PioGroup Education Software

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a co-founder of OSM Solutions. We are a consultancy company in the IT field.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with PioGroup?

We designed a product and needed to have it implemented.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We provided PioGroup with detailed implementation guidelines, including outlining the parts. They designed the interface and handled the full-stack development. They managed the full-stack development work using Node.js, Python, React/Redux, Express js, PostgreSQL, Sequelize ORM, REST API.

The software is a compliance product. The software analyzes existing documents, and the scrolling mechanism allows us to automatically match customers and documentation, regarding security and compliance, directly to their requirements.

What is the team composition?

We worked with a team of people including Alexander (CTO & Managing Partner), Alexey (Founder & CEO), a customer satisfaction manager, our dedicated project manager, and a handful of developers, including Serg (Python Developer).

How did you come to work with PioGroup?

One of our co-founders had worked with them before, and recommended their services to us.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent between €100,000 – €120,000 (approximately $122,000 – $147,000 USD).

What is the status of this engagement?

We began working together around May 2020 and we’re about to launch. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Their team was helpful and knowledgeable. We have a working software which we are about to launch. We’re happy with the outcome of the engagement. 

How did PioGroup perform from a project management standpoint?

They did a good job managing the project. Our project manager was very engaged and extremely communicative. On the few occasions we encountered a language barrier, she translated for the developers. They used an internal project management tool, and we used a JIT (Just-in-Time) system for configuration work. We also communicated via Slack.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They did a marvelous job — we had a good engagement from start to finish. We’re talking about working on another project together, too. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

Alexey could have the developers take a language class to make their English communication skills stronger.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Go for it — they’re a good, helpful company and will work to get you to the finish line.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Ripple Foundation is a not for profit foundation that has supported open source, open standards and an open architecture/platform for healthcare that can be re-used worldwide. I am the co-founder and co-director of Ripple Foundation

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire PioGroup Software, and what were your goals?

We have three tiers to our application UX/UI framework

• PulseTile Middleware/integration
• QEWD Clinical Data Repository (to the openEHR standard)
• EtherCIS

We were looking for a full stack development team working with experience of JavaScript, for support in the development of the UX/UI framework but that could also support integration and data storage needs.

SOLUTION

How did you select PioGroup Software and what were the deciding factors?

We were recommended PioGroup and started with a small package of work initially. They provided a quality and responsive service and could flex their team to meet our changing/growing needs.

Their communication style was clear and the project management from within PioGroup ensured consistent delivery. We developed a good and long lasting working relationship with the team.

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

Development of an open platform for healthcare, using the following technologies and languages PulseTile - Angular.js, Redux, WebPack, Bower - React.js Redux RxJS, WebPack QEWD - Nodejs / Redis EtherCIS - Java, postgreSQL, GraphQL We used a kanban approach to development and would undertake a series of sprints to develop/enhance core/plugin features.

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

• 1x Project Manager
• 1x UI developer
• 1x Middleware/backend developer
• 1x Security/devops

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We successfully deployed the technologies in a number of areas across the UK and europe thanks to the developments undertaken by PioGroup.

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

We communicated via Skype (messenger+video) on a regular basis and used github for software control mechanisms and an Agile project management approach. We used open source kanban solutions for managing our development pipeline.

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

We could engage with the team as a team and on an individual level to work in an agile manner. They clearly communicated both written and verbally any plans/problems/ideas throughout. They met all our needs and gave significant help to our company.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Youchoose is my company an E-learning Platform that makes sure people Instructors specialised at their field upload their courses for them to sell at the own price. i am the Founder and CEO of the Company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire PioGroup Software, and what were your goals?

My Company Hired piogroup to solve 2 issues the company was facing in the website, and my goal was to ensure that the platform is working very well without having future issues.

SOLUTION

How did you select PioGroup Software and what were the deciding factors?

I selected Piogroup found Alex on this platform reviewed his work ethics and decided to message him to see if he could work on solving my companies issue.

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

What i found most impressive about piogroup is that they were able to solve the issues very quick, easy to comunicate with them and the team is fully responsive.

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

3 people worked with me Alex and Anastaysia made sure if everything was alright and Julia could identify issues the platform had at a fast pace.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

after the issue was solved we tested it and it was what i expected.

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

we communicated effectively and whenever i would want to schedule a meeting they were there. specially Julia and Anastaysia were always available.

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

They were very skilled people and I would recommend everyone to work with them.

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

Not really everyone i asked was delivered. cant complain.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder and CEO of MedicHero. It is a healthcare startup that provides medical tools for paramedics.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with PioGroup Software?

We had mixed reviews about the mobile app we had on the market, mainly related to downfalls in user experience. I needed help revamping the product.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We collaborated with their designers and developers to determine the best possible user experience. This included where to place buttons, how to improve load time, functionality, and experience in locations without an internet connection.

They changed current features that were lacking, and also added new software functionality and features. They redid the way paramedics access their patient protocols within the mobile app.

They used Java Mobile Edition and Objective C programming for the native Android and iOS applications, respectively. 

What is the team composition?

I worked with Alexey (CEO), two project managers, a QA engineer, a UI/UX designer, an iOS developer, an Android developer, and a JavaScript developer.

How did you come to work with PioGroup Software?

Though I had a personal friendship with Alexey, I did consider other companies. Based on the proposals that I received, the one from this company was the best. It was very detailed, clear, and it was a no-brainer for me to choose to work with them.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent about $100,000 CAD (approximately $76,000 USD).

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from July – October 2018, but they continue to maintain the app. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have seen 10 times more users with this version of the app, going from 100 monthly active users to 1,000 monthly active users. They continue to add new features and functionalities, tweak the user experience as needed, and help with mobile app analytics.

How did PioGroup Software perform from a project management standpoint?

They met deadlines and communication was great. We used Trello at times and communicated via Skype, instant messages daily and video calls weekly.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They have excellent customer service and prioritize the customer’s satisfaction above everything else. There are always things that go wrong in development. When any challenges arose, they went above and beyond to ensure our satisfaction in dealing with it. They deliver what they promise. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

They could do a better job of sharing information and knowledge between team members, especially when a new person joins. There were a couple of occasions where mistakes were made due to a new team member being unaware of certain things.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Let them give you a quote; they have quality pre-project planning. They will present options to you and help you think through what an application should look like, and why.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Zentix Soft

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a full cycle development company 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire PioGroup Education Software to accomplish?

• We engaged PioGroup to help us develop a comprehensive eLearning app for our client a language school with the primary objective of enhancing the learning experience for students.
• The app needed to include interactive lessons, progress tracking, quizzes, and gamification elements to engage users and facilitate effective learning.

SOLUTION

How did you find PioGroup Education Software?

Online Search

Why did you select PioGroup Education Software over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from PioGroup Education Software were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

Collaborating with our team to understand the needs of learners and educators.
Implementing interactive lessons, quizzes, progress tracking, and gamification elements together with our team.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Project led to significant improvements in user engagement metrics, with a 30% increase in daily active users within the first month of launch. Additionally, feedback from students highlighted a 40% increase in satisfaction rates due to the app's interactive features. Educators also reported better tracking of student progress and performance.

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

PioGroup has great team and management 

What was your primary form of communication with PioGroup Education Software?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They have deep understanding of the EdTech industry

Are there any areas for improvement or something PioGroup Education Software could have done differently?

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Promodex

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Website development

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire PioGroup Education Software to accomplish?

We hired PioGroup to develop a comprehensive web-based training solution that would streamline our training programs by offering flexible, user-friendly access to online interactive courses, tutorials, and webinars.

Our objective was to create a platform that allows learners to progress at their own pace, while incorporating key features such as self-paced and collaborative training, digital credentials, payment modules, and continuing education tools.

SOLUTION

How did you find PioGroup Education Software?

Online Search

Why did you select PioGroup Education Software over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from PioGroup Education Software were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

PioGroup was responsible for building an advanced web-based platform that supports interactive learning through online courses, tutorials, and webinars. Key deliverables included:

• Self-paced and collaborative training modules
• A credentials and digital badges system for learner recognition
• Integrated payment modules for course transactions
• A continuing education software feature to support ongoing professional development
• Their team also handled the full implementation of the system and provided post-launch support to ensure everything ran smoothly.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The platform has been a success, with significant increases in learner engagement and satisfaction. Our users have embraced the flexibility of self-paced learning, and the digital badges system has motivated greater participation.

We also saw an increase in course enrollments and revenue thanks to the seamless payment modules. Overall, learner retention and completion rates have notably improved since the platform’s launch.

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

PioGroup’s project management was exemplary. They consistently delivered milestones on time and communicated regularly throughout the project. Their team was responsive to our needs, incorporating feedback and adjustments efficiently. The entire process was well-coordinated, and they kept us informed of progress at every step.

What was your primary form of communication with PioGroup Education Software?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their deep understanding of the EdTech space and ability to create highly customized solutions stood out. Their attention to detail and commitment to meeting our specific needs were impressive. The team's technical expertise, combined with their focus on delivering a user-friendly and feature-rich platform, made for an outstanding collaboration.

Are there any areas for improvement or something PioGroup Education Software could have done differently?

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of BiLingoPlus

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We provide localization and translation services for IT related products like websites, apps, games, etc.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire PioGroup Education Software to accomplish?

We had the necessity of automating the oversight of approximately 16,000 ad hoc teachers, we engaged the services of PioGroup Software.

SOLUTION

How did you find PioGroup Education Software?

Online Search

Why did you select PioGroup Education Software over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from PioGroup Education Software were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

they developed our portal for registration. Their team played a pivotal role in delineating the project scope, gathering requisite data, and constructing the web-based portal. Java was the chosen language for frontend development.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They successfully executed the development and integration of an automated ERP solution, delivering outstanding results.

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

We maintained regular coordination to define the scope of work and outline the entire project. Our communication was consistent, with daily exchanges via online neetings and emails. 

What was your primary form of communication with PioGroup Education Software?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Comprehending the scope thoroughly, they presented us with crucial solutions that were pivotal for ensuring the success of our project.

Are there any areas for improvement or something PioGroup Education Software could have done differently?

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Managing Director of 4IRE

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

IT Development and Consulting

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire PioGroup Education Software to accomplish?

• We required PioGroup to develop a new solution tailored to our customer's requirements.

SOLUTION

How did you find PioGroup Education Software?

Online Search

Why did you select PioGroup Education Software over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from PioGroup Education Software were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

PioGroup has delivered web development and DevOps services to us, employing React and PHP technologies. Presently, our internal team is handling the database aspect using MySQL.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We are on the verge of launching, and thanks to PioGroup, our software development is nearing completion for market deployment. The PioGroup team has proven indispensable to our project, opting for in-house web development resources would have incurred significantly higher costs for us.

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

PioGroup has met both deadlines and budgetary requirements.

What was your primary form of communication with PioGroup Education Software?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

We are impressed by the flexibility of PioGroup Education Software and the insightful ideas they suggest.

Are there any areas for improvement or something PioGroup Education Software could have done differently?

No.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CMO of UniTalk

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

UniTalk provides a wide range of its own services in the field of telecommunications for business, including IP telephony and virtual PBX, call tracking, recording telephone conversations, callback buttons and widgets for the site, and various types of telephone calls and routing, and much more. We are trusted with the implementation of IP telephony and other services: in the public and private sectors, from small to large businesses in various fields.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire PioGroup Education Software to accomplish?

• We hired PioGroup to create our initial product entirely from the ground up, starting with the MVP phase. The project involved developing a fairly intricate system comprising numerous cloud-based components.

SOLUTION

How did you find PioGroup Education Software?

• Online Search

Why did you select PioGroup Education Software over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from PioGroup Education Software were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The project commenced with defining and specifying the product, followed by outlining the architecture and ultimately executing the plan. Implementation involved selecting programming languages for both front-end and back-end, designing the database architecture, and integrating security components.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The MVP garnered significant praise from both customers and investors, propelling the company into its next phase of growth.

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

The project management followed an Agile approach, utilizing 1-week sprints. Standard project management tools such as JIRA, Slack, Figma, etc., were employed for coordination and collaboration.

What was your primary form of communication with PioGroup Education Software?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The caliber of technical expertise is consistently impressive, and the higher-level client engagement stands out as exceptional. The team conducts regular performance evaluations involving the account manager and local engineering manager. Any issues identified are promptly addressed, and the vendor team excels in sustaining a consistently high level of performance. Their flexibility and capability to fulfill specialized requirements within tight deadlines are truly outstanding.

Are there any areas for improvement or something PioGroup Education Software could have done differently?

no

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Owner of PsyLab.Tech

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

A psychometric laboratory

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire PioGroup Software to accomplish?

• The core product code in a "black box" microservice in the larger architecture of their monolith structure

SOLUTION

How did you find PioGroup Software?

• LenkedIn

Why did you select PioGroup Software over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned
• High professionalism

How many teammates from PioGroup Software were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Great team, one head above everybody else. Amazing communication experience and relationship. Highly recommend.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The task was complete quickly and efficiently

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

They were attentive, responsive, and friendly

What was your primary form of communication with PioGroup Software?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

People

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

I wish I had more job for them to do, I think it was below their level of expertise