Osedea

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We provide cutting-edge engineering services and high-precision machining for innovative and complex projects. We provide engineering and manufacturing services for the manufacturing and transportation industries. We work on aircraft parts and ones for the automation industry. On the engineering side, we do analysis, design tooling equipment, and so on.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Osedea?

We have a lot of different machines in our manufacturing facility, programmed by our on-site CNC programmers. At the time of working with Osedea, our idea was to provide a way for those people to work remotely.

We get new projects on a weekly basis, and, as soon as we do the programming for the machines on the shop floor, we’ll have to do some debugging. The people at the office will go to the manufacturing floor and help the CNC technicians solve those problems. This is a complex task that requires taking many different parameters into account. They have to be there to see and hear what’s going on, and working remotely is very difficult in that context.

Our idea was to create a platform that would help people working remotely, and do it in an efficient way. It would basically mimic the presence of an on-site person.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Osedea helped us develop a web platform through which we can see feeds from several on-site cameras. The big challenge was to integrate off-the-shelf IP cameras along with mobile cameras that we were developing at the time, and Osedea did this.

Another big challenge was to make sure that all the video feeds we were seeing were in real-time and high quality, and that they would be accessible from anywhere in the world, as long as there was a good connection.

Osedea developed the software that combines all our camera feeds, and they put together the webserver to host those feeds. The platform is accessible via web browsers, and the servers run Linux.

What is the team composition?

We worked with them on and off over three years, and they had one project manager, one or two developers, and one graphic designer working with us for most of that time.

How did you come to work with Osedea?

We drafted a 1–2-page business case describing what we wanted to accomplish, and we submitted it to close to 10 companies. Osedea’s proposal showed the best understanding of our project, and they had a reasonable cost compared to the other companies.

How much have you invested with them?

The total cost was close to $100,000

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked with Osedea between January 2018–December 2019.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We tested the platform, and we’re satisfied with Osedea’s work.

How did Osedea perform from a project management standpoint?

They were pretty good.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Osedea’s team is extremely dedicated. They worked late to make sure we were achieving our goals and that everything was working as expected.

Are there any areas they could improve?

We made some changes on the project during the first few weeks, which led to a misalignment in expectations regarding the project and the expectations for the first phase.

Things became clear after that, and we made sure to have a discovery phase at the beginning of each new stage, to make sure that the budget was in line with what we wanted to accomplish.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

Plan some time for the beginning of the project to lay out everything you want and to discuss it with the team. You might discover things that you hadn’t thought about along the way, and talking to the team beforehand will allow you to discard what you don’t need or to add things you might’ve overlooked. 

Having some brainstorming sessions with Osedea at the beginning of the project will allow clients to make best use of their money. It’ll prevent them from following a wrong path.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the Integrated Marketplace leader for Specialized Canada. We provide all categories of bicycles, ebikes, components, and apparel for riders in Canada.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Osedea?

We were doing a finance-based project and needed web development.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They did the development of our web platform for desktop and mobile. We wanted to have monthly payment options, approvals, contracts generation, and an admin portal.

For the admin portal, they needed to manage the ongoing contracts. We produced the platform in English and French using 
HTML5, CSS3, Javascript and ReactJS.

What is the team composition?

They were 5–10 people involved in the overall project, and it fluctuated during the project. We were mostly in contact with the developer, project manager, UI specialist, and a designer at some points. There were also QA specialists, depending on the phase of the project.

How did you come to work with Osedea?

I knew about their company for some time from previous experience. They were within our budget and they were competitive in their pricing. They were able to deliver quickly, they were flexible, and they were highly motivated for the project which is why we chose them.

How much have you invested in them?

It was between $50,000–$199,999.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked with them within 2018.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I was updated and included in all the sprints planning.

How did Osedea perform from a project management standpoint?

We communicated through email, phone conferences, and a project management dashboard. We worked in agile sprints, and deadlines were respected. We used Trello as our project management tool.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Trust is important. They were great at building trust in our relationship through honest timelines and budgeting. That was essential for a big project like ours.

Are there any areas they could improve?

In the end, we had some complications with the project, and we struggled a lot at some point. The size of some integration problems were too big for them, and we spent a lot of time and money on larger and complex functionalities.

We should have pulled the plug earlier in my opinion, so if I was going back, I would have appreciated them letting me know the project was too big for them for these features within that budget. At the same time, they did a large chunk of the project at their own expense, so I don't blame them at all. It would have been beneficial to both parties.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

The number of employees over there has grown significantly since my project by 5–10 times. My guess is that they are now more capable than they were for my project. They have a skill set within the whole team that will enable a larger project.

I would support someone that would like to work with them because the trust is there since day one. The work ethic and culture of the company lead by the founder Martin Coulombe exceed the highest expectations.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the VP of IT at the Napoleon Group of Companies.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Osedea?

Our internal development team isn’t up to speed on UX/UI development nor mobile app development. We could’ve taken those types of projects on, but they aren’t our expertise stack. That’s why we reached out to Osedea to help us navigate some of those challenges.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement? 

Osedea has been working on two concurrent projects: the first involves UX/UI design for some of our more advanced products, and the other has required them to migrate an older app into a more modern look and feel. 

Regarding the second project, it’s an app that works with one of our food measuring devices. Once connected to the device, the app collects device readings and alerts users about cooking temperatures, alarms, and more.

We’d reviewed the previous app and determined that it was relatively clunky and poorly-designed. So, our goal was to create an MVP with a pared-down feature set and improved UI design for the first iteration before adding more features in the second phase. 

Osedea is responsible for creating a better, more rationalized use flow and interface for both the iOS and Android tracks (four apps in total). The apps will be compliant for mobile sites, too, and we plan to make them compatible up to three generations back. 

What is the team composition? 

The team consisted of three people. Our project manager was in charge of orchestrating all of the various resources and making sure that we gave them the necessary details to complete their work. Then, there was a UX designer who created the mock-ups for us. Once that was done, we worked with a developer.

How did you come to work with Osedea?

We wanted to find a local company in the Montreal/Toronto area to get their expertise in app design and development. At that point, Osedea reached out to me via LinkedIn saying that they were fans of our product and wanted to help us with a mobile app. We ended up reviewing them along with two other developers, and they came out on top.

It was clear that Osedea was laser-focused on what they were trying to achieve. Rather than being generalists, they specialized in UX/UI design work, specifically for mobile platforms. Their more competitive pricing and the fact that they contacted us proactively made us lean toward them.

How much have you invested with them?

The initial project cost about $12,000 CAD (approximately $9,000 USD), and the other UI/UX design project was around $80,000 CAD (approximately $61,000 USD), which included developing four apps for us. 

Believe it or not, the UI design work was more elaborate than just designing any old mobile app. Creating a solution that was compatible with our physical products required a lot more feature-rich capabilities.

What is the status of this engagement?

It was a three-sprint project that lasted between June–August 2020. They’re still in contact with us as we go through UI testing, but their part of the project has been completed.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We haven’t released the apps yet, but we’ve already received feedback that the UI is a lot cleaner than the old app. And, the new solution actually works. If you look at our previous app on our mobile store, you’ll notice that 49 out of 50 reviews are negative. Seeing if consumers adapt positively to the app will certainly be a metric that we’ll look at.

We do plan to build a second version of the app before release to include some additional features. Osedea recommended localization updates for government-recommended cooking temperatures and other changes between our Canada, US, and Europe markets. We didn’t foresee that on our side, so we’re glad to have them there to guide us.

How did Osedea perform from a project management standpoint?

We meshed very well because they had the same agile process and understood our language. In each sprint discussion, we’d utilize Jira to track our progress. Their product manager would guide us through every use case and committed backlog item, and then we did stand-up scrum meetings once a day for three weeks.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Osedea had a genuine and refreshing zeal to make sure we were satisfied with what they produced. Their future success is always predicated on what they do with the current products that they have, so they’re cognizant about making sure that their clients are happy. Keeping their reputation intact and insisting on a continuous flow allows them to deliver a reasonable effort within a reasonable time frame. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

I’d suggest that they have a peer review on the UI/UX design as well as for the code design. We only had one person do the general layout, so they tended to produce the same kind of output. Now, they might already do that, but it’d be nice to demonstrate those reviews to the client, too.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

They’re a very agile and quick-moving company, and you’ll want to be working at the same speed. Be prepared to answer questions and do your part in terms of the design, QA, and user acceptance testing (UAT). They’re hungry for quick feedback because they want to do a good job. So, you need to have your resources ready.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO and Founder of Aidi. Our objective is to provide and sell software specialized in construction project management. The product is meant for owners, both public and private. We’re also working with cities, hospitals, retailers, and municipalities—any type of property owner, really, that want to manage construction projects.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Osedea?

We’re a technology company but we don’t have any developers, so we wanted to create a long-term partnership with Osedea. They provide their technical expertise (developing and maintaining the platform) and we offer professional sales and vision expertise.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They’ve developed the entire platform including the architecture (based on our requirements). It was a web-based project involving many technologies. They’ve been working with us for eight years, and the technology has evolved a lot since then.

They’re focused now on continuous improvement. I get a lot of feedback from them about keeping the software up to date, changing technology, and enhancing security.

What is the team composition?

It depends on the work we have and the demands of it. Currently, we have two main developers working full-time, and we also add specialists as we need. Right now, there’s an AI specialist working part-time and a UX/UI specialist. In total, we’ve had anywhere from 2 to 4-5 full-time developers.

Usually, I deal with their CEO directly. On a day-to-day basis, I’m working with the developers involved in the project directly.

How did you come to work with Osedea?

I knew their CEO in a previous life at another job. I loved working with him, and when the planets aligned to allow us to work together (when he created his company), we jumped at the chance.

What is the status of this engagement?

We’ve been working together since March 2013.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The main objective was to develop versions of sprints ready when we need them. Additionally, if I bring on a new client then my main objective is to respect those deadlines as well. During the last year, they’ve been on-time, every time. And they’ve never been more than 5% over the timeline.

How did Osedea perform from a project management standpoint?

On their side, they have two project managers. I managed it myself, however.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The most impressive thing is that they really encourage everyone in the team to constantly better and improve themselves and the service they provide. I didn’t ask for anything, but they provided me with artificial intelligence expertise. They offer us to try new things all the time. They’re more like a partner than a supplier, keeping us up to date on whatever is the best solution at the moment.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I don’t know. Everyone on the team is great and there isn’t any turnover. Everyone is respectful of us, our budget, and our deadlines. I don’t have anything to improve for them.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

You’re going to hire Osedea because you can trust them and because they’re experts. Even though we’ve worked with them for eight years, every time we start a new big-picture project, we begin with a discovery phase. That’s the best advice I can give to anyone. The scope has to be understood by everyone at the table. Deadlines and deliverables have to be laid out. That was Osedea’s advice when we began with them. In our experience, it’s not an expense, but an investment.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CTO of Genius Solutions

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We help small and mid-sized manufacturers run more efficiently with a complete ERP solution built for the way they work. Backed by a team of manufacturing experts, we provide the tools, support, and industry know-how to streamline operations, improve production, and drive growth, allowing manufacturers to focus on what they do best.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Integrate advanced AI capabilities into Genius ERP

SOLUTION

How did you find Osedea?

Referral

Why did you select Osedea over others?

• Great culture fit
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Osedea were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

• Develop automation tools using AI for Quotes and Order processing
• Create a Chatbot within GeniusERP 
• Forecast inventory demand 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Develiverables based on project plan
• Customer metric with savings

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

• Project deliverables with schedule
• follow up meeting every week
• monthly reviews with budget

What was your primary form of communication with Osedea?

Virtual Meeting

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

• Understanding of the Manufactuing business 
• Skils in AI development
• Quick to respond and do business with 

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

Nothing at this moment.  We are still doing projects together, and everything is running perfectly.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a program manager at an agriculture equipment company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Osedea?

We wanted to do a UX audit of one of our products and have them design our new upcoming products.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

For the UX audit, Osedea did customer interviews, research, analysis of our products and the competition, and provided a full report, including ideas for how to improve. For our new product, they did research, provided a design system, and high-fidelity mock-ups so our development team could get right to making it happen.

What is the team composition?

We worked with a UX designer full-time and a project manager part-time.

How did you come to work with Osedea?

We found them through a referral. They provided the right mix of services, had a great portfolio, and were easy to deal with.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in April 2025, and they finished the first phase of the project in August 2025. However, we plan on continuing our relationship for the upcoming phases.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The high-fidelity wireframes were presented to several potential clients and partners, and everyone was thoroughly excited about the new UX/UI.

How did Osedea perform from a project management standpoint?

They met all the deadlines. We used Google Meet for briefs and debriefs and email for back-and-forth communication.

What did you find most impressive about them?

We were impressed by their thoroughness, level of professionalism, and openness to adapt based on all our feedback.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there weren’t any.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director of Business Operations of Pitch Black

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Visual Effects

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Build a web-based application

SOLUTION

How did you find Osedea?

Online Search

Why did you select Osedea over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Great technical skills

How many teammates from Osedea were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Build a web-based application to support our production teams.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Successful deliveries, quick turnarounds, collaborative and responsive team, ongoing support, and great attention to details.

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

They delivered items on time, they are also very flexible in terms of addressing last-minute changes and accommodating new requests. Excellent communication on the management side.

What was your primary form of communication with Osedea?

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

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

Osedea boasts a diverse talent pool, and the team's combined expertise creates a well-rounded and seamless experience.

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

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director, Technological Development of Société Centris inc

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Centris offers a full range of technology solutions and tools that are fully adapted to the needs of real estate professionals, brokerage firms and associations.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Replace the old mobile app
• Acquire technical knowledge in mobile app development

SOLUTION

How did you find Osedea?

• Online Search
• Referral
• Clutch Site

Why did you select Osedea over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Great culture fit

How many teammates from Osedea were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Centris.ca had an existing mobile app developted by a third party that we decided to bring its development internally

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We were able to deliver a modernized version of our mobile app within the planned timeline. Our team was able to acquire precious technoligal know-how based on the experience of Oseadea

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

Although project management was handle on our side, Osedea resources always delivered on time on contributed to the succesful delivery by being pro active and helping guide decisions.

What was your primary form of communication with Osedea?

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

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

Their varied experience allowed us to think differently when looking at delivering our app

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

Nothing that comes to mind no.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CTO of a mineshaft scanning company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a company specializing in 3D scanning of mine shafts. The company's mission is to improve the productivity and safety of underground mines by developing 3D scanning technologies that increase operator profitability by reducing the time required to complete inspections.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Develop a web-platform

SOLUTION

How did you find Osedea?

Conference

Why did you select Osedea over others?

• Great culture fit
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Osedea were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

Develop a web-platform to be used by the users. The web-platform must host the data, do the analysis in a way that is actionable to the user.

• Web-platform
• KPIs for the users
• data management

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

A maquette of the web-platform and users feedback

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

Yes. Close follow-up, really professionnal and attentives

What was your primary form of communication with Osedea?

Virtual Meeting

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

They were really professional. They delivered

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

nah

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Research associate of CR-CHUM

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Biomedical research on humans in addition psychiatry

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Develop a mobile application
• Create a brand image

SOLUTION

How did you find Osedea?

• Referral

Why did you select Osedea over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Osedea 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 work involved the production of a novel mobile application in the context of a longitudinal cohort of young regular/daily cannabis users. This project was the discovery phase. The main goals were to build and test a prototype that will be used in the next phase to build the application. We also needed to build a brand identity by developing a unique visual signature for the app.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Building app features with respect to our needs
• Developing a functional prototype for the app
• Building visuals and designs

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

The company was very sharp on project management: quick communications, efficient schedule organization, answered rapidly our questions, were on time for every meeting, came well prepared and delivered precisely on time according to the original schedule.They showed a lot of creativity and were listening and trying to understand our needs.

What was your primary form of communication with Osedea?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their tremendous organizational skills. The way they structure their work and deliver is quite impressive. Super agile company.

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

Probably, nothing that comes to me, this was my first experience developing a mobile app.