.
Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.
Version 1 Roles - User / Analyst (Admin)
Scope Onboarding - Initial Questionnaire Users can login/sign up with LinkedIn or email and password. If users have signed up with LinkedIn we will bring their name and email to the app. Users can create a profile with: Name, Age, Gender, Location, (Country, City), Resume, (file upload or link), LinkedIn link
Note: We won’t bring any of the data from the Linkedin profile for v1. The client must have a LinkedIn partnership in order for us to be able to access this data in v2. Employment Type (Full-Time, Half-Time, Freelance, Unemployed) Employment Arrangement (On-site, Home Office, Hybrid) Industry (TBD - need industry list) Job role (TBD - need job role list) Highest Level of Education (TBD - need level of education list) Most Recent University Attended Most Recent Relevant Courses Purpose Statement (free text) Flow to follow (prerequisite to the Master Competencies Dashboard) Users will see a timeline of stages they have to follow to complete the process, stages are outlined below. Each stage will have steps required for stage completion, once all stages are completed, users can see their Master Competencies Dashboard.
Stage 1 - Initial Questionnaire Already filled in when onboarding, users can edit. Steps that were followed:
- User PII
- Existing employability asset URLs: Resume/CV, LinkedIn, and Github
- Employment preferences
Stage 2 - Self Assessment Steps to follow to complete this stage:
- Knowledge (job role competencies indicator 1)
- Skills (job role competencies indicator 2)
- Attitudes (job role competencies indicator 3)
- Abilities (job role competencies indicator 4) Reference links for database structure: Weforum Skills Taxonomy Self Assessment from template
Stage 3 - Talent Analysis Users will see a talent analysis made by the Analyst based on the job role competencies framework and their initial questionnaire analysis (TBD).
Stage 4 - Analyst Assessment Users will see a button to book a call with an analyst (link to calendly), once a call has been booked. Users will see a hint text stating that their Analyst is preparing a personalized assessment for them. Users will see their Analyst Assessment once their analyst has published their assessment report.
Stage 5 - Referee Assessments Each user will see their own referee assessments, for v1 we will use dummy data for the Referee Assessments, including files.
- Reference testimonials (job role competencies indicator 5)
- Third-party assessments (job role competencies indicator 6)
- Industry assessment (job role competencies indicator 7)
Stage 6 - Master Competencies Dashboard Users will see a word cloud as well as some charts, based on the data imputed before (by the analyst, referees, and user) - TBD. Profile Tab Users can see and edit their profile details, name, age, gender, location, etc. Admin Portal Users Admin can create, read, update and delete users, with their name, email, and LinkedIn link. Users will still need to create a password when logging in.
Admin can search for users by stage. Admin can click on any user to see their profile, timeline, and filled-in stages (forms/results). On the “Talent Analysis” stage and can click on a button to add their talent analysis. On the “Self Assessment” stage and can add “Notes” by filling in a questionnaire (TBD), or add their personalized Self Assessment by clicking on a button that will open a form, once the form is submitted the next stage will unlock for that user: Referee Assessment. Notes
This is a high-level scope of the project when wireframing the product will be fully defined. Components that haven’t been defined will be defined throughout the project, once it starts (Dropdowns, Text Fields, Free Text, Numbers, etc). Reference document for scoping, provided by client
How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?
Two people from the vendor's team worked with me as well as the CEO on some occasions. A project manager and developer worked with me throughout the duration of the project.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?
All deliverables were met. The main deliverable was a live version one platform that could be deployed for user feedback, validated learning, and further development. The LowCode team was very professional, communicative, and technically proficient.
Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.
The project management style was highly effective and included various online resources. We primarily used the LowCode portal to coordinate MVP wire diagramming, feature development, testing, and handover. All activities were conducted in a timely manner with no issues.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
I found both Ceci and Alex's task management and technical expertise very impressive. I was impressed with how they could translate complex concepts into tasks, actions, and activities supporting platform development. The transition from wire diagramming to development and handover was seamless indicating a high level of professionalism and expertise on their side.
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
I don't have any major areas for improvement based on the agreed-upon scope and nature of the project. Many concepts were not complete resulting in the need for refinement on my side. I would have liked a better analysis of alternatives regarding dashboard plug-ins or integration. With that said, it did not hinder the project and can be addressed in version two.
RATINGS
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Quality
5.0Service & Deliverables
"The work was done with a very high level of professionalism, technical expertise, and camaraderie."
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Schedule
5.0On time / deadlines
"Scheduling was very flexible, prompt, and accommodated my schedule and associated time difference."
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Cost
4.0Value / within estimates
"The cost was as expected and right below our development budget."
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Willing to Refer
5.0NPS
"I would highly likely refer LowCode Agency to a friend based on their interpersonal skills and how they build applications; their process and timeline