RapidDev

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Operations Manager of SPB Utility Services, Inc.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Operate and manage water and wastewater facilities for both the private and public sectors.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Rapid Dev to accomplish?

• Develop a solution to manage our internal operations more effectively

SOLUTION

How did you find Rapid Dev?

• Online Search
• Upwork

Why did you select Rapid Dev over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from Rapid Dev were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

What was your primary form of communication with Rapid Dev?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Develop a web application that can replicate our internal manual processes for more effective and efficient work.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Completed our high priority tasks in a timely and effective manner.

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

They responded promptly and deliverables were completed on time.

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

Excellent communication and the pace of progress were consistent.

Are there any areas for improvement or something {provider_name} could have done differently?

Have a more established method of task organization and tracking that all parties can view and use with ease.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I was the co-founder of a climate data provider. We presented data to financial institutions.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Rapid Dev?

We needed a partner to build a robust and secure frontend to our database, allowing our customers to access our large database of companies and navigate the filters.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Rapid Dev built our software primarily using the no-code platform, Bubble. Beyond that, they provided custom HTML work.

What is the team composition?

We worked with 2–3 teammates from Rapid Dev.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent around $5,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with Rapid Dev in December 2021, and they finished the project in May 2022.

How did you come to work with Rapid Dev?

We selected Rapid Dev from the recommended list on Bubble because they had good reviews and experience.

 We wanted to ensure the project was done quickly at a reasonable price and adhered to best engineering practices.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They delivered on time and on budget. Rapid Dev took the time to understand what we were trying to deliver to our customers and built a product that did exactly that; they delivered pixel-for-pixel what we asked for.

How did the company perform from a project management standpoint?

They were highly professional. One of the best parts of working with Rapid Dev is that they’re highly communicative. At no point did I feel like I was being kept in the dark; they explained every part of the negotiation, contracting, and building processes in great detail. Throughout the project, they maintained a constant flow of communication that made it easy to understand their status. They immediately reached out if they had questions.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I’d highlight the high-touch nature of working with them. Rapid Dev treated us like they’d treat any large company, even though we were a two-person company with a low budget. Their rapid and constant communication made them a pleasure to work with.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, any limitations were a result of the platform we used.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

Give back what Rapid Dev gives to you; the project worked best when I communicated with the same frequency as them. 

Also, be super clear about your request. The more specificity you can give about functionality, security, speed, storage, and UX/UI, the less room there is for dissatisfaction.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Co-Founder of a wellness & fitness company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Mental Training and Wellness for High Risk Occupations.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Rapid Dev to accomplish?

• Build MVP

SOLUTION

How did you find Rapid Dev?

Referral

Why did you select Rapid Dev over others?

Referred to me

What was the size of Rapid Dev’s team?

2-5 Employees

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

Built Internal web app and customer facing mobile app.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• RapidDev delivered a product in the app and google stores.

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

Very Responsive and Timely

What was your primary form of communication with Rapid Dev?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

We trust them. They have great communication.

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

No.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Stealth startup in the video game industry.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Rapid Dev to accomplish?

• Develop a functional prototype

SOLUTION

How did you find Rapid Dev?

Referral

Why did you select Rapid Dev over others?

Pricing first our budget, Great culture fit, Good value for cost, Referred to me, Company values aligned

What was the size of Rapid Dev’s team?

2-5 Employees

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

Develop a functional prototype based on our MVP design specification.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Functional prototype based on MVP specifications.

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

RapidDev effectively managed the project and was able to deliver the project to par and within the requested timeframe. They also resolved critical bug fixes in a timely manner.

What was your primary form of communication with Rapid Dev?

Email or Messaging App

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

Good people. Good team. We appreciated their careful attention to detail.

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

Our initial MVP specification was too large to successfully deliver within the project timeframe, and ultimately had to be reduced mid-flight. Estimation is an understandable challenge for many development groups, but it would have been more helpful if the risk for in-flight cuts had been better communicated at the onset. And to be clear...this is purely constructive feedback. RapidDev navigated this situation very professionally in-flight.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Innovation Analyst of Protective Life

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We provide financial protection products to customers, brokers, and dealers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Rapid Dev to accomplish?

Build an MVP/prototype application

SOLUTION

How did you find Rapid Dev?

Other

Why did you select Rapid Dev over others?

High ratings, Other

What was your primary form of communication with Rapid Dev?

Virtual Meeting, Email or Messaging App

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

Rapid Dev was tasked with developing the MVP of an application concept to test a new product. This included delivering a web application with the following functionality:

• Customer dashboard
• SMS notification and engagement program
• Education center
• Product quoting process
• Sales integration via Stripe

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Met Launch deadline
• Internal user feedback

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

Rapid Dev uses best in class PM principles. Changes were managed via online software. Provided good examples for initial project SOW

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

It is well managed throughout the development process.

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

None - they handled all the work quickly and effectively.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of PainterFAST Inc.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Painting and renovation contracting booking online

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Rapid Dev to accomplish?

• Improve existing bubble.io app

SOLUTION

How did you find Rapid Dev?

Online Search

Why did you select Rapid Dev over others?

Great culture fit

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

We had a previous app built but left in disrepair by a former employee. RapidDev was able to revive and assist in creating an online app that allowed client to purchase painting services online.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• App is functioning and providing the desired outcome

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

They respond quickly to my needs both technically and from a communication perspective. The initial lead was a great fit technically but didn't fit my needs from a personal communication style. Matt was quick to resolve and provided a Lead that 100% fit (Eugene) and I couldn't be happier.

What was your primary form of communication with Rapid Dev?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email
• Messaging App

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

The willingness to communicate and resolve with efficiency

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

I'm sure there is but I am not aware

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Founder of content management platform aimed at saving and sharing restaurant recommendations.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Rapid Dev, and what were your goals?

We wanted to develop a Minimally Viable Product (MVP) mobile app to give users the ability to save, organize and share their restaurant recommendations. The goal was 1. to keep the functionality to just the required features 2. keep the cost within budget and 3. produce a functioning app within two months.

SOLUTION

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

We interviewed a number of development groups and were looking for a development group who shared the same vision and could execute based on our provided needs/requirements, within the budget as well as time frame. We decided to find a no-code development group as this was the most cost-effective and timely way to achieve our goals and produce our desired application.

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

We had initial discovery calls aimed at ensuring we aligned on the 1. required features 2. timeframe 3. pricing and 4. to ensure Rapid Dev was approaching the project as our PARTNER not simply as another project to check off. After we aligned, we determined precisely what the key deliverables were (mainly features) and had weekly status calls to discuss progress, updates, road blocks and general ideas/thoughts. The main technology used was Bubble (APIs sprinkled in).

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

We primarily worked with two resources on the Rapid Dev team - Matt, the Rapid Dev CEO, worked primarily as our point-of-contact for the initial scoping as well as throughout the project to ensure the project was meeting deadlines and was to our satisfaction (everything was!).

Eduardo, one of the Rapid Dev developers, would provide the weekly updates on the app's progress and was the primary developer on our project. Both were fantastic to work with as the communication was fluid, concise and the Rapid Dev team were able to digest our comments/feeback/thoughts into tangible features. Great work.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The primary measurable outcome was a working app in the app store within two months of the project starting. This was a stellar outcome and we are excited to continue to iterate and build off the foundation Rapid Dev built for us!

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

A combination of Loom and excel were used to provide updates and keep track of action items and features. We would have weekly calls with status updates consistently coming in throughout the week as features were added or questions arose.

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

The ability of Rapid Dev to digest our idea/thought/feedback and implement or change a feature within the app in a timely and clear manner. This enabled us to meet our deadlines and avoid confusion or road blocks.

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

No areas to improve on at this time.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Creative Director for Balihoo Productions

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Rapid Dev, and what were your goals?

We had the need to recreate a touch screen interface for a fuel dispenser online. The current platforms we were utilizing all didnt give a true user experience. So we turned to Rapid Dev.

SOLUTION

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

Found Matt online, and the deciding factor was his knowledge of Bubble.io

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

The scope was to create an exact copy of a touch screen interface on a fuel dispenser and take that experience and recreate it online. Technologies used were Bubble.io

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

1 additional and not sure of their level.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project has been viewed more than 5k times.

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

Project management was a breeze because we both spoke the same tech language, and he knew exactly what I wanted.

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

The ease of communication and speed of delivery was impressive.

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

No.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Founder and CEO of consumer fintech

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Rapid Dev, and what were your goals?

Needed an MVP for a financial wellness app

SOLUTION

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

Felt they provided the most value compared to alternative vendors. Matt is a fantastic thought partner and project manages the app development from start to finish.

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

Create a web app in Bubble that integrates with my proprietary algorithm.

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

• Matt- CEO
• Mac- Project Manager
• Anna- Developer

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Built the UI exactly how I wanted it and did a great job fixing bugs that came up during testing before launch.

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

Did a great job of keeping lines of communication open in Slack. Found it very helpful to have weekly check-ins with the team.

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

Matt is a fantastic thought partner. There was a lot of technical complexity that their team overcame with flying colors.

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

Wireframing upfront could have helped us launch the app more quickly but Matt's team was very accommodating when we needed to pivot a bit with the UI design mid-build.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We were looking to augment our engineering team to help prove hypotheses before building internally. We hired Rapid Dev to build us an app on bubble.io. This had multiple animations and integrations, so they deployed a combo no/low code strategy.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Rapid Dev, and what were your goals?

No/low code application

SOLUTION

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

We went through bubble to search for vendor proposals and Rapid Dev was the most exerienced.

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

We submitted product requirements and full designs (they offer this as a service as well). After the dev team reviewed, they reviewed the 3rd party vendor API docs and then got started!

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

1 - Matt, CEO

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We're garnering lead generation opportunities to help drive growth and awareness.

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

Weekly email status updates, immediate escalation of blockers, collaboration with our 3rd party vendors.

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

Very professional. High quality output. Timely delivery.

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

N/A