SkilldLabs

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Owner & CEO

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a holding company for several small web and mobile applications, covering both consumer and B2B SaaS markets.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Migrate away from deprecated API usage
• Modernize our Node application to ease future maintenance

SOLUTION

How did you find SkilldLabs?

Referral

Why did you select SkilldLabs over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

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

• Refactor to replace all deprecated API usage with current versions 
• Restructure and modularize codebase so the application can grow overtime and stay easily maintainable 
• Add third-party newsletter integration for Klaviyo 
• Optimize logging to remove overage charges

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• API deprecation warnings: from 6 highly-used deprecated APIs to zero deprecated APIs in use 
• Log volume was reduced by 90%, while maintaining the presence of critical debugging information 
• 20+ npm packages upgraded from previous major versions to current (with no observed regressions)

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

Everything was handled in a very timely manner. Any time we had questions or provide feedback, there was an extremely prompt turnaround and response to the point where it felt as though they were sitting at the desk next door.

What was your primary form of communication with SkilldLabs?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The quality of the engineering work, especially when taking cost into consideration, was something far more valuable than what we could have found/procured ourselves.

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

Honestly, I'd be hard-pressed to find areas for improvement. I'm excited to work with them again on several of our upcoming projects.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of TechSkill Nation LLC

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

TSN is an end to end IT company with focus on software development, cyber security consulting providing incident triage, penetration testing and CISO (Chief Information Security Officer) services. We evaluate security posture, data security encryption, backup policies, resiliency scoring, review current policies and make recommendations to gain compliance for applicable industry standards such as NIST, CISA guidelines, and SANS policies. We help companies test their Disaster Recovery (DR) policies or put in place a comprehensive plan for DR, ensuring industry standard security protocols are in place to deter cyber incidents such as ransomware or DDoS. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• We had a growing list of ideas for our platform but our internal team could only move so fast. We needed help building custom software that could support our business as we added more users and services. We hired SkilldLabs because we wanted an experienced development team that could work alongside us, speed things up, and help us deliver a better product without lowering quality. The goal was to build a solid system that would be easy to grow over time.

SOLUTION

How did you find SkilldLabs?

Clutch Site

Why did you select SkilldLabs over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from SkilldLabs were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

SkilldLabs worked with us on custom software development from planning through delivery. They helped build new modules, improved existing features, fixed technical issues, and made the platform easier to use. They also worked on backend development, system integrations, testing, and performance improvements. Throughout the project they stayed connected with our team and made sure every feature matched what we needed before moving on to the next task. Their developers became part of our daily workflow and that made collaboration much easier.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The biggest improvement was how much faster we could move from an idea to a working feature. We completed important parts of the platform that had been delayed for a while. The software became more stable and we saw fewer support requests after new updates went live. Our team also had more time to focus on customers and future planning because we were no longer trying to handle every development task by ourselves. Overall the project helped us work more efficiently.

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

Their team was easy to work with from the beginning. They kept communication open and made sure we always knew what stage the project was in. Most work was delivered on schedule and if we requested changes they handled them without any pushback. They listened to our feedback and adjusted quickly when our priorities changed. It never felt difficult to reach someone when we needed help.

What was your primary form of communication with SkilldLabs?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The thing that stood out to me was how invested they were in the project. They were not just writing code and moving on. They asked questions, shared ideas, and looked for ways to make the software better. That kind of mindset is hard to find and it made the partnership much more valuable for us.

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

We had a positive experience overall. If there is one thing I would like to see, it would be more regular planning sessions at the start of larger milestones so everyone stays aligned as the project grows. It is a small suggestion because the team was always willing to work with us and find solutions. I would not hesitate to work with SkilldLabs again.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Red Argyle

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Red Argyle is a team of curious people building intentional Salesforce solutions for some of the biggest brands in the world. With 2,500+ projects completed, our creative curiosity and deep Salesforce and UX knowledge are how we help clients innovate and grow using Salesforce technology. Our expert team (Argylers) tackles every project with a purposeful, consultative approach. We are: Adaptive. We have the creativity and experience to deliver sophisticated solutions while working within the constraints of projects. Tenacious. We don’t run away from a challenge – we run toward it. Curious. “Why?” is our favorite question. We love to iterate beyond the baseline.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• We were growing fast and had more client work than our in house team could handle. We needed experienced web developers without spending months recruiting. We brought in SkilldLabs for IT staff augmentation and web development so we could keep projects moving, meet client deadlines, and give our own team some breathing room. We also wanted people who could work well with our process and fit into the team quickly.

SOLUTION

How did you find SkilldLabs?

Referral

Why did you select SkilldLabs over others?

Referred to me

How many teammates from SkilldLabs were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

SkilldLabs added developers to several of our client projects. They helped build new web features, improved existing pages, fixed technical issues, and supported ongoing maintenance work. They worked with our project leads, joined team meetings, reviewed code, and helped with testing before releases. They also helped improve performance on a few larger web applications that needed extra attention. Their team worked side by side with ours and made the workload much easier to manage.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The biggest result was that we delivered more client projects on time without lowering the quality of our work. We reduced our backlog and were able to accept new projects with more confidence. Development moved faster because we had the right people available when we needed them. We also saw fewer bugs after launch since there was more time for testing and code reviews. Overall our clients were happier because projects stayed on track.

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

Working with them was easy from the start. They communicated often and kept us updated without us having to ask. When we needed extra support they responded quickly and found developers that matched what we were looking for. They respected deadlines and stayed flexible when project plans changed. If we had feedback they listened and made adjustments right away. It never felt like we were chasing them for answers.

What was your primary form of communication with SkilldLabs?

Email or Messaging App

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

I really liked how practical they were. They did not try to overcomplicate things. They focused on finding people who could actually do the work and fit our culture. The developers were easy to work with, asked smart questions, and became productive much faster than I expected. That saved us a lot of time and made the whole partnership feel natural.

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

It was a very solid experience overall. Maybe they could provide a few more senior specialists in some very specific technologies because those requests can take a little longer. Even then they always kept us informed and worked hard to find the right person. We have been very happy with the partnership and would work with them again. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of eLEND Solutions

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

eLEND Solutions is a privately-held automotive FinTech company focused on deal generation, not lead generation solutions that power transactional digital buying experiences for the retail automotive industry. The platform specializes in hybrid digital credit, identity verification, and finance solutions - designed to accelerate conversions of digital end-to-end purchase experiences - concluding with a transactional, fundable deal structure.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Our team had a lot going on at the same time. We were improving our lending platform while also building new mobile features for our customers. We needed extra developers who could jump in fast without slowing everyone else down. We hired SkilldLabs for IT staff augmentation and mobile app development so we could keep up with deadlines, improve our app experience, and avoid putting too much work on our internal team. We wanted people who could do real work from day one and that is what they gave us.

SOLUTION

How did you find SkilldLabs?

Clutch Site

Why did you select SkilldLabs over others?

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

How many teammates from SkilldLabs were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

SkilldLabs provided experienced developers who worked closely with our own team every day. They helped build new features for our mobile application, improved existing functions, fixed bugs, and made the app run better across different devices. They also helped with testing before releases and supported backend work that connected the app with our lending platform. On the staff augmentation side they filled important skill gaps so our projects could continue without delays. Their team felt like an extension of ours instead of an outside vendor.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The extra support helped us release updates much faster than we could before. Our development cycle became smoother and we cleared a large part of our backlog. We also saw fewer issues reported after new versions of the app were released because testing was more thorough. Our team was able to focus on long term improvements while SkilldLabs helped keep day to day development moving. That balance really helped us grow without adding stress to the business.

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

Project management was one of the things we liked most. They stayed in touch often and always let us know what was happening. If our priorities changed they adjusted quickly without making things difficult. They delivered work on time and if we needed another developer or different skills they responded fast. Communication was easy and there was never a time when we felt ignored. It was a simple and smooth working relationship.

What was your primary form of communication with SkilldLabs?

Email or Messaging App

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

What stood out was how quickly their people became productive. We have worked with outside developers before and it usually takes a while before they understand the product. With SkilldLabs that process was much faster. Their developers asked good questions, learned our systems quickly, and worked like they had been with us for a long time. That made a big difference for our team.

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

Our experience was very positive overall. If I had to mention one thing it would be that having more written knowledge sharing at the end of larger tasks would make handoffs even easier for everyone. It was never a major issue and they were always willing to explain anything we asked. I would happily work with them again.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Starfish Creatives

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Effective. Creative. Agile. That’s what we stand for at Starfish, where we believe that big ideas and big plans aren’t just for big businesses. Started by a former Sr. Creative Director at Ogilvy, Starfish was built on providing brands with the power, precision and skill of a big agency, on a budget that’s realistic for any size of business.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• We hired SkilldLabs because we needed more skilled developers without going through a long hiring process. Our team was handling more client work than we expected and it was getting hard to keep up. We wanted people who could join fast, work well with our team, and help us finish projects on time. Our goal was to grow without lowering the quality of our work.

SOLUTION

How did you find SkilldLabs?

• Online Search
• Clutch Site

Why did you select SkilldLabs over others?

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

How many teammates from SkilldLabs were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

SkilldLabs helped us find experienced developers that matched the skills we needed. They took care of finding candidates, checking their experience, and introducing the best people to us. Once we made our choice, they helped with onboarding so the new team members could start quickly. The developers worked with our internal team on client websites, updates, testing, fixing issues, and building new features. They also stayed in touch during the engagement to make sure everything was going well.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The biggest result was that we started finishing projects much faster. We had fewer delays and our team no longer felt stretched every week. We were able to take on more client work because we had the right people available. Our clients noticed the faster delivery times and we also saw better feedback after project launches. It made a real difference to how we worked every day.

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

Their project management was very organized but also easy to work with. They always kept us updated and answered our questions quickly. When we needed someone with a different skill set, they listened and found a better match without making things difficult. Everything happened when they said it would and they stayed available whenever we needed support. It felt like they cared about our success, not just filling a role.

What was your primary form of communication with SkilldLabs?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What stood out to me was how well they understood what we actually needed before sending candidates. They did not waste our time with people who were not a good fit. The developers they provided fit into our team very naturally and started adding value almost right away. That saved us a lot of time and stress.

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

Our experience was very good overall. If I had to mention one thing, I think it would be helpful if they shared more updates about the talent search before sending candidates. It would give a little more visibility into the process. Other than that, we are happy with how everything worked out.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of a software development company.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Software development

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• UI/UX
• Ruby on Rails API
• React JS web app

SOLUTION

How did you find SkilldLabs?

Referral

Why did you select SkilldLabs over others?

Company values aligned

How many teammates from SkilldLabs were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The contractor was responsible for developing a Ruby on Rails API and integrating it with a React frontend. Key deliverables included: 

• Design and implementation of a REST API using Ruby on Rails, ensuring robustness, security, and scalability. 
• Development of a dynamic and responsive UI with React, focusing on usability and UX. 
• Seamless integration of the frontend with the backend API. 
• Implementation of user authentication and authorization. 
• Ensuring cross-browser compatibility and mobile responsiveness. 
• Conducting thorough testing, including unit, integration, and user acceptance tests, to guarantee reliability and functionality. 
• Providing documentation and support for maintenance and future updates.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Production ready app on schedule

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

Timely and responsive

What was your primary form of communication with SkilldLabs?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

I’m impressed with the quality of their developers and their level of support. 

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

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Executive of Peak Productions

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Online retail

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Better customer experience
• More touch points with customers
• Better match products with customer needs

SOLUTION

How did you find SkilldLabs?

Referral

Why did you select SkilldLabs over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from SkilldLabs were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Turn a very basic e-commerce website to a fully interactive website with a customer friendly easy to use app.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Higher traffic volume and increased sales of multiple products

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

Yes, all was done in the timeframe I expected. There were some changes I wanted to make throughout the process and they were great about integrating them while still meeting my deadline.

What was your primary form of communication with SkilldLabs?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They were very responsive and communication was 2nd to none.

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

I knew what I wanted and thats what they did. Looking back I could have asked for their advice but at the same time they could have been more proactive and providing additional consultative feedback for me as I am far from an expert.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the Director of a software company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Creating the best beverage in the market

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Software dev

SOLUTION

How did you find SkilldLabs?

Referral

Why did you select SkilldLabs over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from SkilldLabs were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We hired them to build out a new mobile application for us and the team as amazing! They were able to write out all requirements and complete and deploy the app before deadline.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Successful release to the iOS store. App build was within defined timeline.

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

They worked around the clock to deliver for us!

What was your primary form of communication with SkilldLabs?

Email or Messaging App

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

Attention to detail and communication

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

Nothing that comes to mind

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Co-Founder of the company.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

An app to analyze the latest trends and products on influencers instagram pages

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Complete the app build

SOLUTION

How did you find SkilldLabs?

Referral

Why did you select SkilldLabs over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from SkilldLabs were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The team was able to build and launch the iOS app from scratch within a couple months. We built the entire project in React Native to allow for scalability.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our User Engagement rate went through the roof within a couple months of product launch. User Feedback was very positive once we launched. The quality of the feedback was great too. The performance metrics were all well above the 90% mark.

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

We handled the project management in house.

What was your primary form of communication with SkilldLabs?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

I was impressed with their ability to deliver great candidates so quickly. 

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

Not as of now