Pinnacle Development Solutions — Out of Business

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an executive at a real estate company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a Real Estate development company, specializing in sales and rentals in the vibrant states of Florida and New York. Our expertise lies in connecting clients with exceptional properties in these sought-after locations.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Pinnacle Development Solutions to accomplish?

• Web and mobile development
• Custom backend software development
• Testing
• Ongoing Maintenance

SOLUTION

How did you find Pinnacle Development Solutions?

Referral

Why did you select Pinnacle Development Solutions over others?

• Pricing fits our budget
• Great culture fit
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Pinnacle Development Solutions were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

Our project entailed creating a comprehensive real estate platform for web and mobile, accommodating multiple user levels including customers, agents, and administrators. Pinnacle Development Solutions leveraged a JavaScript tech stack consisting of React, React Native, Node, and MySQL to deliver a state-of-the-art solution, with a particular focus on the exceptional Map feature. 

Additionally, for mobile applications, they employed Geo Location functionality to accurately identify customers' exact locations, facilitating targeted marketing strategies.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• The final product consisted of a responsive web application and mobile applications for both iOS and Android platforms. These deliverables successfully met our technical requirements and aligned with our business objectives. Within a remarkable span of just four months, we were able to achieve substantial revenue growth and surpass the initial MVP stage, marking a significant milestone in our journey.

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

The project management approach embraced a highly interactive style, with daily interactions taking place on Slack, Teams, Zoom, and Jira platforms. The development team, including developers, QA, and project management members, demonstrated impressive responsiveness, typically responding within a 3–5-hour timeframe. 

The project followed an Agile development methodology, characterized by a fast-paced working style that prioritized efficiency and adaptability.

What was your primary form of communication with Pinnacle Development Solutions?

• Virtual Meeting

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

They made it a priority to thoroughly understand our business objectives and precise requirements. With a strong commitment to excellence, they took complete ownership of the deliverables, ensuring that they meet our expectations while effectively managing budgetary and timeline constraints.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Pinnacle Development Solutions could have done differently?

During the design process, certain pages required a few extra revisions - that could be further improved.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an executive at a financial services company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

SAAS platform that generates dynamic mobile applications in minutes.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Pinnacle Development Solutions to accomplish?

• Detailed documentation
• Web and mobile development
• Deployment and testing

SOLUTION

How did you find Pinnacle Development Solutions?

Referral

Why did you select Pinnacle Development Solutions over others?

• Pricing fits our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Pinnacle Development Solutions were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

A SAAS platform that enables business owners to generate ready to use dynamic mobile apps. The system was built using Angular, Ionic, Laravel & MySQL. The deliverables included full tested web and mobile applications as well as technical and functional documentation.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• A production ready, bug-free SAAS app was delivered as per the requirements which were ever evolving. The work was done with efficiency, great detailing as well as within projected timeline and initially proposed budgetary range.

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

The Project Management efforts were optimal as per the project timeline and schedule. Everything was planned as per the delivery time line and adhered to the standard project management practices. All change requests were handled efficiently keeping in mind the business objectives and technical limitations. The response time was great and expectedly so, considering that we were in the same time zone.

What was your primary form of communication with Pinnacle Development Solutions?

Virtual Meeting

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

I was pleased with their attention to detail and selection of the right technology stack.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Pinnacle Development Solutions could have done differently?

The discovery (requirements gathering) phase could have been slightly shorter.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an executive of a software company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

IT Software Development Firm.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Pinnacle Development Solutions to accomplish?

• Ongoing development and consultancy
• US presence to tackle the issues due to time zone differences
• Improving communication

SOLUTION

How did you find Pinnacle Development Solutions?

Referral

Why did you select Pinnacle Development Solutions over others?

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

How many teammates from Pinnacle Development Solutions were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

A Custom Real Estate application (web & mobile) built using JavaScript (React, Node, React Native)

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

1. Improved communication with the client, we needed someone onshore, and Nir alongside his team did the needful. 
2. The tech lead from Pinnacle gave valuable suggestions which improved the overall quality and stability of the solution. 
3. We were also assisted with AWS deployment and security-related protocols.

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

Great coordination between Pinnacle, our offshore development team, and the end client using a wide range of tools including but not limited to Slack, Jira and Git.

What was your primary form of communication with Pinnacle Development Solutions?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

A proactive approach alongside great tech skill sets made them stand out.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Pinnacle Development Solutions could have done differently?

They took slightly more time in setting up the AWS infrastructure but I suppose the detailed security measures taken by them might would had been the reason behind this.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the VP Development of ROLIMPIADA

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

International Professional Sports Academy

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Pinnacle Development Solutions to accomplish?

• Web and mobile development
• AWS, Azure, GCP Cloud management
• QA

SOLUTION

How did you find Pinnacle Development Solutions?

Referral

Why did you select Pinnacle Development Solutions over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Pinnacle Development Solutions were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

The project was a development effort in Public Cloud, aiming to strengthen the production environment by implementing next generation protocols and controls to protect PII data. Leveraging AWS's advanced security features and services, the project focused on implementing robust access controls, encryption mechanisms, and continuous monitoring systems to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical data and assets. 

By adopting a proactive approach to cyber security, the project established a secure and resilient environment within the AWS Cloud, safeguarding against emerging cyber threats.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Established a secure and resilient environment, safeguarding against emerging cyber threats.

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

The project management approach fostered a collaborative and dynamic environment, with constant interactions occurring on TEAMS, Zoom, and Jira. The development team, consisting of developers, QA, and PM, showcased exceptional responsiveness, consistently addressing queries and concerns within single hours timeframe. Following an Agile development methodology, the project embraced a rapid and flexible working style, emphasizing efficiency and adaptability as key drivers for success.

What was your primary form of communication with Pinnacle Development Solutions?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What stood out as most impressive and unique about the company was their ability to successfully complete the development project within a strict timeframe and budget. Their team of dedicated professionals showcased a profound understanding of our business objectives and precise requirements, ensuring a tailored and effective solution. Their professionalism, expertise, and commitment to delivering exceptional results set them apart in the industry.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Pinnacle Development Solutions could have done differently?

None

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am a Department Director at CRIB EFRAT

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

EFRAT helps pregnant women in need.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Pinnacle Development Solutions to accomplish?

• redesign website
• create online forms
• website development

SOLUTION

How did you find Pinnacle Development Solutions?

Referral

Why did you select Pinnacle Development Solutions over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Pinnacle Development Solutions were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

PDS redesigned our website, created online forms, automated responses, and much more....making our business have a professional online platform.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We used the SLACK & MARKUP apps to track progress.

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

Wonderful experience with PDS! Staff is professional, time sensitive, responsive, cooperative, and creative. Highly recommended.

What was your primary form of communication with Pinnacle Development Solutions?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their follow-up to our requests was always on time and professional.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Pinnacle Development Solutions could have done differently?

NA

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an executive at an it services company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

As a design and development company, we specialize in branding and digital experience for high-growth businesses.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Pinnacle Development Solutions to accomplish?

• Documentation
• Web and mobile development
• Testing
• Ongoing Maintenance

SOLUTION

How did you find Pinnacle Development Solutions?

• Referral

Why did you select Pinnacle Development Solutions over others?

• Referred to me

How many teammates from Pinnacle Development Solutions were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

The scope of work involved building a Real Estate platform (Web and mobile) with multiple users levels including customers, agents and admin. Pinnacle used JavaScript tech stack (React, React Native, Node & MySQL) to deliver a cutting edge solution with special emphasis on the “map” feature.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• A responsive web app and mobile app (iOS and Android) were delivered as the product. The deliverables were able to meet our technical and business goals. We were able to procure funding and move beyond the MVP stage within a period of 6 months.

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

The Project Management style was very involved with daily interactions on Slack & Jira. We belong to different time zones but they responded most of the times within a 6–8-hour window. The development methodology was “agile” with a very fast paced working style.

What was your primary form of communication with Pinnacle Development Solutions?

• Virtual Meeting

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

• Understanding the business objectives 
• Complete ownership of the deliverables 
• Managing the budgetary and timeline related constraints

Are there any areas for improvement or something Pinnacle Development Solutions could have done differently?

They could be better in terms of dashboard designs.