AMS Accelerate IT

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m an executive at Transcenda, an IT design and engineering services provider.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with AMS Accelerate IT?
We were looking for a partner to help us with recruiting.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?
When we first started working with AMS Accelerate IT, we provided them with a few positions to work on for roles that we needed to fill. As we were new to the market, their team helped us understand it. They also understood the positions we were looking for and provided us with qualified candidates. Since then, they've continued providing us with candidates, and their work has included prescreening.

What is the team composition?
We've worked with Radu (CEO) and around 25 recruiters from their agency, including five account managers and two team leads.

How did you come to work with AMS Accelerate IT?
I don't remember how we found them.

How much have you invested with them?
We've spent between €100,000–€200,000 (approximately $110,000–$220,000 USD).

What is the status of this engagement?
We started working together in June 2022, and it has been an ongoing collaboration.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
AMS Accelerate IT has achieved 33 hires for us, and all the candidates have been very well prescreened. AMS Accelerate IT has done a great job of collecting all the necessary information and helping us move the candidates through the recruiting funnel. Overall, the quality of their work is fantastic; I would give them perfect ratings.

How did the company perform from a project management standpoint?
AMS Accelerate IT has delivered on time and on budget. Moreover, their recruitment service has been a very smooth process; they've been able to find qualified candidates and prescreen them really well. Our communication is fantastic. We use email, Zoom, and Slack to communicate.

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

What did you find most impressive about them?
AMS Accelerate IT has great recruiters. Moreover, they feel like a partner, not just a service provider.

Are there any areas they could improve?
There's nothing AMS Accelerate IT could improve on.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?
Hire them!

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the COO of Safetech Innovations SA, a cybersecurity company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenges were you trying to address with AMS Accelerate IT?

We needed help recruiting specialized resources for some of our uncovered positions.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

AMS Accelerate IT recruits candidates for us based on the job descriptions and profiles we provided to them. The team focuses on screening junior and senior candidates who are suitable and fit for those positions. As part of the recruitment process, AMS Accelerate IT presents us with a pool of potential resources and helps us decide the best option for us.

What was the team composition? 

We mainly work with an account manager from AMS Accelerate IT ’s team, but more people are working in the background.

How did you come to work with AMS Accelerate IT?

AMS Accelerate IT approached our CEO and developed a good relationship. We chose them for this project because we’ve been impressed with their timeliness and ability to adapt to our requests.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in June 2023, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

AMS Accelerate IT ’s team has managed to bring us great candidates for each profile in a short amount of time. The team gives us 8–10 candidates for every position, and almost every one of those candidates is suitable for the roles we’re looking for. Overall, it’s been a straightforward process, and we always have enough potential resources to make an educated decision.

How did AMS Accelerate IT perform from a project management standpoint?

I only have good comments on AMS Accelerate IT ’s project management in terms of delivering the work on time and within budget. The team also leads a proactive and smooth interaction whenever I need their opinion or inquiry information about candidates.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The value of AMS Accelerate IT ’s work exceeds what we’ve experienced with other recruitment companies. Their work is close to perfection.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I don’t think there’s anything they can improve on.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Have a good idea of what you want to achieve from your candidates so you can provide AMS Accelerate IT with a clear job description and understanding of the skills you’re looking for.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.
I am the CEO of Code4Nord
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Software Nearsourcing

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire AMS Accelerate IT to accomplish?

• Recruiting of IT specialists

SOLUTION

How did you find AMS Accelerate IT?
They have contacted us on LinkedIn.
Why did you select AMS Accelerate IT over others?
Good value for cost
How many teammates from AMS Accelerate IT were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Even though the demand for IT talent was very high at the time of our collaboration, AMS Accelerate IT has managed to help us find the resources that we were looking. The team that was allocated for us was very efficient, the communication with us was very good, and they were able to present us with good candidates in a very short interval of time. Overall we were very happy with their services and professionalism.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
The number of skilled candidates that were presented to us in a short interval of time.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
We always had a Project Manager that was allocated for our project. That person was responsible for understanding our needs in terms of skills/budget and at the same time was responsible for managing the team of recruiters responsible for scouting the market for us. The communication was very smooth, efficient and the results were always on time.
What was your primary form of communication with AMS Accelerate IT?

• In-Person Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
I was impressed by their professionalism, quality, and good results delivered on time.
Are there any areas for improvement or something AMS Accelerate IT could have done differently?
Not that I know.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am a Department Head at Enterprise Cash Management

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Develop, maintain and deploy an integrated suite of software solutions developed by ECM Ltd to manage the end-to-end cash cycle within national banks, commercial banks, casinos and cash in transit organisations.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire AMS Accelerate IT to accomplish?

• Building a team of developers within Romania
• Outsourced Development

SOLUTION

How did you find AMS Accelerate IT?

Online Search

Why did you select AMS Accelerate IT over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from AMS Accelerate IT were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

ECM's objective was to continue building a team of skilled development resources based in Romania following an initial project in 2020 with AMS where we onboarded 3 developers the objective was to employ a further 3 developers to strengthen our team and increase our foothold in Romania. We have found developers from Romania to exceptionally gifted technically and strong communicators, which is helping grow our internal development team.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

AMS were able to find us skilled resources in a challenging market place. AMS were able to guide us around different geographical locations to ensure we found the best people to fit our organisation.

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

AMS consistently provided quality candidates at varying budgets in varying locations allowing us to pick the correct fits for the organisation.

What was your primary form of communication with AMS Accelerate IT?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their dedication and determination to help us find the correct people for our positions was impressive.

Are there any areas for improvement or something AMS Accelerate IT could have done differently?

Not at this time

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding Lead 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 AMS Accelerate IT to accomplish?

• Fullfill our hiring plans
• support the recruitment process
• reach a lot of potential candidates

SOLUTION

How did you find AMS Accelerate IT?

Other

Why did you select AMS Accelerate IT over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from AMS Accelerate IT were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The scope was Recruiting. Cognyte & AMS team needed to stay constantly in touch to review the recruitment plan, to discuss the profile, the reports, etc.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Nr of hires.

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

Most of the times, the recruitment team from AMS Accelerate IT met our expectations and delivered the hires very close to the ideal start date. They presented a lot of candidates in the most possible short time. We managed to recalibrate the profile every time it was needed and this brought a lot of great results.

What was your primary form of communication with AMS Accelerate IT?

Email or Messaging App

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

the fact that they are working in big teams and they engage all their forces in one project.

Are there any areas for improvement or something AMS Accelerate IT could have done differently?

A bit more structure in terms of communicating with the client. Also, maybe more trainings for the Jr Recruiters or the Sourcers, in order to assure the identification of the most suitable & compatible profiles with the job requirements

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the HR Manager of CERTSIGN

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

IT Security

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire AMS Accelerate IT to accomplish?

• To fill in IT vacancies

SOLUTION

How did you find AMS Accelerate IT?

Online Search

Why did you select AMS Accelerate IT over others?

• Referred to me
• Other

How many teammates from AMS Accelerate IT were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

AMS managed to meet our expectations regarding recruitment needs and delivered qualified candidates.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

AMS candidates becoming our employees and remained and perform in their new role.

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

Yes, they delivered on time They were always very attentive to our needs and responded quickly

What was your primary form of communication with AMS Accelerate IT?

Email or Messaging App

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

Great communication, solid management and management principles, delivered as expected

Are there any areas for improvement or something AMS Accelerate IT could have done differently?

Nothing that cams into my mind in this moment

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the HR Manager of AstorMueller

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

AstorMueller is one of Europe's leading shoe manufacturers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire AMS Accelerate IT to accomplish?

• IT recruiting. Hiring specialised people from different key locations

SOLUTION

How did you find AMS Accelerate IT?

Referral

Why did you select AMS Accelerate IT over others?

Referred to me

How many teammates from AMS Accelerate IT were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

From the initial consultation to the final placement to us, the entire process was characterized by professionalism, efficiency, and a deep understanding of our unique hiring needs. The agency began by conducting a comprehensive analysis of our organization's requirements for the Data Scientist role. This involved understanding our business objectives, the specific skills needed, and the cultural fit within our team.
The agency meticulously screened potential candidates, evaluating not only their technical proficiency in data science but also assessing their interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities, and alignment with our organizational values. We received regular updates on the progress of the recruitment process and a curated shortlist of highly qualified and vetted candidates.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The candidate, who is now part of our team was successfully integrated within the company. Besides the evaluations/ performances, the feedback from our team leaders and other stakeholders confirms that the process and the choice were a success.

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

Yes, they delivered all the candidates right on time, sometimes even earlier than we expected. In most of the cases, our needs were completely satisfied.

What was your primary form of communication with AMS Accelerate IT?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What stood out most about AMS was their exceptional dedication to understanding our organization's unique needs and tailoring their approach accordingly. Moreover, AMS demonstrated a high level of professionalism and communication throughout the entire process. Regular updates, transparent feedback, and a proactive approach to addressing any concerns made the collaboration seamless and enjoyable.

Are there any areas for improvement or something AMS Accelerate IT could have done differently?

No, we are fine with the collaboration

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Human Resources Manager of DirectVision

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

DirectVision is a company that delivers to its clients quality software products and services for the ever-changing travel market.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire AMS Accelerate IT to accomplish?

• Finding the candidate that has the best technical knowledge
• Having more options from which we can select the best for our team
• Finding the candidate that has good people skills and good time management skills

SOLUTION

How did you find AMS Accelerate IT?

Offer received

Why did you select AMS Accelerate IT over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from AMS Accelerate IT were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We searched for a .NET Developer’s role that had to be able to develop and maintain software solutions and to ensure accurate and high-quality output through analyzing, designing, coding and supporting the company’s business systems.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Great work with the other members of the development team, great understanding of the system

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

She delivered all work in time and took part of all project cycle from analysis to QA and delivery

What was your primary form of communication with AMS Accelerate IT?

Virtual Meeting

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

Their will to meet our requirements was impressive

Are there any areas for improvement or something AMS Accelerate IT could have done differently?

No. They did better than any expectation

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the IT Recruiter of SC CGM SOFTWARE RO SRL

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

The story of CompuGroup Medical SE & Co. KGaA began more than 35 years ago. In the early days of the industry, the computer scientist Frank Gotthardt, saw the benefits of software for the healthcare sector – enabling doctors to use their energy to heal others rather than wasting it on administrative workload. Then his calling of making medical IT successful in providing better treatment for all people became clear to him.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire AMS Accelerate IT to accomplish?

• To help us in IT Recruitment

SOLUTION

How did you find AMS Accelerate IT?

Referral

Why did you select AMS Accelerate IT over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Company values aligned

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

They helped us in identifying suitable candidates for the following roles: 

• Mobile Development (iOS & Android roles)
• Java Developers; QA Automation Engineers
• Full Stack .NET Developer
• Frontend Developers (Angular & React JS Developers)
• Product Owners.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They have delivered to us a lot of candidates, some of them becoming our colleagues.

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

They are professionals and open to change. I like that they are coming to us with questions, such that they could understand better our needs for the project. They always delivered us candidates for all of our projects.

What was your primary form of communication with AMS Accelerate IT?

Virtual Meeting

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

I like that they create a candidate profile, and that help us to have a point start in the discussion that we are having with that candidate.

Are there any areas for improvement or something AMS Accelerate IT could have done differently?

We are working together very well.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the HR Manager of BIS SOFT

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

HIGH PERFORMANCE SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS!

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire AMS Accelerate IT to accomplish?

• IT Professionals recruitment

SOLUTION

How did you find AMS Accelerate IT?

Online Search

Why did you select AMS Accelerate IT over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fits our budget
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from AMS Accelerate IT were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Opportunity to join a highly innovative and collaborative API-connected healthcare payments, banking, and e-commerce platform that enables companies to embed customizable health-fintech solutions into their customer experience to improve affordability, drive health engagement, and enhance financial security.- QA Automation Specialist

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of quality assurance testing for a software or software as a service vendor 
• Demonstrable and successful experience with test automation of the multiple layers of n-tiered Web applications, including Selenium, Cucumber, or similar tools -3 positions -2 months deadline

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

They send us relevant profiles and they provide information required after HR review. They facilitate the meetings and communication with candidates. They do first round of negotiations for financial expectations.

What was your primary form of communication with AMS Accelerate IT?

Virtual Meeting

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

Our collaboration with AMS Accelerate IT was successful. Professional attitude with appropriate recommendations according to the details set during kick-off! We've been very happy with AIMS and would not hesitate to call on them again as our organization grows!

Are there any areas for improvement or something AMS Accelerate IT could have done differently?

no