7Devs

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Executive of Yantra Art

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

It's an e-commerce platform for artwork and handmade goods (paintings, dolls, woodwork, pottery, etc).

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire 7Devs to accomplish?

• Branding
• UX/UI Design
• Shopify implementation
• Quality assurance
• Solution maintenance

SOLUTION

How did you find 7Devs?

Referral

Why did you select 7Devs over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from 7Devs were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

7Devs picked up my project from the idea. They conducted an in-depth study of my needs and devised a clear roadmap and development strategy.

After gathering the requirements, they created the design, which was confirmed after a few minor revisions.

After the design was ready, we started working on the product development. They suggested the perfect tech stack for my needs and explained why those technologies were proposed. I liked the collaborative spirit in the process; their iterative agile approach worked well to understand the progress and keep me a part of it. They took over resolving budget and time constraints and delivered exactly what we agreed. Their design team and project managers are exceptionally strong, guessing my needs from the top of my mind. 

After we completed the QA part, the product was production-ready and is virtually bugless. We're in touch for maintenance and new features.

I have my Shopify e-commerce with a payment gateway and all the necessary infrastructure running, and I'm very happy about it.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I have a website that is running smoothly, and users love it. Design is exactly what I wanted.

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

Their project management was exceptional. I liked how we aligned on the type of communication, frequency, and responsibility areas. They managed to explain complex technical things for a non-tech-savvy person. That exceeded my expectations.

What was your primary form of communication with 7Devs?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their ethos and working style were fantastic. They were very transparent and honest. When things went a bit off track, they communicated this openly and came up with a plan for getting back on track. I enjoyed the experience with them from A to Z.

Are there any areas for improvement or something 7Devs could have done differently?

In my experience, everything was super great, so there is nothing to add here.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Co-founder of Lampa Software

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a software development company that works with mobile, web, and TV platform development.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire 7Devs to accomplish?

• We worked on developing a mobile app for their partner

SOLUTION

How did you find 7Devs?

We had partnered with them before and decided to be in touch in case of some needs

Why did you select 7Devs over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from 7Devs were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

The project involved developing a mobile app to simplify service booking and increase customer engagement. The scope of work covered the full app lifecycle from concept to deployment and support, including:

• User Account Management
• Booking and Scheduling System
• Subscription Management
• Gift Card Integration
• Payment Processing
• Rewards and Loyalty System
• Real-Time Notifications
• Location and Navigation

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We improved the final product's quality and increased user satisfaction. These results show our effective cooperation and the successful achievement of project goals.

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

The workflow between our teams is highly effective. We have built processes that allow everyone to work efficiently and keep a balance between meetings and work

What was your primary form of communication with 7Devs?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

I believe it's communication and their work processes. They resolve any issues quickly, which allows us to move forward easily and without any delays.

Are there any areas for improvement or something 7Devs could have done differently?

The cooperation has been excellent, and they are a pleasure to work and communicate with. We did not have any conflicts during the cooperation period. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the CEO and co-founder of an IoT software and hardware solutions company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with 7Devs?

I was looking for a partner to help us build our web application since my team didn't have software development experience.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

7Devs has built our web application solution, responsible for design, development, and branding. The team offers consulting and has educated us about the software development process, and in a matter of a few months, we started communicating with them efficiently. 7Devs has taken over our entire roadmap and technical strategy to help us deliver the MVP we wanted. 

What is the team composition?

My main point of contact with 7Devs is Alex (CEO & Co-Founder), and we're mainly in touch with the development team, which consists of a backend developer, a frontend developer, and mobile developers. We also work with a designer, a project manager, and a QA tester.

How did you come to work with 7Devs?

I contacted 7Devs through a private network and then checked their profile on Clutch. We contacted references and chose 7Devs because they had experience working with startup companies like ours.
How much have you invested with them?

We've invested around $300,000 in this project.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with 7Devs in the middle of 2021, and our engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

7Devs has successfully built our MVP and delivered a market-ready product. We have a queue of clients, and now we're busy securing investments for the technical roadmap. Thanks to our partnership with 7Devs, we haven't had to use our time in the development process or hire a CTO, and my team can spend most of their time fundraising and applying for grants. 

The MVP phase is completed, and we've established an extended road map with 7Devs. We've achieved what we expected, and although we've had challenges, 7Devs has understood what we wanted. Our engagement is successful because we've managed the business part, and 7Devs has taken over the technical part.

How did 7Devs perform from a project management standpoint?

7Devs always delivers work on time, and their project management is outstanding. This is critical for us because we needed to stick to the project's budget to be able to continue the project. We spoke to 7Devs about this, and the team assured us they'd stay on budget and meet their word. I'm satisfied with 7Devs' project management. 

Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?

7Devs' project manager is outstanding. Thanks to him, we can keep the budget and timeline under control, and we know what to expect. We don't have to worry about project management.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I'm mostly impressed by 7Devs' executive consulting. The team has guided me through the development process and integrated the right development cycle. We've been on the right track within 3–4 months, and 7Devs has explained challenges, suggested the right approach to building features, and narrowed down our vision—I feel this is their competitive advantage.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can't think of 7Devs to improve — we achieved what we wanted. For me, it would be great if the company's services were cheaper, but they hire engineers who aren't the cheapest in the market. 

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

I suggest that founders focus on their business goals first and then seek advice. When I started to dive deep into our idea, I realized some things could be done better. I suggest talking to 7Devs about your business goals because they'll understand them and translate them into a technical roadmap. Focus on telling the team about your business goals, and they'll provide technical deliverables. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We are a distributer of hair care products to salons. I am CEO

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire 7Devs, and what were your goals?

A white label booking app tied to a shopify site to repatriate professional products being sold by amazon and sephora

SOLUTION

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

The offered the best solution when I vetted the project

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

They started from scratch- I gave what I wanted and the designed the road map. We needed a app with a complicated back end. The idea was for the app to have some type of customization so it felt individualized. The industry is antiquated so the pairing of a booking app with on line shopping is very compelling. Time lines and price have been respected and costs have been in line.

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

We have really worked with one team leader. Alex and Curtis have monitored progress in the background, but I am not aware how many developers are on the project.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The quality of the work and the support has been awesome. The only important measurable for us is revenue. This has not yet to met our expectations, but with a little tweaking, I am confident our expectations will be exceeded.

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

This evolved over time. They are eager to please. Now, every invoice can be tied back to additional scope of work that we authorized. My project manage(our employee) and their team leader talk often to keep the project moving forward. We all meet once a week by zoom to recap what's been done and what other measures or project are required.

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

I enjoyed having someone (Alex) overseeing the project in Ukraine and also having a local contact (Curtis) to vet challenges and opportunities.

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

No one has a crystal ball, but a better understanding of the lack of technological skills of our clients (our hair salons) would have likely led to a more favorable outcome.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the owner of a digital agency focused on creating Marketing Websites, Consumer Web Apps, E-commerce solutions, and Content Platforms.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire 7Devs, and what were your goals?

The goal was to build a Backend for a collectibles Investment Platform, we needed Backend support, so we sourced Backend Developers from 7Devs to help us build out the complex Logic behind the Investment Platform.

SOLUTION

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

After interviewing them and speaking to their CTO, it was clear that they weren't just trying to sell me something, but were technical masterminds who understood their craft and thought-through a suitable strategy for our project while talking.

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

We had a kick-off meeting to discuss our goals and objectives. I have planned out the whole Project in their Project Management and structured it into multiple Phase with strict deadlines - we discussed each Stage briefly and then worked in iterations from Phase to Phase until we finished all of them. The Team adjusted the proposed Strapi CMS, Node.js Tech Stack.

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

The CTO worked with us and 1 Backend Developer who was doing the execution of the work.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We managed to complete the whole Backend in the proposed time.

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

Slack was used for communication. Timelines were always held in on time.

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

They were a team with a good quality-cost ratio and talented developers eager to finish the project.

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

If they worked as they did on this Project, I don't see anything that could have been better at first glance. They should´ve been more persistent when I mentioned I needed help on the Frontend Development of the project too.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the CEO of Aimi. Aimi develops software technology to allow artists to create generative music using AI.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire 7Devs, and what were your goals?

We hired 7devs to build out all our customer facing web assets.

SOLUTION

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

I've worked with 7devs across several companies and they have always been exceptional across the board. Highly ethical, committed, and diligent. They work hard, deliver consistently, and provide outstanding follow through. They also have deep expertise in web development.

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

Full stack development induing front-end, DB integration, CMS, and AWS integration.

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

We had:

• 3-5 developers
• QA professionals
• PMs working on the project as it scaled up

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

7devs delivered on time and on spec. They were highly responsive to changes as they came up and they integrated tightly with our team to the point that they felt like our team.

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

We used clubhouse/shortcut as our task management system and their PM worked seamlessly with us on this. We never had an issue with timing or quality of work product. If there were ever issues with the code, they were responsive and quick to address them.

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

7devs management team is likely the most ethical and honorable team I have worked with in my career.

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

None.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We are a start-up based in Australia, our vision is to improve the hiring process for both the applicant and the employer by enabling applicants to submit a video when applying for a role.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire 7Devs?

We already had some mocks completed for our application, but we wanted someone to take that a step further and create a design that would really bring the idea to life.

SOLUTION

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

Via Upwork, I interviewed 5 different vendors for the project and decided to go with 7Devs based on their previous work, communication skills and most importantly - the fact they got the vision straight away.

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

For this part of the project, we required a Figma design as the final artifact. 7Devs initiated communications via Slack and we were able to work through the design process together. It was very successful.

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

2 people worked on my project - account manager and head designer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The purpose of the work was to produce a design in Figma that could be shared with both developers, but also potential clients or investors. The mock shows how the application will work from end to end.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Communication was first class, the project was not rushed and all feedback was executed the next day.

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

The standard of work is first class, they are sure to be successful, you can tell they have had years of experience together and the level of communication is added bonus.

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

In this project - nothing.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am an individual working on a side project. Looking to have get a protoype and landing page created.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire 7Devs, and what were your goals?

I hired 7Devs to create a logo, prototype and landing page. My goals were to get a quality prototype designed in order to test the concept. If the concept was proved the prototype could then be converted into a real product.

SOLUTION

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

I had been recommended 7devs by a colleague of mine. The deciding factors included the price, timelines, and quality of work. My friend had extremely good things to say so I was willing to perform a small project first to see the quality of work and timelines.

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

The scope of the work included the design of a logo. The 2nd part of the project included a prototype of the product. Designed using Figma. The goal was to get a user to easily understand the functionality of the product. The last part of the design included a website landing page and functional videos showcasing the product.

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

Just myself.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

1) Functioning prototype that a user could understand and use. 2) Clear and concise logo. 3) Landing page that showcased the product clearly.

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

These guys are clear and flexible. They make it clear what their capabilities are and what the price is. They are flexible on timelines and can move at your pace. You will agree on the price before beginning. They use slack to communicate. When they say they will give an update later today, you will get an update later today.

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

Their ability to execute to our standards has been outstanding. When I spoke to the designer I mentioned to him that he could put his own spin on the product. I felt he had a good understanding and was happy for him to make UI/UX decisions. This turned out to be a great decision as it turned out that he knew the customer better than I had.

He knew the target market would mainly be women and adjusted the colors to suit. The colors however were not overly feminine and not off-putting to a male. But definitely designed for a female user. Seriously impressive work!

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

Not an area for improvement but a suggestion. Maybe ask for a 1 page summary of the client's idea before beginning work. I only think this would improve their understanding of the project and allow them to deliver to a higher standard.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Product & Project Manager for Digital Mosaic Corp. Mosaic provides carwash owners, from independent operators to national chains, with an industry-leading digital software platform to run their carwash business on. Our cloud-based platform helps wash operators make more money, clean more cars, and ensure the best outcome of all — a consistent convoy of happy customers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire 7Devs?

We hired 7Devs to build the mobile app (iOS and Android) components of our software offering.

What were your goals for this project?

Our business model revolves largely around providing our various clients with a custom, white-labeled, mobile app for their carwash operators. We set out to build a mobile app codebase that could be quickly and easily duplicated, reskinned, and deployed for new clients. 7Devs enthusiastically accepted the challenge and delivered an incredibly flexible and robust solution.

SOLUTION

How did you select 7Devs?

I was not working for Mosaic at the time when the partnership with 7Devs was started, but my understanding is that our CTO had worked on previous projects with them and had a great experience.

Describe the project in detail.

We set out to build a mobile app codebase that could be quickly and easily duplicated, reskinned, and deployed for new clients. Early on in the project, we spent a lot of time in a "discovery phase", working with 7Devs to clearly outline and articulate our vision for the "white-labeling" structure.

Because 7Devs had never worked on a project like this before, they were very thorough in their process of acquiring a clear understanding of what our requirements were. The end product was a singular "master" codebase that we maintain and enhance with new features over time.

To build the apps for each of our carwash clients, be a branch off of this master codebase and spin up a new app with unique UI colors and branding. The content of each app (carwash locations, products, etc.) is dynamically controlled via our Admin Web-App and our API.

This formula has allowed us to create custom, white-labeled, iOS, and Android applications for over a dozen different clients across North America. In addition to the development of these mobile applications, 7Devs continues to provide us with development and QA services for the new features we constantly are building into the app.

What was the team composition?

When I transitioned into the role of Project Manager with Mosaic, I became the person on our team who was responsible for interfacing with the 7Devs team. At that time, the 7Devs team composition was: - 1 iOS dev - 1 Android dev - 1 QA tester Since then, we have brought on 1 additional QA tester to assist with the project.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The biggest success of this project was achieving a singular mobile app codebase that could be branched off of and white-labeled to any brand. This truly transformed our business and allowed us to pivot to a much more profitable and manageable model.

Today we estimate roughly 50k app downloads across our various clients. Furthermore, our app stands out in the industry as some of, if not THE best UX relative to any other carwash mobile apps on the market. Operators are constantly impressed by the simplicity, elegance, and quality of our app.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Communication is, without a doubt, one of the key strengths of 7Devs and the project managers that they employ. Even despite a major difference in native spoken languages, 7Devs employees speak eloquently and effectively (in English). This communication gives our team confidence and comfort as we rely on 7Devs for a significant portion of our software offering.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The pride they take in their work, their communication skills, and the quality of their QA testers.

Are there any areas for improvement?

We always hope for faster timelines, but we understand that 7Devs has a tried-and-tested process that they are committed to sticking to.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I work for Endanik, the parent company of Strings. Strings is a social media company for the publisher in all of us. It is an iOS app. We have a small team in the US and a small team in Ukraine. I’m the chief of staff for Endanik and the general manager in Strings.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with 7Devs?

In 2018, we were a pretty new app and we had a team in California. We were trying a bunch of different things to see what would stick for our app. We were looking for partners that were flexible. We needed a lot of help in developing our iOS social media. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We had an iOS app that was very basic. They helped us develop all of our services. They created a desktop uploader because we had a lot of publishers who have tons of content on their computers.

We needed a way for someone to help us integrate features like the ability to send codes to a computer for phone users and upload pictures that would go back to the iOS version for the desktop users, too, so they've helped us.

What is the team composition?

We’ve worked with around 20 different people throughout the engagement. I personally work with their CTO and two iOS developers.

How did you come to work with 7Devs?

I wasn’t part of the company in 2018, so I wasn’t included in the process of choosing their team. However, we already had some developers in Ukraine, so that likely weighed into the consideration process.

Our team mentions that 7Devs is partner-focused and flexible, so those were some of the reasons we've continued to use them. They are willing to get the job done and take whatever role necessary.

Even when we had a bunch of engineers in California, 7Devs took the support position or back up role then, even though they had more experience. We ended up shiting and getting rid of some of our California team. 7Devs, along with our Ukraine team, ended up taking the lead role.

What is the status of this engagement?

It started in January 2018 and it is still ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The quality of their work is great. We have a very small team and when a project isn’t getting done we know it. We really think highly of our Ukraine team and they never have any problem with them, and they trust each other’s code. It is very rare for a development team to have to work with an outside agency and it is going well.

How did 7Devs perform from a project management standpoint?

The people I work with are basically the channel for us. Even though I am the project manager, they are doing a lot of hard work for me. They are very transparent about their deadlines. I don’t think I can recall any major deadlines they missed either.

They provide communication way ahead of the time on why we aren't going to hit a deadline. If there are some sort of issues or errors, it is communicated across the team so we are never surprised.

It has been a smooth process, they’ve been extremely flexible which is really important to any startup, especially in social media. No pushbacks, no fights, or anything like that has happened. They’ve just been partner-focused and are trying to get our objectives done.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They are responsible and easy to work with. They are ethical partners, focused, and are willing to make things right.

Are there any areas they could improve?

The only roadblock is that there are not a lot of English speakers.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

With 7Devs, they are the type of people that respond really well when you or your team is being direct. For example, when we give them directions, we tell them how it should look and what needs to be done. It is important to be very direct and don’t leave any loopholes or any open air.