Seven Bits Technologies

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an executive at Contriv Design, LLC

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Contriv Design is a small business focused on providing IT consulting and custom software development services.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Seven Bits Technologies LLP to accomplish?

• To rescue the software development effort of my startup venture
• Continue the software development milestones
• Release a cross-platform application

SOLUTION

How did you find Seven Bits Technologies LLP?

Referral

Why did you select Seven Bits Technologies LLP over others?

• High ratings
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Seven Bits Technologies LLP were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

Seven Bits took over the software development of my platform from a previous service provider. They were tasked with becoming familiar with the existing code base, the application requirements, remaining milestones/deliverables and propose a plan to get the software to completion.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Throughout the lifecycle of this project, there were defined milestones with corresponding deliverables that needed to be met to consider each milestone complete. Often times, we would have a series of prioritized milestones that would essentially lay out our road map completion.

During each milestone phase, I would get status updates and each milestone would conclude with a demonstration. Usually the milestones would consist of functional deliverables to the software platform. Ultimately, the application was published to both App Stores and some follow-on support work was needed to address ongoing needs and functionality fixes/upgrades.

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

There was always a Project Manager assigned, who would act as the primary point-of-contact throughout the software development cycle. They would coordinate all efforts between both sides and would ensure things were communicated and running smoothly.

The majority of the deliverables were delivered on-time. And for the few instances there were delays, it was proactively communicated and was likely caused by some unforeseen and/or unavoidable technical challenges. Whenever there were any concerns, there was always responsive feedback and follow-up.

What was your primary form of communication with Seven Bits Technologies LLP?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

With Seven Bits, there was always a mutually professional understanding and appreciation for each of our roles and responsibilities. During the start of our relationship, I was in a tough position - trying to salvage a partially developed product. Seven Bits truly rescued my venture and was able to pickup development relatively quick, considering the circumstances.

Seven Bits always a cohesive operation and I never felt any possible internal conflicts (i.e. turnover) affect the quality of the services provided. During the tenure of our project, there was some turnover, but there was never any noticeable drop-off in the service quality or efficiency.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Seven Bits Technologies LLP could have done differently?

The only thing I would suggest is the use of a enterprise quality tool to assist in the management and monitoring of the software development cycle (i.e. Jira).

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the SVP Strategy and Business Operations of Liminal

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We provide wallet infrastructure to Web3 companies to make their wallet operations secure, efficient and compliant.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Seven Bits Technologies LLP to accomplish?

• Chain Integration
• QA Testing
• Software Development

SOLUTION

How did you find Seven Bits Technologies LLP?

• Other

Why did you select Seven Bits Technologies LLP over others?

• Other

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

scope of work outlines the key deliverables and objectives for this collaboration. Project Objectives:

• Develop a custom software solution tailored to Liminal's business requirements, focusing on user experience, performance, and scalability.
• Create a mobile app for iOS and Android platforms to extend Liminal's services to mobile users, ensuring seamless functionality across devices.
• Integrate blockchain technology into Liminal's platform to enable secure, transparent, and efficient transactions and data management.
• Provide frontend and backend development services, ensuring that the user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) are visually appealing, intuitive, and responsive.
• Implement best practices in software development, testing, and deployment to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality solutions.

Deliverables:

• Custom Software Development:

1. Complete project documentation, including functional and technical specifications.
2. Fully-developed, tested, and deployed software solution.

• Mobile App Development:

1. iOS and Android app design, development, and testing.
2. App submission to the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

Post-launch support and maintenance.

• Blockchain Integration:

1. Analysis of the most suitable blockchain protocol for Liminal's platform.
2. Integration of the chosen blockchain technology into the software solution.
3. Documentation of the integration process and best practices.

• Frontend and Backend Development:

1. Responsive and user-friendly UI/UX design.  
2. Development of frontend and backend components, following industry best practices.
3. Integration of frontend and backend components with the custom software solution and mobile app.

• Timeline and Milestones:
• Project Kickoff: [Date]
• Requirement Gathering and Analysis: [Date - Date]
• Design and Development Phase: [Date - Date]
• Testing and Quality Assurance: [Date - Date]
• Deployment and Launch: [Date]
• Post-launch Support and Maintenance:
• Ongoing Conclusion: Seven Bits will work closely with Liminal to deliver a comprehensive custom software solution, mobile app, and blockchain integration to meet Liminal's unique business needs. By leveraging Seven Bits' expertise in software development and blockchain technology, Liminal aims to enhance its platform's functionality, security, and user experience, driving business growth and customer satisfaction.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Fully-developed, tested, and deployed software solution.
• iOS and Android app design, development, and testing.
• Integration of the chosen blockchain technology into the software solution.

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

Seven Bits demonstrated exceptional project management skills throughout our collaboration. They consistently delivered items on time, adhering to the established milestones and timelines. Their proactive approach to communication and transparency allowed us to stay informed about the project's progress at all times. The team at Seven Bits was highly responsive to our needs and always willing to accommodate any changes or adjustments we requested.

They took the time to understand our requirements and priorities, ensuring that the final deliverables were aligned with our expectations. Their agile methodology and adaptability enabled them to swiftly address any challenges that arose during the project. Overall, Seven Bits' effective project management and commitment to understanding and meeting our needs significantly contributed to the success of our collaboration.

What was your primary form of communication with Seven Bits Technologies LLP?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What I found most impressive and unique about Seven Bits is their extraordinary commitment to being an accessible and reliable partner. They were always available to address our concerns and answer questions, ensuring smooth communication throughout the project. The quality of their staff is exceptional, with each team member displaying a high level of expertise, dedication, and professionalism.

Additionally, Seven Bits Technologies LLP truly worked like an extended team, seamlessly integrating with our existing workflows and company culture. This collaborative approach fostered a strong working relationship and enabled us to achieve our goals effectively. Lastly, their flexibility in adapting to our needs and adjusting their approach as the project evolved was invaluable.

This combination of accessibility, high-quality staff, collaborative mindset, and flexibility sets Seven Bits apart from other companies in the industry.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Seven Bits Technologies LLP could have done differently?

None that come to my mind.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We are a repair solutions provider for clients who are looking to fix document verification-related issues. I’ve been with the company for more than three years and my role is a business analyst. I work closely with the development team to get requirements from our clients and build solutions.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Seven Bits Technologies LLP?

Over the years, we have had a lot of solutions around document verification and have also had multiple applications. We needed someone to develop the front- and backend of these solutions, so we hired Seven Bits.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Our company offers multi-chain solutions, which means that our clients are not just limited to one option. We also provide security through Amazon Quantum Ledger Database (QLDB). From time to time, Seven Bits has helped us create nodes that connect us to multiple blockchains. The team also works on our solutions on both the front- and backend.

They use .NET as the core development language, but other products of ours needed to be completely built in Python. 

What is the team composition?

We’ve worked with a wide range of people from their team. There have been senior developers, front- and backend developers, and analysts. There is also a separate team working on our log book solution, since different groups of people are designated to work on each of our products.

How did you come to work with Seven Bits Technologies LLP?

We’ve had a long relationship with the Seven Bits team. They had worked on small projects for us before, so when the requirements came up for one of our applications, we knew, based on what they’ve done for us in the past, that we had to give them a chance. They’ve helped us create a sandbox area for blockchain, which eventually helped us become one of the first companies to offer these unique solutions, so we went with them. 

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve invested around $250,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

Seven Bits has been involved for 4–5 years with my company, but we started the project when I joined in around March 2018. We are still working on the applications and are developing new projects.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We would always get detailed requirements about what exactly we need to develop for our clients, so we use that to measure against our project scope. We would also do detailed test cases to make sure that our entire solution is delivering what we want it to. These metrics give us more confidence in the impact of our product,

Some solutions are still in development, but those that we have built over the years we’ve found to be working completely well. Seven Bits meeting the older development goals has allowed us to gain revenue. Our clients have also been able to use our services without any issues, which helps us validate the quality of the work.

How did Seven Bits Technologies LLP perform from a project management standpoint?

Seven bits is good at meeting deadlines. We would follow two-week Scrum sprints and figure out how to achieve many hours of work for a certain project. There are no issues on that front as we would often complete 80%–100% of the work, which is more than what we expect. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

They do a pretty good job at the managerial level, providing training for their people. They’ve always delivered on time and we haven’t had any problems with them so far. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Find out in great detail what your clients need you to build and have a really good picture of what you want Seven Bits to deliver. Ready the documentation as well as this is ideal in conveying the project requirements to their team. They have their own business analysis scheme and will surely advise you on any refinements that need to be made on the requirements. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the president of a web development company based in Boston. We design develop and manage websites for companies throughout the United States.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Seven Bits Technologies LLP, and what were your goals?

I have worked with Seven Bits for many years on a wide range of Project, Including e-commerce sites, web design projects and website maintenance tasks. My goal was to get work done quickly and with high-quality.

SOLUTION

How did you select Seven Bits Technologies LLP and what were the deciding factors?

I had an emergency on a site many years ago. Mahin jumped in and got it fixed overnight for me. Since then I have used his company for a wide range of projects.

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

We usually are working with WordPress, WooCommerce. Sometimes they will load products for me, other times they will build webpages. Usually we kick off with an email or a Skype. They then get back to me with time and costs and have never let me down.

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

I typically work with two or three people at a time. One person who manages the project as well as a couple of developers.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They do a great job, loading products, building websites, or anything else I need.

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

Their Project management style is excellent. I sent them a note and they take care of any issues very quickly and professionally. The team is always friendly and does wonderful work.

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

There are a lot of companies in their space. But they have never let me down and always complete work quickly. Anytime there are any rare issues, they'll jump in and fix it.

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

No, after many years I can honestly say they are one of the best vendors I work with and hope to work with them for many more years.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO and founder of VeriDoc Global, a multi-blockchain solution company. We have a suite of APIs that link into any database that’s able to use it as a verification protocol for any sort of place. It could be a supply chain, document security, signature, etc. All our APIs are for blockchains. We work with both public and private blockchains.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with SevenBits Technologies LLP?

We needed help with development.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We use them for everything. They do all the hard stuff, including all the research that’s required. In 2015, in the blockchain industry, there wasn’t much information at all. Everything we learned was from research and reading information on blogs and forums. What they’ve developed is second to none. They had no competition.

They built applications for us. We did Bitcoin’s blockchain first. That was pretty much for anyone that had credibility back then. Once we recorded our first transaction, we had to get it to the mainnet phase. We then started bringing our blockchains to the testnet phase, which is the toughest part. Customers wanted to have a choice and, obviously, price is a big thing. That’s why we call ourselves a multi-chain solution. Clients can pick and choose what chain they want and we’ll see all the scope around that. SevenBits Technologies LLP built all of it.

They developed a web app from scratch with everything in it, including IT services. They also built APIs and products like HR solutions. They built a lot of different protocols around our platform to help us manage it better. We’ve got a full testnet area where anyone can log in and test a massive document on blockchain. All our functionality around it is huge.

It’s an ongoing project and will never be completed as there are always new things we want to bring into the product.

What is the team composition?

There are lots of people. My main point of contact is Sweety (CEO). She controls all the different teams. I mainly deal with Abhishek (CTO). He talks to the rest of the team and gets them going. There’s an app team, a development team, and a team that does the research. There’s also a payment flow team.

How did you come to work with SevenBits Technologies LLP?

In 2007, I was building a product and was looking for someone to help me. I put an ad on Upwork and I found Sweety’s husband. He’s a very talented man and probably in the top 100 in India in his field. He helped me build this product and he’s built probably over 1,500 websites. He was really into Bitcoin and blockchain way back in 2007. He did a lot of work for me. He went and built probably the biggest crypto exchange in India. He sold out now and he and Sweety started SevenBits Technologies LLP.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent around $1 million.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in May 2015 and the work is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They got it done successfully. If you can do a successful transaction by creating a document or a flow or an event and executing it, that was the best thing. With us, we put a QR code on a document and scanned it and the original document comes from the database. That means they were successful. That’s how we measured them.

How did SevenBits Technologies LLP perform from a project management standpoint?

I do a scrum meeting with Sweety every Monday. I put a Skype out for the week and we try to achieve it for Saturday. They complete their work on time. We get good value for the money.

Sweety is very good. On Thursdays, she always checks the team to see how they’re doing and making sure they’ll be able to deliver to us by Saturday. Communication is perfect. We use WhatsApp and all the stakeholders are a part of that. We also use Trello and spreadsheets.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They have determination, and they’re very passionate about what they do. If I were to build this in Australia, I’d probably still be trying to do it and it would have probably cost me $10-$15 million.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Be sure you give them a clear and defined scope of what works for you.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am the founder and CEO of 42 ANSWERS PTE LTD, based out of Singapore. Our startup focuses on machine learning, blockchain, and e-commerce solutions for product-based companies in the US, Australia, and Europe.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with SevenBits Technologies LLP?

We needed to bring on additional development resources.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We used their services to develop products and solutions for our clients. Basically, we designed the architecture and solution for their problem, and we hired developers from SevenBits who implemented those solutions.

Right now, our focus is on blockchain and eCommerce. One of our clients is building a document verification system, and SevenBits is providing services for them. The project uses interfaces with Ethereum and EOS blockchain. As far as e-commerce is concerned, most of the time we work on nopCommerce platform and mobile applications using Flutter.

What is the team composition?

I talk to the CEO and CTO on a daily basis, so it is all good.  

How did you come to work with SevenBits Technologies LLP?

We are from the same area and I have known them for a long time. I’ve used their services on several projects in the past. When I started 42 ANSWERS, I again used their services to hire developers and a team for building solutions for my clients.

How much have you invested in them?

We have spent around $50,000 to $60,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started on this project in December 2019, and we are still working together.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We used their scrum team and development team, as well as the testing team. We don’t track specific metrics, other than how they perform with our team. We get a problem from our client and then we create a roadmap to solve that particular problem and find a solution. 

Once we get approval from the client, we onboard the SevenBits team to build that solution. We have been pleased with the work they have been able to accomplish for us.

How did SevenBits Technologies LLP perform from a project management standpoint?

Their project management is very good. They keep evolving, and they have very recently implanted a very stringent scrum process which is good to know. They are also investing a good amount into automation testing and they have expanded to cloud security as well.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their communication and updates are pretty good. I always get timely updates. Even if something went wrong in the middle of the night, I’m able to get in touch with their main tech person and he takes care of it.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I am happy with SevenBits. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Invest a good amount of time in planning first, as it will help. They also spend a good amount of time in planning, but it is better to spend time before giving them the requirements and get the plan from them.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Partner of an information technology company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Develop immersive media solutions

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Seven Bits Technologies to accomplish?

• Create a website and a backend to do an ICO.

SOLUTION

How did you find Seven Bits Technologies?

Online Search

Why did you select Seven Bits Technologies over others?

Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from Seven Bits Technologies were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The project involved creating a website and a backend to do an ICO.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Project Understanding/Analysis Offered Technological Solution Communication Response On-Time Delivery & Support

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

Project management was on track. They made sure that the right resources were available to the project on a timely basis. They helped resolve any issues we had.

What was your primary form of communication with Seven Bits Technologies?

Virtual Meeting

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

For our project they had resources that were experienced and knew what they were doing. They made an effort to understand our requirements and meet our expectations.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Seven Bits Technologies could have done differently?

Better communication on the scope of work and billing.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Awlencan Innovations India Ltd

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are one of the oldest and largest Crypto trading Exchange in India

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Seven Bits Technologies LLP to accomplish?

• Launch Application features faster

SOLUTION

How did you find Seven Bits Technologies LLP?

Referral

Why did you select Seven Bits Technologies LLP over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Seven Bits Technologies LLP were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

• Mobile application developers to support existing features and build new features to support scale of millions of users. 
• Backend application developers strengthen performance and compliance modules.
• Senior dot net developers to support launch of new features with the help of core team.
• QA Engineers to deliver high performing robust features

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Faster application performance 
• Reduction in delivery timelines for new initiatives
• Backend health matrics improvement

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

• All the developers showed a good aptitude to the learning culture and processes of our existing team. 
• As a team we were able to deliver all milestones satisfactorily. 
• The projecs were delivered successfully.

What was your primary form of communication with Seven Bits Technologies LLP?

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

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

We were impressed with their flexibility and ability to adapt to our changing needs. They understood and suggested improvements to the product/process

Are there any areas for improvement or something Seven Bits Technologies LLP could have done differently?

None