Apex Lab

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of HubbPro

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Optimising Energy Consumption in Buildings

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Apex Lab to accomplish?

• Build MVP

SOLUTION

How did you find Apex Lab?

Business Development by Apex through on line community

Why did you select Apex Lab over others?

• Pricing fits our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Apex Lab were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

To develop a robust, scalable, and user-friendly platform that enables users to manage energy consumption data effectively, simulate potential energy savings scenarios, and generate actionable insights through comprehensive reporting.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

1. Deliver a fully functional MVP of HubbPro within 10 weeks, incorporating User Management, Data Upload, and Reporting features.
2. Ensure the platform is scalable, secure, and capable of integrating with existing and future technologies

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

We worked with Apex using agile principles and sprint reviews. Apex managed the meetings well, built and updated the backlog and were proactive suggesting solutions to consistantly over-deliver. Sprints were set at two weeks, with a weekly meeting consisting of a review/update and planning for the upcoming week. They responded quickly to any comments or questions and always happy to help.

What was your primary form of communication with Apex Lab?

Virtual Meeting

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

Easy to communicate with, adaptable and most of all honest all the way through the process. 

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

I'm happy with the way they delivered. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the founder and CEO of a made on demand marketplace company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Apex Lab, and what were your goals?

We needed a B2B marketplace built to service the made-on-demand products industry and did not have internal resources available to move fast enough on the opportunity. We wanted to go fast, validate each feature as it was being built, and have the ability to adjust quickly as we received customer feedback.

SOLUTION

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

I interviewed 4 dev agencies for this project. The most important factor was the ability to approach this project with a MVP type of mindset - able to build a feature, push it live, feedback, revise, repeat. The second, and nearly equal to the first, I was looking for a firm that was willing to be creative, provide feedback and suggestions on ways to proceed. Price came further down the list, but it was also a strong point for this firm. Excellent value.

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

We wanted a multi-vendor, open marketplace model that allowed approved suppliers to onboard their products in a self-service format. In addition to product details, there had to be options for print template files and mockup template files. The buyer, an ecommerce merchant, required a connection to their Shopify store in order for product publishing and order routing to be seamless and a fully integrated part of their supply chain for drop ship fulfillment.

Additionally, the creation of mockups with the buyer's graphic designs in a self-serve way was also important. From that scope of work, the team evaluated various technologies. The backbone of the marketplace leveraged Vendure (open source headless ecommerce system) based upon javascript. EasyPost API for the shipping system, Stripe Connect for the marketplace payments, Media Modifier mockup API for mockup generation, and Chakra UI for the merchant dashboard.

Enabling supplier self-service was step 1 and was accomplished in weeks. Payments and shipping were implemented shortly thereafter. The merchant dashboard was also quite fast to implement. The hardest part was leveraging the Media Modifier mockup API as that technology stack isn't well documented and is still being built out - but it served our needs in order to move quickly.

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

The total unique people involved in the project was 8. Initially, there were 2 - the PM/Business Analyst and the lead architect. Both were partners in the firm and were the most familiar with my project as they had been in the discussions from the beginning.

Then, the projuect spooled up quickly with a set of 4 senior full stack developers (2 of which also has architecture experience) and 2 additional full stack developers (1 with Print On Demand & Ecommerce industry experience).

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The biggest outcome was that our project was able to begin generating revenue for our customers within 2 months of starting development.

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

During the first month, we had daily standups and weekly sprints as the core of the stack was being built.  Then, it moved to a more stnadard 2 week sprint schedule.   We still maintained a daily standup that allowed for open communicastion amongst the entire team.

We predominantly used Jira, Miro, Slack, and Notion as the tools for communication and collaboration.

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

Their ability to quickly flex with a project to meet timelines and to adjust resources as needed.  Additionally, their cooperative building style was very welcome as it provided another viewpoint on how to solve our particular problems. 

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

Not much comes to mind.  If I had to find something,...

Upfront there was a discussion and agreement that their team would flex up and down in size based upon the project's needs.  There were a few times during the project when the team change caught me offgaurd (without immediate warning/communication).   But, it was quickly resolved and really didn't hinder the project.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the founder of an eCommerce startup focused on direct to consumer grocery product sales.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Coding Sans?

I am building out my product development roadmap as I prepare for launch. This project was focused on adding new features to expand my potential customer base and enhancing existing features to better position the company for future growth.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I have previously worked with Coding Sans on the UI/UX for my minimum viable product. My experience working with them was fantastic and I knew I would continue to work with them going forward as my company launches.

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

This project was focused on UI/UX for new features and enhancements to existing features within a 2-sided marketplace application. The application user base includes farmers/food producers who would like to sell direct to consumer.

The new features include UI/UX designs to support sales at farmers markets and food education features to improve consumer knowledge about products. Enhancement to existing features include expanding the product offerings and support of a multi-vendor configuration.

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

I worked directly with a project manager and two designers.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The outcome of the project was excellent. The Coding Sans team not only delivered great work, but they continue to enhance the brand in ways I had not originally considered. I consider them invaluable members of my startup team.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Coding Sans is extremely efficient in managing the workflow. Meetings are always on time, communication is excellent, and there is plenty of opportunity for collaboration & feedback.

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

The depth of knowledge that the Coding Sans team has developed in my industry is extremely impressive. They truly understand the needs of my end users and make suggestions and recommendations for ways to continually address them.

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

No, I am extremely pleased once again on the results of this project. We will absolutely work with Coding Sans again for our next project and I strongly recommend them for similar projects.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Recart automates Facebook Messenger and SMS marketing to drive hundreds of millions of dollars for e-commerce brands all over the world. I am one of the founding members and former CMO of the company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Apex Lab, and what were your goals?

It was a greenfield project with a product idea in the beginning. No MVP, no P/M fit. We were looking for a partner to work with us from day 1 to come up with feasible solutions and own the technical delivery.

SOLUTION

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

We started recruiting technology experts on various social media platforms. One of the applicants was Apex Lab’s CEO. After several rounds of discussions about previous e-commerce experiences and partnering possibilities, we got convinced to work with them in the long run.

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

The initial idea was to win-back customers through email marketing. We started building our first MVP, and developed the first version of the product. After some quick iterations, we had to realize that there is no product/market fit, so we had to pivot.

After several rounds of iterations and pivoting, we came up with the idea to use Facebook Messenger to win-back customers and convert them from visitors to subscribers, which resulted in a huge success. We worked closely together as a product team throughout the whole product development, so we were able to iterate quickly and pivot without any major challenges.

Reart is a SaaS using Node.js, microservices architecture, Kubernetes, and React. Initially, we used Angular on the frontend, but we switched to React due to Angular’s limitations. Recart connects to the webshop through a plugin and gives the user a dashboard view to analyze abandonment rate, campaigns’ success, revenue increase, etc.

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

1 CTO/Tech Lead and 2 full-stack developers. Later on, they helped us build a development team.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

After several pivoting rounds, we found our product/market fit and Recart became an instant success. We have generated $210M+ extra revenue for our users so far.

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

We worked together well as a team, held regular catch-up meetings, and there were no issues with the delivery. Thanks to them, everyone was motivated and driven by the product’s success.

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

Expertise.

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

They could estimate the deadlines better.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder and president of Local Carne.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Coding Sans?

I hired Coding Sans to assist in the launch of my MVP to bring my vision to life.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

This was a UI/UX design project. Coding Sans and I went through the end user experience and user flow from the perspective of consumers shopping on our e-commerce site. We also considered the perspective of the sellers on our platform. The team assisted me in designing all of the platform’s screens for both desktops and mobile devices. They also helped me come up with branding content, color palettes, typography, and iconography. Their resources did everything to create a development-ready kit for the project’s next step. 

The designs were created using Figma. Our engagement process was collaborative; I came in with ideas and showed them some rough sketches of what I wanted to do. The Coding Sans team then went through those sketches and worked on making them better. They also ensured that the design elements I brought in were following the industry standards in terms of technology. 

Other than design services, Coding Sans also provided project management and competitor research services, which helped us see what other people were doing in terms of design and digital experience. 

What is the team composition?

I worked with one project manager, along with one head designer and three staff designers. 

How did you come to work with Coding Sans?

I found Coding Sans by searching for firms that specialize in projects similar to mine. I looked into the firms’ experience and expertise with certain technologies in the e-commerce space. Initially, I reached out to Coding Sans for consultation, and they were extremely professional and prompt. Their members communicated well and informed me about how they operated. As a result, I felt comfortable moving forward with them. 

How much have you invested with them?

I spent $2,000 for their services in this particular project. 

What is the status of this engagement?

The project lasted from January–March 2022. To be clear, I have more work lined up for them, but it hasn’t started yet. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

My two main success metrics were whether or not Coding Sans was on time and on budget. The team was good on both of those metrics. From a design point of view, I checked whether or not they were able to bring my vision to life — they absolutely did. The quality of their work was great — they exceeded every expectation I had. 

How did Coding Sans perform from a project management standpoint?

Working with them was easy; it was a fantastic experience. Everybody communicated well and was extremely professional. They were always on time and delivered exactly what they said they would deliver. In terms of tools, we collaborated as needed via Slack. We also had weekly meetings using Google Meet. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

Coding Sans had a good ability to see my vision as a founder. Sometimes, it was hard for me to communicate with people about what I was trying to do; people sometimes couldn’t follow what I was doing and how it translated into business. However, Coding Sans immediately understood my goals; I trusted that they knew my objectives and what was important to me. Ultimately, they helped me make the product better. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there weren’t any. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

If you’re a startup trying to launch an MVP, Coding Sans is a great resource that can provide high-quality work. They have a highly collaborative team that can meet your objectives on time and within budget. Overall, I highly recommend working with them.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Hellomoso is the Uber for car washing. I’m the founder & CEO of the company. Hellomoso makes car washing all-time accessible and available to users. It is not even needed for car owners to get into their cars, find a car-washing company nearby and wait for their vehicle to be clean (or even do it for themselves). Hellomoso receives car-washing service requests and payments online; our team finds the car location and cleans the car at the given spot.

Car owners don't have to leave their apartments anymore to get their vehicles cleaned. We take car-washing service to our customers' locations.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Apex Lab, and what were your goals?

We needed someone for e2e delivery. We only had a business concept in our mind but did not have any designers, developers in our team. So we were looking for a service provider who could take care of every aspect of digital product development and help us in idea validation, design, web development, and maintenance. We wanted someone who could work with us closely to shape our product and deliver the best possible version of it.

SOLUTION

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

We have known the founder of Apex Lab for a long time. We knew that they could provide e2e product delivery and help us with every aspect of digital product development needed for building, launching, and maintaining our platform.

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

In the beginning, we only had a business concept in mind but did not have any detailed specifications about our platform, so this was where we started working with Apex Lab. After 2-3 weeks of close collaboration with Apex Lab, we had detailed documentation about all the business and technical requirements, how our platform will work, and all the work needed to get the platform and our service up and running.

They also created a mockup to see our platform's possible layout and functionality, but they worked with an external designer to create a final version of the platform's design UX/UI-wise. After some review sessions and slight modifications, they quickly and efficiently took care of the web development and made our platform ready to launch.

By the end, we received a stable platform built on React, Node.js, Typescript, Next.js, and Airtable and completed it with Stripe Payment gateway integration. The delivery was very quick and efficient. The whole project took 3 months from initial ideation (product design) until successful launch.

We have an ongoing partnership with Apex Lab as they take care of the maintenance of our platform. We are very satisfied with Apex Lab's services as they are always quick to respond and act to any of our requests.

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

We worked with 2 developers and one technical lead who also took care of project management tasks.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The delivery was very quick and efficient. The whole project took 3 months from initial ideation (product design) until successful launch. We have a solid user base and regular orders. The platform is stable and works quite well with just some minor bugs along the way - but they are always fixed right away.

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

It was very efficient. In the beginning, we worked in close collaboration with Apex Lab and had frequent meetings to create a detailed specification for our platform. After that, they worked pretty independently in the delivery phase. We had daily touchpoints with their team to see their progress and discuss any questions they might have had. We had a Slack platform set up for communication and an Asana board for progress tracking.

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

We did not have experience in the digital world. Previously, we only provided services offline, but we quickly recognized the opportunity of the online presence. Apex Lab did not just take care of the delivery, but they guided us through the whole process. They also taught us a lot about how things work and why we should build our platform in the way they recommended. They acted as a true trusted advisor.

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

Nothing, we were completely satisfied with everything.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

PhoneIn is a startup creating the only Universal Stand-Alone Smart Door Intercom. With PhoneIn, you can answer your building intercom from your mobile phone, or grant access by shared secure links. Apartment dwellers will never miss a package, business professionals and AirBnB hosts can streamline their guest welcome experience, and office managers can say goodbye to rfid cards. I am the founder and CEO

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Coding Sans, and what were your goals?

Our original web application was written in Flutter, but on the web it was not performing well, neither in development speed nor browser performance. We needed another solution. That’s the reason we brought in Coding Sans to recreate the front end of the web application in a way that it works swiftly and smoothly, something native to the web.

SOLUTION

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

I had quite a few strong recommendations for Coding Sans, and I knew the team they had put together. I also was aware of their development philosophy. So after an interview I was convinced.

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

Coding Sans developed the front-end against our existing backend system. The requirements were to build something similar to our previous product, but faster, more maintainable, and with some added features like dynamic google maps, an image slider, svg animations, etc.

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

Coding Sans created a team of 3 for this project. They had a project manager and two developers who were experienced in front end development.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The application runs smoothly, and it’s already in production, just a few days after completing the project. You can see their work in action when you share a Phonein digital key. The page loading speed is approx. 80% faster than before, using simple off-the-shelf tools. And our time to develop new features is greatly reduced.

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

They did an outstanding job, the communication was straightforward and trouble-free. Coding Sans always presented us with the current progress, made suggestions, and made changes when requested. The communication speed, and productive problem-solving attitude made the project very enjoyable and efficient.

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

Their speed, responsiveness, and clear communication were very impressive. Also then engineers were very well versed across various tech stacks, and even the few new things that were needed for the project were learned quickly and with very little trouble. Also the project kickoff was very comprehensive, yet quick and efficient.

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

There are some difficulties working in a very agile and remote way. But this is how I wanted to have the project go, and Coding Sans was accommodating and handled it well. It lead to having some pivots towards the end, but actually I think this is a strength of choosing the agile approach. I’m glad Coding Sans could work this way comfortably.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm co-founder and CEO of Ma este Színház!, a platform distributing last-minute theatre tickets for theatre lovers, thus creating extra revenue for theatres. Founded in 2011, maesteszinhaz.hu is the biggest theatre tickets selling platform partnered with all theatres in Hungary.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Apex Lab, and what were your goals?

We wanted to upgrade our platform - improve the codebase, streamline the processes, and provide a great user experience. We hired Apex Lab for frontend and backend architecture upgrades. We wanted to attract more users and reduce the customer churn rate to 5%. We wanted to expand and partner with theaters not only in the capital but in the rest of the country too. Therefore, we needed a stable backend and a simple and appealing frontend.

SOLUTION

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

I've had a long standing friendship with the CEO of Apex Lab and had developed a trusting relationship through small projects over the years. My experience with the previous projects, our overall communication, and the growing size and quality of the development team made Apex Lab a clear choice.

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

Our backend was integrated with a ticketing system that every theatre uses in the country. In the beginning, we chose the easier way and opted for a monolithic backend using PHP. In the long run, we realized that it resulted in slower system responses, and we were losing customers. We hired Apex Lab to help us find better ways to improve the page load time and customer churn rate. After careful consideration, they advised us to upgrade our backend to microservices architecture using Node.js.

They did the whole implementation process by themselves, and they always consulted with us and kept us in the loop. The backend architecture upgrade resulted in great success as the page load time reduced to 0,5 sec from 5-10 sec. They also helped us simplify our checkout process, reducing the steps from 5 to 2. These improvements resulted in a much better user experience, reducing the customer churn rate to 5%. Apex Lab helped us with technology consultation and project management (they called it CTO as a service) when we had to develop viable solutions within a strategic partnership with MasterCard and OTP Bank (leading bank in Hungary).

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

We worked with a backend and a frontend engineer and received continuous support from a project manager. So we basically got a well-tailored team who helped us create a better platform.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Both the frontend and backend are running smoothly with tens of thousands of users, with a surprisingly small amount of bugs along the way that were easy and fast to fix. Since the upgrade, we successfully reduced the customer churn rate to 5% and successfully expanded our seller-base too.

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

The collaboration and the workflow have always been smooth. We always felt that we were part of the team. They were really transparent about their progress - we received daily updates during daily standups, they shared their task management tool with us, so we could always have a look at the current status. They proactively set up business requirements clarification sessions and prepared for them with excellent questions and suggestions.

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

They know what they’re doing, and they always help shape a better product. They are all super friendly and reliable.

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

Everything went smoothly. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the Founder and CEO of DokiApp, a mobile and web app offering fast and simple online medical and psychological consultation to patients via live video chat. With DokiApp, everyone can get easy access to professional help whenever they need it. DokiApp has been extremely helpful for patients and users since the Covid-19, and especially during the lockdown when it was almost impossible to get medical advice in Hungary due to the lack of capacity in clinics and/or hospitals.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Apex Lab, and what were your goals?

We wanted to launch our product, but we were not able to do so with our previous service provider. The codebase was not stable enough, the app was crashing unexpectedly, and there were several bugs to fix. We wanted to release the first version of our product, got traction, and found our product/market fit, but we couldn’t have done it with the available version. So we had to look for somebody else who could help us build a stable software that we would proudly promote to the users.

SOLUTION

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

We have known each other with the CEO of Apex Lab for a long time, and we had worked on small projects together over the years. I knew that they had the relevant professional experience that we needed for our product to launch, and they would find ways to rebuild our software and make us successful.

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

Our video chat functionality heavily relied on a custom webRTC server which did not work effectively. The Apex Lab guys advised us to change it to Twilio webRTC because it is more stable and as we expand later on, and we can safely use the video chat with even more than 2 participants.

At first, we only had the mobile app developed, and Apex Lab helped us build the web app (using Node.js and React), so now DokiApp is available on all devices. They provided tremendous help in building a user-friendly web app. Although they involved external resources (Kotlin and Swift developers) in the native app development, they took care of its technical project management part: they ensured effective and smooth technical collaboration and communication between the two parties.

They implemented a hosting service (render.com) and introduced CI/CD pipeline, which resulted in quick releases. Finally, they upgraded our codebase to Typescript from Javascript, which resulted in a more consistent codebase and a better developer experience which made the handover process easier.

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

We worked with one software architect, 3 full-stack js developers, 1 swift and 1 kotlin developer (external). We got additional project management support from these guys, too (e.g. they set up an Asana board for task management purposes that they kept it up-to-date all the time).

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our web and mobile app launched 4 months after we started working together with these guys. Surely, there were some bugs to fix along the way, but they always acted promptly. We added some extra features to the app and managed to build a product that our customers love. DokiApp was so successful that it won the Application of the Year Award in 2020.

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

Their team was always ready to help, and they worked in a very transparent way. They set up a task management tool that they kept up-to-date, so it was easy for us to see where we are in the process. They also set up a shared Slack channel that really speeded up the communication. What I liked the most is that they were always available and helpful, even if I had tech-related questions late in the evening.

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

They helped us build a successful app. They were full of ideas on how we could improve our product. Our cooperation has almost come to an end as we decided to hire an internal dev team and continue maintaining our software internally, so now we are in the last runs of the handover process. The Apex guys were extremely helpful during the handover; they even helped us in the hiring process and ensured that our guys have everything they need to continue working on the software.

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

The admin process was a bit slow initially, which resulted in slight confusion, but we managed to sort it out and make the process smooth.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m an executive of an e-commerce agency and custom development firm.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Coding Sans?

We contacted for part of a program of work for a US-based ticketing company. We brought them on to support us with Node.js and Microservice development.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

The team ranged between 4–6 developers, and they provided senior, midlevel, and junior Node.js developed and a senior architect. We also contracted some React developers towards the end of the project. The most senior resource we hired from them served as the architect for the period of our engagement.

What is the team composition?

The architect and the CEO were our main points of contact.

How did you come to work with Coding Sans?

I found them on Clutch. Secondly, one of our team members met their CEO at a conference. So, we had a connection with them. It wasn’t until a year later that we reached out to them. We checked out their reviews before following up. We checked out 3–4 other firms before selecting Coding Sans.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent about $175,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in August 2019 and we wrapped up in March 2020.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We were definitely satisfied with their work. They’re experts in their field—serverless Node.js development.

How did Coding Sans perform from a project management standpoint?

We managed the project, so they used Jira and Atlassian suite.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their senior developers really go the extra mile. There were no issues working with them even though part of the team was based in Europe and the other the west coast of the US. They were always willing to work out of hours, sometimes on weekends, and late nights, to accommodate our clients and the project.

Although they were a subcontractor, they treated the project like it was their own. It wasn’t hard to get them to ramp up around deadlines or certain deliveries.

Are there any areas they could improve?

My only criticism is that I wish they’d been more integrated with our own team. We had several teams working on the project, and it could have been more efficient if the teams were integrated. Part of that is probably due to location. We seemed to figure it out as we went along.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Certainly, be direct about the working rules of the engagement upfront. They’re very transparent and the company will do what they’re saying they’re going to do, so it’s good to be forthright and set expectations right away. They’re an honest firm and truly appreciate that.