TheDevBlock

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Chief Executive Officer of Biz Biller

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Providing payment solutions to SMB, Mid size and Enterprise businesses.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Staff augmentation
• Lower cost

SOLUTION

How did you find TheDevBlock?

Referral

Why did you select TheDevBlock over others?

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

How many teammates from TheDevBlock were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

They have been hired to develop a payment gateway integrated with payment services such as Stripe, Authorize.net, Forte, and we are still adding more integrations to the product.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Every 2 months we add a new integration to our solution, they provide documentation and work closely with our own team to integrate into the product. Hired developers augment our team and work directly with the team.

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

Their project management has been exemplary, consistently delivering items on time and within the agreed-upon schedule. Notably, they have demonstrated a proactive approach in promptly communicating any concerns or issues that arose during the project. Moreover, the team has been highly responsive to our needs, addressing our inquiries and concerns with exceptional clarity and professionalism. 

When team members needed time off, they were transparent and clear in explaining the required adjustments to the project timeline. Overall, their effective communication, timely deliveries, and responsiveness to our needs have made them a reliable and valuable partner throughout the project.

What was your primary form of communication with TheDevBlock?

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

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

We're impressed with TheDevBlock's exceptional talent pool, providing highly skilled professionals who seamlessly integrated into our teams. Their responsiveness, flexibility, and proactive communication made collaboration effortless. They consistently delivered high-quality work on time, and their dedication to meeting project milestones stood out. They have become a valuable extension of our team, and we look forward to continuing our successful partnership with them.

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

TheDevBlock (TDB) has been accommodating, but occasional clashes between their professional development program and our meetings occurred. While we greatly appreciate the value of these given they constantly improve team members skill sets, better alignment and communication of schedules would enhance collaboration.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of FabuLingua

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

FabuLingua is an innovative, science-backed language learning game for children based on fun, interactive stories that help teachers, tutors, and families engage and spark a child's love for language learning.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• animation design
• Unity expertise

SOLUTION

How did you find TheDevBlock?

Online Search

Why did you select TheDevBlock over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from TheDevBlock were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

We had a great experience working with TheDevBlock for our mobile app development needs. Their team provided us with a curated list of highly qualified candidates who possessed the specific skills and expertise we were seeking. They have extensive experience with a wide range of technologies, with a particular focus on Unity. 

We hired a developer to help us animate a mobile application aimed at teaching Spanish to English-speaking children. We were impressed with their professionalism, communication, and attention to detail throughout the project.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

40 hour per week senior animator.

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

They deliver on time and were flexible enough to meet our specific needs.

What was your primary form of communication with TheDevBlock?

Virtual Meeting

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

Quality responsiveness and flexibility.

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

They have met our needs.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Software and Data Engineering Services Company My position is Chief Sales Officer

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire TheDevBlock?

Staff Augmentation Services to help Staff our projects.

SOLUTION

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

Time to Placement in 3 Days Solid Senior Resources

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

Staff Augmentation of several projects, including:

• Front End Engineers
• Back End Engineers
• Quality Assurance Engineers
• Designers
• DevOps Engineers.

Describe the recruitment process in detail.

Once a role is open with our company and we need to staff we open the requisition with the Job Description with The Dev Block and in 3 days we have vetted resources presented for us to present to clients.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the engagement that demonstrate progress or success?

Solid Resources Time To Placement is Phenomenal

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The workflow is excellent between our companies, rendering great results.

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

Turn around time presenting solid and vetted resources in 3 days.

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

Keep doing what are doing!