nCube

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Head of Software Development SpeechLive of Speech Processing Solutions

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Our company develops B2B productivity solutions for specific industries with a high standard for quality and reliability.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Extend our development capacity in order to deliver high impact roadmap items for the year, in a context where the timeline was tight and our existing partners were not able to fill our vacancies in time

SOLUTION

How did you find nCube?

LinkedIn

Why did you select nCube over others?

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

How many teammates from nCube 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 the work entailed building a completely new web application frontend, and extending the backend, to replace the heavily used but outdated legacy version of the same application. The developers sourced via nCube worked on UI components as well as backend services and APIs.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The initial version of the application was delivered in time and on scope, and with satisfactory quality as confirmed by our internal development team. The post-launch feedback implementation phase is in progress and is continuing equally well.

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

Cannot comment on their project management per-se, as it was not part of the cooperation scope. The developers were simply integrated into our existing Scrum teams and worked as if internal

What was your primary form of communication with nCube?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Our liaison at nCube, Vlad, is a consummate professional. He was always available in case we needed assistance, as well as flexible when they had to adapt their process to ours. The quality of the candidates helped us cut down on recruiting and onboarding time, and the value-for-money of the delivered work has been nothing short of great.

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

Can't think of anything right now.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of a software company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We offer end-to-end, ready-to-go customer engagement tools, customer loyalty programs, and customer data analytics to businesses.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Find a top-notch backend developer to help with our team expansion

SOLUTION

How did you find nCube?

They reached out to us

Why did you select nCube over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from nCube were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

The main task was to find and recruit a top-notch senior backend developer. nCube did the search and provided with a number of CVs and we ended recruiting one of their candidates who turned out to be one of the best performers in our company. They handled the entire HR process with the new recruit from A to Z including ongoing follow ups and monitoring.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The selection of the right candidate that met our needs and who continue to work with us in a senior capacity. nCube's continued role and involvement including various HR activities, the provision of working space and working facilities, payroll settlement, performance and progess monitoring and evaluation.

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

They were quite responsive and timely in their responses. Every time we requested to have a call or discuss a topic, they were readily available.

What was your primary form of communication with nCube?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They are highly responsive and have a very professional approach.

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

no needed improvement that I can think for the moment.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Ravetree

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Ravetree is a cloud-based project management solution with integrated resource planning, customer relationship management and time and expense tracking capabilities.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Handle front-end and back-end coding.
• Contribute to architecture enhancements.
• Gain deep insights into our application's structure.
• Ensure end-to-end management of the project.
• Address bug fixes and improvements.
• Facilitate a transition from AngularJS to React
• Enhance API accessibility

SOLUTION

How did you find nCube?

Referral

Why did you select nCube over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned
• Other

How many teammates from nCube were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

The scope of nCube's work encompassed several key areas: 

• Skillfully managing a spectrum of coding tasks on both front-end and back-end, promptly addressing bug fixes, and implementing architectural enhancements to elevate system performance. 
• Seamlessly transitioning our front-end technology from AngularJS to React, ensuring uninterrupted operations during the migration. 
• Implement a clever and efficient strategy that allows simultaneous use of both technologies during the migration process. 
• Enhancing our system's capabilities by opening up our API, thereby expanding integration opportunities.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our project requires a comprehensive understanding of our application's architecture, as well as proficient handling of both front-end and back-end code. The developer from nCube not only fulfilled these demanding requirements but also surpassed our expectations. With his committed efforts, we achieved notable progress and success, including: 

• Effective management of our application's structure, front-end, and back-end components. 
• Seamless migration from AngularJS to React, guaranteeing uninterrupted functionality during the transition. 
• Successful implementation of a concurrent technology approach, facilitating a gradual migration process. 
• Initiating the process of opening up our API, enhancing accessibility and integration capabilities. His successful delivery has positioned him as an invaluable asset, exemplifying the high standards of this collaboration for us. We are highly satisfied with the outcomes, making it a significant investment for our business.

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

Our collaboration is incredibly smooth and efficient. Deliveries are consistently on schedule, and they are always attentive and responsive to our needs. This arrangement relieves us of many concerns, such as HR, accounting, and talent search, offering a level of convenience that's hard to match. Their efforts have certainly left a positive impression on us.

What was your primary form of communication with nCube?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The seamless and efficient collaboration aligns well with our IT needs – fast, straightforward, and transparent. This harmony truly defines the rewarding relationship we've experienced. The human connections have also been a standout aspect, reflecting simple yet strong relationships. Initially, it started with an account executive we had worked with before. When he joined nCube, we decided to join too. Eventually, it's the personal connections that guide our choices.

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

There's nothing I would suggest. The process has been incredibly smooth, with no hiccups. Everything is simple and straightforward, and this is exactly what we needed and expected.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Head of Software Engineering of PUBT Inc.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

PUBT Inc. specializes in providing financial data and analytics, helping businesses and investors access real-time information on public disclosures, official announcements, and company reports.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Develop a web aggregation platform: Create a geographically distributed web scraping system to aggregate public disclosures and official announcements from companies, governments, and government organizations
• Implement a data extraction project: Extract financial data from companies' financial reports and deliver real-time headlines associated with the documents
• Develop a geographically distributed navigation proxy: Design and implement a navigation proxy to bypass bans and expedite website navigation, improving the overall efficiency of data collection and analysis.

SOLUTION

How did you find nCube?

Online Search

Why did you select nCube over others?

Pricing first our budget, Great culture fit, Good value for cost, Company values aligned

What was the size of nCube’s team?

150

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

• Web aggregation platform development: Help in the development of a robust, scalable, and efficient web aggregation platform for PUBT Inc. that can collect and extract data from various online sources, including news websites, financial reports, press releases, and social media.
• Data extraction and analysis: Implement advanced data extraction techniques such as web scraping, APIs, and natural language processing to retrieve relevant information from diverse sources and analyze it for actionable insights.
• Geographically distributed navigation proxy: Create a customized navigation proxy system to ensure fast website navigation and avoid IP bans or restrictions, ensuring seamless data collection and processing.
• Integration with existing systems: Integrate the developed platform with PUBT Inc.'s existing infrastructure, tools, and applications, ensuring seamless data flow and minimal disruption to current processes.
• User interface and experience: Design and develop an intuitive and user-friendly interface for the web aggregation platform, allowing PUBT Inc.'s team to easily interact with the system, manage data collection, and analyze the extracted information.
• Ongoing support and maintenance: Offer post-deployment support and maintenance services, including bug fixes, enhancements, and updates, ensuring the platform remains reliable and up-to-date with evolving requirements and technology advancements.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• nCube was hired by PUBT Inc.Public Company for two projects: a web aggregation platform and a data extraction project. They also helped in developing a navigation proxy. nCube's team consisted of five developers who worked seamlessly with Public's team under Public's processes and company practices.
• Progress and success outcomes include the creation of an ingestor service, improvements to the desktop application, and a service capable of scraping links at 15,000 times per second. Stefano, the Head of Software Development at Public, rated nCube highly for quality, scheduling, and likelihood of referral. nCube's unique qualities include proactive customer service, continuity with an account manager, speed and efficiency in hiring new developers, and flexibility in understanding client needs.

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

nCube had effective management during the collaboration with PUBT Inc.Public Company. As the head of software development at PUBT Inc.Public Company, I can rate nCube's scheduling as a 9 out of 10, indicating that they could deliver items on time. Additionally, I want to add that nCube was able to provide the necessary flexibility to resize the team and hire new developers quickly, demonstrating their responsiveness to PUBT Inc.Public Company's needs.

The workflow between the nCube developers and the Public team was highly effective, with the developers seamlessly integrating with the internal team and working under Public’s processes and company practices. The developers were considered part of the internal team, with no differences in productivity and workflow compared to in-house hires.

What was your primary form of communication with nCube?

Virtual Meeting, Email or Messaging App

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

I want to highlight nCube's proactive customer service, including the dedication of an account manager who maintained continuity from initial discussions to ongoing collaboration.

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

I do not have any specific areas for improvement to suggest for nCube. Public team is satisfied with the services and finds the nCube’s model very flexible and the best fit for us at this time.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Mobile Development Manager of Crestron Electronics, Inc.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Crestron is the leader in residential and commercial automation.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Development of a complex mobile application.

SOLUTION

How did you find nCube?

Referral

Why did you select nCube over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Excellent candidates

How many teammates from nCube were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The scope involved adding features to our flagship residential control app.

Deliverables:

• Added support for enhanced security hardware.
• Improved operation of the lighting control pages.
• Improved the overall performance of the applications, refactoring as necessary.
• Multiple improvements to the overall UI.
• Native Android and iOS platforms are supported.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

All of the requested deliverables were completed by nCube.

Features were completed on time with a minimum of defects.

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

Items were mostly delivered on time.

In some cases, technical issues slowed down delivery - communication was clear in these cases.

What was your primary form of communication with nCube?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The candidates provided by nCube were excellent and assisted us in all aspects of the software development process.

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

I can't think of anything.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the VP Engineering of In-Grid AB

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Our mission is to create delivery experiences that fit people's lives by helping retailers achieve sustainable growth and empowering shoppers to personalize delivery and returns.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Extra developers to help out building carrier integrations

SOLUTION

How did you find nCube?

Reached out to us

Why did you select nCube over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from nCube were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Consultants is helping out with daily tasks as programming/development of carrier integrations key to our product line. They partake in daily stand-ups and brainstorming sessions. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

New features and functionality were implemented, leading to new client
acquisitions and increased retention, contributing to overall company growth.

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

Considering our collaboration under the outstaff model, evaluate our ability to effectively
address any challenges that arose (Account management and HR teams, Recruitment,
office space arrangement, equipment, team buildings, etc.)

What was your primary form of communication with nCube?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

nCube has been instrumental in delivering high-quality personnel in a very timely fashion. We are very happy with our collaboration with nCube.

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

At this moment we see nothing that could be improved

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Senior Director of Technology of Apple Industries

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Apple Industries is the world's premier photo booth manufacturer.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Staff augmentation

SOLUTION

How did you find nCube?

Online Search

Why did you select nCube over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from nCube were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

NCube facilitated many interviews with quality candidates and did not stop until we found the right one for the position, taking our feedback very seriously throughout the process. They continued to provide the same quality of service as we grew our team even larger.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The staff we have sourced from nCube continue to contribute effectively to our team goals.

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

nCube is always very responsive, reliable, and reasonable. They listen to our feedback carefully and iterate very well.

What was your primary form of communication with nCube?

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

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

They are lean and efficient, straightforward with their process and pricing, and very transparent and honest about everything we do together. The relationship has been a truly symbiotic partnership from the start, and they go the extra mile to make sure that is the case. 

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

A handful of times, there were candidates that I felt should have been filtered out before presenting to our team for an initial conversation - however, this has mostly been resolved over time with feedback. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CTO of Helliwood media & education

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Helliwood media & education is a classic service provider in the field of education and media.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Mobile app development

SOLUTION

How did you find nCube?

LinkedIn

Why did you select nCube over others?

Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from nCube were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

Development of a cross-platform app for education.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The gradual development of the app according to our requirements.

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

The services have been fulfilled so far within the given time frame. Questions and requirements were clarified in daily coordination.

What was your primary form of communication with nCube?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their speed of finding a suitable developer for the project was impressive.

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

So far I am satisfied.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founders Associate of the company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We're a pioneering software solution empowering infrastructure investors along the entire investment workflow from risk assessment and impact monitoring to fulfilling reporting obligations. At its core, we're a state-of-the-art geospatial software platform, enabling businesses and organizations to incorporate multiple layers of data into their decision decision-making so that financial resources flow to the right places.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Backend Engineering support

SOLUTION

How did you find nCube?

Online Search

Why did you select nCube over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from nCube were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

We have a backend engineer working with our internal team.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Successful collaboration & stable backend for our software. Our tool developed a lot over the last two years.

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

It is going well.

What was your primary form of communication with nCube?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The account managers are really proactive; they try to build a personal relationship.

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

No.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Head Of Engineering of Laserhub

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Laserhub is the leading procurement platform for custom-made metal parts for industrial B2B customers in Germany and Austria.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Augment the team with high-quality software developers

SOLUTION

How did you find nCube?

They reached out to us

Why did you select nCube over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from nCube were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

The objective of hiring nCube services was to help with the recruiting and hiring of backend software developers who could be part of the Laserhub staff. nCube helped us find backend developers that could increase the value delivered by the Tech department.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Hiring successfully more backend developers 
• Successfully integrate the hired backend developers into the company 
• The hired backend developers participate successfully in delivering value to the company

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

All the challenges that arose were quickly solved

What was your primary form of communication with nCube?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

I was impressed with their fast response to any challenge.

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

n/a