Severus

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Smidige

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We're the helping hand guiding businesses to navigate their way in the cloud. Our services include DevOps Adoption, Cloud & Platform Management, SRE, and Software Development, and our ultimate goal is to provide a stable and reliable mission-critical platform that businesses can count on.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Severus to accomplish?

• Help with product discovery
• Define software requirements

SOLUTION

How did you find Severus?

Other

Why did you select Severus over others?

• Pricing fits our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Severus were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

• Conduct detailed analysis of business requirements from stakeholders and translate them into clear and concise functional specifications. 
• Develop a detailed roadmap for the software development project, and manage project timelines, resources, and stakeholder communication. 
• Validate the developed software against requirements and ensure the high quality of the final product. 
• Facilitate meetings, discussions, and conflict resolution among stakeholders and project team members.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

After their work, we received a clear scope, which helped us build a proper estimate for the project.

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

They are awesome communicators, super organized, and kept everything humming along smoothly.

What was your primary form of communication with Severus?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Severus rocked it as our partner! With their running point, the project turned out even better than I hoped. Severus is a real gem — I'd jump at the chance to work with them again!

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

Everything was on a high level.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Business/Product development director of CustomsClear

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

The platform provides everyone in the global supply chain with easy access to the knowledge needed to ensure the smooth, compliant, and sustainable movement of goods across customs-controlled borders.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Severus to accomplish?

• Help to build an RFP for our platform.
• Analyze existing system.
• Validate vendor for enhancement and development of new functionalities.

SOLUTION

How did you find Severus?

Other

Why did you select Severus over others?

Showed good understanding of the task to be done, and competence in the subject

How many teammates from Severus were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The primary goal of this project is to prepare a comprehensive Request for Proposal (RFP) document and conduct vendor validations. This RFP will serve as a critical tool to identify and select the most suitable vendors for our project. Key Deliverables:

• Comprehensive RFP document, including all project details and requirements.
• List of potential vendors contacted and their responses.
• Vendor assessment reports, including qualification and validation findings.
• Recommendation report highlighting the top vendors for consideration.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The measurable outcomes for us were the number of proposals we received, we wanted to have at least 7 but received 10.

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

Everything was delivered on time, and all of our needs were successfully covered. Their project management was exemplary; they consistently met deadlines and promptly responded to our needs. They demonstrated their commitment to a well-executed project.

What was your primary form of communication with Severus?

• 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 this company was their unwavering commitment to precision and efficiency throughout the project. Their meticulous project management, ability to meet deadlines, and their responsiveness to our specific needs truly set them apart.

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

In all honesty, everything went so smoothly that there are no areas for improvement or anything Severus could have done differently in this project. Their performance and execution were top-notch, leaving no room for improvement.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the European Co-Lead Technology of Volt Europa

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Volt is a pan-European, progressive movement that stands for a new and inclusive way of doing politics and that wants to bring real change to all European citizens.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Severus to accomplish?

• Implementation of a new membership management software.

SOLUTION

How did you find Severus?

Online Search

Why did you select Severus over others?

• Pricing fits our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Severus were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

The main scope of work included understanding the business processes, goals, and needs. This involved engaging with stakeholders to gather requirements, identify problems, and pinpoint opportunities for improvement. Keys deliverables were requirements documents with user stories.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The development team received clear requirements that helped us automatize our membership management system to manage thousands of users.

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

They demonstrated a profound understanding of our needs, responding with agility and precision. Their proactive communication and keen attention to detail ensured that our requirements were not only met but exceeded, fostering a collaborative and productive working relationship.

What was your primary form of communication with Severus?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The team's ability to anticipate and adapt to changes without compromising on quality or deadlines was particularly impressive, showcasing their expertise in navigating complex project landscapes with ease.

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

Every deliverable was completed and handed over precisely on schedule, reflecting their exceptional commitment to timeliness and project planning.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of BeBest

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Online platform for personal training with mentors from the IT industry.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Severus to accomplish?

• Lead product development

SOLUTION

How did you find Severus?

Referral

Why did you select Severus over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Severus were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The scope of work includes the development of initial software specifications, market research, and competitive analysis. After that support product development and launch.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

1. Clear scope of work for the dev team 
2. Lead product development 
3. Growth product

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

Their project management was effective and they had mechanisms to gather, prioritize, and implement feedback or adjustments on time, showing flexibility and a client-focused approach.

What was your primary form of communication with Severus?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their adaptability and responsiveness to feedback, combined with high-quality deliverables, set them apart as a uniquely agile and customer-centric partner in the industry.

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

Severus excelled in their delivery. They use cutting-edge project management tools to enhance efficiency and even further streamline the exceptional communication and feedback processes they already have in place.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Rolique

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a custom software development company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Severus to accomplish?

• Help with the discovery phase of one of our projects, define and describe software requirements for the development team.

SOLUTION

How did you find Severus?

Other

Why did you select Severus over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Severus were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

1. Feature idea clarification, user stories documentation, UI/UX design.
2. Deliverables: documented functional user stories with acceptance criteria, Figma designs

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Clear software requirements helped our development team properly estimate the scope of the project, which helped us deliver a project on the planned deadline and budget.

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

Everything was perfect. Their communication and delivery were on time. All our suggestions were considered or discussed as well.

What was your primary form of communication with Severus?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

It's product-oriented, they take our product as their own.

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

No, everything was clear.