Apiko

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the CEO of an Online Recruitment Company. We help companies hire faster for less money.

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

Our software needed a complete rebuild as we had been operating with an MVP model for a number of years. We opted for a .Net core backend with React frontend.

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

After reviewing many vendors Apiko stood out initially based on their excellent communication coupled with a strong portfolio of similar web projects.

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

After our kick off meeting, our Project Manager help plan the sprints and the scope of work. Working closely with their BA we created user stories for all the features and kicked of the development. We used .Net core on the backend with react on the frontend.

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

A project manager, business analyst, frontend developer, backend developer, QA, DevOps.

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

We are very happy with the software and recently launched. So far the feedback from clients has been excellent.

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

The Project Manager held daily standups some of which I attended. Including weekly bug review session and bi weekly sprint demos. We used Jira and Confluence to manage the project.

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

They were very professional and responsive with a keen sense of detail. If I asked for something to be done it got done first time.

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

Generally very happy, the software build time was longer than first expected but we did have certain changes to the scope so this is understandable.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the co-founder and COO of HireAction, an employee referrals platform that helps organizations supercharge their hiring by encouraging their employees to submit referrals.

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

With all the product specifications and requirements in place, we needed a trusted partner to assist with the implementation.

How did you select Apiko and what were the deciding factors?

We interviewed multiple software development companies and we found Apiko's plan and vision the most aligned with our vision and expectations.

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

Main technologies used - Nest.js, PostgesSQL (RDS). The initial scope of the development was to build an MVP (both backend and frontend). After the MVP was launched, the team continued to build the features outlined by the product team.

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

We had four team members in the core team - a full-stack engineering team lead, a frontend developer, a software tester, and a project manager.

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

The MVP development took 9 months and involved multiple integrations with third-party APIs such as Stripe and others.

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

Our project manager constantly keeps Jira up to date and communicates effectively about the status of the project.

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

The team is extremely professional. The quality of their work is high, and the team is a pleasure to work with.

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

We had a few hiccups with the quality assurance team, but the Apiko team was open to feedback and worked with us to improve things.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the CEO & founder of Kadu. We develop custom software solutions for the hospitality industry.

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

We wanted to develop an online platform and SaaS solution to sell touristic and mobility services. Build the backend system, integrate third party APIs, develop the UI.

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

We know them from a previous project.

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

They designed the UI mockup and wrote the system&requirement document during concept development phase. The first development phase allowed to implement the MVP of the backend system. The tech stack used included node.js, graphql.

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

There were 4 people in the team.

• 1 project manager
• 2 mid developers
• 1 designer.

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

We were able to start a first test phase with a potential customer thanks to the quick development of the MVP.

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

The project management was great and professional. We regularly had meet-ups to discuss project status. We communicated through Slack, Trello and GitHub.

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

We really like the professionality of the whole team, their organization and flexibility in setting up and carrying out a project. They have been very responsive during last-minute changes or requests. The developers we worked with were also very experienced and skilled.

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

Currently all good.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the CEO of an cybersecurity executive network. We connect cybersecurity vendors with relevant security practitioners.

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

When I launched the company a year ago I need to find a cost effective and great development shop. I worked with Apiko in the past and was very impressed with their professionalism and quality of work so I decided to engage them once again to build the MVP for my startup.

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

I had worked with Apiko in the past and had a great experience across the board so I decided to work with them again. Initially, it was a referral from another founder who spoke very highly of them.

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

They managed the entire project from start to finish I just told them what I want the final result to be and they took care of the rest. They were very efficient and delivered beyond my expectations.

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

There were 4 people including 2 developers, 1 UX, UI designer and 1 project managers. Very well staffed team.

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

I got my first paying customer immediately after the website was completed.

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

The project management was excellent. The management of Apiko including the CEO were very approachable and made themselves available and the quality of all the people I interacted with at Apiko was very high.

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

Excellent work of highest quality with very professional group of people.

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

None.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m a Project Manager at Novoe Vremia (NV), a Ukrainian internet media resource that highlights key public and international news and events. 

For what projects/services did your company hire Apiko?

NV, an internet media resource, hired Apiko team to develop news and podcast mobile apps. The company provided a highly qualified dedicated team of a Project Manager, React Native Developers, and QA Engineer. 

What were your goals for this project?

1. Optimize the NV news app:
   • Update the React Native version of the news app to the latest one, perform manual review and testing, and fix bugs.
   • Extend the functionality by adding new features, including a paywall and subscriptions.
2. Build the NV podcast app:
   • Scaffold the project, build up the constructor module and other features.
   • Publish an app to App Store and Google Play, constantly update the software according to our requirements.
3. Provide ongoing support

How did you select Apiko?

We surfed the web and held competitive interviews with Apiko and a few other development companies. At the end, we chose Apiko because of their initial profound interest in our products, high-quality outputs, they provided us with detailed estimates and further development plans.

Describe the project in detail.

NV is an internet media portal that highlights international and public news and events. Apiko team has become an integrated part of our in-house team to deliver the highly-qualified, robust, and scalable news and podcast mobile apps. They provided us with a reliable dedicated team of a PM, React Native mobile developers, and QA engineer to make the development process effortless. 

What was the team composition?

There were 5 specialists on the project: a Project Manager, QA Engineer, 3 React Native Mobile Developers 

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

Right after the first delivered milestones, Apiko team greatly improved mobile app performance. Since that we didn’t receive any bug report from our users, the app is up and running properly. 

Also, together with Apiko, we have successfully launched NV news paid subscription and NV podcasts mobile app. 

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Apiko Team was formed in a highly professional manner. A Project Manager has led the team of Developers and QA, provided accurate estimates, and managed all the work to meet our requirements and deadlines. The team was proactive and communicative. 

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Apiko meshed with our NV team very well and has become a reliable partner. The PM, mobile developers did their best to deliver value to our product. Based on the provided documentation, Apiko elicited requirements and defined the most effective scope of work. They are very responsive and communicative.

Are there any areas for improvement?

We, at NV, are extremely satisfied with our collaboration and continue our partnership in the future. 

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the VP of engineering at One Drop, a company that provides patients with diabetes the tools and information they need to manage their diabetes and take back their life.

For what projects/services did your company hire Apiko?

We tasked Apiko with creating a secure portal for onboarding customers to our service, which was previously done only through mobile devices.

What were your goals for this project?

We required a responsive app and needed to hit a customer deadline. We also needed to integrate the product with our existing web services.

How did you select this vendor?

We looked at a number of offshore solutions and held competitive interviews.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

Apiko developed a responsive React.js application using a pre-existing Figma spec that our UX department put together, making sure security was the top priority. We also needed them to integrate the product with our existing REST APIs so that our backend systems would be properly provisioned.

What was the team composition?

Apiko assigned three developers and one project manager to our project.

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

Apiko met an extremely tight external deadline. Our own internal resources had rated the possibility of hitting the deadline as hard to meet. If Apiko hadn't met the deadline we wouldn’t have been able to meet our client’s deadline, which means we would’ve lost the contract and significant revenue. We were also counting on the customer for referrals, so making it on time was a very big deal for us.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Their project manager liaised with our project management team. We used Slack for communication and Jira for the tracking tickets.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They were easy to work with and delivered what they promised on time and within budget. Apiko’s work was of extremely high quality and in conformance with our specifications.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I was very pleased. No areas for improvement come to mind.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the CTO at a digital marketing platform for halal food and beverage companies. We also serve our users through a subscription-based loyalty program. I oversee our digital products and merchant-to-customer relationships.

For what projects/services did your company hire Apiko?

Our mobile and web application was built a year ago but it was incomplete, unstable, and needed refactoring. After receiving a lot of complaints and a few bad reviews, we hired Apiko to fix the technical issues. We don't have any in-house engineers, so we needed to outsource the refactoring and bug fixing.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted bug-free mobile and web applications, which would increase user engagement and downloads while decreasing complaints and bad reviews.

How did you select this vendor?

We searched several freelance hiring platforms, then compiled a list of providers based on reviews and ratings. We read the company case studies on their websites, contacted each company, and narrowed it down to two contenders after receiving their initial solutions. We decided easily because of Apiko's genuine interest in solving our technical issues, their in-depth knowledge of our issues and solutions, and their fair price point. They even offered a free trial period to assure us that their team could solve our technical issues.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

Once we selected Apiko, we had a series of meetings to discuss our goals and objectives. We gave them issues to rectify each week, and they always delivered on time. They produced demos on the completed tasks by end of the week. It was a smooth process, and communication on both ends was easy.

What was the team composition?

Initially, we worked with two developers. As we progressed further, they added a QA resource.

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

Three months after fixing the mobile and web application, we received fewer complaints, increased the number of downloads, and got more compliments from our users.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

It was easy to communicate with them. They provided daily updates and delivered results at the end of each week, which helped us keep track of their progress. We were impressed with their dedication, efficiency, and deep explanations of issues and solutions.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I learned a lot more from them than I thought possible. We appreciated their patience and kindness while we came up to speed. Working with Apiko was a pleasurable, positive experience. I will definitely engage them again!

Are there any areas for improvement?

Practicing the English language would add value to their company. Otherwise, we were satisfied with their excellent work and high commitment. 

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the CEO of a new B2C communication and sales tool that enables brands of all sizes to connect with interested clients through SMS, voice, and video calls. Our product merges the convenience of online shopping with the personal touch of an in-store experience. Sales associates can show new products that are exclusive to in-store consumers and offer personalized advice to customers anywhere in the world.

For what projects/services did your company hire Apiko?

We hired the Apiko team to build an e-commerce system within our platform. They also developed an application for iOS and Android devices.

What were your goals for this project?

Our goal was to launch our minimum viable product (MVP).

How did you select this vendor?

Apiko was recommended by a business colleague who had worked with them on numerous projects.

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

Thanks to the MVP, we now have contracts with two Fortune 500 companies.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

It was great. The team spoke clear English.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They excelled at meeting deadlines.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Director of Exhibit Media.

For what projects/services did your company hire JSSolutions?

We needed to develop an online database of collection objects. We wanted to execute this project at a time when we didn't have capacity to do the work internally.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to build out the project quickly, but also experiment with a new technology, GraphQL.

How did you select this vendor?

We found them by searching blogs and tech websites for firms with expertise on the stack we wanted to implement.

Describe the project in detail.

It was creating an online database of objects.

Explain how the solution addressed your business challenge.

They developed out a code base that meets the project goals but also acts as an example of how we might use the technology stack on other projects.

What was the team composition?

JSSolutions selected the right people within their team to execute the work.

What outcomes or results can you share that demonstrate progress and/or success?

The JSSolutions team was very professional and easy to work with. The delivered even more than I was hoping for. At each point in the project, they were proactive in asking for clarifying details.

How effective was the project management?

The project managers did a great job. They were flexible when our timeline shifted, but still met deadlines. They did a good job using GitLab Issue Tracker to track any tech issues with the development.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They were very professional and quick to respond. Their language skills are excellent despite being in Ukraine. I appreciated the formal process that they brought to the design. It helped provide a good structure for the project.

Please describe your company and your position there.

Online Gambling company

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

We have worked with Apiko on replacing legacy systems and integrate new ones. We have also redone the whole website with their help.

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

They had good reviews and we clicked when we were running the screening process.

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

Replace old systems and website revamp.

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

10 developers, a mix of Backend and Frontend.

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

The performance of the website increased by 35%.

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

The developers were included in the larger team and worked using Agile.

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

The developers are really good and quick learners; Apiko is very flexible in terms of resources.

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

They are reliable, nothing negative to say.