Apponward Technologies

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of a data protection company.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Data protection for B2B

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Apponward Technologies to accomplish?

• Angualr application
• Enterprise SSO
• Chrome Plugin

SOLUTION

How did you find Apponward Technologies?

Clutch Site

Why did you select Apponward Technologies over others?

High ratings

How many teammates from Apponward Technologies were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Project Scope of Work 

1. Frontend Development: 
   1. Development of a responsive and interactive user interface. 
   2. Implementation of designs as provided in Figma drawings, ensuring fidelity to the original design concept. 
   3. Integration of the frontend with backend services seamlessly. 
2. Backend Development: 
   1. Robust backend development to support the frontend features. 
   2. Implementation of necessary APIs and database interactions. 
   3. Ensuring scalability and security of backend services. 
3. Use of Angular for Development: 
   1. Application development using the latest version of Angular. 
   2. Creating efficient, reusable components and ensuring adherence to Angular best practices. 
   3. Avoiding deprecated packages and irrelevant code reuse. 
4. User Interface (UI) Implementation: 
   1. Accurate translation of Figma designs into functional UI elements. 
   2. Avoiding excessive inline CSS and ensuring a clean, maintainable codebase. 
   3. Addressing any rendering issues to align with the intended design. 
5. Single Sign-On (SSO) Implementation: 
   1. Secure and efficient implementation of Single Sign-On functionality. 
   2. Integration with existing systems and databases. 
   3. Comprehensive testing to ensure reliability and security. 
6. Quality Assurance: 
   1. Rigorous testing to identify and fix bugs, crashes, and security vulnerabilities. 
   2. Regular updates and maintenance to ensure the application's stability and security.
7. Project Management: 
   1. Adhering to sprint deadlines and ensuring timely delivery of project milestones. 
   2. Implementation of daily stand-up calls to facilitate communication and address issues promptly. 
   3. Proper management of meetings, including advance notice for holidays or vacations.
8. Chrome Extension Development: 
   1. Development of a Chrome extension that integrates seamlessly with the main application. 
   2. Utilization of Chrome's native libraries and APIs for a more efficient and optimized extension. 
   3. Ensuring compatibility with the latest version of Chrome and adherence to Chrome Web Store policies. 

Key Deliverables: 

1. Completed Frontend and Backend: A fully functional application with both frontend and backend elements working in harmony. 
2. Angular-Based Application: A modern, efficient application developed using the latest Angular practices. 
3. Implemented UI Design: A user interface that accurately reflects the provided Figma designs, free of rendering issues and inline CSS problems. 
4. Functional SSO Feature: A secure and fully operational Single Sign-On feature integrated into the application. 
5. Established Azure Architecture: A robust and scalable Azure architecture supporting the application. 
6. Quality Assurance Report: A comprehensive report detailing the testing process, identified issues, and resolutions. 
7. Project Management Documentation: Documentation detailing the management of the project, including adherence to timelines, communication protocols, and meeting schedules. 
8. Chrome Extension: A fully functional and efficient Chrome extension, developed using Chrome's provided libraries, not just Vanilla JS. This extension should integrate seamlessly with the main application, offering additional functionality or ease of use.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Frontend and Backend Completion: 

• Target: The team completed both front- and backend development.
• Measure: Tracking the percentage of completed tasks against the total number of tasks outlined in the project plan. 

Angular Implementation Efficiency: 

• Target: Zero use of deprecated packages and adherence to the latest Angular best practices. 
• Measure: Code reviews to assess the use of Angular features and practices, and a checklist to ensure no deprecated packages are used. 

UI Design Fidelity and Performance: 

• Target: At least 95% fidelity to the provided Figma designs. 
• Measure: UI review sessions comparing the implemented UI with the Figma designs, and performance metrics such as load time and responsiveness. 

SSO Implementation Effectiveness: 

• Target: Successful integration and operation of the SSO feature. 
• Measure: Testing the SSO feature for seamless integration and functionality, and monitoring user feedback for any issues. 

Bug and Crash Reduction: 

• Target: Reduction of bugs and crashes by 90% from initial deployment. 
• Measure: Tracking the number of reported bugs and crashes, and monitoring the resolution rate. 

Project Management Efficiency: 

• Target: Adherence to at least 90% of sprint deadlines. 
• Measure: Tracking the completion of sprint goals and assessing the timeliness of deliverables. 

Chrome Extension Performance and Compatibility: 

• Target: Fully functional Chrome extension with at least 95% compatibility with the latest version of Chrome. 
• Measure: Testing the extension in different versions of Chrome and monitoring user feedback for compatibility issues.

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

Delivery Timeliness: 

• The project management team consistently failed to meet sprint deadlines, indicating a significant shortfall in effective time management and possibly an underestimation of task complexity or resource allocation. 

Needs and Requirements Responsiveness: 

• The team inadequately responded to specific needs and requirements. Issues such as inadequate Angular usage, subpar UI design, incomplete SSO implementation, and poor code quality demonstrate a disconnect between our expectations and the team's performance. Although the team made efforts to fix crash issues recently, this action was belated and only partially addressed the problems. 

Communication and Meeting Management: 

• Poor communication practices characterized the project's management. The team frequently missed meetings and failed to provide advance notice for holidays or vacations. The absence of daily stand-up calls further fragmented and weakened the communication process, contributing to the project's delays and misunderstandings. 

Technical Challenges Management: 

• The team's approach to technical challenges, specifically the development of the Chrome extension, was flawed. Using Vanilla JS instead of Chrome's libraries showed a lack of expertise. The decision to discard the initial Chrome extension code and restart with a different firm underscores the original team's shortcomings in this area. 

Overall Project Coordination: 

• The team poorly coordinated the overall project. Their failure to properly integrate and implement key components like the Angular-based application, UI design, and Azure architecture setup reflects a lack of cohesive project management and technical leadership.

What was your primary form of communication with Apponward Technologies?

Virtual Meeting

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

Exceptional Performance by ONE Team Member: Ajay, stands out for his exceptional skills and professionalism.

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

• Project Management Efficiency: The company needs to significantly improve its project management. Timely completion of tasks and adherence to deadlines were major issues. Implementing more effective time management strategies and enhancing communication would greatly benefit future projects. Technical 
• Expertise and Implementation: There's room for improvement in the technical execution, especially regarding specific technologies like Angular and Chrome extension development. Investing in training or hiring specialists in these areas could lead to better project outcomes. 
• Quality Assurance Practices: The team should focus on enhancing their quality assurance processes. The code delivered was often bug-ridden and lacked robust security measures. Establishing a more rigorous testing regime would help in delivering a more polished and secure product. 
• Responsiveness to Client Needs: The company could improve on being more responsive and aligned with client needs and requirements. A more client-focused approach, understanding their specific needs and expectations, would enhance overall satisfaction.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Head of Digital of Span Comunication

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

AN Integrated Marketing Agency.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Apponward Technologies to accomplish?

• Development of Admin Dashboard
• Design and Development of Mobile App (iOS and Android)

SOLUTION

How did you find Apponward Technologies?

Referral

Why did you select Apponward Technologies 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 Apponward Technologies were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The Scope of Work includes the development of an Admin Dashboard to act as a confidential platform for providing information in CMS manner to the Authorized personnel only. This Dasboard (Web Application) will share the same database with the along-side developed Mobile Application (Android and iOS) which can be securely installed on the selected Phones of the Authorized officials to access the information. A summary of the project is below:

Users can register within the app. After logging in, they will be redirected to the dashboard, where they can see the latest news and have access to view news by applying different filters such as city, division, and date. The app presents news in both image and video formats, providing users with a great experience. Additionally, the app includes a search feature, where users can simply type any keyword, and the news containing that keyword will be displayed to them.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

It was successfully deployed on time and running flawlessly. The updates are being provided on the regular basis and the maintenance support is ensuring the smooth operations. Kudos to the team Apponward!

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

They have understood the requirement properly. The whole milestone structure was explained to us and a real time watch management software was put in place so that we can check the progress and track it. when ever an explanation was needed, it was explained effectively. great work!

What was your primary form of communication with Apponward Technologies?

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

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

Friendly Nature of the Development team. Never say "No" to a problem and always comes up with a solution. They had a go-getter attitude that made our web project a success.

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

Prompt response to any issue and a quick solution is what makes the whole process even more fun is what any organization must do for the clients. We are happy.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am CEO and founder of a gamified application that provides social accountability for health and fitness. Based in San Diego

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Apponward Technologies Pvt. Ltd., and what were your goals?

We hired them to build out an MVP for a pitch contest we were presenting at. The goal was to win and we did win!

SOLUTION

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

We searched on UpWork for a qualified, hardworking team and that's what we found with Jay and his team.

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

Healthy Kinnect is a fitness-based app that will encourage users to live a healthy lifestyle and provide rewards. Users can share a post in the style of a photo or a video, add a caption, and include updates on their exercise, dietary habits, and health objectives. Additionally, they may do a user search, follow other users, view their posts and health updates, and respond to them.

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

The team consisted: a project director, a project manager, one developer of native iOS applications, With one technical architect and one test engineer as support. It was the responsibility of the project manager and coordinator to deliver updates on time and demos as needed.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

It was a pleasure working with the Apponward team throughout the duration of this project. They were very efficient and thorough with their work. They were available to jump on zoom calls when we had specific questions and they were very prompt with their delivery. We went to a pitch tank style event with this prototype and won the entire competition- proving the interest and success of an application such as this one.

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

The company offers the ideal combination of knowledge and experience. Their work serves as evidence of their skills. It was enjoyable working with them.

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

They don't hesitate to take on challenging assignments. Their spirit of "never giving up" is essential to finishing any project effectively.

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

The project was finished on schedule and within budget. Working with them was not at all difficult.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the owner of Bon Heur app

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Apponward Technologies Pvt. Ltd., and what were your goals?

We hired Apponward to create the app, Bon Heur. We wanted to develop a healthcare app that allows the users to consult a doctor, order medications, check test results, and more all in one place.

SOLUTION

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

We got to know about Apponward from google search.

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

Bon Heur is a healthcare app that allows users to register for smarter clinical governance. They may schedule consultations, purchase medications online, see lab test results, and much more. Pharmacies and laboratories may sign up for the app and advertise their products to sell and get testing appointments. Customers may search for and book appointments with doctors who have registered. Delivery Users can sign up to deliver items that customers have purchased through the app.

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

The team included the following members: A project manager, A project coordinator, One native android app developer and, One test engineer backed with a technical architect

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

till the time I m completely satisfied with apponward team .

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

The team included the following members: A project manager, A project coordinator, One native android app developer and, One test engineer backed with a technical architect

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

They have no qualms about taking on new tasks. Their never-say-die mentality was crucial to completing our assignments successfully.

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

They completed the project on time and on budget. It was not at all difficult to work with them.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the co-founder of Boyina Soft. We are an Indian software training institution headquartered in Bangalore. We offer various software training to IT professionals.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Apponward Technologies Pvt. Ltd., and what were your goals?

We hired Apponward to create BoyinaSoft, a web app that provides numerous technical courses for IT professionals.

SOLUTION

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

We got to know about Apponward from a friend.

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

It is critical for IT workers to stay updated with the new technologies and IT skills. Boyina Soft bridges this gap by offering numerous courses of latest on-demand IT skills, technologies and much more. Whether the users want to increase their performance at work or improve their learning abilities, Boyina Soft is the best platform for software training.

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

The team consisted of the following members: A project manager, a project coordinator, a frontend developer, a backend developer and a test engineer backed with a technical architect The project manager and project coordinator were responsible to provide the updates on time and also the demos whenever needed.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Increase on traffic to the website, More Enrollments

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

Team used agile practices and incorporated feedbacks effectively. The team has the ideal mix of abilities and expertise. Their work demonstrates their competence. Collaborating with them was a fantastic experience.

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

The group isn't scared to take on new difficulties. Their never-say-die mentality is important in completing any work effectively.

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

nothing everything went as per plan

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the owner of pet care application. It is a pet management and care app where the owners can take care of their pets smartly.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Apponward Technologies Pvt. Ltd., and what were your goals?

My app is a smart healthcare based mobile and web app for pets where pet owner can take care of their pets smartly by booking a vet appointment, buy pet products online, and manage their pet’s medical history etc.

SOLUTION

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

We looked on the internet for companies that could help us with our project. We received proposals from a number of companies to handle the assignment, but we only chose a handful based on their profiles and previous performance. We decided to award the project to Apponward Technologies after lengthy negotiations with all of them. They understand the project well, are quick to respond, and provide exceptional service.

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

My app is a pet management and care application that allows owners to intelligently care for their pets. Users can add and manage their pets' information on the app. They can use the app to check and order pet products. They can also use the app to schedule the following sorts of appointments like:

• Physical meeting
• Appointment for Grooming
• Online video consultation
• Vaccination
• Schedule a lab test appointment
• Follow-up appointments

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

The team was made up of highly qualified and experienced individuals, including:

• A project manager
• An android developer
• An iOS developer
• A web developer
• One test engineer
• A project manager, who was in charge of keeping us updated on the app's progress and demos.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project is ongoing.

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

Working with the Apponward team has been a pleasure. They possess both the technical and soft abilities required to execute any task successfully.

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

They operate in a pleasant environment and have a thorough understanding of the app and its requirements. They've been putting in all the effort to complete the assignment.

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

Nothing as of now.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the owner of Heyfan, an entertainment company. I am the founder and CEO.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Apponward Technologies Pvt. Ltd.?

To build a social media mobile and web app for the artists and their fans, where the fans can make a personalized video request to the artist by paying a defined amount. For the artists, the app allows them to record a personalized and send it to their fans to share on their respective social media platforms.

What were your goals for this project?

I wanted to create a social media platform to bring the German artists and their fans to a common personal space. The goal was to create a connection that can bridge the distance between the fans and their favorite artists.

SOLUTION

How did you select Apponward Technologies Pvt. Ltd.?

We posted our job proposal and requirements on a freelance website. Out of 50 applications we received from different vendors for the work, we shortlisted the best 5, based on their profile and work history.

We did thorough discussions with each of the selected vendors and finally chose Apponward Technologies for the work. Their excellent project understanding, prompt response and tremendous previous work records made me select them. Also interesting for the german market:

I could speak in person with a representative in Germany.

Describe the project in detail.

Heyfan is a mobile(iOS and Android) and web app made specifically for the artists and their fans. The fans can view the profile of their favorite artists and can make a personalized video request by paying the amount set by the artist.

The artist version of the app allows them to record their videos and send them to their fans. The fans can download the video and also share it with their friends or on their social media platforms. The fan can give their reviews and ratings to the artists as well.

What was the team composition?

The team was an amalgamation of very skilled and experienced professional viz

• A project manager,
• A project coordinator,
• One UI designer,
• A web front-end developer,
• One web backend developer and API developer,
• One native android app developer,
• One native iOS app developer and,
• One test engineer backed with a technical architect It was the responsibility of the project manager and the project coordinator to give us the status and demos of the app whenever required.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

1. The objective of the app is to connect 30 different categories of talents with their fans
2. Nearly 200 artists and 1000 fans have joined the app after a few weeks without any marketing
3. The best application to entertain the fans without any impediments even in the current Pandemic.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

It was a great experience working with them. A team of dedicated and proficient professionals who worked diligently on the project.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The “never give up” attitude. They never stop until they achieve the target. Also, they share and suggest their ideas which add value to the project.

Are there any areas for improvement?

The ability to translate texts to German can be improved.