Quytech

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I work for a marine science organization, Cefas, located in the UK.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Quytech?

They’re assisting us with fishery management projects in three Caribbean countries.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Quytech designed and developed a mobile app that’s not for us. We’re essentially an intermediary.

Their team built the mobile app for fishermen in Caribbean countries to report their daily landings. The platform directly transmits that information to government agencies. The app’s for iOS and Android. Their team developed the app, but it still needs to be migrated to the servers in the Caribbean.

What is the team composition?

I normally communicate with two people from Quytech. However, I’ve seen about 5–6 people from Quytech looped into our emails.

How did you come to work with Quytech?

We asked for quotes from multiple companies and were in a rush to start the project. Quytech was a good compromise between cost and quality of service.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent around £10,000 pounds (approximately $13,000 USD) on the project.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started the project in March 2019, and it hasn’t finished yet.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We’re happy with Quytech. Their team modified the platform many times, making changes anytime we changed our minds. We were happy with the final outcome.

How did Quytech perform from a project management standpoint?

Their team has good project management skills. We communicate by email, and they call us via WhatsApp. Their team gives us an update on the project every week. They have teams in the UK and India. No matter the time, they’re available to us.

We also organize meetings between the different teams. For example, I’m not a developer, so I don’t know how to migrate the platform to the Caribbean. We connected them with the team in the Caribbean to plan the migration. Their team’s patient with our lack of technical expertise. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their team’s available at any time and willing to modify the app. They also provide ideas to improve the product.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, not on their side.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Be clear about your goals and ideas to include in the app.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of Evolve Basketball. We’re a sports company that trains athletes, sells merchandise, and now does digital sessions.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Quytech?

We needed Quytech to help us enhance our app so that we could support virtual training experiences.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement? 

Since we already had an existing app from 2016, Quytech used it as a base to create a new solution that was more inclined to today’s world. Many things have changed with COVID-19, so they needed to make the experience more user-friendly for our athletes to continue to train.

There was also an AI component that allowed us to track user behavior. Our athletes could access a large library of video content, so we wanted to be able to see which videos got the most clicks and tailor our suggested content based on the athlete’s watching history.

The app isn’t 100% done, but that’s not their fault. We added more things once they’d finished the project, so we’re working on that, now.

What is the team composition? 

There were six people, including a graphic designer, UI designer, UX designer, Android/iOS tester, team lead, and project manager. 

How did you come to work with Quytech?

I found about 10 companies while searching online, including Quytech, and reached out for a PDF of their work. I liked the more modern style that they had, and they were cost-effective compared to the other companies I considered. It just made sense to go with them.

How much have you invested with them?

So far, we’ve paid about $15,000. The full project will cost $33,000, but they let us pay once they’ve completed a milestone, which is great. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We started in June 2020 and are still working on a few more things.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Anyone can make a good-looking app, but it’s the effectiveness of the process that matters most. As we’re going through development, I look at both how quickly they reach our milestones and the quality of the product itself. They generally get things done right the first time without many bugs. 

How did Quytech perform from a project management standpoint?

Everything is tracked in Basecamp, which makes it easy to coordinate between the time zones. I’m based in Atlanta, so I know that they’ll respond to any of my questions within 5–10 minutes during my evenings into my morning. 

Beyond that, we do weekly calls on Google Hangout where they share their screen. That makes it easier for us to understand what they’re talking about rather than going back and forth over email.

What did you find most impressive about them?

It’s their responsiveness. I’d worked with another team before, and we would manage everything over email. The problem was, once a thread reaches 10 responses, it became harder to find anything. Guytech has a good setup with Basecamp and Google Hangouts, which makes for a more effective process.

Are there any areas they could improve?

It’s hard to say because they haven’t completed the project yet, but it’s been pretty straightforward so far. The only thing I’d say is there is a bit of a language barrier, so we have to be very specific with what we’re saying and avoid American slang. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Do more Google Hangouts rather than just relying on email and Basecamp. It’s important to physically explain something through as many examples as possible. That helps them gain a better sense of what you’re looking for.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the president and founder of Zeus Museums Solutions, a startup.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Quytech?

We hired them to build an AI machine learning-powered application for us.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Quytech is building a searchable database of museums. They’re creating a website, as well as an iOS and Android mobile app. In terms of languages, they’re using Swift and Java.

What is the team composition?

I’ve worked with Siddharth (CEO) and the head of product development. While there have been as many as seven people involved, I primarily work with a project manager. 

How did you come to work with Quytech?

They mined me from LinkedIn, and I decided to work with them because they put in their time with me. 

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent under $10,000 so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We began working with them in January 2020, and our engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Quytech has been willing to roll with the tide as far as my input and changes go, and I’ve been willing to roll with the tide of how much work they’ve actually put into the project. 

How did Quytech perform from a project management standpoint?

Their project management is excellent. We communicated through phone at the start of our engagement, and now we’re using video conferencing and Basecamp. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

The team’s willingness to spend time learning about our business and what we’re setting out to do is impressive. I’m pleased with how our relationship is going.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, not that I can think of. Considering we’re doing business on the other side of the world during a pandemic, Quytech has done an amazing job of working with me. If they’re doing something wrong, I tell them at the time and they correct it.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

The most important part, after getting to know each other, is for the client to deliver a list to Quytech of what they expect.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the co-founder of a mobile app development company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Quytech?

The primary purpose of the engagement was to help design and develop a mobile app. The company was in its early stages, and I’m not a tech founder. I wanted to outsource as much as possible to a partner that could do everything at a reasonable price.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Their team helped design and build my platform, which is a social networking mobile app. It’s for Apple and Android devices. We’re just getting ready to launch the app on the App Store.

Quytech started the project by structuring and designing the app. I worked with a UX designer to create wireframes. And then, they worked closely with me to design and build features for the platform. Features included a standard chat function, a video function, a currency function, and an SMS delivery function. This enables notifications to be sent to Android users.

Their team designed a unique process for communication among users. They created a video feed and an algorithm for deciding which videos appear for users. Their team also designed a user database and interface that allows users to search for other users. 

What is the team composition?

I’ve worked with more than 10 people form Quytech. There was turnover, so my project was handed over a couple of times. However, that didn’t cause any major problems.

At any given time, I deal with 3–4 primary contacts. I interface with a relationship manager about bills and feedback about their team’s performance. I generally communicate with a project manager to decide on our next steps and receive updates. She communicates with the developers behind the scenes for me. Occasionally, I end up on the phone with the developers.

How did you come to work with Quytech?

I found them online after conducting a series of interviews with development firms in different locations, including the US and Eastern Europe. I ultimately selected them because they created a nice proposal and demonstrated that they had the capabilities I sought.

How much have you invested with them?

I’ve spent between $35,000–$40,000 on this project.

What is the status of this engagement?

We actually engaged them around April 2019, and it’s ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I’m impressed by their development skills, which were outstanding. The platform looks great and functions properly. I’m quite pleased. We’re about to launch the product in stores, so we’ll see how it performs.

Most importantly, they don’t overcharge, which was a fear that I had as a non-technical founder. They act with integrity and keep the costs down for me. I’m happy with their service.

I’m also pleased with their level of patience because this project has taken many twists and turns. Their team has done a ton of work that wasn’t used in certain cases. I’m sure that was frustrating for them. However, they maintained a professional, positive, and supportive attitude.

How did Quytech perform from a project management standpoint?

We mostly communicate via phone and email. We also use a platform called Basecamp.

I’ve worked with 2–3 project managers over the course of this project and each one of them has been professional. It’s obvious that each one of them has clear skills in terms of project management. They’re dedicated to it, which is helpful to me. Their team has kept the project moving forward.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their ability to work with a non-technical founder is a stand-out quality. If you’re talking to someone who doesn’t know anything about tech, and you’re a development firm, a lot of information could get lost in translation. By putting a project manager between myself and the developers, they ensured communication would be smooth. I also appreciate their patience and positive attitude throughout the project.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I would encourage them to continue to develop their design and creative abilities. We had to go through a number of iterations. It was helpful that they had a designer. However, they probably could have stronger resources in that area.  

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

It’s helpful to be specific about what you want from a development firm. When you’re vague, they can head in a direction that you might not have expected. That requires you to start again.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder of a company called Changecology. We do soft skill training, like emotional intelligence, critical thinking, creative problem-solving in VR. Using our products, users can learn and test in a low-risk environment. We also do procedural and safety training in VR.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Quytech?

We wanted to show people our idea and the possibilities are in VR. They created a sample to show really seemed to get exactly what I was talking about. Basically, they helped make my digital storyline into an actual sample. In doing so, we wanted to make my business operational.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Our goal was to create a sample, so to start, I developed my own digital script that included a pictures and a storyline. I even determined where there should be a 180° or 360° view. With Quytech, we had a couple of conversations and broke it down, going scene by scene and every week they would share where they were and would make modifications.  It was done on Unity for Oculus Rift. It was to be used on a computer because I wanted it to be higher quality than a phone would be.

What is the team composition?

We had 4–5 folks on the team.

How did you come to work with Quytech?

I found them on LinkedIn and then I did a Google search on them. They’ve been around for a while, which is unusual for this industry, so they have a profound amount of knowledge, experience, and their pricing strategy is really aggressive.  

How much have you invested with them?

We spent about $15,000–$20,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

The project lasted from January–December 2019.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

People love it. We’re working on a lot of pilots right now and we picked up some press on how VR is going to be future of training.  They helped me bring my vision to life, and although it’s a new sector, we’re gaining traction. It’s now part of my sales toolkit.

How did Quytech perform from a project management standpoint?

They’re excellent project managers. They’re very responsive and knowledgeable. We talked all the time and they kept in touch with me on a weekly basis. By showing me what they were working on along the way, we were able to make changes and tweak things here and there. It’s much easier to do that then go back and edit.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their industry knowledge. They know everything from VR to app development, and they have a global perspective. They know what people need and get the big picture.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They’re overseas, so I wish they had a local field office where we could get together.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Be prepared for your meeting. They’re very diligent, so preparation on your end is key.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Immortal Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Director

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Quy Technology?

We hired Quytech to develop our new project for the development of a Service on-demand application. We were looking to develop this application for the iOS and Android platforms.

What were your goals for this project?

Our goal is to make the process easy for the users who want services like hair styling, massage, house cleaning, electrician etc. Using this application, people can get these services at their homes in a few clicks.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We found the companies who are into the same domain with good experience through google. I got to know that QuyTech is into this industry for more than 10 years therefore I dropped an inquiry on their official website and got the response very fast. We discussed all the aspects and then finalized our project with them after full satisfaction with the process and everything. They are very professional.

Describe the project in detail.

The project is an On-Demand Application for services like Home Spa, Hair Stylist, Message, Household related services etc. Users can hire the experts using the application in a few clicks and schedule the visit at their home. After the completion of the services, the user can make the payment online through the application itself and provide the ratings and reviews.

What was the team composition?

Quytech has allocated a Project Co-ordinator as one point of contact for getting all the updates regarding the development work. For the overall project an iOS Developer, Android Developer, PHP Developer, Designer, Tester and PM have been allocated.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project is about to complete and we have checked the Beta Release of the application which is still into the testing phase. We are very much satisfied with the beta version of the application and it will be going to become a very successful application.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The workflow was very smooth. In our first call, we discussed the overall requirement in detail and then received a documented proposal from QuyTech with the detailed scope of the project. We have suggested a few changes to the scope which they have done and signed the contract.

After signing it, we jumped to a kickoff meeting where they explained the overall procedure that has been followed during the overall development work. They are stuck with the Execution plan and provide the deliverables within the timeline. I appreciate their response time and professionalism during the development work.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They are a helpful and explanatory team full of very co-operative and understanding people. Fast communication, on-time deliverables, daily and weekly updates from the Project Co-ordinator.

Are there any areas for improvement?

They are already working in a great way and I think it is good for every client.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Pragati Technologies Ltd Co-founder & Director

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Quy Technology?

We’re an early age startup based in the UK looking to develop an AI/ML based Mobile Application for the healthcare industry. For this purpose we were shortlisting vendors and eventually ended up hiring Quytech based on their skills, understanding, knowledge of the domain and online reviews.

What were your goals for this project?

Our mission is to help physicians in early detection of cancer by combining the power computation algorithms, Arti&cial intelligence and machine learning. The platform will help not only to predict cancer but also help in better and predictive diagnosis.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

First, we did a Google search and found the company as one of the top developers in Clutch. We then had multiple rounds of discussion and project analysis with their team to understand technical abilities and familiarity with the project specifications. Once we were 100% sure of their skills, technical know-how, project understanding, commercial offer, client referrals and online reputation decided to give them a go and awarded the project.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

In order to test the market and products acceptability, we wanted to do a quick PoC of our core engine. We went with the thought, this would provide us an opportunity to check the feasibility of the technology and reduce heavy upfront investments. The user persona we are focusing on are physicians. As mentioned above the primary use case of the project is to help them in cancer detection (Breast Cancer) and predictive diagnosis.

Disclosing not much in detail, we have used machine learning/AI, Image processing to deliver the solution. So, the PoC entails taking the image, then using computer vision the system performs image analysis. Once the process is complete, using our custom machine learning models and medical data, we deliver the final output. The PoC will be primarily available as an iPad app with the API’s being developed in Python.

What was the team composition?

They have allocated one senior project coordinator for regular communication. The core tech team comprised of a solution architect, AI engineers, Python Developers, iOS Developers, Testers and PM.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

We have just finished development of the core engine (PoC) and are now doing internal testing before rolling it out to potential user groups for more elaborated testing.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

We had a very smooth collaboration. First we have given them a detailed documentation of the project scope, functionality requirements and UI/UX. Based on the same they created the project plan, test cases.

As soon as we approved both, they started the development and completed the project on time and within budget. In between, we had weekly calls, they submitted weekly status reports and periodic updates. Communication was the best part.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their communication skills, knowledge, and timeliness set them apart.

Are there any areas for improvement?

None to mention. It was a great experience.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am working as a Senior Manager in R & D Division of Maruti Suzuki India Limited Gurgaon. Maruti Suzuki is India's largest Passenger Car manufacturer with highest market share.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Quy Technology?

This project relates to a Mobile App which was developed for SAEINDIA International Mobility Conference in association with SAE India and SAE International. Quy Tech was not hired directly by Maruti Suzuki but they were hired for building the mobile app for the SAE Conference.

What were your goals for this project?

A good responsive Mobile App was required from this project for handling the Conference details and guiding the users/ conference attendees with the details of various sessions being organized at various locations with a facility to push important messages from the Conference Organizers to help all users. A good user-friendly interface was first important for people to be interested in using the app.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

The said vendor was selected after getting a rigorous process of discussion with various vendors, making them understand the requirements and getting details of the time for development as it was our primary criteria since the conference was very near, the cost details were asked for and the readiness to support with pushing important notifications at the time of the 3-day event. The biggest plus point we found with this vendor was their quick response and readiness to do anything and everything to become our partner in achieving the goal. Additionally, the price point given from their end was also very competitive.

Describe the project in detail.

A mobile app was developed by the Vendor as per our requirements which was used in providing all the kinds of details about the event and push the important real-time notifications during the event for informing the users to reach the various venues in time, etc.

What was the team composition?

Their team comprised of a Project Manager who understood the details from us, got them incorporated in the form of a mobile app as per our requirements. Got them tested at their end before showcasing the result to us. I would like to appreciate the fact that we also asked lot of changes basis the understandings that we got during the course of the app development but the Quy Tech Team never said no to any of our changing requirements and building up the changes accordingly in time.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The mobile app served the purpose and the conference attendees appreciated the app interface and the value it provided in terms of the conference agenda, venue details and various other aspects

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Overall very good coordination happened and the project was delivered in time with right support during the event also.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their never say die attitude and becoming a partner in getting the project delivered in time with the best quality

Are there any areas for improvement?

Very satisfied with the project delivered. No suggestions as of now.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a founder of a start up for providing nutritional and herbal food and grocery items. These are naturally sourced without any added chemicals.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Quy Technology?

We were looking for a development company which understood our business and help in making a great product. Quytech offered us great suggestions which were added to the product.

What were your goals for this project?

Get an MVP out which we can launch in the market. The MVP (version 1.0) will be used to gauge market interests and then we will plan a roadmap for the next version.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We researched online as well as got some references. We had a certain criteria to select a vendor. We had an understanding that you need quality people to create a quality product.

Describe the project in detail.

The project involved an Android app, and iOS app and a backend panel to manage the listing. There were multiple grocery items listed, with prices. Each item also had reviews and ratings. This is an inventory led model as stock is maintained for each item. The ordered items are supplied by a network of delivery agent from the closest warehouse. The user can track the items ordered and also pay online while ordering.

What was the team composition?

The team had Android, iPhone and backend developers, long with UI designer, tester and one Project Manager. I guess there were 4-5 people involved.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The App is still under development. But the design and UX is excellent. We have received great reviews from our channel partners and investors. We have received multiple releases from the vendor with new features added each time. The project is going as per plan.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The vendor has been using tools like Basecamp and Jira to track the project and update us about the status. We get daily and weekly reports on the work done and the status of the project.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I think their domain knowledge is the key asset that is important. Since, it was our first time when we got a software developed, it was important that we get a vendor who can guide us. Quytech not only guide us but also helped us in avoiding pitfalls and making wrong decisions.

Are there any areas for improvement?

None at the moment. We are pretty much satisfied with the work quality and deliverables.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the president of a wine company that produces wine in California, Chile, and Argentina.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Quytech?

They create augmented reality (AR) labels for our wines, which helps us with marketing. This unique approach allows consumers to enjoy a bottle of wine while also having fun with the bottle.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

The first project was a 30–35-second story told in poetry. We created a poem that involved two voices, which they translated into a story that was told through AR. We have more projects that we want to do with them in the future. The AR experience was accessed with a mobile app that was used to scan the label of the bottle.

What is the team composition?

I worked with the project manager and the salesperson that I met.

How did you come to work with Quytech?

I did an online search. After finding a few companies, I talked to them. Quytech was the most honest and attentive vendor I found. They had a genuine interest in the project and wanted to make it better. Sometimes there are vendors without any attachment, but they really expressed that they cared.

How much have you invested with them?

We invested between $20,000–$30,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

The project started in June 2019 and is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The AR experience creates memories for customers that they won’t forget. Our customers rated the app as a 5.0 on the App Store. We’re up to 500 downloads.

How did Quytech perform from a project management standpoint?

We communicated via email, WhatsApp and Skype. They’ve been on-time with all deliverables.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Passionate and dedicated, they had a personal interest in the project. They loved the concept and you could tell that in our communications. Their communication was also great. If you had a question, you got an answer right away. They were with me throughout the entire process. The account person was always available to fix everything that came up.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Maybe they could open an office in the United States so we can walk over. But otherwise, everything has been great.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Everything they’ve promised, they’ve delivered. The prices are very reasonable. It’s perfect for small companies that are trying to grow their business. If you have a company that understands your position and prices that correctly, you can easily build a relationship as they help you grow.