OpenSense Labs

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the former CEO & Co-Founder, of Tixora

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Tixora is a software development company focused on building digital solutions that simplify ticketing, event access management, and secure transaction workflows for modern businesses and event-driven platforms.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire OpenSense Labs to accomplish?

• We wanted to create foreign policy-focused trivia and educational games to reach a broad audience of foreign policy-curious individuals. This included experts in the field and middle school and high school students just starting to develop their interest in foreign policy. We tasked them to build out a game similar to those published by The New York Times, and independent games such as Wordle and Travle.
• Build a secure and scalable cloud foundation for growth

SOLUTION

How did you find OpenSense Labs?

• Online Search
• Clutch Site

Why did you select OpenSense Labs over others?

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

How many teammates from OpenSense Labs were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

OpenSense Labs has helped us design and develop a web-based foreign policy trivia game that can be played on both mobile and desktop.

They have been responsible for everything from the game mechanics' ideation to the game's actual design and UX. They've developed the software that runs the game from a Java stack. We just have to add final features and tweaks based on user feedback.

While we initially provided them with documentation about the game's concept and some mock wireframes, they have played a substantial role in designing the game.

Basically, it's an ordering game, so players are prompted every day with a new puzzle where they’re asked to order different countries. An example puzzle would be to order the top five countries by GDP per capita. Players are given an answer bank of eight countries and asked to organize the top five based on the question of the day. Players are given four attempts to do that.

When they’re done, they get their results via a score graphic, which they can share with other individuals and track their performance over time.

In summary,OpenSense Labs has built the consumer-facing portion of the game's web app and an admin console for the council to manage the game's content. We handle the game's marketing ourselves.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Over the past three months, the team has successfully completed every game interaction. The game is high-quality and fully functional. After the test launch, the game had a few bugs, but overall, we haven't found any catastrophic issues. The product is now being tested internally.

Our coworkers have found the game to be simple, easy to play, fun, engaging, and intuitive. OpenSense Labs has demonstrated an overall good understanding of UI/UX design. Besides, they’ve also demonstrated remarkable attention to detail throughout the design and development process.

Not to mention, OpenSense Labs has had a very holistic process working with us to ensure they fulfill our core needs and align with our mission. They’ve demonstrated high competency with that throughout the project. Ultimately, they have truly exceeded our expectations. 

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

OpenSense Labs has met the deliverable timelines and performed well regarding project management, which has pleased us. Moreover, they’ve walked us through their Jira, and we’ve had visibility into it. We’ve also used Figma throughout the process. As to communication, we’ve combined Zoom and email. We sometimes use Slack for more day-to-day communication with the development team and product manager.

What was your primary form of communication with OpenSense Labs?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their commitment to the project, flexibility, and professionalism have impressed me the most.

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

Not at all for now

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Managing Director of Up in the Air

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Up in the Air, named after the 2009 movie starring George Clooney as the ultimate business traveler, advises Airlines and (O)TA’s on their payment strategy and other players in the Travel payment value chain on how to reach the next level by defining or fine-tuning their vertical strategy and go to market plan, challenging their product offering & partner coverage, advising on the impact of regulation changes and performing a gap & competitor analysis.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire OpenSense Labs to accomplish?

• We partnered with Opensense Labs to modernize our digital infrastructure and build a more scalable web platform to support our growing retail operations.
• Our main objective was to improve the overall user experience while ensuring the platform could handle increased traffic and evolving business needs without frequent rework.

SOLUTION

How did you find OpenSense Labs?

• Online Search
• Clutch Site

Why did you select OpenSense Labs over others?

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

How many teammates from OpenSense Labs were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The project involved custom software development, platform restructuring, and performance improvements. Opensense Labs helped us transition toward a more flexible headless CMS architecture, allowing better control over content and frontend experiences.

Key deliverables included:

A redesigned and scalable digital platform
Backend restructuring using API-first development
Frontend improvements using modern JavaScript frameworks (React)
System integration and workflow automation
Ongoing performance optimization to improve speed and stability

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We saw clear improvements after implementation. The platform is now more stable and delivers high performance under traffic, especially during peak periods. There has also been an increase in our engagement also conversions, alongside a noticeable improvement in load times [ very fast] . Internally, we benefit from a more scalable solution that requires less ongoing maintenance.

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

Their project management was reliable and transparent. They worked in structured sprints, provided regular updates, and maintained clear communication throughout the process. Most deliverables were completed on time, and they were responsive whenever we had new requirements or needed adjustments.

What was your primary form of communication with OpenSense Labs?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What stood out was their ability to combine technical expertise with a strong understanding of business needs. They focused not just on building features, but on delivering a future proof architecture that supports long term growth.

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

I am pleased with their working process, they  are fast and deliver on time. Nothing at the moment

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Koshi Educational and welfare society is an NGO that aims to provide quality education to all, especially the underprivileged. I am the Additional Secretary.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire OpenSense Labs?

Website Support & Maintenance. OpenSense Labs helped us build our website on Drupal. Post-development, the website required support & maintenance to function properly. They helped us make our website mobile responsive, user friendly, & fix bugs.

SOLUTION

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

OpenSense Labs have an impressive ranking and their online reviews have become the deciding factor. They have some of the brightest minds in their development team who have solid Drupal design and development knowledge.

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

It was a support & maintenance engagement for our Drupal website. The primary goal was to improve the website interface making it engaging & relevant to users across devices. Their delivery process is simple & clear. The project started with a thorough audit. In this phase, their team shared the project roadmap and all the activities to be done in each sprint.

They helped us drive (more) donations with easy solutions and simplified the backend workflow so non-technical team members can also manage the admin interface easily. They improved our website performance and made it mobile-responsive which resulted in a better user experience and engagement across devices.

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

There were three developers and a project manager aligned with this project.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have received new memberships through our newly designed donation page.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The overall workflow was quite effective between our teams. OpenSense Labs shared weekly website updates with us on decided timelines. This kept us aware of all the updates done each week. They were approachable and understood our requirements well.

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

They engaged with us as technology partners more than vendors. Their client-driven approach makes them a reliable Drupal partner to work with. In one incident we were scheduled for an important meeting and faced some technical issues at the 11th hour. Despite the request coming on a weekend, the team quickly resolved our issues and saved us from embarrassment in an important investor meeting.

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

Their overall project process, coordination, and delivery is good.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Centre for Women’s Development Studies (CWDS) is a research and advocacy institution engaged with and committed to women’s rights and to the discipline of women’s and gender studies. CWDS houses a Library and Information centre (VMML) which is an integral and effective part of CWDS and has a vibrant collection of research materials related to gender and women studies. I’m the PI (Principal Investigator) of the Knowledge Gateway Project and the Library in Charge of CWDS, an autonomous research institute supported by ICCSR under Ministry of Education, GoI.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We hired OpenSense Labs to develop a portal website more specifically a Knowledge Gateway on Women’s Studies using Drupal CMS.

SOLUTION

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

We had put an advertisement inviting tender in our website from agencies registered in Drupal official website. After that we interviewed various Drupal agencies and OpenSense Labs stood out amongst the others for their competitive prices, excellent technical expertise, high level of responsiveness, professionalism, and the good position they hold in drupal.org.

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

At first, we had a series of discovery meetings in which we clearly discussed our vision for the website and with the design layout. Then OpenSense Labs led us across all the phases of developing a new portal website. With the proper leadership and expertise within the stipulated time period, our project was successfully delivered by this agency.

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

There were five team members from the OpenSense Labs that included Pradhuman (Software Developer), Sandeep (Software Developer), Aakash (Software Developer), Pritish (Technical Lead), and Trisha (Software Developer)

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Even though OpenSense Labs didn’t have much scope to showcase creativity in regard to the design section since they had to work with a predefined theme, still they helped us in creating several pages on the basis of defined content types and defined pages along with providing the cost-effective facility.

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

We had a seamless collaboration with OpenSense Labs. The overall cooperation between the team members was quite smooth and easy. The OpenSense Labs team was responsive and were available for zoom and phone calls to discuss any concerns or queries.

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

We were happy with their final product, which had proper quality standards. Also, one of the impressive qualities which we found in this agency was adhering to the time commitment they provided us in regard to the project delivery and eventually delivering it at the stipulated time period.

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

Nothing as such.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the CEO of Edredo. Edredo (Formerly Techtud) is an Ed-Tech platform to connect students and early-stage professionals with academics, companies, and domain experts resulting in skill development.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We needed help in incremental development, and domain expertise in regards to education from an organisation for our existing platform. OpenSense Labs was the right fit for our requirements, and therefore we hired this agency.

SOLUTION

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

We selected a few of the organisations from Drupal.org, because this product was already built on Drupal, and then came in touch with OpenSense Labs. We selected them because of the cost-effective engagement proposal and also because of the their previous work record.

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

Our motto was to build a platform for social learning and career transformation. We focused on establishing a platform, an all-inclusive, assimilated & engaging platform to stimulate learning for students and early-stage professionals.

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

The recruitment process was pretty simple. We shortlisted some organisations from Drupal.org as this product was built already on Drupal. Then based on our requirement of expertise we started interviewing some of the organisations, of which OpenSense Labs proved to be the right choice.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

With their support, we were able to move to agile and also conduct sprint-wise proper planning for smooth deployment of our project. The OpenSense Labs team was good at the product discovery approach which helped in understanding the need of our users and rightfully develop the product for them.

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

The overall cooperation between all the team members were quite smooth. The Account Manager of OpenSense Labs played a very vital role in the effective workflow between ours and OpenSense Labs’ team. He ensured that all the work processes went smoothly and the coordination required for the project was met on the prescribed time.

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

IAmidst all the difficulties and hardships, they ensured to deliver on time and maintain good quality. They provided proficient developers at a very cost-effective price who rightfully proposed solutions to all the challenges that arose during the project.

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

None worth mentioning

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Global IT Manager for an education consultancy which provides free and impartial counselling and application services for international students.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Our website was very outdated and hand coded using PHP. We wanted to invest in a solid, reliable CMS that will support our rebranded business and meet the expectations of our clients.

SOLUTION

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

OSL were recommended to us because of their experience with Drupal and competitive pricing.

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

We had a kick-off meeting to discuss our goals and objectives that was the proceeded by a deep dive session about the site architecture. From there, the team delivered formal schematic of the entire site along with a quotation for the entire project.

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

Appox 8 people. The positions ranged from:

• Developer
• Architect
• Project Manager
• Quality Analyst
• Delivery Manager

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The website was a complete re-build for us so seeing the final product was very exciting. It was great to be able to populate the CMS during production, this helped us deliver a completed site on time for launch.

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

Project management was a mix of Kanban and Agile methodology under Scrum framework, cross-functional teams. This proved flexible given our challenging timeline, which OSL managed to keep to very well. Communication was either done through a dedicated Microsoft Teams group or via email.

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

Their experience and problem-solving skills in Drupal implementation requirements were impressive. Also the ability to adapt to the occasional requirement change, but keep everything within the project timeline.

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

OSL are super eager to impress and they delivered everything we needed. The result was satisfaction from all senior management and investors. From the project management side I feel they took perhaps a little too much, but that was a result of our changing requirements. Going forwards I'd say it's best to be upfront about project scope and advise the client to re-arrange as part of a Phase 2 update.

Overall communication was excellent and we did get a lot of their time. I'd say there was only a slight room for improvement.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO & Creative Director, of Linda Fiore AB

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Linda Fiore AB is an online jewelry store.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire OpenSense Labs to accomplish?

• Troubleshoot issues on Shopify

SOLUTION

How did you find OpenSense Labs?

Online Search

Why did you select OpenSense Labs over others?

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

How many teammates from OpenSense Labs were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

We needed help customising our Shopify storefront. There were issues with mobile view that needed to be fixed. We wanted to link external websites to our store, as well as add the ability to donate on the storefront 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our website now works perfectly on mobile, the donate button works successfully and our site looks professional now, without issues like before

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

Yes, Opensense Lab was in constant communication over email- explaining what they were doing and ensuring I was happy throughout the whole process. No issue was too big for them — they were willing to take all my feedback

What was your primary form of communication with OpenSense Labs?

Virtual Meeting

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

They communicated very well and made the process very easy.

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

NO

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the GM Marketing of DLF Hospitality

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

At DLF Hospitality, we transcend the ordinary to elevate the everyday for our guests, residents, and members. As hosts for life, we create moments imbued with meaningful journeys, and every interaction, every detail is meticulously designed to showcase our unwavering dedication to enriching the lives we touch. With an illustrious collection of some of the finest properties and over 3,000 professionals, DLF Hospitality is committed to the art of extraordinary living. The brand crafts exceptional experiences for the DLF Golf and country clubs, clubs of the super-Luxury Residence, Hotels, Dining, Wellness, and Lifestyle Clubs. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire OpenSense Labs to accomplish?

• We needed to build in-house software for our website.

SOLUTION

How did you find OpenSense Labs?

Referral

Why did you select OpenSense Labs over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from OpenSense Labs were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Opensense Lab has built a CMS for our corporate website. The CMS enables us to create more pages and add more images. It’s a cloud-based software that can accommodate a lot of traffic and has a high intensity of images and videos. 

So, after the credentials deck and understanding their process and how they do projects, we did a detailed scope of our project and what we wanted to achieve. 

We’ve given them a sitemap of what we want, and they’ve built the CMS based on that design. The team has also added a lot of value to the software to make it more user-friendly.

The CMS has 36 components that we can use to rebuild the website. For example, if we’ve done a certain fashion of components 4, 5, and 6, the next page can be 6, 3, and 2. It’s like a Lego.
They've been periodically taking us through it, auditing it, having a lot of back and forth.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We've just completed our project, and it's going live. The quality of their work is great. The team is responsive, open to feedback, and accommodating. They’re also very good at managing and assimilating feedback. I'm pretty happy with them.

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

They delivered on time and were organized and efficient. Their project management style was clearly defined from the start, with realistic timelines and well-communicated expectations. Their structured approach contributed to smooth execution, accountability, and successful outcomes. Collaboration was encouraged, and leadership was proactive in addressing challenges to keep the project on track.

What was your primary form of communication with OpenSense Labs?

Virtual Meeting

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

The most impressive aspects were their structured approach, smooth execution, and strong technical expertise.

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

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CTO, of PayPro

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Online payment system for entrepreneurs who want maximum growth

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire OpenSense Labs to accomplish?

• Software development

SOLUTION

How did you find OpenSense Labs?

Referral

Why did you select OpenSense Labs over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from OpenSense Labs were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Software development on a custom Ruby on Rails project with Vue.js front. The project entails developing with automated testing on a system that allows merchants to integrate payment methods via payment links or via API. The processed payments are stored securely in accordance with the latest requirements.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

lines code

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

Very well! All requirements are met.

What was your primary form of communication with OpenSense Labs?

Virtual Meeting

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

OpenSense Lab was able to understand our needs and act quickly on them.

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

No area for now

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder & Owner of Nestasia

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Artisanal, Handmade, bio conscious crafts from South East Asia. We procure directly from artisans who have honed their skills over generations, passed on learnings and legacies in regional crafts and infused modern designs with traditional techniques to create beautiful pieces for your home.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire OpenSense Labs to accomplish?

• We hired Opensense Labs to support the development of our mobile application and strengthen our overall digital platform.
• We also wanted a setup that would allow us to launch updates quickly and reduce long term maintenance effort.

SOLUTION

How did you find OpenSense Labs?

• Referral
• Clutch Site

Why did you select OpenSense Labs over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from OpenSense Labs were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The scope included end to end mobile app development, backend integration, and frontend optimization. Opensense Labs designed a headless CMS architecture to decouple the frontend and backend, ensuring flexibility and scalability.

Key deliverables included:

A fully functional mobile app built using modern JavaScript frameworks (React / Next.js)
Integration with a multi-site platform to manage multiple storefronts efficiently
API-driven backend leveraging API-first development
Performance tuning and performance optimization for high-speed user interactions
Deployment on cloud-native solutions (AWS / GCP) for reliability and scalability

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The results were highly impactful:

Noticeable increased engagement and conversions across mobile users
Significant improvement in page load speed, ensuring high performance under traffic
A scalable solution that supports seasonal spikes without downtime
Reduced operational overhead due to a future-proof architecture
Faster rollout of features, enabling a fast time to market.

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

Their project management was structured and transparent. They followed an agile methodology with regular sprint reviews, clear timelines, and proactive communication. Deliverables were consistently on time, and their team was highly responsive to feedback and evolving business requirements. They demonstrated flexibility while maintaining quality standards throughout the project lifecycle.

What was your primary form of communication with OpenSense Labs?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What impress most was their deep expertise in building scalable web platforms and their ability to align technology with business outcomes. Their understanding of headless architecture and complex integrations made them a reliable partner. Additionally, their focus on delivering measurable value rather than just technical outputs was particularly impressive.

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

Let me say Opensense lab is perfect, they delivered beyond expectation.

No area at the moment.