MusicTech Lab

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am marketing specialist in company which produce and provide gutter systems in Poland and abroad.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Bravelab.io, and what were your goals?

We hired Bravelab to develop a simple but useful mobile app in which our contractors can find detailed instructions during assembly works. The main aim of the project was that the app will be easy to use and work well with any mobile device.

SOLUTION

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

We choose the company from our UX/UI designer. The deciding factor was to have someone who is reliable and has experience with mobile app development.

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

Galeco specializes in the design, production and distribution of roof gutters, gutter systems, rainwater drainage systems from flat roofs, as well as PVC roof soffit. The aim of the project was to develop a mobile application. The application is intended to help installers during assembly work. Application is very simple. It has the possibility of authorization, receiving notifications and replaying or reading assembly instructions. The application was made with the use of Expo (React native), on the backend the Django framework was also used.

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

Bravelab designated the team of 3 people: Frontend Developer, Backend Developer and also a Business Developer to assist us with any inquiries that we had.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We are not able to share much information, but we have many voices that are really positive about the app and it is something innovative and easy to use.

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

We worked with 3 people inside of Bravelab, who were available for us all the time. We shared our feedback constantly so we could work simultaneously on a few things at the time. We would like to also put a point on the time delivery and constant email and slack communication.

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

Their communication was flawless, and we always felt secured.

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

I can't think of anything that I would change.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a chairman of the board of Mag-moto that is working on the e-commerce industry. Our shop delivers for our clients motorcycle clothing at best prices.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Bravelab.io, and what were your goals?

The main challenge of the project was updating the old versions of the shop due to accidents on the servers to a new technology based on Saleor architecture.

SOLUTION

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

We got to know Bravelab.io through our cooperation with the last version of the shop.

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

Bravelab’s team used a platform called Saleor (GraphQL code -first e-commerce platform delivering ultra-fast, dynamic and personalized shopping experiences) to decrease technological debt and make it useful. They configured the shop to our needs and implemented payments through the api.

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

Bravelab’s team was involved in developing the whole solution. During the development process, we have cooperated with two frontend and backend developers from their company, also we had a project manager.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Bravelab’s team delivered their part of the project on time. They did a great job implementing the scope that we needed. We are now on a straight path to start our work again. Within a few days after launch we had a 20% increase in sales on our platform.

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

We had so called weekly meetings where we were discussing the project status, also we communicated with the project manager every day on the phone. They have used slack and jira to maintain communication.

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

Apart from the highly motivated and skillful developers, we were impressed by how fast they fix bugs and deliver results. We had our working shop in not longer as 2 weeks, and that's impressive.

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

I can't think of anything that I would change.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a chairman of the board of Above Awards Sp. z o.o. that developed integrated marketing & communication Platform for Shopping Center and Retail sector - called "Rebate CEO". 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Bravelab.io, and what were your goals?

The main challenge of the project was updating the existing loyalty program and integrating API with outside provider LoyaltyGator. We hired Bravelab.io to develop a backend for the application called Verifier for Android tablets.

SOLUTION

How did you select Bravelab.io and what were the deciding factors?

We got to know Bravelab.io through our business partner, who was also involved in the project.

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

Bravelab’s team used an outside loyalty program (collecting purchase points, issue prizes) to decrease costs of developing a new loyalty application engine and focus more on integrations and additional functions needed for API receivers (www page, mobile application, control panel, and Wayfinder system).

The entire system was fully functional while implementing the changes and updates. They provided internal tests and focused more on communication and application design.

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

Bravelab’s team was involved in developing the backend of the application. During the development process, we have cooperated with three software developers from their company.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Bravelab’s team delivered their part of the project on time. Thanks to it, we could deliver the product to the end-client and introduced it to the market. The main benefit of the app development was the possibility to identify users as well as register their purchase at the shopping mall stores.

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

Due to the scope of the project, there were several companies involved in the process. Bravelab's team cooperated well with other companies, and they quickly recognized the project requirements, which had a positive impact on the progress of the work and duration of the development process.

Moreover, their communication was concrete and coherent, so they seamlessly worked with other teams responsible for the frontend, development of a mobile app, and marketing.

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

Apart from the exceptional level of expertise in issues related to the development of complex API systems, the cooperation with Bravelab.io is characterized by an unusual in the industry desire to understand our problems and point out customs solutions, even in the areas, where we did not expect support from an IT company.

I especially valued their ability to create solutions that went beyond the initial specification, but in advance solved problems that we were not able to predict at the stage of defining the assumptions of the project. We have appreciated their constant willingness to quickly remove problems, and the quality of the solutions they proposed, which was notably high.

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

I can't think of anything that I would change.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Maxto is a recognized integrator on the Polish market in the field of Teletechnics, Teleinformatics and Software. The company was founded in 2003 in Krakow, where the company's headquarters is now located.

We offer a wide range of reliable solutions in the field of: Software, IT Infrastructure and System Integration. We provide comprehensive support at every stage of the project.

Our activities include consulting, integration, design, implementation of IT solutions, as well as subsequent service and maintenance. I am Director of Software Business Development and Sales in this Company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Bravelab.io, and what were your goals?

The main purpose of the project was to create an application for supporting communication between Wroclaw City Department and NGOs. NGOs need to submit proposals or offers to participate in contests prepared by Wroclaw CD. Previously it was made in the paper way.

SOLUTION

How did you select Bravelab.io and what were the deciding factors?

We hire Bravelab as a team augmentation to our in-house project. They provided us with a business analysis of the project, and the main task for their developers was to develop the frontend of the application.

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

Bravelab was responsible for the business analysis and frontend development of the application. They developed a user interface based on CRUD operations, allowing creation, reading, updating, and deleting objects in the application.

In terms of cooperation, the whole team prepared a modern application with the newest technologies. Two-weeks Scrum sprints helped us to develop a working, user-friendly solution.

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

We engaged one project manager, who conducted a business analysis of the project, and three fronted developers.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

As an outcome, we developed a platform for managing competitions announced by city offices such as Warsaw, Wrocław, where NGOs can submit their offers.

We eliminated the problems with communication between Wroclaw CD and NGOs by mapping all the paper forms to forms in the application.

Currently, NGOs can do every action on the Internet via web application without having to visit the City Department.

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

The developers from Bravelab adapted well to our internal team, so they created a positive working atmosphere.

Our team leader and product owner coordinated the development process, and we worked together with the Bravelab team in the SCRUM methodology.

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

They are adaptable. They blended into our internal team and quickly understood our job and workflow. Bravelab's team was focused and responsive. Their flexibility and positive attitude was a worthwhile contribution to the project.

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

In the beginning, there were planning issues. However, in the second phase of the project, they improved the schedule and kept the deadlines.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

CEO of NG Logic, a custom software development shop

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Bravelab.io?

At particular moment in the implementation of a project for our customer we had a need to augment our IT staff with specific engineers in a short timeframe.

What were your goals for this project?

Increase the velocity of the development team.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We were approached by Bravelab representative with an offer of team augmentation. The major deciding factor was that developer was available immediately.

Describe the project in detail.

The project goal was to design develop a news publishing platform that would be secure and reliable. Bravelab developers helped us to build key elements of the platform.

What was the team composition?

There are two developers engaged at this point, one backend and one frontend developer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

After a year of development there was a successful launch that was able to attract 200 major prospects and customers.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Bravelab's developers blended perfectly into out in house team and followed our internal process.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their developers are very productive, taking responsibility for their code as well as the whole project and good team players.

Are there any areas for improvement?

We are happy with the overall experience.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We are a European leader in comprehensive furniture solutions for office and public spaces. Thanks to our unique business model, we offer an excellent interior furnishing service based on in-depth analysis of clients’ needs, efficiency, work organisation, ergonomics and acoustics. Our experience as well as technological and production facilities ensure that every offer is “tailor-made.”

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Bravelab.io?

We hired BRAVELAB to make some major changes to our website, including, among others, bookmarks with a filtered dealer list.

What were your goals for this project?

Smooth and efficient implementation of changes and amendments. Finding solutions that are user-friendly and easy to use for the team.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We met with several companies offering similar services. We took into account the offer, including the price but also experience, the way the proposed solutions were presented and generally the agreement with employees. BraveLab convinced us at every level.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

They developed three variants of solution and presented us with implementation paths. We exchanged a series of questions and answers to clarify our expectations.

On the basis of graphic designs provided by our company, they prepared solutions, implemented them at first on a test version of the website. This allowed us to test the effects, submit corrections and refine the result. Thanks to the solutions proposed by BraveLab, the process gained pace and was completed on time.

What was the team composition?

We contacted mainly one dedicated developer or owner of the company, while on the BraveLab side, additional people were involved in the project. However, I do not know to what extent and with what frequency.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

Changes introduced by BraveLab have improved the functioning of our website. They supported the intuitiveness and availability of selected information. We receive messages from clients who have been made easier to navigate the site. The bounce rate has also decreased.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Project management was very efficient. We did not have any communication problems, any delays were reported in advance. The team presented alternative ways of solving each problem. We communicated via ActiveCollab, Slack and e-mail.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

We appreciated the reliability of their tasks, good work organization, and efficient communication.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Nothing that is worth mentioning

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of a software development company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Bravelab.io?

We were building a software product for the fintech industry. Specifically, we needed some help for the frontend of the web application. Bravelab had the skills we were looking for in building Angular applications, so we hired them to help us with the UI.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Bravelab helped us build the solution. The application is for the electronic processing of financial documents such as purchase orders and invoices.

They were involved in developing the function that creates invoice documents within the application. This function also processes the documents according to setup workflows from a UI perspective. Processing invoices was the only module Bravelab worked on. Their team used Angular and related frontend technologies such as HTML and CSS.

What is the team composition?

I worked directly with the developer. We also had contact with the project manager and senior developer for consultations. If the developer was stuck on a step, she’d consult with other team members, but that didn’t happen often.

How did you come to work with Bravelab.io?

There is a local organization here in Poland that gathers software development companies and Bravelab was recommended to us through that. We were specifically looking for someone who was local to us.

How much have you invested in them?

We spent between $10,000–$15,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

The project lasted from October–December 2019.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Bravelab delivered the product with high quality and technical delivery. The clients that are using the product have given us positive feedback about the UI. That’s the best metric possible when working with UI.

The developer was very skilled in not only Angular but also the visual parts of the UI. She had an eye for detail and suggested improvements on how to change the layout so it was more functional. All-in-all, she was very good at coding and making it look good.

How did Bravelab.io perform from a project management standpoint?

There wasn’t much project management involved because it was more on our side. In essence, Bravelab became a part of our existing team, and we worked together. When it came to communication, coding standards, and the development process, things were very smooth. They used the same development tools as the rest of our team. We were very happy to work with them.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Bravelab’s technical skills are top-quality. The way they suggested improvements and their communication skills were impressive.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, I can’t point to anything specific in that area.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I’d highly recommend them for their quality of work and communication skills. They’re a partner you can trust. If they say they’ll deliver, they’ll deliver.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a senior developer and tech lead on the frontend team for Talent Alpha, an HR startup based in Poland. We connect small software houses with larger enterprises looking for specialists.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Bravelab.io?

We were looking for a partner who could provide resources to augment our development team.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We hired Bravelab.io to support our frontend team. Each of their developers were onboarded through our regular recruitment process, wherein they were given tasks to complete, and then interviewed if they were successful. After that, the developers essentially became part of our frontend team, ready to support any projects we were working on as a company. Mostly, the work is remote, although both of our companies are based in Krakow, so we can meet when necessary.

We work mainly with AngularJS, TypeScript, and AWS. The team is also involved with the Gitlab pipelines.

What is the team composition?

We’re currently working with one of their developers, though we've worked with several throughout the engagement.

How did you come to work with Bravelab.io?

Bravelab.io is one of the software houses featured on our platform, so we had knowledge of their team internally. We shortlisted them when we identified a need for frontend support.

What is the status of this engagement?

We began working with Bravelab.io in May 2019, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Last year, we set a goal to develop a certain number of features to be available for an October conference. Bravelab.io was incredibly helpful, and we were able to deliver those features and more. Without the help of their team, we wouldn’t have been able to accomplish the goals we’d set. Their impact was quite heavy.

I work with them on a daily basis, and I’m very happy with the quality of their work and all aspects of the partnership.

How did Bravelab.io perform from a project management standpoint?

Project management on their part isn’t an aspect of the deal, as their developers augment our own team. However, their communication is very good, and we haven’t experienced any issues. 

We use YouTrack and Microsoft Teams to track progress and engage in daily communication. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

The quality of their work and the level of their communication are both above average. Also, we appreciated that they were willing to work after hours to accomplish our goals for the conference.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No. I’m very happy with the frontend team Bravelab.io has delivered us.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

Clients should set clear goals, communicate with Bravelab.io, and treat the team as their own.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I work in Transition Technologies PSC as a delivery manager. We offer full-cycle software development done with our nearshore solution center in Poland. We have several customers where we put their IoT and AR ideas into real life. Our team of 500 software developers specialize in IoT, AR, PLM, Atlassian, Thingworx, Vuforia, R&D Staff Augmentation (Java, .NET, Cloud) and are super ready to work with your futuristic requirements. Transition Technologies PSC is a member of the Transition Technologies holding, a Polish software house. Since 1991 TT is developing software systems and modern technical solutions for national and international customers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Bravelab.io?

We hired Bravelab to help us with Vue.js framework tasks because at that time we did not have appropriate experience and skills.

What were your goals for this project?

Our main goal was to implement core features in Vue.js and then knowledge transfer to our team. It was a rather complicated project because we had two frameworks on the front-end side I mean Angular and Vue.js.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

From time to time we meet each other during Software Development Association Poland events or conferences and of course we have found common topics.

Describe the project in detail.

We were responsible for building a "website builder online tool" in general it means that clients have the possibility to build their own internal website.

What was the team composition?

Two skilled front-end developers with experience in the Vue.js framework. The entire project's team consisted of six developers, one Product Owner, and one QA.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Within 3 months they helped us in implementing core features in Vue.js framework so we were able to launch this tool on production with a great feedback from stakeholders and new clients.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Overall very effective collaboration, we worked in Scrum. All tasks have been maintained on Jira and we had a communication channel on Slack.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They are very skilled developers in the frontend area.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Frankly speaking, everything was good, no issues.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

IMS is one of the leaders in Digital Signage sector in Poland. I have worked there as a Product Owner in R&D Department.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Bravelab.io?

We hired Bravelab to develop specialized CMS for one of our products.

What were your goals for this project?

The goal of the project was to create specialized, cloud-based CMS which is easy to use even for non-technical users. We wanted to have one integrated system to reduce the time and costs of maintaining many online tools that we have used up to this point.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We have chosen Bravelab because of their reliability in previous projects and their deep understanding of the topic.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

The project aimed to develop data and map management system for shopping malls, which allows managing tenants of commercial space. The system met the latest technological standards of modern Internet applications and enabled the full configuration of the map and shopping malls. The main goal of the application was to centralize the services distributed on several online tools with the opportunity of scaling for the next few years without the necessity to rewrite the core engine system.

What was the team composition?

In the project was working three frontend developers, backend developer, and project manager.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

It helped removing technical debt. We have now one, constantly updated instance of the CMS instead of the countless copies that are hard to maintain.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

We worked together tightly in a 1-2 week sprints. It was the best possible way of working for such a project - it helped us to build tailor-made solution and pay proper attention to important things.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

We appreciate their culture of work. Bravelab uses the agile methodology, which reflects in quick response to changes and iterative delivery of the product.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Sometimes higher seniority level would help in communication - but they are really fast learners.