TBR Group

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director of External Systems of Invicta Medical

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Invicta Medical is changing the sleep apnea treatment paradigm from high-cost, complex machines, to smart, comfortable and cost-effective solutions.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire TBR Group to accomplish?

• Development of a Flutter app embodying our user interface design
• App communication with our wearable device using Bluetooth Low Energy
• App communication with our backend cloud services

SOLUTION

How did you find TBR Group?

Referral

Why did you select TBR Group over others?

• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from TBR Group were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We tasked TBR Group with creating a cross-platform mobile app that helps guide our users through use of our health tracking wearable. The app handles account management, communication with the wearable over BLE, firmware updates (FOTA) and cloud connectivity for data storage and syncing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Bug free use of the application with the associated wearable.
• Smoothness of the account login and setup process.
• Automatic recovery from failure modes both with wearable and cloud connection. 

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

• Weekly meetings to discuss progress and priorities.
• Task tracking via Trello.
• Very frequent and responsive communication via Slack.
• Since we planned out the design with them at the beginning of the project they were able to deliver on all the original features.
• They provided frequent app updates for testing which allowed us to find defects and design issues early and course correct as needed.

What was your primary form of communication with TBR Group?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They are truly Flutter experts, and they are really quick at getting features implemented. I've worked with other teams on Flutter projects and it was significantly faster and higher quality with TBR Group

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

They held meetings at a time that was convenient to us. They responded very quickly to our issues. I think it would be hard for the project to go any faster or more smoothly than it did.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Application Cloud

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Application Cloud is a company that specializes in providing end-to-end software development solutions and outsourcing management services. Our company was founded by a team of seasoned experts with rich experience in supervising and executing significant projects both in Israel and internationally.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire TBR Group to accomplish?

• Quality and professional mobile development

SOLUTION

How did you find TBR Group?

• Online Search
• Upwork

Why did you select TBR Group over others?

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

How many teammates from TBR Group were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

So far, the cumulative effort invested in the project amounts to about 1400 hours. Throughout the development phase, 15 different versions were iteratively delivered, each representing a progressive step towards the final release. 

One version has been deployed on the platform and is currently running, providing a select group of customers who have expressed satisfaction with its functionality. This initial deployment served as a valuable testing ground, ensuring that the product met and exceeded expectations before its official release to a wider audience via the stores.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

one of the versions has been deployed on the platform and is currently running, providing a select group of customers who have expressed satisfaction with its functionality. This initial deployment served as a valuable testing ground, ensuring that the product met and exceeded expectations before its official release to a wider audience via the stores

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

At the end of each sprint, we received a version for testing, everything was handled quickly and to our satisfaction. The connection was convenient, and the development team was attentive to our wishes

What was your primary form of communication with TBR Group?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The experience of the team has helped us a lot in making decisions.

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

We haven't found it yet

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Owner of MyTourGuide

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We create self-guide tours that play on mobile phones

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire TBR Group to accomplish?

• In-app purchases
• Back-end admin panel for asset management
• Refactor code to follow clean architecture principles

SOLUTION

How did you find TBR Group?

upwork.com

Why did you select TBR Group over others?

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

How many teammates from TBR Group were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

I contracted TBR Group to build several new features and updates to an existing mobile app and web platform. These included: 

• Creating a new web-based asset manager for uploading and managing multimedia assets (images, video, audio). 
• Refactoring the web app to follow clean architecture principles.
• Add a virtual tour feature to our Flutter mobile tour app.
• Add in-app purchases to our Flutter mobile app Test and submit the app to Google Play and Apple App Store.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

All features of the project were successfully implemented and a new version of the web and mobile app was launched.

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

TBR Group delivered on time and within the projected budget. They were very responsive to any questions or concerns I raised and went out of their way to ensure the code not only functioned in the way I expected, but also refactored code to improve the overall maintainability of the code base.

What was your primary form of communication with TBR Group?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

TBR Group has talented engineers who are fluent in English, making it very easy to communicate to ensure we are on the same page. They also assigned a manager who regularly communicated with me to update me on the progress and identify any problems that they encountered. They were very accessible, despite being located in a distant time zone.

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

None. I was very pleased with their work and continue to send them additional projects.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CTO of a consumer products & services company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Provide mental health & lifestyle services

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire TBR Group to accomplish?

• Develop Meditation App

SOLUTION

How did you find TBR Group?

Upwork

Why did you select TBR Group over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Knowledge Mobile Development

How many teammates from TBR Group were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The goal of the project was to develop a full meditation app with many additional features such as diary, helping videos, checklists, testimonials, helping tips, large libraries of meditation topics,multi-language, a very sophisticated licence-model with a CMS, to control which information is shown to which user, real time update(99% of data can be updated in the backend and is immediately available in the app), data encryption and in-app subscriptions. 

Additionally integrate analytics and a custom coupon-system, which allows to distribute coupons and give users special access or discounts.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

1. Excellent, exceptionally stable and good code (i can judge, i have been working as a project manager for 25 years)
2. Always delivery on time
3. Excellent architecture and designing database models and functions
4. Great thinking from the users side, checking requirements providing good implementation options
5. Excellent communication and task tracking

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

We provide specifications and then together with the developers defined details.Work was always split up in tasks, which are tracked in a online task management system. TBR Group always delivered on time and always responded to our needs.

What was your primary form of communication with TBR Group?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They stood out for their excellent code quality and stability. They thought from the user side and proposed UX improvements and solutions. Also, the delivered on time.

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

no, I have been working as a IT project manager & business analyst for 25 years and can say that TBR Group is the best IT Development company I worked with.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CTO of VinciLabs, a healthcare company focused on remote patient monitoring.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenges were you trying to address with TBR Group?

We needed help to develop a couple of platforms to help support our software ecosystem, so we were looking for a partner with expertise in mobile and web development.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

TBR Group has been helping us with web and mobile app development. We’ve started by providing them with our software requirements for the platforms, like the features we’re looking for. In addition, we’ve given them Figma prototypes so they can build the products accordingly.

Regarding features, the mobile app has remote patient monitoring functionalities and connects with thermometers, blood pressure, and glucometer devices. The systems also allow users to take a screenshot and upload that information. The web application has portals for administrators and physicians to look at the patient's information, like trends or even alerts, in case the user’s signs are out of range.

Currently, they’re taking care of the platform’s maintenance and support.

What was the team composition? 

We’ve been working with four core team members of TBR Group’s team.

How did you come to work with TBR Group?

We found TBR Group through Upwork and chose them for this project because they seemed to have the technical aptitude for what we were looking for after looking at their portfolio and communication style.

How much have you invested with them?

So far, we’ve spent around $75,000 with them.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in January 2021, and the engagement is still ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

TBR Group has made a huge impact on our business and is a critical part of our team because they’ve solved all the technical challenges that have arisen on the technical side of the project. Overall, everyone on our internal team is delighted with their work.

How did TBR Group perform from a project management standpoint?

TBR Group has delivered on time and within budget without unpleasant surprises. In addition, they’re very responsive to our feedback and inquiries.

What did you find most impressive about them?

TBR Group has a good balance between costs between scope and development, making it easy to work with them.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They could expand their skill set to include backend development and not just focus on the frontend part.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Try to follow a standard process, starting by defining your requirements in detail as a customer to reduce the ambiguity of the scope of work.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the CEO of musikian Ltd. A company headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire TBR Group, and what were your goals?

We needed to develop features for our Social media app 'musikian'. We were looking to find a really good Flutter developer who would be able to achieve an ambitious list of features as part of our launch. We needed a very good Flutter vendor who knew the Flutter platform really well and would be able to develop the app features to a high degree of quality.

SOLUTION

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

We searched through Upwork to look for a number of developers that had very good reviews and testimonials. That was our biggest criteria for awarding the project. We found the portfolio of Flutter apps that TBR group had done was really good and the testimonials they had received were all 5 star reviews which gave us confidence in their abilities. After an initial interview and introduction to my project goals, I was convinced that they were the best placed vendor to deliver my project.

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

We had a number of key features that needed to be delivered included chat messaging, sharing, redesign of the UI, Authentication, analytics & crashlytics, discover profiles, featured profiles and an admin panel. These were all very different and required Firebase hosting, Firebase Cloud messaging, Firebase dynamic links, Firebase functions and Firebase storage.

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

A project manager was the main point of contact and I had two Flutter developers that I was working with to help deliver the work.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The team implemented all features that were to be delivered to a very high standard including making room for specific requests which were not in the original scope like using like Firebase functions to implement photo resizing and backups. They went above and beyond to ensure that I was satisfied with the delivery and ensured that the product was built to a very high standard that I was happy with.

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

My project had a lot of complex features that needed to be implemented. Right from kick off, the team was well organised and very professional. They created a clear estimate timeline of milestones for each feature and delivered in time to all milestones to a very high standard of quality. They went the extra mile to ensure that the project was delivered to the level of satisfaction that I was really happy with.

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

Their mobile development skills and knowledge and more importantly their willingness to go above and beyond to ensure my satisfaction just amazed me. I have never seen such a high level of ownership in the delivery as TBR group have in all my life of building digital products (15+ years)

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

I can't think of anything that they could have done that could have already topped the amazing work they had done so far. I'm very thankful for their effort.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Tech Lead of Cliqpod

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Web development.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire TBR Group to accomplish?

• Improve our mobile app

SOLUTION

How did you find TBR Group?

Online Search

Why did you select TBR Group over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit

How many teammates from TBR Group were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

Add new client facing features to our app.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

New features being deployed.

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

Deliveries occurred in a timely manner, they were always open to feedback and responded positively to suggested improvements and changes.

What was your primary form of communication with TBR Group?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Good communication and availability. 

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

All good.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of a fantasy sports application

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

My company is a fantasy sports application focusing on Taiwanese professional sports.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire TBR Group to accomplish?

• Create a functional cross-platform app

SOLUTION

How did you find TBR Group?

Online Search

Why did you select TBR Group over others?

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

How many teammates from TBR Group were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

• Project Overview: The project involves the development of the fantasy sports application from scratch. The application will offer both season-long fantasy and daily fantasy gaming experiences for users. 
• Task Breakdown: 
  • Develop a user-friendly interface for the application, allowing users to navigate between season-long and daily fantasy modes seamlessly. 
  • Implement robust backend systems to support user registration, team creation, player drafting, and scoring mechanisms for both season-long and daily fantasy leagues. 
  • Integrate real-time data feeds for player statistics, injury updates, and game schedules to ensure the accuracy and relevance of fantasy gameplay. 
  • Design and implement a secure payment gateway for users to participate in paid contests and manage prize distributions. 
  • Conduct thorough testing and debugging to identify and resolve any technical issues or bugs before the application's launch. 
• Key Deliverables: 
  • Season-Long Fantasy Aspect: 
    • User registration and account management functionalities. 
    • Team creation and player drafting features for season-long leagues. 
    • Live scoring updates and league standings display throughout the season. 
    • Prize management system for league winners and payouts. 
  • Daily Fantasy Aspect: 
    • Daily contests creation and entry functionalities. 
    • Real-time scoring updates and leaderboard display for daily contests. 
    • Integration of daily fantasy contests with season-long leagues for cross-promotion and engagement.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I currently have a full-functioning application that I can take to the professional sports leagues in Taiwan to create different sponsorship opportunities. I have been approved for both the App Store and Google Play and will start the marketing process soon.

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

Their project management is exceptional. They communicate very well to make sure there is not misunderstanding on anyone's part. Our virtual meetings go over every little detail and provide a variety of updates. They delivered everything and more that they promised and everything was on time as well. They were available at a moment's notice and I could not be happier with the results.

What was your primary form of communication with TBR Group?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their skills and ability at their affordable price. The quality and complexity of the code they create is that of a top-tier tech company in the United States. Everything was exactly to plan and if there was any issues, they were able to find workarounds and provide what I wanted, but also what users needed. They have been doing this for a long time and have created an extremely efficient system that is not found everywhere.

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

Everything was amazing. I can't think of any major issues at all. They were professional in every part of my journey and I can't thank them enough for that.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Design Kitchen

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Educational project

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire TBR Group to accomplish?

• TBR Group was tasked with creating Flutter apps that would transform the traditional way people do banking, making it more efficient, user-friendly, and accessible.

SOLUTION

How did you find TBR Group?

• Linkedin

Why did you select TBR Group over others?

• Great culture fit

How many teammates from TBR Group were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

I am extremely satisfied with the services provided by TBR Group for our projects. Their work encompassed various crucial aspects of our development journey:

• Development and Programming: TBR Group expertly implemented Flutter mobile and web applications, ensuring seamless cross-platform compatibility. They diligently developed features and functionalities in accordance with our project specifications, and skillfully integrated APIs, databases, and third-party services when required.
• Quality Assurance and Testing: Their rigorous testing processes were instrumental in identifying and promptly addressing any bugs or issues. They meticulously tested the applications on multiple devices and platforms, ensuring a flawless user experience.
• Deployment and Launch: TBR Group facilitated the deployment of our applications to the relevant app stores (iOS App Store and Google Play Store) and web hosting platforms. Their assistance with the launch strategy and deployment process was invaluable.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Robust Development Progress: TBR Group's expertise in development has propelled our project forward significantly. They have effectively implemented the core functionalities of our MVP, ensuring that the application operates seamlessly across platforms. Their dedication to adhering to project specifications has been instrumental in achieving our development goals.
• Efficient Bug Resolution: TBR Group's responsiveness in addressing and resolving reported bugs and issues has been exceptional. The time taken to rectify these issues has noticeably decreased, showcasing their commitment to enhancing the stability of our application. Their relentless pursuit of bug resolution has been a testament to their development proficiency.
• Development Feedback Loop: We have established an effective feedback loop with TBR Group to iterate on the development process. Their willingness to adapt and make improvements based on our feedback has significantly contributed to the project's success. This collaborative approach has resulted in a more refined and efficient application.
• Timely Milestone Achievements: TBR Group has consistently met project milestones and delivered on time. Their punctuality and ability to stay on track have been crucial in maintaining project momentum and ensuring that our objectives are being met according to schedule. These achievements underscore the remarkable progress and success we've experienced in the development phase of our MVP project with TBR Group. Their dedication to delivering high-quality development work, their efficient bug resolution, their responsiveness to feedback, and their adherence to project timelines have played a pivotal role in advancing our project.

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

TBR Group's project management capabilities, timely deliveries, and responsiveness to our needs have significantly contributed to the success of our collaboration. Their commitment to delivering results on time and their ability to adapt to our requirements have made them an invaluable partner in our project.

What was your primary form of communication with TBR Group?

• Virtual Meeting

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

This company's unparalleled expertise, innovative problem-solving, dedication to success, and collaborative partnership approach make them a truly exceptional and unique choice for any development project.

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

We've had a positive experience with TBR Group. They excel in Flutter development and have been dedicated partners in our projects. We appreciate their overall exceptional performance and look forward to ongoing collaboration.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Lead Mobile Developer of Digizorg.
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
We belong to a university hospital in the Netherlands and are developing an application for our patients.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire TBR Group to accomplish?

App development

SOLUTION

How did you find TBR Group?

UpWork

Why did you select TBR Group over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit

How many teammates from TBR Group were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We are creating an app for patients and a dashboard for caregivers. The developers from TBR Group work on the mobile app. It includes thinking about architecture, building new functionalities, revamping existing code, and creating automatic tests.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Code quality
• communication
• motivation

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

Yes - we are really satisfied with their work, and they always deliver on time.

What was your primary form of communication with TBR Group?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They are very motivated to work on our project and deliver good work. They are also just very kind person - so they are doing something good in their hiring process :)

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

Nope - we are really satisfied!