# Atomic Object Atomic Object Reviews (50), Pricing, Services & Verified Ratings - Premier Verified - 4.9 out of 5 average review rating - 15 connections joined Atomic Object's Network [Visit Website](https://atomicobject.com/?utm_source=clutch.co&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=directory) [Get a Custom Proposal](https://clutch.co/profile/atomic-object) **Top-rated custom software experts; 100% U.S.-based** Atomic Object makes custom software products that drive business outcomes for our clients. Our U.S.-based team delivers new products, enhances existing products, modernizes legacy products, and integrates AI into clients’ software systems. Atomic Object is an employee-owned company with offices in Ann Arbor, Chicago, Grand Rapids, and Raleigh. ## Company Information - Minimum project size: $25,000+ - Hourly rate: $150 - $199 - Number of employees: 50 - 249 - 4 Locations: - Grand Rapids, MI (Headquarters) - Ann Arbor, MI - Chicago, IL - Raleigh, NC - Founded in 2001 - 1 languages: English - 2 timezones: Central Standard Time (CST), Eastern Standard Time (EST) ## Services, Focus Areas, Industries, and Clients ### Service Lines - 50% Custom Software Development - 50% Mobile App Development ### Focus Areas - Mobile Platforms: - 50% iPhone iOS App Development - 40% Android App Development - 10% iPad iOS App Development - Programming & Scripting: - 45% Typescript - 30% Ember.js - 25% ASP.NET - Application Platforms: - 40% Amazon Application Development Framework - 30% Azure Platform - 30% Heroku - Mobile Focus: - 40% Financial Mobile App Development - 20% Consumer Mobile App Development - 20% Enterprise Mobile App Development - 20% Learning & Education Mobile App Development - Frameworks and CMS: - 35% Ruby on Rails - 30% React Native - 25% NodeJS - 10% React ### Industries - 5% Automotive - 65% Medical - 25% Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transport - 5% Insurance ### Clients - 10% Small Business (<$10M) - 50% Midmarket ($10M - $1B) - 40% Enterprise (>$1B) ## Pricing Snapshot Average rating for cost based on this provider's reviews: 4.7 out of 5 **What Clients Have Said** *(This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.)*: Atomic Object is perceived as a premium service provider with competitive pricing. Clients report investments ranging from $30,000 to over $3 million, indicating a focus on quality and value. They are recognized for effective project management and responsiveness, delivering high-quality results on time. **Most Common Project Size**: $50,000 to $199,999 based on 35 reviews *(Pricing information for this provider is based on reviews where the project size was available.)* ### Pricing by Service - Custom Software Development: $200,000 to $999,999 based on 19 reviews - Web Development: $1,000,000 to $9,999,999 based on 8 reviews - UX/UI Design: $50,000 to $199,999 based on 7 reviews - Mobile App Development: $50,000 to $199,999 based on 5 reviews - IT Strategy Consulting: $10,000 to $49,000 based on 2 reviews - Other IT Consulting and SI: $50,000 to $199,999 based on 2 reviews - IT Staff Augmentation: $50,000 to $199,999 based on 1 review - Web Design: $1,000,000 to $9,999,999 based on 1 review - Application Management & Support: $50,000 to $199,999 based on 1 review - API Development: Confidential based on 1 review - Enterprise App Modernization: Confidential based on 1 review - AI Development: Confidential based on 1 review - Business Consulting: Confidential based on 1 review - Other Application Development: Confidential based on 1 review - Product Design: Confidential based on 1 review ## Reviews Clutch investigates each reviewer's identity and work history. 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[Learn More](https://help.clutch.co/en/knowledge/how-clutch-verifies-reviews) ### Atomic Object Review Insights Overall Review Rating: 4.9 - Quality: 4.9 - Schedule: 4.8 - Cost: 4.7 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 ### Top Mentions - Communicative (25 mentions) - Great project management (19 mentions) - High-quality work (19 mentions) - Timely (17 mentions) - Transparent (12 mentions) - Exceptional performance (9 mentions) - Flexible (9 mentions) - Professional (7 mentions) - Well-organized projects (7 mentions) - Collaborative (5 mentions) - Knowledgeable (5 mentions) - Easy to work with (4 mentions) - Proactive (4 mentions) - Team players (3 mentions) - Accommodating (2 mentions) - Adaptable (2 mentions) - Creative (2 mentions) - Detail-oriented (2 mentions) - Helpful (2 mentions) - Results-oriented (2 mentions) ### Review Highlights **Comprehensive Discovery and Planning** Atomic Object excels in the discovery and planning phases, helping clients clarify project goals and requirements, which leads to more successful project outcomes. **User-Friendly Design Focus** The team places a strong emphasis on user experience and design, creating intuitive and accessible applications. This focus on usability is appreciated by clients and their end-users alike. **Strong Technical Expertise** Atomic Object's team is recognized for their strong technical expertise across various platforms and technologies, enabling them to tackle complex projects and deliver robust solutions. **Expertise in Custom Software Development** The company excels in developing custom software solutions across a wide range of industries, from education and healthcare to automotive and nonprofits. Clients appreciate their ability to tailor solutions to specific business needs. **Occasional Challenges with Team Turnover** Some clients have experienced challenges with team turnover, which can disrupt project continuity. However, Atomic Object mitigates this by ensuring a seamless transition and maintaining project quality. **High Cost but Worth the Investment** While some clients note that Atomic Object operates at a premium price point, they generally agree that the quality of work and the professional service provided justify the cost. **High-Quality Deliverables** Atomic Object is known for delivering high-quality software solutions that meet or exceed client expectations. Their work is often described as technically excellent and well-executed, contributing to successful project outcomes. **Proactive Problem Solving** Atomic Object is proactive in identifying potential issues and providing solutions. Their approach to problem-solving and risk mitigation is highly valued by clients. **Commitment to Client Success** The team is committed to client success, often going above and beyond to ensure that the final product aligns with the client's vision and business objectives. **Strong Client Relationships** Atomic Object is noted for building strong, collaborative relationships with clients. They are seen as a partner rather than just a vendor, with a genuine interest in the client's success and a commitment to understanding their business. ### Atomic Object Reviews #### Mobile App & Software Development for Real Estate Company (Featured Review) **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development, Mobile App Development - Project size: Confidential - Project length: Nov. 2023 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Atomic Object has been hired by a real estate technology company to build the frontend of their mobile app on iOS and Android. The team has been retained to develop additional web-based products. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Product, Flow - Industry: Real estate - Client size: 51-200 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Jul 17, 2025 **Feedback Summary**: Atomic Object's work has been met with positive acclaim, and the client measures success through app downloads and account creations. The team is capable, smart, and has excellent communication via Slack. Atomic Object's project management is organized and adapts to the client's culture and needs. ""I'm most impressed with the people."" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there.I'm the product lead at Flow, a real estate technology company focused on providing the best hospitality experience. Our mobile app is used by tenants of Flow properties to manage their leasing experience. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Atomic Object?We initially hired Atomic Object to build out the front end mobile experience for the Flow mobile app. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement?Atomic Object's scope included development, project delivery, and some support in project and product definition. They helped deliver a Flow mobile app written in the Deepsky codebase (front end only) on iOS and Android. After that deliverable, we retained Atomic Object to further develop more products. They helped deliver Lighthouse, a web-based leasing product, Waves, a web-based internal tool, and DeepDive, a web-based developer de-bug tool.What is the team composition?Probably around 40 across the lifespan of the project.How did you come to work with Atomic Object?Our CTO had worked with Atomic Object in the past.What is the status of this engagement?We started working together in November 2023, and the project is still ongoing. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?We measure success through the number of app downloads and the number of Deepsky accounts created.How did Atomic Object perform from a project management standpoint?The project management team is extremely organized, professional, and adapted to Flow's culture and needs. We communicate using Slack.What did you find most impressive about them?I'm most impressed with the people. Everyone at Atomic Object is low ego, capable, smart, and excellent at communication.Are there any areas they could improve?No, there aren't any. --- #### UX/UI Design for Nonprofit Organization **The Project** - Services: Mobile App Development, UX/UI Design - Project size: Confidential - Project length: Nov. 2025 - Mar. 2026 **Project Summary**: Atomic Object provided design and development services for a nonprofit organization. They created high-fidelity prototypes and developed the app's frontend for iOS and Android. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** CEO, Great Lakes Observing System Regional Association - Industry: Non-profit - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Jun 15, 2026 **Feedback Summary**: Atomic Object delivered an MVP on time and exceeded expectations. Their highly disciplined team effectively planned sprints and maintained consistent communication. They required minimal oversight, allowing the client to focus on strategic decisions. Their creativity and technical prowess stood out. ""The team brought creative ideas and thoughtful design elements that improved the overall UX."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position.I am the CEO of Great Lakes Observing System Regional AssociationDescribe what your company does in a single sentence.We are a nonprofit providing end-to-end data services that support science, policy, management, and industry across the Great Lakes. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire Atomic Object to accomplish?Build a coastal safety mobile application (iOS/Android) that informs users of conditions on the coasts of the Great LakesBuild high-fidelity designs for the coastal safety mobile application **SOLUTION** How did you find Atomic Object?Online SearchWhy did you select Atomic Object over others?Close to my geographic locationGreat culture fitGood value for costCompany values alignedConciseness of proposalHow many teammates from Atomic Object were assigned to this project?2-5 EmployeesDescribe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.We partnered with Atomic Object after a competitive RFP process to support the design and front-end development of Seagull Coast, a coastal and Great Lakes safety application. The project focused on validating low-fidelity concepts, creating high-fidelity prototypes, and developing the front-end experience for a platform that delivers environmental conditions, hazard information, and safety guidance to help users make informed decisions on and around the water. Given the importance of usability and clarity in communicating safety-related information, strong design and execution were critical to the success of the project. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?Our goal was to release a minimal viable product (MVP) mobile application. The project remained on schedule, communication was proactive, and deliverables consistently met expectations. While Atomic Object operates at a premium price point, the quality of the team, the maturity of their delivery practices, and the overall professionalism of the engagement reflected that investment. We were extremely pleased with the outcome of an MVP application and would confidently recommend Atomic Object to organizations looking for a partner that combines strong design capabilities, disciplined project delivery, and high-quality development execution.Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?Their project management and delivery approach was highly disciplined. Work was thoughtfully scoped and broken down into manageable pieces, sprint planning was effective, and the team maintained a consistent two-week sprint cadence. Estimates were accurate, documentation was comprehensive, and project tracking was excellent throughout the engagement. The level of organization and attention to detail gave us confidence that the project was always under control.What was your primary form of communication with Atomic Object?Virtual MeetingEmail or Messaging AppWhat did you find most impressive or unique about this company?The service delivery lead played a critical role in the success of the project and was one of the strongest aspects of the engagement. They ensured the project was thoroughly planned, coordinated, and executed from start to finish. Requirements were carefully understood, documented, and communicated to the team, and there was always clear visibility into scope, progress, risks, and next steps. Compared to other vendors we have worked with, Atomic Object required significantly less management and oversight from our team, which allowed us to stay focused on strategic decisions rather than day-to-day project coordination.The design team was equally impressive. They quickly grasped both the business objectives and user needs, requiring very little ramp-up time. Their design process included appropriate validation and stakeholder feedback loops, and the resulting designs generally required minimal revisions. Beyond simply meeting requirements, the team brought creative ideas and thoughtful design elements that improved the overall UX.The development team did an excellent job implementing the front end. Deliverables were consistently high quality, and the team demonstrated strong technical execution throughout the project. We particularly appreciated their commitment to quality assurance; features were thoroughly tested against defined user acceptance criteria before being handed over for our review, which made user acceptance testing far more efficient and reduced rework. Are there any areas for improvement or something Atomic Object could have done differently?Nothing we can think of at this time. --- #### Web Optimization & Redesign for CX Consulting Firm **The Project** - Services: Web Design, Web Development - Project size: Confidential - Project length: July - Sep. 2025 **Project Summary**: Atomic Object provided web development and redesign for a customer experience (CX) consulting firm. The team modernized the client's platform, built MongoDB support, implemented a CRM, and migrated their web. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** General Manager, Customer Experience Consulting Firm - Industry: Business services - Client size: 51-200 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Sep 25, 2025 **Feedback Summary**: Thanks to Atomic Object's work, the client won new business and increased revenue. The team demonstrated excellent project management skills, delivering on time and within budget throughout the engagement. Atomic Object was honest and trustworthy, and their collaborative approach was commendable. ""Atomic Object's team is inherently product- and business-minded in how they approach a project."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position.I am the General Manager of a customer experience consulting firm.Describe what your company does in a single sentence.Customer experience optimization and advisory firm that helps all businesses, from Fortune1000 brands to SMBs, turn exceptional customer experience into a powerful competitive advantage. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire Atomic Object to accomplish?Platform modernizationCustomer-facing dashboard developmentWebsite design refresh **SOLUTION** How did you find Atomic Object?Online SearchOtherWhy did you select Atomic Object over others?High ratingsClose to my geographic locationGreat culture fitCompany values alignedOtherHow many teammates from Atomic Object were assigned to this project?2-5 EmployeesDescribe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.Platform Stabilization / ModernizationModernize Meteor framwork with updated MongoDB supportImplement proper release approval processes with internal expert validationEstablish a reliable staging environment for pre-production testingDocument current functionality to ensure preservation during upgradesClean up development setup issues and breaking changesCustomer Dashboard EnhancementDesign and implement actionable customer dashboards within core platformEnsure dashboard insights remain exportable for stakeholder presentations including CSV formatWebsite Migration & CMS ImplementationImplement comprehensive marketing and CRM instrumentation **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?We have won new business directly attributable to our analytics dashboard feature.We grew revenue directly attributable to this work!Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?Project management was excellent an admirable in a very complex, multi-pronged engagement. Atomic gladly accommodated more detailed and frequent updates on budget pacing when I asked for it, setting up a tracker and meeting that allowed us to tightly manage scope and tradeoffs across the project prongs. We delivered on budget and on time. What was your primary form of communication with Atomic Object?In-Person MeetingVirtual MeetingEmail or Messaging AppWhat did you find most impressive or unique about this company?Atomic Object's team is inherently product- and business-minded in how they approach a project, allowing their software development to sharply meet my and my customers' needs. This is not a dev shop where we lobbed features requests over a fence. We collaborated to improve my product and my business. I genuinely felt I had super smart people on their team thinking about my business beyond the scope of our engagement, taking a sincere interest in our success. I'd also say: Atomic tells the truth. In their estimates, their communications, and their billing. I have immense trust in this organization and its team members. Are there any areas for improvement or something Atomic Object could have done differently?Proposed timeline turned out to be slightly aggressive -- however, nature of the scope was highly ambigious at the start. --- #### Custom Software Dev for Infrastructure Construction Company **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development, IT Strategy Consulting - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Feb. - July 2025 **Project Summary**: Atomic Object created a technology roadmap for an infrastructure construction company. The team conducted a discovery phase, created wireframes, and synthesized workflows. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 4.5 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.5 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** President & CEO, MISS DIG 811 - Industry: Utilities - Client size: 51-200 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Jul 28, 2025 **Feedback Summary**: Atomic Object successfully delivered a structured and actionable technology roadmap within budget. The team communicated effectively through in-person and virtual meetings, emails, and messages. Their insights and ability to meet the client's needs were hallmarks of their work. ""The project scope fit our needs and successfully gained traction with our board."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position.I am the President and CEO of MISS DIG 811Describe what your company does in a single sentence.Coordinates underground infrastructure construction in Michigan. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire Atomic Object to accomplish?Create a technology roadmap with options for future years. **SOLUTION** How did you find Atomic Object?Leadership CohortWhy did you select Atomic Object over others?Close to my geographic locationPricing fit our budgetReferred to meHow many teammates from Atomic Object were assigned to this project?2-5 EmployeesDescribe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.Week 1 ○ Project Kick-Off & Discovery ○ Meetings to establish goals and measurables ○ Review strategic work completed to date ○ Understand business needs and current systems ○ Identify stakeholders and user base and plan any interviewsWeek 2 ○ Discovery synthesis ○ Stakeholder/user interviews ○ System data and objects map ○ Opportunity mapping ○ Generating light proto-personas Week 3 ○ Continued synthesis of workflows ○ Light wireframes or context scenarios (as needed to communicate key workflows) ○ Draft of board presentationWeek 4 ○ Continued work on wireframes or scenarios ○ Gathering feedback from key stakeholders and make adjustments ○ Continued work on board presentation Week 5 ○ Final review, edits, and formalization of all provided materials to date (e.g. board presentation, context scenarios, project Google site, etc) At the conclusion of the engagement, Atomic will deliver a finalized Strategic and Technical Roadmap as a shareable artifact, along with a summary presentation designed for use with board members and internal teams. This deliverable will be structured, actionable, and positioned to guide MISS DIG’s next chapter of investment, development, and innovation. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?Defines decision pathway from Board Strategic Planning Session.Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?Atomic delivered on time and within budget. The project scope fit our needs and successfully gained traction with our board.What was your primary form of communication with Atomic Object?In-Person MeetingVirtual MeetingEmail or Messaging AppWhat did you find most impressive or unique about this company?Great communication and great insights from the team.Are there any areas for improvement or something Atomic Object could have done differently?I would have liked to hear more about how technology in a different industry could be utilized and implemented into our niche market.  We did briefly touch on this but would have liked to go more in depth.  Otherwise, nothing of note, it was great working with the team. --- #### Custom Software Development for Fundraising Platform **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development, Product Design, UX/UI Design - Project size: Confidential - Project length: May - July 2025 **Project Summary**: Atomic Object provided software development services for a nonprofit fundraising platform. The team was tasked with developing an enhanced, long-term, sustainable version of the client's software. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Co-Founder & CEO, Fundraising Platform - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Jul 28, 2025 **Feedback Summary**: Atomic Object successfully created a clearly defined, outcome-driven roadmap, which ensured the successful development of the client's platform. The team was highly responsive to the client's needs and adapted quickly when requirements evolved. Their communication was seamless. ""Their organized, proactive approach gave us full confidence throughout the development process."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position.I am the Co-Founder & CEO of a Fundraising PlatformDescribe what your company does in a single sentence.Helps non-profit reduce the time it takes to receive funds and maintain compliance, so they can focus on raising more money and scaling impact. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire Atomic Object to accomplish?Develop an enhanced, long-term sustainable version of our software **SOLUTION** How did you find Atomic Object?ReferralWhy did you select Atomic Object over others?High ratingsGreat culture fitGood value for costCompany values alignedHow many teammates from Atomic Object were assigned to this project?2-5 EmployeesDescribe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.The scope of work for Phase 1 of development includes the strategic selection and implementation of our core tech stack. This will incorporate a full-stack meta framework such as TanStack Start or React Router v7, a relational database using Postgres, and cloud infrastructure hosted on AWS with SST for infrastructure as code. We will establish a monorepo with a foundational routing structure, component architecture, and a CI/CD pipeline to support seamless deployment across staging and production environments. A multi-tenant database schema will be developed, following Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles, alongside a robust authentication and ABAC permissions system. Core platform features will include basic organization and campaign setup flows, a complete donation workflow supporting both guest and authenticated users, and integrated Stripe and PayPal payment processing. Secure file upload and media management will be implemented using S3 and CloudFront. Additionally, the portal will support full organization management including a setup wizard, branding customization, and team role assignments. Campaign management features will include dashboards with key metrics, campaign previews, and transactional notifications via MailChimp. A detailed data migration plan will guide the transition from the legacy Thrinacia platform, including staging tests, final production migration with full validation, and a clear rollback strategy with pre-migration backups and contingency protocols. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?To ensure the successful development of our software, we partnered with Atomic Object to create and follow a clearly defined, outcome-driven roadmap. Together, we structured the engagement around a phased development approach, beginning with careful tech stack selection, multi-tenant architecture design, and a well-scoped feature set to support core fundraising functionality. We planned and executed the build of a new platform skeleton using modern tooling like SST, Postgres, and a React-based monorepo to support scalability. A detailed data migration strategy was developed and tested in staging to ensure a smooth transfer of legacy data from Thrinacia, resulting in over 98 percent accuracy during validation. We also prioritized the development of essential user flows, including donation processing, organization onboarding, role-based permissions, and campaign setup, and deployed continuous integration pipelines to maintain velocity. Each component was validated with milestone testing and production-readiness checks, ensuring that the software launched on stable infrastructure with the foundational features required for growth.Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?Atomic Object was diligent, professional, and timely in every aspect of project management. They consistently delivered items on schedule and maintained clear timelines with strong accountability. Their team was highly responsive to our needs, adapting quickly when requirements evolved and ensuring we always felt supported. Communication was seamless, and their organized, proactive approach gave us full confidence throughout the development process.What was your primary form of communication with Atomic Object?In-Person MeetingVirtual MeetingEmail or Messaging AppWhat did you find most impressive or unique about this company?What stood out most about Atomic Object was their welcoming and people-centered culture, which reflected the kind of environment all companies should strive to achieve. From the start, their team fostered a sense of mutual respect, open collaboration, and genuine care for our success. They balanced technical excellence with a strong human touch, making it clear that they valued both the product and the people behind it. This rare blend of professionalism, empathy, and cultural alignment made working with them not only effective but truly enjoyable.Are there any areas for improvement or something Atomic Object could have done differently?Not at all! --- #### Software Development & UX/UI Design for Agriculture Company **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development, UX/UI Design - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: Jan. - Mar. 2025 **Project Summary**: Atomic Object developed and designed a custom software system for an agriculture company. The team's solution automatically downloaded orders and uploaded invoices and shipping confirmations. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Partner & Sales Manager, Agriculture Company - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 201-500 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Apr 7, 2025 **Feedback Summary**: Atomic Object achieved the deliverables within the agreed timeline and budget, meeting the client's expectations. The team was transparent with their capabilities and adaptive to the client's project needs and management decisions. Overall, the client was pleased with Atomic Object's performance. ""They have a broad set of skills for various company sizes and needs."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position.I am the Partner / Sales Manager of an agriculture company Describe what your company does in a single sentence.Wholesale provider of floral and garden products to big box stores. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire Atomic Object to accomplish?Design the software for future expansion of business.Replace an existing custom software that had become outdated.Make improvements on our process and how employees interact with the software. **SOLUTION** How did you find Atomic Object?Current VendorWhy did you select Atomic Object over others?Willingness to integrate with in-house staff.How many teammates from Atomic Object were assigned to this project?2-5 EmployeesDescribe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.Target deliverables during this engagement include a software system that:● Regularly and automatically downloads orders from Rithum● Regularly and automatically uploads invoices and shipping confirmations to Rithum● Automatically produces HDO compliant packing slips● Provides auditable logs of activities performed● Allows manual intervention for handling unanticipated orders and potential system errorsThe team will work closely with Masterpiece staff to gather detailed requirements, demonstrate working software regularly, and to adapt to changing project conditions, should the need arise. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?Achievment of deliverables within time and budget.Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?They consulted on the project management and timeframe, but deferred to our in-house management.What was your primary form of communication with Atomic Object?In-Person MeetingWhat did you find most impressive or unique about this company?Willingness to adapt to our project needs and management decisions.  They have a broad set of skills for various company sizes and needs.  They are also very transparent with their capabilities.  Are there any areas for improvement or something Atomic Object could have done differently?Not on this project.  Total satisfaction.   --- #### Custom Software Dev & UX/UI Design for Sports Company **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development, UX/UI Design - Project size: $200,000 to $999,999 - Project length: Oct. 2024 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Atomic Object has designed and developed a custom software solution for a sports company from scratch. The team has built the software to automate the client's pickleball administrative tasks. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Founder, Silly Sports - Industry: Sports - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Feb 13, 2025 **Feedback Summary**: The client is happy with Atomic Object's work and anticipates that the software will reduce admin time by 70%. The team is transparent and pleasant to work with, manages the project using GitHub, and communicates via emails and Slack. Their ability to read between the lines is impressive. ""Atomic Object is an incredible one-stop-shop solution."" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there.I'm the founder of Silly Sports. We run pickleball leagues for young adults with a unique format of skill-based matchmaking. Pickleball is a sport that's very sensitive to skill-level discrepancies, and our format solves that. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Atomic Object?It is very administratively burdensome to run pickleball leagues, and no existing software products allow us to run our leagues more efficiently. There is a considerable administrative burden to run this type of differentiated format. This format has resulted in great success for our company, but behind the scenes, it's been incredibly laborious to manage the leagues, hence the need for custom software. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement?Atomic Object has designed and built a custom software solution from scratch. The team and I are developing the software. They've built it based on my company's relevant pain points and our situation so we can automate admin work.What is the team composition?The project has three staff members: a software engineer who does the coding, a creative designer who visualizes the end product's appearance, and a product lead who acts as a liaison between the designer, the software engineer, and myself.How did you come to work with Atomic Object?They were a referral. Someone I know in the venture capital space talked to us, and we made a recommendation for Atomic Object.How much have you invested with them?We have spent around $300,000.What is the status of this engagement?We've been working together since October 2024, and the engagement is ongoing. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?We don't have any metrics yet. We're launching the first version of the app in about three weeks. However, I've seen many versions of it, and I anticipate that the software will probably reduce admin time by about 70%. I'm confident I made the right decision after working with them.How did Atomic Object perform from a project management standpoint?They've all been great. They've been very communicative, transparent, forthcoming, and pleasant to work with. We've communicated predominantly via email and Slack. They use GitHub and other platforms internally, but I requested not to be a part of those workflows. They send me weekly progress updates in PDF files.What did you find most impressive about them?They're really good at their jobs and can read between the lines. I have never built software before, but from my understanding, working with offshore labor requires being incredibly prescriptive and leaving no room for judgment. With Atomic Object, I can give them ideas and example use cases and explain my pain points and what would be helpful in jargon-free lay terms. They've consistently come back with extremely pointed and amazing solutions and ideas. They've just been incredible, and they have a very talented group of people working at their agency.Are there any areas they could improve?No. I've only had this one experience and heard horror stories of people going down this route. I was very nervous at first, but I did my due diligence and talked to people they've worked with, and Atomic Object has certainly met my expectations.Do you have any advice for potential customers?If you are a non-technical person considering developing custom software for your business, Atomic Object is an incredible one-stop-shop solution. It's a little pricier, but it's well worth it in the long run. --- #### Software Dev Discovery & Project Mgmt for Nonprofit Org **The Project** - Services: IT Strategy Consulting, Other IT Consulting and SI - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: May 2024 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Atomic Object has conducted a discovery phase for a nonprofit organization's software development project. The team has created user personas, conducted surveys with affiliates, and validated a prototype. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.5 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Manager, Family Promise, Inc - Industry: Non-profit - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Sep 5, 2024 **Feedback Summary**: Atomic Object's prototype validation allows the client to develop the software quickly. The team is a great partner and easy to work with. Atomic Object supports the client's solution's development project management, communicating via email, Google Chat, video calls, and phone. ""Atomic Object has a general and authentic interest in the projects and the people they work with."" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there.I’m a manager at Family Promise, Inc. We're a national nonprofit organization that seeks to help families experiencing homelessness. We help to prevent those incidences and provide shelter and services for families that wind up homeless. My team works with the 200 locations we have across the country, providing these services. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Atomic Object?Our community of locations was in need of a software solution that could help the case managers track and record all of their interactions with families. We also wanted the data to roll up into a national platform so my team could see what was happening on an affiliate level at each location. We also required the solution to roll up outcomes and output data about the work we do across the country that helps advocate for families in crisis and bring more funding into our line of work.We hired Atomic Object to do a discovery phase with us to determine the best solution for building that tool. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement?Atomic Object conducted a discovery phase and helped us create the stakeholder personas of our solution. The team has done surveys across our different-size affiliates and different roles. Atomic Object has worked with the national team to find out which metrics we needed to capture, what was working and not working in the field, what the best solution would be, what our pain points were, and what the reports would look like.Atomic Object has made a discovery to see if AppSheets could be a feasible technological solution and also explored doing a more custom code solution, helping us understand the pros and cons of those two pathways, including what our budget would look like to build and maintain the tool and what we needed for staffing. Atomic Object has helped us create a project plan. After the discovery phase, we decided to work with a company specializing in AppSheets development, a Google no-code platform. We’ve retained a member of Atomic Object’s team to help us with project management.What is the team composition?We've worked with about six teammates from Atomic Object, including a technical person, a UI/UX designer, a project manager, and a few other roles. I mainly worked with Megan (Software Consultant & Delivery Lead).How did you come to work with Atomic Object?Our CEO had a relationship with a manager at Atomic Object because they had worked together in the community. We considered four other firms, but we chose Atomic Object because we knew the team understood our model and our mission. We also knew about their work in the community with other partners, which gave us a higher level of trust in them.Atomic Object also came in right where we were looking to spend budget-wise. The team had answers to everything we wanted to do, and we really liked their partners and team members that we met through the process of deciding if we wanted to work with them. Atomic Object had years of experience, which was another thing that gave us peace of mind when selecting them. Atomic Object had done this type of work before.How much have you invested in them?We've spent over $100,000.What is the status of this engagement?We started talking to Atomic Object in the fall of 2023 but didn't formally hire the team until the project took place in May–June 2024. The discovery phase lasted 4–6 weeks, and we continued to work with Megan on project management.  **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?Atomic Object is fabulous to work with. The team has made the process easy and always has the answers to our questions or finds them out. Atomic Object is positive and upbeat and a joy to work with. I'm thrilled that we can continue to work with them in a project management capacity, even though we've found a more nimble solution to help us save money. If we hadn't found that solution, we'd continue working with them for a complete code build. Atomic Object is excellent, and I'd recommend them to anybody. Atomic Object doesn't usually work this way, and we're happy about their flexibility in letting us continue to work with Megan. She has learned so much during our interactions and didn't want to lose that knowledge or go through the whole discovery process again with the other company. We wouldn't be able to build as quickly as we are if Atomic Object hadn't validated that the prototype would work for the case managers in the field and that it was technologically scalable. We had a prototype in use in one location, and Atomic Object validated that it could be built to accommodate hundreds of locations. The team has also validated that other locations' case management staff would be able to use the tool.The team collaborated with us to help us decide whether to work with them in the first place. Atomic Object has helped us define the questions we should ask if we were to use a different firm and has been a super helpful partner. How did Atomic Object perform from a project management standpoint?Atomic Object is excellent to work with. The team is always on time and always has the answers to our questions. Megan manages our development backlog, what gets done when, and pulls in any additional members or resources that we need to keep the project moving on time. She's working with me to find out what the reports look like that we need for this new system and the forms that the case managers will need to fill out. We have many video meetings and also use Google Suite to communicate, including Google Chat. We've also communicated via phone and had one in-person meeting at the kickoff.Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?Megan is the person we've contracted to continue managing our project and work with regularly. She has an incredible skill set for project management. She's always looking 10 steps ahead of what’s coming next to ensure we have everything we need to meet the deadlines. She does a great job.What did you find most impressive about them?Atomic Object has a general and authentic interest in the projects and the people they work with. The team makes relationships flow easily, and working with them is easy.Are there any areas they could improve?I can't think of anything Atomic Object can improve on.Do you have any advice for potential customers?Outline all the project's criteria ahead of time, and be honest and upfront about any challenges you may encounter or limitations of your project, whether it's budget or timing. This way, Atomic Object can manage the project appropriately on their side. --- #### Software UI/UX Design for Home Care Solutions Company **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development, Mobile App Development - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: Mar. - July 2024 **Project Summary**: A home care solutions company hired Atomic Object to modernize their legacy software. The team worked on updating the UI/UX design of the software’s screens, which included scheduling and calendar screens. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Product Owner, Shoshana Technologies - Industry: Information technology - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Jul 29, 2024 **Feedback Summary**: Atomic Object delivered great work and exceeded the client’s expectations. They even did extra work and took the time to understand the client’s niche. The team provided great ideas and had an excellent project management style. They were organized and served as a reliable partner to the client. "“Overall, they truly partnered with us; we weren’t just a customer to them.”" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there.I’m the product owner at Shoshana Technologies. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Atomic Object?We had legacy software that had been around for about 30 years. We wanted to move it into a new phase of existence, and one of the things we wanted to do was design the UI/UX of our software’s new version. We engaged Atomic Object for this.  **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement?We laid out an MVP that included scheduling management reports and a dashboard, and Atomic Object worked on them. We also gave them additional designs for the software’s frontend. Scheduling was at the product's core, so we had many scheduling-related screens, including a calendar and a planner view. We asked the team to modernize these using tools like Figma and Miro. Moreover, Atomic Object did some research to figure out the best way to modernize our server stack. What is the team composition?I mainly worked with Ian (Software Consultant & Designer), and around 3–4 other teammates rotated in and out of the project. How did you come to work with Atomic Object?We did nationwide research and interviewed many companies to do the project for us. Atomic Object was the most communicative among them and had a clear vision of what we were trying to accomplish, so we ultimately decided to go with them. How much have you invested with them?We invested around $50,000.What is the status of this engagement?The project lasted from March–July 2024.  **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? We received all the completed design work we requested. Atomic Object even delivered a bit of extra work, which was wonderful. The amount of work and thoughtfulness they put into how users would interact with the product was better than expected. The team took the time to learn about our specific niche and market, which had many legislations and intricacies. They came up with great ideas and took our feedback while considering the bigger picture. How did Atomic Object perform from a project management standpoint?Their project management is wonderful. Our engagement was the best interaction I’d ever had with a vendor. When I asked him for details, Ian provided me with updated budgets and charts. I could present these to our executive team to ensure the project was on track. Moreover, they delivered deliverables when they said they would be done. Everything was beautifully communicated and organized. I never felt confused about where we were in the process, and we always hit every single deadline we laid out. What did you find most impressive about them?Their partnership-centric approach was impressive. They truly viewed us as partners instead of customers they wanted to please. They seemed to care about our business and wanted to help us invest in our future and think critically about the best way to do that. They not only gave us what we asked for but also offered incredibly helpful suggestions. Overall, they truly partnered with us; we weren’t just a customer to them. Are there any areas they could improve?No, there weren’t any. Do you have any advice for potential customers?Come with a clear picture of what you’re trying to accomplish and include Atomic Object in the bigger conversation. Don’t just tell them what you want to design but also talk about your goals. That way, they can truly help you get there. --- #### Custom App Development for Travel-Planning App Startup **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development - Project size: $200,000 to $999,999 - Project length: Oct. 2023 - Mar. 2024 **Project Summary**: Atomic Object developed a startup’s custom travel-planning app. The team found a product fit for the client to acquire, then improved, changed, and fixed it, creating the first iteration of the client’s app. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Visionary, Awayster - Industry: Other industries - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — May 22, 2024 **Feedback Summary**: Atomic Object was instrumental in finding a good product fit; the team delivered a high-quality product that made the client feel confident. Atomic Object excelled at project management and delivered under budget. Their team, fulfillment of promises, and expectation communication were outstanding. "“They went above and beyond asking what else they could do to help us.”" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there.I’m a visionary at Awayster, a startup that offers a travel-planning app that allows users to collaborate and plan their trips in ways they haven’t been able to in other apps.  **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Atomic Object?We hired them to create our custom app.  **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement?Atomic Object developed the first iteration of our custom app. We had 5–6 initial meetings before the project started. The team found a product fit on a nationally listed website, and then our company pivoted and acquired that existing app. The app hadn’t been appropriately maintained for three years, so Atomic Object made improvements, changes, and fixes. What is the team composition?We worked with five teammates from Atomic Object, including Meg (Software Consultant & Delivery Lead) and Kyle (Software Consultant & Designer). How much have you invested with them?We spent around $260,000.How did you come to work with Atomic Object?We were referred to them by a mutual acquaintance who had worked with Atomic Object extensively over several years. What is the status of this engagement?The first phase of development lasted from October 2023–May 2024.  **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?Atomic Object had a positive impact on driving our business’s pivot. They were instrumental in providing subject matter expertise and finding a good product fit. They partnered with me regarding vision casting and product market fit. Our success would have been more difficult without the pivot they helped us make. Although we’re pre-launch, based on that pivot, I feel confident in our company. The app they found was a good acquisition for us, even though some parts made it harder for Atomic Object to work on. The team shined through and delivered the product we wanted despite those challenges. They provided us with a world-class quality product that put us head and shoulders above the competition. We’ll be launching our product soon. Ultimately, we were so thankful to have been referred to Atomic Object. Every person on their team was phenomenal. How did the company perform from a project management standpoint?Meg was our amazing project manager; I would hire her at my company in a minute. Atomic Object delivered the project under the budget. Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?I want to give a shout-out to Kyle. What did you find most impressive about them?This isn’t my first software development project, and Atomic Object was by far the best provider I’ve had. From their project management to their developer to the designer, the whole team was extraordinary. If I had to pick a team to hire at my company, I’d hire every single team member from Atomic Object. They delivered what they said they would when they said they would. Beyond the product, their updates, invoices, and expectation communication were outstanding. They went above and beyond asking what else they could do to help us, even asking if we needed referrals to ensure we were successful.Are there any areas they could improve?If there’s an area for Atomic Object to improve, I can’t think of it. Anything I could say about areas of improvement would be nitpicky. Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?Have those initial conversations and build a relationship with Atomic Object before the engagement starts. We had 5–6 critical conversations with Atomic Object before signing an engagement letter; I quickly learned I could trust the team. There were times during the process when there wasn’t a right or wrong decision, but one had to be made. Although I may have had a different opinion initially, if the Atomic Object team had a different point of view, they weren’t bashful about vocalizing that. They were the experts, and their opinions didn’t change our company’s vision, so I trusted them.  --- #### Platform Redesign & Redevelopment for Athletic Programs Org **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development, UX/UI Design - Project size: $200,000 to $999,999 - Project length: Aug. 2023 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Atomic Object has redesigned and redeveloped the parent-facing platform of an athletic programs organization to make it more streamlined and user-friendly. The project has included platform maintenance. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** CFO, Champion Force Athletics - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 201-500 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Mar 28, 2024 **Feedback Summary**: Atomic Object has successfully revamped the client's platform, improving the UI/UX overall. The team's professionalism, communication, and work have exceeded expectations. Moreover, they've been highly collaborative and helpful, leveraging Pivotal Tracker, Google Docs, and Slack to communicate. ""It has taken the whole team to get us where we wanted to be."" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there.I'm the CFO of Champion Force Athletics. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Atomic Object?We needed help with custom software development. We wanted to create a more aesthetically pleasing parent portal for the customer-facing side of our business. In addition to that, we wanted to implement a shopping cart checkout. Given that we provide both services and goods, that feature was complicated. Overall, we wanted to improve our customer experience. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement?Atomic Object provides us with custom software development services. We have an existing parent portal, which we've broken into three different customer journeys. Parents need to go through three different checkouts in order to get our three different goods and services, which makes it complicated. Therefore, Atomic Object has helped us rewrite our software. Their work has also included design, as their team has helped us rearrange our idea to make the product look the way we wanted it.The project started with the design process first, as we wanted to change our portal's look to match our branding. Our branding was already implemented on our website, but the customer-facing side of our business didn't look like our website. It looked more like a developer database rather than a modern UI. Kimberly (Design Practice Lead) used Figma to redesign the website.During the development phase, Atomic Object realized that they wouldn't be able to leverage the existing code due to the infrastructure and the way it was written. Therefore, we had to rewrite the code. The project is now around 99% completed, and Atomic Object has been providing continuous maintenance as well.What is the team composition?In addition to Kimberly, we've worked with Dre and Kendra (Software Developers & Consultants). During the software rewriting process, Atomic Object also brought Drew (Software Development Practice Lead). Moreover, Meg (Software Consultant & Delivery Lead) has worked with us as the project administrator. Occasionally, other team members have been brought in due to their expertise in backend development and testing, but the people mentioned are the core team.How did you come to work with Atomic Object?Our internal developer referred us to a few local companies, and Atomic Object was one of them.How much have you invested with them?We've spent between $400,000–$450,000.What is the status of this engagement?We started working together around August 2023. The project started with the design and project scoping, but we've added things to the initial scope as things developed along the way. Since things have gotten expensive in general, we're facing a financial constraint.Since March 2024, Atomic Object has provided us with continuous maintenance, and in April 2024, we will continue with that agreement. Unless something happens that pushes us in another direction, we'll enter on an on-demand maintenance agreement after that. Still, there are other things we might do as well if financially possible, so we will definitely continue working with Atomic Object. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?When we started this project, we didn't go to Atomic Object to generate new business nor we had the intention of saving money. This project was an investment for our company to bring our UI to nowadays, make the customer experience better, and provide our customers with the opportunity to check out goods and services for multiple students at a time.Although it's still early to see results, any benefit we get down the road from doing this redevelopment work will be ancillary, as we didn't do the project with any other intention than to make our company better. As we continue to grow as a company, we suspect that our phone administrators won't get as many calls from users to get support on how to get around our site, check out, or reset their passwords.How did Atomic Object perform from a project management standpoint?Atomic Object has met and exceeded our expectations regarding their professionalism, communication, and end-result work. Still, we've had a few changes along the way, including the budget. Although I wouldn't say that they haven't met the budget, we could have done better in that area during the project scoping. However, what we've asked them to do has been a bit challenging. Both of us have learned from what we've done because our business model isn't common.As for collaboration tools, we've used a lot of those, depending on what makes more sense at a time. For example, they use Pivotal Tracker for project management, on which they break down user stories and all the different project stages. We've also used Google Docs, email, Slack, and text messages when appropriate. Atomic Object is open to all lines of communication as needed, which is very helpful.What did you find most impressive about them?I would like to congratulate Atomic Object's whole team. We've gotten exactly what we wanted from our portal's design and functionality. Both sides aren't mutually exclusive; they rather go hand in hand, and it has taken the whole team to get us where we wanted to be.Are there any areas they could improve?There isn't anything specific on which Atomic Object could improve. The only challenging part of our project has been the budgeting. Still, we've dialed our budget in, and their team has made some accommodations, which we really appreciate. The scoping of the original project could have been better, but in the end, we all made it work and made the accommodations to finish the project.Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?Atomic Object did a good job accommodating how we wanted to communicate. Initially, we experienced a bit of overcommunication and too many meetings, so we dialed that in a little bit better to suit our needs and allow them to keep moving efficiently.If you're building custom software and working with a service provider, it's important to be able to shift and pivot to accommodate your needs to the point that it makes sense. You don't want to change things in a way that creates inefficiencies. Atomic Object did a good job accommodating our needs, but we also had to push back. Both teams need to be open to adjusting communication. --- #### Custom Software Design & Dev for Cleaning Services Company **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development, UX/UI Design - Project size: $1,000,000 to $9,999,999 - Project length: Oct. 2021 - Jan. 2023 **Project Summary**: Atomic Object designed and developed custom software for a cleaning services company. The team built an accountability program from scratch using Heroku to replace the client's outdated system. **Review Rating**: 4.5 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 4.0 - Cost: 4.5 - Willing to Refer: 4.5 **The Reviewer** CEO, Corvus Janitorial Systems - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 1,001-5,000 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Mar 27, 2024 **Feedback Summary**: Atomic Object delivered a user-friendly platform that streamlined the client's operations, helping them save time and costs. The client had better visibility of their internal work, and Atomic Object maintained structured and transparent communication via Miro and stand-up Zoom calls. ""We were incredibly happy with the software delivered."" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there.I'm the CEO of a national provider of commercial cleaning services. We're a franchise. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Atomic Object?We were trying to solve what we call a revenue program, which helps with our accounts receivables and also ensures that our franchisees are being paid correctly. We had around 20 markets to address, and Atomic Object helped us create custom software.  **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement?Atomic Object designed and developed custom software from scratch for our business accountability for our receivable and payable sides. Initially, we shared the system we had with the team, and Atomic Object built the new software based on it using Heroku. We shared information about what we were trying to achieve and built the software collaboratively with Atomic Object. Atomic Object's project manager addressed the project's technical side, and I oversaw the program's structure. The team gave me access as a user, and I was focused on the software's usability rather than on the backend development. What is the team composition?We worked with 5–6 teammates, including Joe (Accelerator Manager), Jeff (Manager Partner), and Justin (Software Consultant & Designer).How did you come to work with Atomic Object?We searched for service providers online and had interview calls with several different companies. We chose Atomic Object because their structure, company culture, and presentation seemed the best fit for our business.How much have you invested with them?We spent around $1.2 million on this project.What is the status of this engagement?We worked with Atomic Object from October 2021–January 2023. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?Atomic Object's work was fantastic, and we were incredibly happy with the software delivered. The new program streamlined our company's operations, and the team made it easier for users to use the platform. Our previous system was antiquated and only allowed specific teammates to handle the bulk of the work. With Atomic Object's new software, we can focus on revenue-generating activities with the ability to bring more teammates into the fold. We had multiple users who could use it. Our new system was more time-effective and cost-effective, giving us visibility into our work. How did Atomic Object perform from a project management standpoint?Although the project timeline and budget were more than expected, this was due to our requests to add functionalities and benefits. We decided to add features we initially set out to have a better final product. We understood why the project's budget increased by 30%, and Atomic Object discussed with us throughout the course of the project, letting us know what would happen. I used the analogy of building a house because construction projects usually take longer than anticipated. We added more benefits to have a nicer range; for instance, it was like choosing marble over quartz.Atomic Object also looked for ways to save up costs regarding staffing, for instance, having a developer take a break here and there. We maintained structured communication and transparency on both sides via Miro and Zoom, resulting in a good partnership. Atomic Object's communication was solid and impressive. We had a good cadence of stand-up calls. Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?I want to highlight Joe, our lead developer, who did a wonderful job. Jeff came in on the management side towards the end and was fantastic, too. Lastly, we were delighted with Justin's work.What did you find most impressive about them?I liked understanding how the team worked through Miro boards. Atomic Object had a good onboarding process, and we built a good relationship, which is usually hard to do with teams that never meet in person. A cost was associated with that, but it was the right thing to do. Are there any areas they could improve?The design was a tad heavy at times, and I think we could've expedited and probably saved some cost on that. Overall, the actual software development was excellent. The team built a complex system, and we were happy with the finished product. Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?I suggest having a dedicated project manager on your team who is capable and tech-savvy because it's important to understand the product Atomic Object's team is developing. The project manager needs to be present on all the calls with Atomic Object, and I recommend ensuring you invest in that. For us, it was very helpful that we singled out a teammate who had technical ability on the backside and was the lead project manager.  --- #### Custom Software Development for Education Management Co **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development - Project size: $200,000 to $999,999 - Project length: June 2022 - June 2023 **Project Summary**: An education management company hired Atomic Object for software development services. The team was responsible for creating the project's scope and building search and filter features on the platform.  **Review Rating**: 4.0 - Quality: 4.0 - Schedule: 4.0 - Cost: 3.5 - Willing to Refer: 4.0 **The Reviewer** President, Brainspring - Industry: Education - Client size: 51-200 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Mar 11, 2024 **Feedback Summary**: After they engaged with Atomic Object, the client saw an increase in engagement with past users. The work met the client’s expectations, and the team communicated effectively. The client was impressed with Atomic Object’s ability to determine their needs and deliver on them.  ""Overall, we felt Atomic Object met our expectations."" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there.I am the president of Brainspring, an education management company. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Atomic Object?We hired Atomic Object for software development services. Our goal was to develop a platform where past participants of our courses could grab assets and other things they needed to support their program.  **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement?We relied heavily on Atomic Object to help us develop the scope package, and we had a series of meetings with them to help us figure out what we needed. The platform they built allows us to upload documents, videos, and recordings to one central hub. The platform also has search and filter features. Atomic Object’s work helped us further categorize assets between courses that users have taken. What is the team composition?We worked with a project manager, a UX/UI designer, and two developers. How did you come to work with Atomic Object?We found them through a Google search. How much have you invested with them?We spent around $350,000. What is the status of this engagement?We worked together between June 2022–June 2023.  **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? After we completed the project, we saw an increase in engagement with past participants. Overall, we felt Atomic Object met our expectations.How did Atomic Object perform from a project management standpoint?Atomic Object made a real effort to deliver everything on time, and they communicated effectively. We used Zoom, phone calls, Slack, and email to communicate.What did you find most impressive about them?We were impressed with their ability to determine what we needed and how to get us there. Are there any areas they could improve?There’s nothing we can come up with. Do you have any advice for potential customers?Be prepared to work with one point person from Atomic Object.  --- #### Sofware Development & Maintenance Services for University **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Sep. 2022 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Atomic Object provides ongoing software development and maintenance services for a university. The team evaluates and works on improvements in the client's existing software using Python and Django. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Professor, University of Michigan - Industry: Education - Client size: 10,001+ Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Mar 6, 2024 **Feedback Summary**: Atomic Object has identified and fixed several existing bugs in the client's software. The team is good at explaining technical work to non-developers and providing appropriate information for the client to understand. Atomic Object has regular communication via email and in-person meetings. ""Atomic Object is a customer service-oriented company that takes the time to listen to their client's needs."" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there.I’m a professor at the University of Michigan, and I'm also the founder of a software startup company. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Atomic Object?I've worked with Atomic Object in my capacity as a researcher and as a founder of a startup company.  **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement?We were in the process of transferring our IT from the university to the company, and Atomic Object has conducted a technical due diligence review of our existing software stack. This diagnosis has allowed me to present a detailed explanation and evaluation of the software stack to potential investors and employees. Our software was built in Python and Django, and Atomic Object makes improvements in the existing stack using those two languages. Subsequent to that initial interaction, we've contracted Atomic Object to do additional development on the software stack we have as a free-standing company outside of the university. We manage hosting in AWS servers, and Atomic Object continues to work with us on software improvements.What is the team composition?We work with four developers from Atomic Object and with John (Managing Partner) and Jonah (Managing Partner). How did you come to work with Atomic Object?Atomic Object was referred to me by colleagues from the university.How much have you invested with them?We've spent around $20,000–$25,000 on this project.What is the status of this engagement?We've been working with Atomic Object since September 2022, and our engagement is ongoing. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?Atomic Object has successfully identified the source of bugs and fixed several existing issues in our software. I chose Atomic Object because they have an extremely positive reputation in our local community, and the quality of their work is consistent with that reputation. Atomic Object is a customer service-oriented company that takes the time to listen to their client's needs, offering different opportunities and options on how to proceed with the project. All of Atomic Object's staff has been amazing, and I'm happy with every teammate I've interacted with and the products they've produced for us.How did Atomic Object perform from a project management standpoint?Atomic Object meets deadlines and stays on budget. We communicate primarily through in-person meetings and via email with the developer. My company's CEO manages ongoing development, and I'm unsure how they communicate. Atomic Object is good at keeping us informed about the work, which doesn't happen with all software development companies. Atomic Object's regular communication with us as they learn about our software stack has been a wonderful aspect of working with them. The team is really good at communicating with us and ensuring we understand their work and make good decisions about how we deploy our resources in software development. Atomic Object's customer service is outstanding.What did you find most impressive about them?Atomic Object is highly responsive. I'm not a developer, and the team has been exemplary in providing appropriate information for me to understand their work. I work effectively with the team in planning and making decisions about the project without overwhelming me with technical details or information that isn't useful. Atomic Object has a special knack for working with non-developers and involving us in an informed way in the project.Are there any areas they could improve?I can't think of anything Atomic Object can improve on — I'm impressed with every aspect of the company. Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?I recommend spending time at the beginning of the project with the Atomic Object's principals and learning from them so you're prepared when you go into meetings. Know your software as well as possible and be open to the team's advice, guidance, and suggestions. --- #### Website Design & Development for Mortgage Company **The Project** - Services: Web Design, Web Development - Project size: $1,000,000 to $9,999,999 - Project length: Nov. 2020 - July 2022 **Project Summary**: A mortgage company hired Atomic Object for website design and development. The team was responsible for building website infrastructure, UI design, and adding and enhancing features. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.5 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Operations Manager, Ivy Mortgage - Industry: Financial services - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Oct 3, 2023 **Feedback Summary**: With Atomic Object’s automation, the client has decreased their processing time from 1–2 days to a few hours. The work has met the client’s expectations, and the team delivered on time and within budget. The client was impressed with Atomic Object’s technical knowledge and communication.  "“They achieved everything we were looking for.”" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there.I am the operations manager for a mortgage company.  **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Atomic Object?We engaged Atomic Object because we were trying to rebuild our customer-facing website. Our business is primarily handled digitally, so we wanted to overhaul the entire website to make it more user-friendly and modern.  **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement?When we first met with Atomic Object, we had a rough outline of what we wanted to do, so we didn’t have to spend much time on the design. However, they did assist with the design process once we started building. Their team used various tools to develop an entire platform and backend database.Atomic Object spent the first few weeks of our engagement building on the existing infrastructure. Their team took the time to understand our business and how it worked during this period. Atomic Object added many features to the site, and we did this step-by-step. Website functionalities include the ability for our users to get direct interest rates from the website, and to register accounts and submit applications online. The basic idea of these functionalities was already there, but Atomic Object was able to enhance them. All of the design work was completed through Figma, and if there were any issues our in-house team could not resolve, they took that on. What is the team composition?Our team varied throughout the engagement, but we primarily worked with seven people. This included a project manager, a tech lead, software developers, and one individual responsible for testing. How did you come to work with Atomic Object?Atomic Object was a referral; they were recommended to us through a prior design company we worked with. How much have you invested with them?We spent more than $2.4 million. What is the status of this engagement?We worked together between November 2020–July 2022.  **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? The website works well, and their team added a lot of automation to make our processes faster. Our applications go through much quicker; previously, an application would take 1–2 business days, and now it takes about two hours. They achieved everything we wanted, so we’re satisfied with the engagement. We set high expectations, and Atomic Object’s work met them. How did Atomic Object perform from a project management standpoint?We used Pivotal Tracker for project management, allowing us to track progress easily. We met with Atomic Object biweekly, and their team updated us on all the progress. Our project manager did a great job building communication between their development team and ours, so we understood everyone’s needs. Everything was delivered on time and within budget. There were a few changes throughout the project, but they ensured everything was clear, and we knew when something came up. Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?We’d like to shout out Jake (Software Consultant & Developer); he was incredibly professional and responsive throughout the engagement. What did you find most impressive about them?They are extremely capable in terms of development. Everything they presented to us was completed, and the work was free of bugs for the most part. Atomic Object’s team was knowledgeable, eager to learn about our business needs, and easy to communicate with. Their internal procedures regarding development were also very impressive. Are there any areas they could improve?We didn’t have many complaints, but Atomic Object could have done better on the design front. However, they didn’t have much of an opportunity to design, so this wasn’t entirely their fault. Do you have any advice for potential customers?Software development is a joint effort between the client and the vendor, so the better the communication and goals, the more successful the project will be. As long as you clearly lay out your goals, they’ll be able to accomplish them.  --- #### Online Platform Dev for Nonprofit Financial Institution **The Project** - Project size: $200,000 to $999,999 - Project length: Oct. 2022 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Atomic Object is developing an online platform for a nonprofit financial institution. The team has designed and is building the platform using TypeScript, Next.js, PostgreSQL, Auth0, Contentful, and Storybook.  **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** CSO, Northern Initiatives - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Jun 8, 2023 **Feedback Summary**: Atomic Object’s work has garnered a lot of excitement, as it’ll enable the client to grow in subscribers and facilitate a blended learning process. The team led transparent project management with frequent check-ins, billing, and transparency in their backlog. The team’s thoughtfulness stands out. "“I’ve been very happy with the process.”" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there.I’m the chief strategy officer (CSO) for Northern Initiatives, a Michigan nonprofit community development financial institution. We provide loans and know-how to businesses looking to start and grow. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Atomic Object?We created an online platform called Initiate in 2017 that contained the know-how of what we do. The platform had resources about starting a business, money, marketing, and management. Once we outgrew the platform, we needed a provider who could help us develop the next version of Initiate in the latest technology so that it could scale and grow with us. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement?Atomic Object has developed our new online platform. Initially, we provided them with a list of functions and research we had conducted with the help of third parties about what entrepreneurs and trainers needed. We wanted something easy for entrepreneurs and trainers to use, interact with, and guide learning. Additionally, Atomic Object has helped do additional research and conducted interviews with advisors and business owners to confirm our work. The team has designed the platform and done a round of testing with the advisors and business owners. We use GitHub as our code repository, and Atomic Object has used TypeScript, Next.js, PostgreSQL, Auth0, and Contentful to build the platform. They’ve also used Storybook for all of the styling. Atomic Object is almost done with development. After that, we’ll move into a continuous improvement engagement. The team will keep the platform up to date and work through minor updates in our backlog. What is the team composition?We’ve worked with up to five teammates from Atomic Object: Taylor (Managing Partner), Louie (Software Consultant & Developer), Dre (Software Consultant & Developer), another developer, and Ryan (Managing Partner), who is our lead and relationship manager.How did you come to work with Atomic Object?I was searching for providers located in Michigan that weren’t outsourcing labor. Initially, I found Atomic Object through an online search and then talked to coworkers who knew the company through other projects. How much have you invested with them?We’ve spent around $400,000. What is the status of this engagement?We started working with them in October 2022, and the engagement is ongoing. The continuous improvement engagement will begin next week.  **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? Although we haven’t launched the new platform, there’s a lot of excitement around it. We’ll be getting four new subscribers who have been waiting for the update. There will also be anticipation about the new platform at a conference we’re attending in two weeks. Atomic Object’s work will help us grow our subscribers and help facilitate our blended learning process. This project aims to help build the capacity of other nonprofits, mission lenders, and organizations like us who want to support entrepreneurs. The new platform will make this process much more seamless because users will be able to track their progress and work together, which will also mean stronger small businesses and communities. How did Atomic Object perform from a project management standpoint?We have check-ins and billing every other week at a minimum. We also get to look at Atomic Object’s backlog and make decisions, so we’re informed throughout the process. What did you find most impressive about them?Everyone on Atomic Object’s team is really good. Ryan has guided us along and ensured the process is smooth. He has gone above and beyond to help us outside of development by educating us and thinking about how to launch the platform smoothly. Taylor has been thoughtful in the design and has hit the nail on the head in making us feel comfortable about our chosen path. Our key developers have been very thoughtful about how we can do most of the platform’s management after launch instead of returning to them for everything. Are there any areas they could improve?There isn’t anything they need to improve at this time; I’ve been very happy with the process. Do you have any advice for potential customers?Communicate, be upfront, and ask questions early — Atomic Object can’t read your mind. Initially, I didn’t know if I should bring certain things up, and Atomic Object assured me they appreciate the detail and having as much information as possible. The team is very supportive. Moreover, setting a strict budget and getting everything you want is hard. I recommend thinking about what exactly you need. Many small requests could add up, so going back to those core requirements is helpful.  --- #### Mobile App Dev & UX/UI Design for Repair & Maintenance Plat **The Project** - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: Nov. 2022 - Feb. 2023 **Project Summary**: A restaurant repair and maintenance platform hired Atomic Object for mobile app development. After a discovery phase, the client worked with Atomic Object to build the app using Expo Go and React Native.  **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Senior Product Manager, 86 Repairs - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 51-200 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — May 30, 2023 **Feedback Summary**: The client successfully launched the app they created with Atomic Object, and user adoption has been strong. The service provider discovered a feature set that the client was happy with, and Atomic Object built a clean and functional system that the client’s customers find valuable.  "“They took a lot of pride and ownership in their work.”" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there.I’m the senior product manager at 86 Repairs, a repair and maintenance management platform for the restaurant industry. We’re part software and part service.  **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Atomic Object?We wanted to build a mobile app for our customers. We needed a team with expertise in mobile app development to accelerate the process.  **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement?We started off with a couple of weeks of design, where we went on-site and met with some of our customers. We got to know the industry and the problem spaces a little better. At the end of that initial design research phase, we got together with the Atomic Object design team and came up with the MVP version of our mobile app. We started with a rough idea of what we wanted the features to be. We wanted our customers to be able to create service requests which is the primary way that they engage with us. We also wanted them to be able to view all of the requests in our system and be able to drill down to each individual request and get more specific information.We had a lot of data but needed to represent it and show it to our end users in a mobile-friendly way. We specced out the screens, detailed the interactions that we wanted, and worked with Atomic Object's engineering team to build the first version of the app. We built it using Expo Go with a React Native framework, and Atomic Object used Figma and Miro. Our team handled most of the backend work of the API integration. What is the team composition? They had a delivery lead, and we worked closely with the UX designer.How did you come to work with Atomic Object?They were a referral for us; I talked to seven different agencies before deciding to move forward with Atomic Object. How much have you invested with them?We spent about $180,000.What is the status of this engagement?We worked together between November 2022–February 2023. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?Our success was being able to have a mobile app that we could launch to our customers by the end of the engagement. Since we finished our engagement with Atomic Object, the adoption of the app has been very strong.I’m happy with the progress that we’ve made, and we give them a lot of credit for finding the right feature set and building something clean and functional that our end users find valuable.How did Atomic Object perform from a project management standpoint?The project management was great and we had stand-ups or check-ins a couple of times a week. We communicated via phone calls, texting, and Slack. What did you find most impressive about them?They brought a broad range of skills to the table. No matter what we threw at them, they had somebody who had the expertise we needed and was able to consult and give an informed opinion. Atomic Object became a part of our team really quickly, and they took a lot of pride and ownership in their work. It felt like we were working with people who cared about our business just as much as we do, which was really nice to see. Are there any areas they could improve?There were a couple of times when we had to go back and forth with the invoices to ensure the budget was trending on track. I had to watch that a little bit more than I would have liked, but we ended up delivering on time and everything went well in the end. Do you have any advice for potential customers?They really care about their craft and their work. They have a lot of good expertise to offer beyond the delivery of the product. Look to them as partners and subject matter experts, and you’ll get a lot of value out of your engagement.  --- #### Custom Software Dev for R&D Chemical Process Co **The Project** - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Aug. - Nov. 2022 **Project Summary**: An R&D chemical process company hired Atomic Object for software development. The team developed compliance features, including user authentication and an audit trail using Python and JavaScript.  **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Senior Director, R&D Chemical Process Co - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — May 24, 2023 **Feedback Summary**: Since engaging with Atomic Object, the team has been able to validate the solution software functions to meet regulatory requirements. The client has been very satisfied with the team’s work and Atomic Object’s ability to create an elegant solution that the client was able to integrate seamlessly.  "“The software unlocked new capabilities for our company.”" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there.I’m the senior director of a company that does R&D on chemical processes for making high-value chemicals. We also develop custom tools to facilitate that work.  **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Atomic Object?We hired Atomic Object to add some functionality to a software tool.  **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement?We added compliance features to use the software in a regulated environment for making drugs. Key technologies included Python and JavaScript. Atomic Object primarily helped with the development, but they also assisted with some design. We use the solution in the lab for data collection and control of scientific instruments. Atomic Object added a user authentication and audit trail functionality.What is the team composition?We worked with two full-time developers from Atomic Object, and other individuals went in and out as necessary. How did you come to work with Atomic Object?We spoke to multiple companies during our discovery process but ultimately decided to go with Atomic Object because they had the most attractive proposal. How much have you invested with them?We spent less than $50,000. What is the status of this engagement?We worked together between August–November 2022.  **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? We were able to validate the software functions to meet the regulatory requirements and satisfy our quality obligations. The software unlocked new capabilities for our company, and the quality was very high. The project came together exactly the way that we hoped it would. We were able to take the new tools they built and develop other software features, which was a really important goal for us. How did Atomic Object perform from a project management standpoint?We had daily stand-ups and managed sprints together. We used Jira for project management and communication. What did you find most impressive about them?We were most impressed with their ability to develop something that we needed and to do it in an elegant way that allowed us to make it our own. Once the project with Atomic Object was over, we were able to take it over seamlessly. Are there any areas they could improve?There’s nothing we can come up with. Do you have any advice for potential customers?Ensure you have clear communication at the beginning of the project regarding your goals.  --- #### Custom Software Dev for Video Game Platform **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development, Enterprise App Modernization - Project size: Confidential - Project length: Jan. 2020 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: A video game company has hired Atomic Object for custom software development. Atomic Object has built the client's website and backend, and has been responsible for UX/UI design. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Director of Production, Pixelberry Studios - Industry: Gaming - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Jan 28, 2023 **Feedback Summary**: Since the launch of the platform, the client has remained at 95% uptime. The team from Atomic Object has consistently produced high-quality work and has always met every milestone. The client has been particularly impressed with the team’s leadership and their purpose-driven approach. "“They’ve been an integral partner of ours for about three years now.”" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I am the director of production for Pixelberry Studios; we are in the video gaming industry. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Atomic Object? Our company was trying to do something quite unique in our space and create a user-generated content platform. We didn’t have a lot of expertise or competency in that area, so we set out for about 6–12 months to try and find third-party contractors and agencies who had achieved things they hadn’t before, and who had operationalized whatever key learnings came out of that research. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? They built our websites and backend and handled UX/UI design. They have a substantial operational menu of all the services they have, but they’re integrated into our project; everything that we conceptualize from an operational perspective across the platform is led by their organization. If we want new functionalities or a piece of the platform added, they take over after the initial requirements are gathered and maintain everything up to the launch of that part of the platform. They do this across our platform today, and it is substantial. How did you come to work with Atomic Object? Our engineering group found Atomic Object. What is the status of this engagement? We began working with them around January 2020, and it is an ongoing engagement. We have asked them to stay on for another year because we can’t internally hire the competencies that they instantly bring. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? We’ve had 100% uptime since our initial beta launch of the platform, and it's been more than a year now. The platform has remained at 95% uptime since its launch, which is incredible, and they've never missed a milestone with our organization. How did Atomic Object perform from a project management standpoint? They are laser-focused on budget and timing, which is something I’ve never seen in 30 years of development. We use Slack and Zoom almost exclusively for communication, and Miro boards and Jira for project management. What did you find most impressive about them? One of their strengths is their leadership and the focus of their team members on that leadership. I’ve never had a team that is so well-led and so purpose-driven. Even when people leave their company, we can’t tell because the quality of their work stays the same. This speaks to the competence of the management and their ability to always understand customer challenges.  Atomic Object is also incredible at helping us understand what we want to achieve. They lead us through countless exercises to quantify and qualify exactly what success means from a product perspective, and then ultimately, laser guide our focus to deliver to our senior management. They’ve been an integral partner of ours for about three years now. Are there any areas they could improve? It would be wonderful if they could grow their capacity slowly and keep their quality because they're amazing. They keep their company at a specific size within the scope of their management capacity and capability, and that is a constraint on any large company because you want to grow as fast as that team will take you.  We’ve had to use other third-party vendors because we struggle to scale with them, and it’s not the same. Our internal teams can’t keep up with the capacity and quality of delivery, which is a sticking point.  Do you have any advice for potential customers? Involve Atomic Object at the earliest conceptual stages of the project, and they will not let you down. --- #### Custom Software Development for Consulting Firm **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development - Project size: $1,000,000 to $9,999,999 - Project length: Oct. 2021 - Oct. 2022 **Project Summary**: A consulting firm engaged Atomic Object to build out an interactive platform. After building a successful first version, they were hired again to create a more robust and updated version of the software. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Managing Director, Accenture - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 10,001+ Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Nov 11, 2022 **Feedback Summary**: The client recently launched the platform and has received positive internal feedback so far. They’re confident it will positively impact their business and are looking forward to seeing the results. They found the team from Atomic Object to be effective, trustworthy, and efficient. "“They were incredibly flexible, transparent, and professional.”" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the managing director for a consulting firm that works with Fortune 1000 companies to help leaders align on strategy and cascade that strategy to people within their organizations. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Atomic Object? We had a tool that was mainly used offline that we called a learning map. It put small groups of people together with visualization data for interactive dialogue. We hired Atomic Object to upgrade the software and build a version that replicated the effectiveness of the offline version so people could have that interactive dialogue anywhere in the world. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? Atomic Object helped us with the first version, and once we knew it worked, they built the second version for us. The second version is a more robust platform with much more scalability for our global needs.  The platform allows users to sign in and assigns various roles to the participants because it is self-guided facilitation. It contains different visuals and activities throughout the experience, allowing for questions and people to contribute their input. It has a lot of interactivity and functionality for collaboration, and the topics vary based on client needs.  What is the team composition? We worked with between 8–10 people. Depending on where we were in the flow of the project, we had different individuals coming in and out to work on it. There were programmers, project managers, and we worked with senior executives.  How did you come to work with Atomic Object? They were a local agency, and we’d heard good things about them so we decided to work with them to build the original platform.  How much have you invested with them? We invested more than $1 million in the second version.  What is the status of this engagement? We initially engaged with Atomic Object on the first project during the COVID-19 pandemic. We worked on the second platform between October 2021–October 2022. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?  It’s too soon to give any real metrics, but we finished the project on time and were able to deliver the product when we said we were going to. We’ve had positive qualitative feedback from internal stakeholders, and they feel like we’ve been able to enhance our approach with this platform. We’re confident that the platform will be critical to our ongoing business success.  How did Atomic Object perform from a project management standpoint? They provided excellent project management. They listened to our feedback and made changes to make the partnership more successful. We used Jira to communicate and track progress.  What did you find most impressive about them? They took a lot of risk on our company in the initial stages of the process. Atomic Object put their professional reputation on the line to invest in the future success of our product, so we give them a lot of credit. We fully trusted them because of their willingness to dive in with us, and they continued to provide high-quality work for us throughout.  They were incredibly flexible, transparent, and professional. We always knew where we stood with them, and they kept us in the loop and helped us make realistic project decisions. Are there any areas they could improve? There’s nothing that comes to mind in terms of improvement.  --- #### Custom Software Development for Higher Education Institute **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Mar. 2020 - June 2022 **Project Summary**: A higher education institute hired Atomic Object to provide custom software development. They created a data-transfer platform to help the client migrate their information to a new system. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 4.5 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Executive, Higher Education Institution - Industry: Education - Client size: 5,001-10,000 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Oct 14, 2022 **Feedback Summary**: Thanks to the tool Atomic Object created, the client could transfer more than 200,000 documents from one platform to another. Atomic Object led a communicative, responsive, and transparent process to ensure the engagement's success. "''They were always transparent with the process and timely with communication.''" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m an executive at a higher education institute. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Atomic Object? We wanted to migrate data from our previous curricular management and evaluation system to a new one called MedHub, so we needed help creating a custom software solution that could help us migrate data. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? Atomic Object helped us create a custom tool for data migration to transfer our evaluations from our legacy system to the new MedHub platform. We started by providing Atomic Object with the documentation we had from both platforms — they already had experience working with MedHub, so we just helped them fill any possible gaps. What is the team composition? We worked with their development team and John (Managing Partner), who oversaw the whole project. How did you come to work with Atomic Object? MedHub recommended Atomic Object to us as a vendor because they had previously worked together. How much money have you invested in this partnership? We spent $10,000–$50,000 with them for this project. What is the status of this engagement? We worked together from March 2020–June 2022. We had a by-the-hour agreement, where we used their services ad hoc to our needs. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? The navigation and functionality of our processes improved, and the product itself met our expectations. In terms of metrics, we were able to transfer around 200,000 discrete evaluations. How did Atomic Object perform from a project management standpoint? Their ability to communicate and stick to schedules and budgets delivered a great project management experience. Regarding tools, we used email and Zoom — they were super responsive. Overall, we always knew where we were with the process and could reach out to John as needed to oversee our future plans. What did you find most impressive about them? They were always transparent with the process and timely with communication. In addition, their team was honest about the limitations they encountered throughout the process. Are there any areas they could improve? I didn’t think there was anything they could improve on. It was a challenging process for us, but Atomic Object did a solid job. Do you have any advice for potential customers? Ensure to ask all of your questions and be clear with your requirements. In addition, be responsive and communicative to keep up with them and avoid causing delays. --- #### Crowdfunding Software Dev & Support for Nonprofit Group **The Project** - Services: Web Development - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Apr. 2018 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Atomic Object provides software development support for a homelessness nonprofit organization’s crowdfunding platform. They’re also in charge of fixing bugs and implementing feature updates to the software.  **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Program Director, Lighthouse - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Feb 15, 2022 **Feedback Summary**: The group’s crowdfunding platform has raised over $4 million to support nonprofits and individuals in the homelessness space since working with Atomic Object. The team has also revamped the organization’s donation process. They’ve been responsive and committed to providing assistance to the client.  "“They understand the key role they play in the success of our fundraising efforts.”" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the program director at Lighthouse, a nonprofit organization that works on homelessness and housing-related issues. We also work with people who are seeking housing opportunities or whatever their situation happens to be.  **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Atomic Object? Our organization owns a crowdfunding platform called HandUp, which helps people who are experiencing economic hardships. Atomic Object has worked with us as contracted software engineers to continue improving this platform. To provide context, HandUp was originally developed in 2014 by a public benefit corporation. It was also nationally utilized by people who want to share their stories or provide support. Lighthouse joined HandUp’s userbase in 2015, and we were approached to take over the site in 2017. They said that it would operate better as a program within a nonprofit organization since it would be able to apply for grants and funding streams. When we took on HandUp, we realized that we needed to outsource the actual software engineering aspects of it.  **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? HandUp was initially built as a proof of concept (POC), and Atomic Object worked to stabilize it. They made the platform’s weak points more resilient and fixed the errors that appeared as the platform grew.  At present, Atomic Object maintains and rolls out new features for HandUp; they also fix bugs as they happen. The team has also initiated automated processes to make the platform easier to use. Their resources are also working on making it more user-friendly.   What is the team composition? I’ve worked with a few people from Atomic Object, including John and Jonah (Managing Partners). I also work with Kory (Software Consultant & Developer).  How did you come to work with Atomic Object? When we acquired HandUp in 2017, we decided to seek software engineering assistance. That was when we found Atomic Object.  We liked them because we weren’t far away from their offices; they were incredibly accessible. On top of that, they were patient in explaining technical things to us. That was why we decided to hire them.  How much have you invested with them? We’ve spent around $30,000–$40,000.  What is the status of this engagement? We started working with them in April 2018, and the engagement is ongoing.  **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?  Since we started working with Atomic Object, HandUp has raised over $4 million to support individuals and nonprofits in the homelessness space. We’ve also engaged over 120 organizations — they’ve all utilized HandUp to raise funds for their goals. These nonprofits have met over 10,000 goals and raised over $7 million in total.  Most recently, the biggest success we’ve had with Atomic Object is related to the revamped donation process. We’ve been able to generate enough revenue through our transactions. This has helped us cover our technical costs, making the program more sustainable. In fact, we’re able to provide services such as our COVID-19 pandemic recovery and relief campaign.  How did Atomic Object perform from a project management standpoint? Communicating with Atomic Object has been incredibly easy. They’ve been incredibly responsive whenever there’s a bug or crash that requires an urgent response. I mainly work with Kory, and we’re on Slack all the time as we work together. We also have a monthly sync meeting with the Atomic Object team to go over our goals. About once a year or so, I check in with John and Jonah to discuss the project’s progress and any plans we’re pursuing in the coming year.  Overall, they’ve made themselves available to us in a number of ways, and we appreciate their accessibility. Their resources are also highly consumer-centric. They take their time to provide assistance, and that has been an important part of our work — they not only deliver good products; they also do it with a good team of people around them.  In terms of tools, we use tools like GitHub, Pivotal, Zendesk, and Squarespace. We previously used a platform called Intercom, but it wasn’t the right fit for HandUp, so Atomic Object helped us to replace it with a different one. We now use Pivotal to track individual tasks and keep a running list of our big activities.  What did you find most impressive about them? Atomic Object genuinely believes in our mission. They see the value of our work; although this is a small project when compared to their work with other organizations, they’re committed to it. They understand the key role they play in the success of our fundraising efforts to support people who are experiencing hardships and homelessness.  On top of that, they make complex things easily understandable for anybody who doesn’t have a computer science or engineering background. They’ve been able to not only bring themselves up to speed but also help us understand what they’re able to do and provide.  Are there any areas they could improve? No, there aren’t any. They’ve been great and responsive to our needs.  Do you have any advice for potential customers? Know that Atomic Object is incredibly accessible; they want to answer your questions. Their resources are creative when it comes to coming up with solutions to problems. Their work culture and ethics are also great; they treat their employees well and promote a good working environment. The team also preaches work-life balance. --- #### Website UI Development for EdTech Startup **The Project** - Services: UX/UI Design, Web Development - Project size: $1,000,000 to $9,999,999 - Project length: July 2019 - Jan. 2020 **Project Summary**: Leveraging their experience, Atomic Object helped an educational technology startup develop their flagship product’s web UI. The key tech stacks they used were GraphQL, React, Apollo Client, and TypeScript.  **Review Rating**: 4.5 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 4.5 - Cost: 4.0 - Willing to Refer: 4.0 **The Reviewer** CTO, EdTech Startup - Industry: Education - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Aug 18, 2021 **Feedback Summary**: The Atomic Object team was key to the success and timeliness of the company’s product launch. Their team worked well with the client’s; they also successfully integrated with the startup’s in-house processes. Their experience and ability to share knowledge to the group was also highly impressive.  "“Their project management was mature and reasonable.” " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the CTO of a startup that serves K-12 education institutions, primarily public school districts, and charter schools. We have back-office software in the people management space, and our flagship product deals with tracking employee absences. It also matches and places substitutes in classrooms.  **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Atomic Object? We hired them to help us build our product. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? Atomic Object worked almost exclusively on the web UI of our flagship product using React, GraphQL, Apollo Client, and TypeScript. Their team developed the key features of our product, such as data and absence management. Our team had limited experience, so Atomic Object brought their React experience to the table. We also used some tools from their libraries to help us cogenerate a library for GraphQL. They also helped us find simplified ways of cogenerating interactions between Apollo Client and TypeScript.  What is the team composition? Two developers worked directly with my team on a day-to-day basis. Meanwhile, my main point of contact was the project manager, who managed our business relationship and billing schedule.  How did you come to work with Atomic Object? Atomic Object was hired by the company that invested in our product. When I came onboard and merged with the business to rebuild the product, I inherited the team as part of the company’s investment in us. Meanwhile, I was highly impressed with their philosophy and approach. The team was truly mature; I enjoyed sitting down with them and talking shop, so we continued the engagement.  How much have you invested with them? During my involvement, we invested around $300,000. Prior to that, the company that found them spent well over $1 million. What is the status of this engagement? They worked with us from September 2019–January 2020.  **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?  Atomic Object was instrumental in our timely launch; we built the entire UI and 90% of the backend in only around five months. They didn’t work on any standalone feature that could be measured quantitatively, however.  How did Atomic Object perform from a project management standpoint? Their project management was mature and reasonable, though they didn’t truly have any project management responsibilities that specifically involved me. Their developers integrated easily with our team and our loose process. They were also highly flexible as they adapted to our fast implementation cycle.  What did you find most impressive about them? The knowledge of their entire group was impressive. The Atomic Object team was able to draw knowledge from other developers and teams as they worked closely on Apollo Client and GraphQL.  Are there any areas they could improve? Atomic Object was thorough but a little slow. I pushed for speedy implementation and decision-making because I saw that they had a slow, methodical approach to the project even before I came on board. The project wouldn’t have succeeded at our preferred scale if they continued at the rate that they were moving.  Do you have any advice for potential customers? Atomic Object has a good methodology for discovering business requirements and designing deliverables. However, they’re not cheap; they’re going to be more expensive if you don’t know the software you want to build up front. As a result, you should bring much of your software knowledge and experience to the table. Although the team is open to adjusting to your needs, it's difficult for any software developer to build without understanding the deliverables. --- #### Outsourced Software Developers for Automobile OEM **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development - Project size: $1,000,000 to $9,999,999 - Project length: Mar. 2020 - June 2021 **Project Summary**: Atomic Object provided production development staff augmentation services for an automobile OEM. The team was involved in all aspects of planning, architecture, and development. **Review Rating**: 4.0 - Quality: 4.5 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 3.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Supervisor, Auto Group - Industry: Automotive - Client size: 10,001+ Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Jul 13, 2021 **Feedback Summary**: Atomic Object’s work met all client needs. The team completed the requested software features within the deadline. They quickly picked up the necessary skills for the project, and made sure the entire process was seamless. Atomic Object is a knowledgeable vendor that gets the job done.   "“Their attitude and ability to share knowledge with our team was excellent.”" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m a supervisor at an automobile OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer). I manage two products in our ecosystem. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Atomic Object? We were tasked with taking a research project and turning it into production software in a short amount of time. We realized that we didn’t have enough time to complete it in-house. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? It was a location and map-based project. The team brought in very experienced, high-quality developers that were able to look at the POC and our requirements and help build the required solution. They were involved in all of the planning, architecture, and development. What is the team composition? We worked with seven developers and two project managers. How did you come to work with Atomic Object? They were recommended as a good company with a high skill level. They had definite expertise in the technology we needed and the area we needed. The way they worked was also very good. How much have you invested with them? We spent $1.5 million–$2 million range. What is the status of this engagement? We started working together in March 2020, and we wrapped up in June 2021.   **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?  They completed the new software feature successfully. They definitely met our requirements from a quality standpoint. The team also helped us meet our tight deadline. Their attitude and ability to share knowledge with our team was excellent. They’re very easy to work with.   How did Atomic Object perform from a project management standpoint? We had daily standups to talk with the team. We used Slack for communication, and we also had monthly check-ins with the account management team to make sure everything was going well. What did you find most impressive about them? Their ability to learn things quickly stands out. They were able to ramp up quickly. Are there any areas they could improve? There was a bit more turnover than I’d like to see on a team of our size. That being said, this project happened during COVID-19, so there were a lot of things changing at that time. Do you have any advice for potential customers? If things aren’t going as you had hoped, don’t be afraid to ask for something different or new. We did just that on the project management side, and the team was very flexible.   --- #### Consulting & App Development for Mental Health Nonprofit **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development, IT Staff Augmentation, Other IT Consulting and SI - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: Jan. - June 2021 **Project Summary**: After losing team members, a mental well-being nonprofit hired Atomic Object to guide them around structuring and managing their development processes. Their teams also did app development projects together.  **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 4.5 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** VP Customer Engagement, Healthy Minds Innovations - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Jun 23, 2021 **Feedback Summary**: Thanks to Atomic Object’s help, the nonprofit developed new features for their app and completed huge projects. They also kept the client updated in terms of budget and progress, helping them plan ahead. Overall, their structure and top-notch talent helped them gain the firm’s confidence and trust.  "“Overall, everyone on their team was an outstanding contributor.” " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. Healthy Minds Innovations is a nonprofit that provides products and services in the mental well-being space. Primarily, we’ve developed an app that provides training in terms of mental well-being skills. We’re also closely affiliated with the University of Wisconsin Center for Healthy Minds.  I’m the VP of customer engagement. As such, I have plenty of conversations and contact with outside organizations that are looking for services, which are quite varied from research projects to straight-up customer relationships. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Atomic Objects? We were a small team of 27 people, and we had a fairly significant number of departures from teammates — we lost around 7–8 people. That included software developers and project managers who were involved in the app we were developing. In other words, we had a big gap in resources, hampering our ability to continue supporting the app and adding new features to it.  **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? Our engagement with Atomic Object had two main components. In the first one, one of their senior members guided us around managing our team as we lost senior managers. He also assisted us in our hiring process, helping define job descriptions and vet candidates to fill the gap in our team. Overall, he provided general consulting advice on how to keep our operations running smoothly while we rebuilt our team. We also wanted to restructure our organization, so they helped us think through optimal ways to organize our team in the area of software development.  For the second component, Brian (Software Consultant & Developer) joined our team and worked alongside our existing staff. He ran through a series of sprints with us, which were typically a couple of weeks long and varied widely in nature. His tasks included fixing bugs, digging into new features, and solving problems. Sometimes, Brian worked alone. However, he was often involved in pair-programming with our members. Moreover, he worked full-time, so he was in all of our daily standups — he essentially served as an extension of our team to bring stability and his expertise to the table.  One of our biggest projects with Atomic Object was developing a web portal that allowed customers to register accounts and sign in on a platform. It consisted of several sprints’ worth of work and involved connecting 2–3 data streams into a unified format. This way, the data could be assembled and organized. Plenty of work was needed to make this feature work, and Atomic Object helped us tackle this large project while they were on board.  What is the team composition? We mainly worked with Brian and one member of their leadership team, who advised us on how to structure our organization.  How did you come to work with Atomic Object? I became familiar with Atomic Object through my previous employer. We built a software team, and the first person we hired introduced us to Atomic Object. Over the years, we worked on a number of projects. When I joined my current company, I continued our working relationship and recommended them as a great resource. Our team also looked around for other options, but we ultimately decided that Atomic Object was the best provider for us.  How much have you invested with them? We spent around $150,000. What is the status of this engagement? Our engagement with them ran from January–June 2021 or around 5–6 months. However, I’m sure we’ll have other opportunities to work with them.  **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?  Having Atomic Object as part of our team helped us shift from doing simple maintenance — where we merely maintained our app and fixed bugs — to making actual progress on a long list of features that we wanted to add. Rather than being stationary in terms of development, we dug into a to-do list and knocked things off one by one. For instance, the web portal project was a fairly extensive piece of work, and they helped us complete that during their time with us.  Overall, they were highly talented. Although they were more expensive than other firms, they provided more than enough value for our money. As a nonprofit, we didn’t have deep pockets and a lot of revenue. Upon reflection, we felt that Atomic Object was well worth our investment How did Atomic Object perform from a project management standpoint? Atomic Object’s project management was exceptional. We used our own tool to track our workload, and they integrated with that smoothly. Every Monday morning, they’d provide us with a summary of our work together, including the time spent working, billing reports, and budget updates.  As a result, we knew exactly where we stood in terms of how much of our budget was left, how much had been used, and how much time we had left for each of the people they provided us. Overall, they had great communication, and we always knew where things were, especially in terms of budget.  What did you find most impressive about them? We were impressed by a few things about Atomic Object. On a high level, we admired the way they were organized as a group. They structured their organization in a way that looked after their people, ensuring that team members did great work as they tackled meaningful and valuable projects.  Overall, everyone on their team was an outstanding contributor. As a result, we had a great deal of confidence and faith in their ability to jump in and help us out whenever we needed their assistance.  Are there any areas they could improve? The process of assigning people to our team was a little nerve-wracking. They were obviously juggling a number of commitments each week, so there were uncertainties around who was doing what. Though the Atomic Object team was good at communicating, we couldn’t plan our engagement until the assignments were finalized and we knew who was joining us the following week.  We couldn’t do much about this. However, projecting assignments a bit further into the future with more visibility into potential options would be nice. That being said, once we put everything into writing, our engagement went smoothly.  --- #### Custom Software Development for Aerospace Supplier **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: Apr. 2020 - Apr. 2021 **Project Summary**: An automotive and aerospace supplier was working with an app that had problems with usability, update deployment, and they couldn't add new features. They hired Atomic Object to convert the tool into an app. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Software Engineering Team Lead, Aerospace Supplier - Industry: Automotive - Client size: 5,001-10,000 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Jun 11, 2021 **Feedback Summary**: Thanks to the contributions of the Atomic Object team, the company was able to develop a web-based UI for the tool and train the internal development team on how to continue development after the project was turned over to them. The team successfully completed the main goals of the project. ""We were impressed with the quality of the codebase and the expertise of the developers that worked on our project." " **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. I'm an engineering lead for a global automotive and aerospace supplier. I manage a small team of developers that provide internal applications and tools for other engineers in the company. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Atomic Object, and what were your goals? We have a critical legacy application that is used by lots of engineers internally. It was written in C++ and suffers from problems with usability, deployment of updates, and inability to easily add new features. We hired Atomic Object to help us convert this tool into a browser based web application. **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors? We had hired Atomic Object several years prior to work on a database design and to temporarily augment our staff for a new product we were developing. They had provided quality personnel and expertise at that time, so we did not hesitate to want to hire them again.   We gave them our requirements and they sent back a project proposal that was thorough and within our budget. Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used. Atomic Object was hired to provide a ready made tech stack and to train our developers in the practice of web development. They worked well with our developers and were able to successfully integrate into our existing DevOps infrastructure.   The teach stack consisted of git, Node, npm with Yarn , React, Redux, Redis caching, Apollo GraphQL, Docker on Linux, and Visual Studio Code. How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions? There were a total of 5 consultants. A lead architect and system designer, a lead UI/UX designer, two web developers, and a project manager. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables? We accomplished the main goals of the engagement, which were to design a web based user interface to the existing tool, and to train our developers on how to continue to develop that tool after the engagement was over. We worked in two weeks sprints and successfully maintained project velocity and merged PR's on time according to our project plan. Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness. Atomic provided a project manager that oversaw the team on the Atomic side and interfaced with our project manager at a high level. They used Pivotal Tracker. We had daily standups, end of week reviews, and sprint planning sessions every Monday. We also constantly communicated using tools like Discord. What did you find most impressive or unique about this company? We were impressed with the quality of the codebase and the expertise of the developers that worked on our project. They were thorough, professional, and up to date on the latest trends and technologies. We also appreciated their approach to user interface design, called Human Centric Design.   Their designer met with our internal customers to get direct input on what they wanted to see in the redesign effort. This was invaluable, as it provided a direct window into the usability problems of our customers. So far the feedback on the new design is extremely positive. Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently? Budget constraints on our end forced us to have to remove a dedicated tester from the project in order to extend the time available to the software devs. As a result, there are a few places where unit tests are missing or need to be improved, but so far we have not found any serious bugs or design flaws that a full time tester would have caught. --- #### Web Services for Policy Dashboard Transformation **The Project** - Services: Web Development - Project size: $200,000 to $999,999 - Project length: July 2019 - Jan. 2021 **Project Summary**: Atomic Object developed a web service with improved information security for an insurance company. The team started with project discovery meetings to drive out the project scope.  **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** IT Senior Project Manager, Fremont Insurance - Industry: Financial services - Client size: 51-200 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Mar 18, 2021 **Feedback Summary**: Thanks to Atomic Object's efforts, the users received the project well. The team's resources were vital to the quick turnaround of bugs after deployment. They used an agile approach to deliver the project. ""Atomic Object was very willing to augment the project team with additional resources as needed." " **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. I am a Senior Project Manager at Fremont Insurance. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Atomic Object, and what were your goals? Our Policy Dashboard supports our Independent Agents with functionality to view, edit, and report on policies, claims, billing, payments. It needed transformation into a Web Services platform with improved information security. **SOLUTION** How did you select Atomic Object and what were the deciding factors? Atomic Object was selected for their expertise in Web Services, industry knowledge and experience, and to support our local businesses and economy. Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used. We started with project discovery and brainstorming meetings to drive out project scope. Then a team of BA's, Designers, Developers were assembled from Atomic Object and Fremont Insurance. The project was co-managed by a PM from each company. The site was delivered in an Agile methodology, and deployed to our Agent workforce using Amazon AWS. How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions? Atomic Object provided two project managers, one web designer, and four web developers. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables? From the user experience perspective, the site has been well received. There were some bugs to work our after deployment, and Atomic Object resources were vital to the quick turnaround of these bugs. Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timelines. The Atomic Object project management team used an Agile approach to the project deliverables. The primary means of communication involved Slack and Pivotal Tracker was used for the project information. What did you find most impressive or unique about this company? Atomic Object was very willing to augment the project team with additional resources as needed. One of the challenges they assisted with was providing web developers during a time when we had no web developers on the project due to higher priorities for our developers to work on. Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently? No. --- #### Web & Mobile App Dev for Power Management Company **The Project** - Services: Mobile App Development, Web Development - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: Sep. 2018 - Aug. 2019 **Project Summary**: Atomic Object provided web and mobile app development for an international power management company. Their work included code reviews and design work as needed. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Sr. Manager of Design, Power Management Company - Industry: Manufacturing - Client size: 10,001+ Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Oct 15, 2020 **Feedback Summary**: Atomic Object’s work was exceptional. The team is fast-paced, organized, and on top of the ball. Customers can expect a communicative team that goes the extra mile to deliver above and beyond expectations. "“Their developers are much better quality than others I’ve come across.” " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the head of human-centered design at a multi-national, international power management company. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Atomic Object? We needed to deliver a new mobile and web app experience for one of our product lines as quickly as possible. We also had a specific budget we needed to fall within. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? First, they helped us identify our issues, risks, and challenges. Next, we covered architecture and development in iOS and Android. We also did web app development. Then, we did code reviews and design work as necessary. The team was able to chip in and add resources on an ad-hoc basis for different phases of our project.  What is the team composition? We worked with one delivery lead, and three other contacts. How did you come to work with Atomic Object? We decided to work with them because their quality was extremely high. Some of our other vendors had lower costs, but had different impacts to schedule. We were willing to try a higher quality vendor to see if we could get a better product delivered in less time. How much have you invested with them? We spent $125,000–$175,000. What is the status of this engagement? We started working together in September 2018, and we wrapped up in August 2019. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?  Their timing was impeccable. It was one of the faster projects we’ve ever completed. The amount of re-work that needed to be done was far less than in other projects. How did Atomic Object perform from a project management standpoint? They were really strong. During our two-week sprints, they were either on time or early. The team gave us weekly updates on the hours and the investments, risks, and accomplishments to be very clear and transparent. Overall, they were on top of the ball. What did you find most impressive about them? Their communication really stands out. The team is able to project what’s going to happen accurately is invaluable. Their developers are much better quality than others I’ve come across, too. Are there any areas they could improve? Their cost is a bit high, but you get what you pay for. Do you have any advice for potential customers? My advice is to make sure you have a plan in place to hand off the work that they accomplished into your organization. They’ll have high-quality work, but you’re going to need someone to implement it on your side. It’ll make the process a lot smoother. --- #### Custom Dev for Commercial Vehicle Product Firm **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development - Project size: $200,000 to $999,999 - Project length: June 2019 - Apr. 2020 **Project Summary**: Atomic Object provided software and application development services.  **Review Rating**: 4.5 - Quality: 4.5 - Schedule: 4.0 - Cost: 4.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Engineer, Commercial Vehicle Product Firm - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 1,001-5,000 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — May 12, 2020 **Feedback Summary**: Atomic Object successfully completed the development work. Their communication and ability to meet deadlines were impressive. They were very flexible and the quality of work was high.  ""They were flexible and willing to adapt to changing circumstances." " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m an engineer at a commercial vehicle product firm. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Atomic Object? We had a customer request for a sensor system. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? They provided embedded software and application development services. They used C for all app development and also supplied some frontend work. What is the team composition? There were initially two people assigned to the work, then we rolled it down to one person. How did you come to work with Atomic Object? I knew of the company from old classmates and acquaintances who worked there. They are highly regarded. How much have you invested with them? We spent around $300,000. What is the status of this engagement? The work began in June 2019 and ended in April 2020. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? We didn’t have many metrics, but anecdotally they were flexible and willing to adapt to changing circumstances. How did Atomic Object perform from a project management standpoint? Their communication and ability to meet deadlines were good. They used JIRA for tracking and Basecamp for collaboration. What did you find most impressive about them? Their quality of work is very high. I was happy with what they did. Do you have any advice for potential customers? Make sure to be honest and open in communications. Be good at being flexible so you can get value through transparency and honesty. You don’t need to spend so much time writing specific instructions because they’re good at understanding what you’re trying to accomplish. --- #### Web App Dev for Family & Childcare Technology Company **The Project** - Services: Web Development - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: Jan. - Mar. 2020 **Project Summary**: Looking to launch Version 1.2 of their MVP, a family and childcare tech company hired Atomic Object for their development services. The team worked within the existing Laravel framework to implement updates. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Co-Founder & CPO, Find MeTime - Industry: Arts, entertainment & music - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Apr 7, 2020 **Feedback Summary**: Atomic Object didn’t just provide fast, high-quality development work — rather, they seized opportunities to provide valuable information and strategies to internal stakeholders throughout the project. The updates to the app itself have had a tremendous impact on usability and functionality. ""Their natural ability to talk to us in a language we could understand and guide us through decisions was phenomenal." " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the co-founder and CPO of Find MeTime. We’re a family and childcare tech company. We connect parents to short term, hourly childcare services. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Atomic Object? We’d worked with a freelance developer to launch our MVP. After being live for a couple of months and gaining users, we realized we needed to make some adjustments based on our customers’ needs and habits.  **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? We engaged Atomic Object to help us release version 1.2 of our app. The team helped us build several new features, including increasing our search flexibility. The initial product, which is exclusively a web app, was created in PHP, using the Laravel framework.  Along the way, the team collaborated with us on ways to expand the architecture and plan for long term growth and the updates that will come with it. The advice they offered extended past appropriate future technologies to even include strategies on how to recruit and interview an in-house engineer.  What is the team composition? We worked three people in total: two full-time developers and a delivery lead who was available as needed. How did you come to work with Atomic Object? Atomic Object was a partner of a company I previously worked at. Though I hadn’t worked with them personally, I knew they were a team who could deliver fast, quality work, which was exactly what we needed. How much have you invested with them? We spent a little under $70,000. What is the status of this engagement? The project took place from January–March 2020. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?  The app is live, but it’s difficult to track metrics right now, as social distancing has limited childcare services greatly. However, we’ve presented the app to some of our investors and strategic collaborators, and they all love it. The increased functionality has had a great impact on the user experience of the app overall.  How did Atomic Object perform from a project management standpoint? Their project management style was the best part of working with them. As a designer myself, I was heavily involved in the project, and we collaborated directly throughout the project. Atomic Object set up criteria and procurement tools early on, which allowed us to have an effective workflow. We used Basecamp for communication and Pivotal Tracker for task management.  Though the team didn’t come into the engagement with an extensive background in Laravel, they picked it up very quickly, asking the right questions of our freelance developer who built our initial MVP.  What did you find most impressive about them? Their natural ability to talk to us in a language we could understand and guide us through decisions was phenomenal. I always felt included in the conversation, and despite their expertise, they never patronized me. Atomic Object provided our organization with so many educational moments without it ever feeling like they were doing so. It was always a seamless part of their communication. Further, when I give a development team my vision for the frontend, it’s often a long time before I can see it come to life. Atomic Object stood out in that they were always able to develop a high-quality product, while balancing our need to be scrappy as a startup. Are there any areas they could improve? No, not at all. They’re doing everything right. Do you have any advice for potential customers? Figure out what you want your role to be in the engagement. You can maximize what you get out of the relationship with Atomic Object depending on what you put in. --- #### UI/UX Design for Education Department **The Project** - Services: UX/UI Design - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: Aug. 2019 - Jan. 2020 **Project Summary**: Atomic Object designed an educational platform for a state education department. After creating user personas and wireframes, they assisted a third-party development team with translating the designs. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 4.0 - Cost: 4.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Lead, Education Department - Industry: Government - Client size: 501-1,000 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Mar 24, 2020 **Feedback Summary**: The product arrived on time and within budget, satisfying the client. Atomic Object deferred to the client’s decisions at each step while supplying their own advice and expertise to improve on the ideas. Constant communication and quick responses made for a smooth workflow. ""Like a good contractor, they made me feel like we were the only customer they had." " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I work for a state education department.  **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Atomic Object? We needed help with designing a platform to support our schools.  **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? Atomic Object first created focus groups to develop a series of user personas. From there they begin to build the platform with a series of wireframes, starting from scratch. That took six months. They also provided development support to help the dev team take what was in coding in the design process and translate it into the platform.  What is the team composition? We had a main point of contact on the team as well as a couple of programmers and developers. How did you come to work with Atomic Object? We’d partnered with an educational organization made up of intermediate school districts to develop platforms and applications to support the field. Together, we worked to develop an application to support our schools and provide teachers with up-to-date, accurate data. Atomic Object helped design the look and feel of the platform. When we had another, bigger platform to develop, we brought on Atomic Object again. How much have you invested with them? We spent about $70,000–$80,000 What is the status of this engagement? The project started in August 2019 and ended in January 2020. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? Atomic Object produced the product on time when we agreed. They were responsive as we were doing an agile method of development, which involves a lot of give-and-take. One of the advantages of having a company like Atomic Object is that they have the vision of what technology use looks like and in the future. They’d give advice about what my suggestions would feel like to the user, but left us to make the ultimate decision  How did Atomic Object perform from a project management standpoint? They hit deadlines perfectly, and the communication was constant. There were very few times where I had to wait more than an hour for a response via phone call, text, or email. We also had access to Zeplin and another project management tool in order to see the work being done. What did you find most impressive about them? I’ve never worked with another provider. However, what made me very confident about Atomic Object was that, like a good contractor, they made me feel like we’re the only customer they had.  Are there any areas they could improve? The time they took to make user personas was just way too long. I feel that time could have been cut in half. Any advice for potential customers? Have someone who is 100% dedicated to the project and available to answer questions. That helps keep the processing going. --- #### Design Consulting for Management Consulting Company **The Project** - Services: Business Consulting - Project size: Confidential - Project length: July 2019 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Atomic Object walked through a design scoping and technical specification process for the digital suite of a leadership consulting company, delivering a clickable prototype to inform their decisions. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Managing Director, Root Inc. - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 201-500 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Feb 11, 2020 **Feedback Summary**: The work performed by Atomic Object satisfied all project stakeholder expectations, hitting every deadline and even helping to keep their client on track when necessary. Their team was creative and respectful, bringing their own experience to the table but not forcing their opinions on the client. "“We never felt like we weren’t on the same page with them at any point in the project.” " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. Root is a strategy enablement and change leadership consulting company, and I lead our learning media and development teams. When an organization is initiating change, we help make sure that change is understandable and accessible to the broad base of employees by providing learning resources and strategy discussions that engage everyone in the process. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Atomic Object? Atomic Object is helping us build a suite of digital tools that will help companies sustain their change once they start it. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? We had a pretty clear understanding of the need and a less clear understanding of what we wanted to do about it. Atomic Object was able to take us through a design and technical scoping process to figure out a really clear workable prototype and a clear path forward for what would eventually become the first release of all the tools we wanted. What is the team composition? There were between 2–4 people from their side working with us at any given time. How did you come to work with Atomic Object? They had actually been on our radar for years and we had a few chances to get to know them through networking and scoping out a couple of potential ideas. They’re also very close to where we work, so when we decided to go ahead with this project, they were an easy first choice. What is the status of this engagement? We started working together in July 2019 and the project is ongoing. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? We don’t have any direct client measurables yet since we haven’t produced the project, but they were above every milestone in all of the work that they completed for us. They delivered everything in advance on their end, and when we had some internal shifts, they were incredibly agile and did a great job of keeping the project on track. How did Atomic Object perform from a project management standpoint? Their communication skills are excellent. We never felt like we weren’t on the same page with them at any point in the project. What did you find most impressive about them? They run really clear, well-organized projects. A lot of times you end up with vendors who champion their own opinion or sit back and don’t offer any input. Atomic does a great job of bringing a ton of experience to the work but making it feel like you are owning the project with them. They’re not afraid to bring their opinion and recommendations, and then also iterate with you and let their opinions shift as requirements might clarify or move in one particular direction or another. Are there any areas they could improve? Nothing comes to mind at all. Do you have any advice for potential customers? Don’t hesitate to rely on them for elements of the project that you might not know how to approach off the top of your head. They do a really good job in all of their work. --- #### Custom Software Development for Energy Technology Company **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development - Project size: $200,000 to $999,999 - Project length: Aug. 2018 - Mar. 2019 **Project Summary**: Atomic Object assisted with the software porting efforts of a technology company’s embedded system built with the C programming language. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Chief Product Officer, Energy Technology Company - Industry: Energy & natural resources - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Aug 1, 2019 **Feedback Summary**: Throughout the engagement, Atomic Object demonstrated their expertise in the required technologies and proved to be a reliable remote partner. Their customer service approach is refined and meant to foster a smooth workflow. Attentive and thorough in all matters, they are an ideal vendor. ""They groom the developers into certain practices and procedures that make the experience very seamless." " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I am the chief product officer at a small technology company. We make hydrogen fuel cell-powered electrical generators—small devices that produce electricity from chemical energy. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Atomic Object? We had to do a lot of software development in a short amount of time and needed additional bandwidth to meet a deadline. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? We had a certain amount of software that needed to be cleaned up and transferred from an existing application to a new application. We relied on Atomic Object to help us with the remaining software porting effort for this embedded system. Specifically, we have a microcontroller that reads a variety of sensor inputs and then executes our control algorithm and sets outputs appropriately to control, maintain, and operate the device. We do basically all of our development in C, and we used Jira and Bitbucket as our primary development tools. What is the team composition? At any given time, we worked with a maximum of four people. But some members rotated on and off, so we were exposed to quite a few people from their team. How did you come to work with Atomic Object? We reviewed firms across the country that had the best combination of talents, quality, and price, and we ultimately chose Atomic Object. We found them to be very well-qualified and have the necessary technical experience. Their familiarity working with embedded systems distinguished them from other options. We also liked their agile approach and test-driven development methods. It was not a preference or a goal to work with a remote team, but it certainly worked out very well. How much have you invested with them? We spent around $250,000. What is the status of this engagement? We worked together from August 2018–March 2019. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?  We found the work to be very high quality. They did everything the way we had hoped for them to do it. How did Atomic Object perform from a project management standpoint? They were well-organized and methodical. I found them to be very customer-oriented. I could tell that their approach was intended to give us the best experience. Their methods were quite polished in that regard. What did you find most impressive about them? They have an influential internal company culture. They groom the developers into certain practices and procedures that make the experience very seamless. Very few other firms will operate in that same way. Are there any areas they could improve? They were hyper-focused on the process, which can be a good thing but also sometimes limiting to the overall flexibility of the engagement. Do you have any advice for potential customers? You can’t go wrong based on their approach. Their meticulous attention to detail and their onboarding process will more than likely give you a great experience. --- #### App UX Design for Wellness App **The Project** - Services: UX/UI Design - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: January 2019 **Project Summary**: Atomic Object designed an iOS application from scratch. The team also provided backend consulting. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.5 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** CEO, Health App - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Feb 19, 2019 **Feedback Summary**: The app’s visuals received positive feedback. A communicative partner, Atomic Object ensured a smooth experience and compliance with the budget. Quality results and timely deliveries created value. ""The team was transparent and delivered on their promises." " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the CEO of a biotechnology company that makes software and apps for circadian rhythm purposes. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Atomic Object? I was working on a circadian rhythm application for a government agency; the iOS solution was for cancer patients. I hired Atomic Object to do the design. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? Atomic Object interviewed current patients and other people that fit personas. The team then drew up the flow from a UX perspective and did styling. They designed the app from scratch based on my guidelines and also provided backend consulting services. What is the team composition? I worked with one designer. There was another resource for backend consulting. How did you come to work with Atomic Object? I had discussed other products with the team, but this was the first opportunity I had to work with them. Their past app designs had impressed me; I wanted a similar look for my solution. How much have you invested with them? We spent $30,000. What is the status of this engagement? The project occurred in January 2019. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? Everyone is impressed with the designs. How did Atomic Object perform from a project management standpoint? The team was transparent and delivered on their promises. What did you find most impressive about them? They checked in repeatedly to ensure everything was on track and budget. I felt comfortable providing both positive and negative feedback. Are there any areas they could improve? I was pleased with the engagement. Do you have any advice for potential customers? Clients should be as responsive as Atomic Object. Efficient lines of communication make the partnership easy. --- #### Ruby on Rails Dev for Assessment Tool **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development - Project size: $200,000 to $999,999 - Project length: May 2011 - July 2018 **Project Summary**: Atomic Object developed a cloud-based, Ruby on Rails web app. Post-launch, they upgraded the frontend language and transitioned the app to AWS. They’ve also contributed to UX/UI design efforts. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 4.5 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Assistant Superintendent, OAISD - Industry: Education - Client size: 501-1,000 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Oct 25, 2018 **Feedback Summary**: Users praise the app’s intuitive setup, which is indicative of Atomic Object’s flexible approach. Rather than use a cookie-cutter process, they shape a project to its future users’ needs based on their clients’ market expertise. Customers can expect a communicative, understanding partner. ""They’re committed to not just developing software but to building software that’s impactful and unique."  " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m an assistant superintendent for the Ottawa Area Intermediate School District (OAISD). We’re an educational services agency that runs various services supporting other K-12 school districts. For example, we manage a fiber optic network and have a full enterprise technology services department. We're the tech department for several districts. I’m in charge of innovation, technology, information, and security. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Atomic Object? We’ve worked on several projects with them, the first being an online system for testing and assessments. We did a review of various systems that were available, but we didn’t find anything we liked. Therefore, we decided to go the custom development route. We’d done development work in the past as a department, but it’d primarily involved report-writing or scripts, along with a bit of SQL; custom work was out of our depth. In addition to developing the project, we wanted a partner who could teach us agile development and grow our team so we could eventually take over maintenance. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? Atomic Object worked on a project called inQwizIT that delivers and manages assessments. We gave them some of our specifications, they offered us a quote, and then we designed the app; it still uses the same system today. Though it started as a math-specific assessment tool, it was designed as a universal assessment engine and is now being used in science, social studies, and other subjects. It’s a web-based software whose front- and backend were originally developed with Ruby on Rails. It’s always been cloud-based, but we moved to AWS after launch. We still use Ruby on the backend (though we’ve made some code upgrades) but we’ve transitioned Ember.js on the frontend. Ember.js allows us to alter code more rapidly, while also maintaining all the backend pieces on Ruby. We’ve done multiple other projects with Atomic as well. One was a speculative design project to identify a concept we could show to prospective donors. Although the timing wasn’t right, we still plan on using it. Recently, we did a UX/UI project requiring them to build wireframes and other components. What is the team composition? We worked with three people for the original project, though we brought the designer’s hours down as we went forward. We’ve worked with other people on various projects since then but there’s been some carryover from team to team.  How did you come to work with Atomic Object? I knew I wanted to do something in the agile world and looked at all sorts of app developers. I tapped the network of a friend who works at a large IT firm and he provided a couple of recommendations, including Atomic. How much have you invested with them? We’ve spent close to $700,000. That doesn’t include the recent UX/UI project, as that was funded by another source. What is the status of this engagement? We worked with them from May 2011 until July 2018. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? People love inQwizIT, largely because it’s the first time many of them have worked with software designed with them in mind, which is part of Atomic’s process. The software is easy for everyone to use (our client and their users), so it’s gotten positive reviews. How did Atomic Object perform from a project management standpoint? They’re as good as any software development company I’ve worked with. Everyone struggles with projecting development accurately; that being said, Atomic does it very well. They’re only 30 km away from us, so it’s always easy to connect with them. What did you find most impressive about them? They’re committed to not just developing software but to building software that’s impactful and unique. They took ownership of the app as if it were their own project and adjusted well to our change requests. While they’ve expanded their expertise regarding development and design trends, they also respected us as domain, content, usability and customer experts. Other vendors assume we’ll have to go through a bunch of exercises to learn those things. Atomic does that to a certain extent, but they also understand we know what we’re talking about. This is nice for me, as I’m paying the bill. Atomic has all the services to be a one-stop shop (initial concept, design, programming) but they’ve partnered with us in different ways as needed. Rather than always use a single approach, they’ve been flexible. Are there any areas they could improve? There’s room for improvement in any project, but they always take our feedback and make the appropriate changes. In our first project, there were some things I knew would come up later, regarding how we’d model the data, but I was more than willing to go with the flow. They decided to tackle the problem when they came to it instead of accounting for it in the original design. I think they learned how valuable it is to keep the end-result in mind while working on quick iterations. --- #### Internal Software Design for SAAS Company **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: Dec. 2017 - May 2018 **Project Summary**: Working collaboratively with an in-house team, Atomic Object designed internal software that can be used for metric tracking and labor forecasting. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Marketing Coordinator, Soar Technology, Inc. - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 51-200 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Jul 13, 2018 **Feedback Summary**: The internal team loved all the design prototypes and is satisfied with the result. Attentive and hard-working, Atomic Object understood all needs and went above and beyond to meet them, while their ability to deliver on time and on budget made them a reliable partner. "“Our internal team was very happy with their work…” " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I work at Soar Technology. We provide artificial intelligence software to the government and military sectors. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Atomic Object? We relied on Excel to keep track of everything internally. However, as a company full of engineers, we wanted to have internal software. We didn't have the design experience in-house, so we were looking for a company to design the software we could use for metric tracking and labor forecasting. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? They interviewed three people from our organization and studied all the spreadsheets we sent them. After synthesizing all the data, they designed a web-based software for us. We just finished the design phase, and it ended up being three separate tools. We have multiple stakeholders, all of whom wanted to be able to get different things out of the software. Atomic Object was able to understand and meet our needs. We're now discussing internally what our next steps will be and whether we'll do the development in-house or in collaboration with them. What is the team composition? We worked with a project manager, a full-time designer, and two part-time engineers. Their two managing partners were also involved. How did you come to work with them? Our CEO was referred to them. How much have you invested with them? We spent about $60,000. What is the status of this engagement? We started working with them in December 2017 and the project was completed in May 2018. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? Our internal team was very happy with their work and loved the prototypes of the design. All the meetings we had were very productive. We're still using our Excel spreadsheet, so our team is very excited about getting a better solution in place. How did they perform from a project management standpoint? They did an excellent job. They delivered everything on time and stayed within our budget, keeping our internal team on task as well. We had a lot of in-person meetings where they showed us prototypes and explained different steps. In between those meetings, we communicated via phone and email. What did you find most impressive about them? I appreciated that they stayed on budget. Are there any areas they could improve? I can't think of anything. Do you have any advice for potential customers? Have a clear idea of what you're trying to accomplish and keep your mind open to their solutions. --- #### Web Dev for Science Education Student & Teacher Platforms **The Project** - Services: Web Development - Project size: $1,000,000 to $9,999,999 - Project length: Dec. 2014 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Atomic Object developed an iPad app and subsequently expanded it to a web app that’s integrated with tailored versions of Craft and Vanilla Forums. They now provide support and maintenance. **Review Rating**: 4.5 - Quality: 4.5 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.5 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Head of Product, Van Andel Education Institute - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 201-500 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Feb 13, 2018 **Feedback Summary**: The latest iteration is robust and ultimately improves both student and teacher engagement. Atomic Object’s effective use of Agile methodologies allows them to manage customer expectations while still delivering high-quality products. "“I appreciate how focused they are on quality.”" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. The Van Andel Education Institute is a nonprofit science education institute serving the local community and K-12 teacher space. We provide professional development for teachers to help increase curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking in classroom settings. We also develop hard-copy and digital tools to support that mission. I serve as the product development and support manager. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Atomic Object? We needed web development services. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? We’ve been involved with Atomic Object for multiple iterations of two primary projects. We had a general sense of what we wanted but realized it was best to give them the space to create the wireframes and design constructs. We focused our time on providing feedback and modifying things. The biggest things we brought to the table were a vision and a clear sense of the different student, teacher, and school administrator profiles we wanted to solve problems for. This helped them understand our goals. They did both development and design work. The initial project consisted of turning an instructional model into an iPad app. It’s a visual presentation of a model with boxes that users click on to get more details of our instructional model, thus helping both teachers and students. We had an elementary, secondary, and Spanish version. The basis of this app and our model was then taken to a broader project that we’ve since completed four different iterations of. The new launches were generally synchronized to release prior to each school year. The second project focuses on bringing the model to life within the classroom and has three primary components. It has a forum-based teacher community and a content management system-based resource library where all of our downloads, instructional prompts, and teacher resources are stored for quick access and interactivity. The third, more robust, portion of the platform has two parts. It has an interactive lesson building tool that’s based on our instructional model. After building a lesson, teachers can assign students who can then use the platform as their science journal to document what they’ve learned. We had a pretty clear vision of what we wanted to do. We dealt with the design parameters quickly. They were awesome at helping us conceptualize possibilities in a web-based environment about how it might come to life. They went in two primary directions with the design construct in hand and the iterative nature of the work. They did all the custom design for the teacher lesson plan and student journaling tools. They also helped identify the best off-the-shelf software platforms that we could modify to use with our own. They customized those two platforms, the CMS, and the forum-based teacher community piece. They reskinned it to look and feel like it was ours. The CMS they identified for us is Craft. The forum-based teacher community platform is Vanilla Forums. What is the team composition? We’ve scaled the team up and down to meet our operational needs. I’ve worked with as few as one person to a team of 10 compiled designers, project managers, and developers. We had a designer, project manager, and four teams of two developers before we launched in the summer of 2015. How did you come to work with Atomic Object? Some of my staff and I had worked with Atomic Object in previous venues. I was aware of their work processes, methodologies, and approach to Agile development because I worked with them in a similar capacity on a design and build for a different software tool. They were local and did high-quality work. We were very comfortable with their project management and methodologies. How much have you invested with them? We’ve spent more than $2 million. What is the status of this engagement? We started working together in December 2014 and the relationship is ongoing. We have an active maintenance and support contract with them. We’re also stepping into the scope definition of a small enhancement project that we want to deliver for the summer of 2018. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? Our teachers enjoy the interface and have quickly learned to appreciate its robustness across platforms. They can use it on a phone, Chromebook, Mac, or PC because it’s all web-based. We pride ourselves in making it strong enough to work across all current browsers and different operating systems. Students often take to the platform more quickly than teachers. I encourage teachers to observe this because kids figure out how to add pictures and move content into their journal much faster. How did Atomic Object perform from a project management standpoint? Their project management methodologies are very strong. They’re very focused on managing customer expectations. Their communication is accurate, clear, and timely. They’re far better than other software design and development vendors I’ve worked with or heard about. We communicate via phone, text, and in-person meetings. We utilize Basecamp as well as a variety of tools depending on the nature of a given challenge. What did you find most impressive about them? I appreciate how focused they are on quality. They sometimes provide feedback that could be construed as negative, but it comes from a perspective that’s more aligned with the customer’s vision. They’re very upfront about the cost benefit of doing one thing versus the other. Last week, the project manager suggested not moving forward with something because it was going to expose us to too much risk and would be very costly. They don’t suggest something just to keep their developers busy. They’re always trying to balance customer expectations with our workload in order to keep producing quality products. Are there any areas they could improve? Their scope containment and point structures, while sometimes necessary, can be confusing to non-technical people. They could maybe provide an introduction to their Agile methods and point structures in order to shed light on how they affect risk and cost. This could be an area of growth for them. Do you have any advice for potential customers? Whether you have a clear vision of what you want or not, trust the process and be ready to work in a rapid development cycle. Be ready to continue to refine, polish, and clarify exactly what you want. If you expect to turn things over to them and not be a part of the process, then you won’t be utilizing their skills or experience in a cost-effective way. --- #### Ruby on Rails Web App Dev for On-Demand Nurse Visits **The Project** - Services: Web Development - Project size: Confidential - Project length: June - Oct. 2017 **Project Summary**: Atomic Object developed an MVP and subsequent Ruby on Rails web application with incorporated branding and custom icons. The platform allows users to access, request, and receive medical care. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 4.5 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Co-Founder, Carol Health - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Feb 12, 2018 **Feedback Summary**: A seamless development process resulted in a user-approved platform with an extensible foundation. Atomic Object’s communication via continuous updates and straightforward feedback established trust, while an amenable approach made for an overall positive collaborative atmosphere. "“They followed through on everything and did an excellent job.”" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the co-founder of Carol Health. We help people get on-demand and in-home care. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Atomic Object? We were looking to develop an MVP (minimum viable product). **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? We approached them with some research, sketches, and branding of what we wanted for our MVP. All the branding wasn’t complete from a web-application standpoint, so they took the initiative to match it and create some custom icons for the branding and workflows. Afterwards, they incorporated all of the branding. We utilized and relied on their team to build a full MVP. They also took care of the actual development. It’s a custom Ruby on Rails web application. Our requests presented some unique challenges, but they were able to overcome them. The app allows people to access, request, and receive care from a nurse in as little as an hour. It allows nurses a unique opportunity to sign up for the platform, utilize their licence, and get an additional income outside of hospital work. What is the team composition? We worked with eight people from their team throughout the project. We initially went to the Grand Rapids location and wanted to move the timeline up, which they were able to accommodate. We had the development team out of Ann Arbor, which had four full-time developers and designers.   We also had a project manager but were able to communicate directly with the team if needed. It allowed everyone to remain on the same page the entire time. How did you come to work with Atomic Object? They are well-known in Grand Rapids and other communities. We really liked that they offered multiple references when we approached them. They truly stood behind their work and were very accessible as well. What is the status of this engagement? We began working together in June 2017 and completed the project in October 2017. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? The handoff made for an easy transition for us. The work they did, the effort they put into it, and the communication all made for a very seamless development process. Our development team is continually making updates as we learn. Our users really like it, so it’s made it easy for us to run through the entire application process. It’s a really good foundation for us to get started on learning how to build out the platform. How did Atomic Object perform from a project management standpoint? They were excellent and upfront throughout the process. We had close communication and continual updates. We mostly communicated through in-person meetings, phone, email, and Slack. We met during and at the end of every sprint. They were accommodating when we requested that they have a full-time developer in-office. We had a daily check-in which allowed us to understand progress, adjustments, or expedited work. They walked us through the process and set clear expectations. They addressed their concerns about the project and its potential outcomes. We reviewed progress, upcoming milestones, and current or future concerns on a weekly basis. What did you find most impressive about them? The most important things they did were set clear expectations and educate us about them. They followed through on everything and did an excellent job. Do you have any advice for potential customers? Make sure you ask what they foresee as risks involved with completing tasks in the scope of work. Clients don’t always have a full understanding of what goes on on their end and what the variable is that could make or break a project (e.g., meeting deadlines). It was really important for us that they address their concerns so that they could succeed in what we were trying to do. It allowed us to work on those things as they started other work so we could match them up at the end of the process. --- #### iOS iPad Dev for Drug Testing Administrator **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development - Project size: Confidential - Project length: Feb. 2013 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Atomic Object worked on an iOS iPad application development, beginning with initial consultations and wireframes, then designing and implementing the app. They continue to provide support and some re-development. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 4.5 - Schedule: 4.5 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** CEO, Drug Testing Administrator - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Jan 4, 2018 **Feedback Summary**: The team worked hard to understand the scope and to deliver a system that effectively collects and stores data in a confidential manner. The platform is user-friendly and efficient, significantly improving the user experience. They are dedicated, professional, and offer high-quality services. "“The project updates, beta testing, and everything that went on in the development was top-notch.” " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I'm the CEO and President of a third-party administrator of drug testing and education services. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Atomic Object? We were switching from an enterprise system to an iOS app-based system. We have a proprietary database and collections system where we collect data points for athletes when we do drug testing collection. We were the pioneer in developing a paperless chain-of-custody system in the drug testing space and continue to remain the leader in such innovation. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? They handled the development from beginning to end. They consulted us on what platform to use for a new system, whether it was another custom enterprise system, or moving to a more user-friendly platform such as an iOS app-based system. They then helped in the design, development, and integration into our multiple client databases. We went through a very long and lengthy discovery and education process around what we do and what our expectations were from the development, and they then began to wireframe a development process. Our IT and operations staff had significant input on design and modification of those wireframes as we developed many iterations of the system. What is the team dynamic? I wasn't the project leader initially, but became the project leader midway through. I worked with their high-level developers and 4–5 members of their leadership and management team. How did you come to work with Atomic Object? I was involved in the decision-making process of who was selected once a small group of vendors was chosen. Initially, we wanted somebody local as we’re a strong believer in our strong local IT community.  Primarily, we wanted to engage with a vendor that understood our values and challenges.  We didn't want a large shop that was going to outsource everything overseas. Atomic Object exhibited very similar traits to our company. They were about the same size and had a wealth of experience under them based on past projects. We liked their leadership team and loved their presentation. They didn't take themselves too seriously and they took the time to understand who we were. They are almost a mirror image of our company and that's why we selected them.  Although they were based outside of our city, we made the right choice and couldn't be happier with our selection. What is the status of this engagement? We've been working with them since February 2013. We've kept them engaged in development or re-development and support functions.  **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? Confidentiality and data security are significant priorities in our business. We have data that requires high levels of cybersecurity, physical security, and necessity for replication in the event of a disaster.  They understood that and delivered a product that allowed us to collect, store, secure, and replicate data in the best way possible. There are also many customized options in our system that they understood.  They were adept at listening to our staff and modifying development as needed. The system they delivered can be easily modified by our IT staff, but they've also supported their deliverable for several years. We couldn't be more pleased with it. It was a huge home run for us to switch to a platform that was user-friendly and widely understood by a young population. Most of our client demographic are in their 20s to early-30s, and they understand technology, app products and the iOS technology.  The user experience has been tremendous and a huge advantage for us. How did Atomic Object perform from a project management standpoint? They were amazing. Initially, we got side-tracked in the development process because a strong project leader from our side was not identified, but once they identified that issue, it was an easy process.  Once we got re-focused, the project management was very smooth. I can't say enough about the professionalism and the product they delivered on a weekly and monthly basis. The project updates, beta testing, and everything that went on in the development was top-notch. I couldn't recommend them more highly. We communicated through email, phone, and in-person. It was also really important for us that they come down to our office and meet our staff. What did you find most impressive about them? Their leadership team understands the importance of relationship building with their clients. Their development team is educated and very knowledgeable about developing products in an efficient way that includes their client's feedback. I was really impressed with their shop. We rely on them so much and they've been a tremendous resource for us. Are there any areas they could improve? Early on in the process when we weren’t focused, they could have directed us a little quicker that we needed to get a strong project manager in place. That could have shaved off some time and money in the development process, but ultimately they made us aware of the situation and we got on track. Once we got on the right path, their development team was conscientious about who we were, what we wanted, and delivered a product that was just spot on. I cannot emphasize enough how happy we were with the development, their team, their follow-up, their support, and the friendships that we've developed with Atomic Object. --- #### Web App Dev for Hospital & Healthcare Non-Profit **The Project** - Services: Web Development - Project size: $1,000,000 to $9,999,999 - Project length: Oct. 2009 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Atomic Object built a Ruby on Rails web application in the form of a questionnaire. They handled everything from the storyboarding, backend configuration, and the CSS, and ensured it is mobile-accessible. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 4.5 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Software Administrator, Covenant Retirement Communities - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 1,001-5,000 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Oct 31, 2017 **Feedback Summary**: The solution is completed, and now they support and develop new features. The application meets the need excellently, allowing the sales department to keep on top of payments and staff to utilize the information collected. They are a fantastic team that provides advice, updates, and transparency. "“They’ve given their best in how they write code, conduct tests, and communicate with us.” " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. Covenant Retirement Communities is a senior-living provider in the non-profit sector. I work in the IT department as a product owner and project manager for the software we’ve developed with Atomic Object. I also do occasional web development and SharePoint administration. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Atomic Object? We had a long questionnaire for residents to fill out after they moved in, so we knew what services they needed. It was a paper document with around 100 pages, which was difficult to manage. Once the information was collected, we couldn’t really do anything with it, so we wanted to automate the process. The data is also used for generating care plans for our residents, as well as for determining pricing for particular residents. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? We had a basic prototype, so they were involved in fleshing out all the requirements and creating a storyboard for the product, then developing it. Our solution is a standalone web application built using Ruby on Rails. We specified that it needed to be accessible on mobile devices, and be accessible without an internet connection, which was taken into consideration by them. They used bleeding-edge technologies in order to achieve this. They also designed the whole solution initially, handling CSS [cascading style sheets] and everything else, but our marketing team contracted another group to design a new logo. The application features forms, reporting, and a scheduling component. We have an extensive process for determining what the pricing should be, and they’ve developed the whole backend configuration which enables this. On the surface, it’s a questionnaire, but there is a lot which we do with those answers after the fact. What is the team dynamic?  We always tried to begin projects with in-person meetings, over a period of between 1 ½ and 3 days. We’ve done a fair amount of screen sharing using Slack and other tools, and also communicated by phone and text. I estimate we’ve worked with 6–8 people from their team, over the years. How did you come to work with Atomic Object? I found a website dedicated to reviewing Ruby on Rails developers, on which Atomic Object was listed. I work remotely and at the time was living in the same state a couple hours away. Instead of giving us a canned statement of work which had been clearly copied and pasted from another client proposal, and had parts that were completely irrelevant to our project, they actually sat down and looked at our prototype. They carefully examined all its sections and menu items and made a detailed analysis on how long each section was expected to take. The contrast in their approach was stark from the beginning, so there was no question that they were the ones we wanted to go with. I believe that the other companies we looked at were charging around $220 per hour, while Atomic Object had a $110 or $120 fee at the time so their value was also great. How much have you invested with them? The cost of their work has been above $1,000,000 at this point. What is the status of this engagement? We started working with them in October 2009. We have a support agreement in place and have continuously developed new features on a yearly basis. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? People have always been impressed with our report demos. We have also used the application on the sales side, in order to give prospective residents an idea of how much living with us would cost. There is a fair amount of turnover in our sales department, and I have talked to a couple of people there recently, who were impressed by the fact that we had an automated way of predicting someone’s payments. Our profiles take into consideration not only seniors’ physical needs but also their preferences. We do hear feedback from staff about the great connections they’re able to make with residents using the profile as a starting point. The process takes 2 hours, and they can get into all kinds of conversations about their lives, what they’ve done and where they’ve been, and what they like and don’t like. We hear a lot of positive feedback about this.   How did Atomic Object perform from a project management standpoint? Whoever was playing the role of project manager was also a part of the team, actually writing code. I appreciated this, since, in working on small projects with other vendors, I was frustrated by having to explain requirements to a project manager who didn’t know the system or the code. There was always a problem with trying to get the information to the developer in a back-and-forth manner. We got updates every week on how much time and budget had been spent, and how much had been accomplished. They measured the stories to be implemented using points, so I always had a graph displaying how much had been done, and how much of the budget was spent. We had continuous communication throughout the week over any unexpected issues. If the team was stuck and needed more information, I would be notified right away. We worked closely in a continuous manner. Responding to them was a full-time job for me, given their proactiveness. What did you find most impressive about them? I felt like I was working with actual people: nobody gave me slogans and didn’t try to hide anything or put their best foot forward, at least not to cover up their mistakes. They’ve given their best in how they write code, conduct tests, and communicate with us. They’re transparent and just normal, good, kind people who actually live up to the values they put up on their website. They care, engage deeply, and never do something just because I wanted it done in a certain way. The team cared enough to challenge me and provide alternatives, many of which I went with. This has made working with them the highlight of my year. I feel like I’m not working alone, and that I have a team behind me. They’re a paid consultant but treat the project like it’s their own. Are there any areas they could improve? I can’t think of anything. In the past, when something was amiss, I communicated it to them, and they changed some of their processes based on the feedback. I only wish that they weren’t quite so booked and that we didn’t have to schedule months in advance. But they are, and it’s ultimately a good thing since they do really good work. Scheduling regular development ahead is a price I am more than willing to pay, and they are always very responsive when it comes to support. --- #### App Dev for Large Scale Arts Event **The Project** - Services: Mobile App Development - Project size: $1,000,000 to $9,999,999 - Project length: Apr. 2009 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Atomic Object developed, designed, and continues to improve Android and iOS apps. They implement UI/UX changes and provide product testing and maintenance. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Director of Technology, Arts Event - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Aug 24, 2017 **Feedback Summary**: Atomic Object provides effective communication and a clear understanding of the project status. This has contributed to the app's success, as the first iteration resulted in a 30% increase in participation. Their collaborative nature and community values make them an ideal partner. "“Their focus on delivering expectations and quality is most impressive.”" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I am the Director of Technology for an arts nonprofit. We hold an event that showcases a high number of artists, with an equally high number of artwork pieces, ranging from portrait photography to large, fire-breathing dragons. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Atomic Object? We’ve been involved with them for several years. Initially, we needed to create an application in order to reach our constituents. The business problem was that we were doing something no one else had done. We needed an organization which had ideas and could help lead us in making changes based on the data we were receiving. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? We have an on-site development team, which includes myself and another member responsible for the backend. Atomic Object's team utilizes our APIs, assists with the design, and helps analyze the data we could use for improving the visitor experience. They were responsible for building and maintaining the iOS and Android apps, UI/UX changes, project management, and testing. We had an idea for the organization and knew that we wanted it to allow people to find the artwork during the event and vote on it. Throughout the years, we’ve made significant improvements to our identity in terms of branding and needs for the app. In 2009, the iPhone was gaining popularity and Android had just entered the market. It was difficult to know what was possible. The first version of our app was a matter of shooting in the dark. Our app is the primary engagement tool for our audience and serves around 500,000 people. The app is a path-finding tool which allows visitors to see what the art is and where it’s located. Users can also register to vote because we wanted to give a voice to the public that would result in giving out a lot of money, across a couple of rounds. We’ve really been able to immerse ourselves in the application’s function to create a more efficient, seamless process. We’ve gone from users having to register in person with a driver’s license, to being able to offer 2-factor authentication. We were able to keep the security aspects of protecting the prize from fraud, as well as being able to utilize today’s technology in order to streamline the entire process. What is the team dynamic? We worked with an average of 4–5 people from Atomic Object’s team. How did you come to work with Atomic Object? We found them through local channels because they were known for quality. The size and scale of our event doesn’t allow room for mistakes, so we needed quality assurance and the benefit of a strong staff. Atomic Object offered exactly what we were looking for, so we chose them. How much have you invested with them? We’ve spent $1 million since we began working with them. What is the status of this engagement? We began working with Atomic Object in April 2009, and the relationship is ongoing. They’ve recently committed to a 3-year agreement as partners in the ongoing development of our app. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? We originally started by registering people in person, but when we moved this service to the first version of the app, we saw a 30% increase in participation during that year alone. This was a huge success, so we continued streamlining the app, which dramatically increases utilization every year. As iOS and Android devices become more popular, app use continues to increase over the website.   We serve a large audience, and everyone has their own opinion. Overall, the app has done well, stakeholders are happy, and the general experience is positive. How did Atomic Object perform from a project management standpoint? We were always asking each other how things we progressing due to working in a collaborative environment. While projects were active, we had daily communication with the developers and project managers. I prefer having an informal approach, so the project managers would call, text, or send me a message on Slack to answer questions or ensure they were delivering the correct features. As they notice things during development, they would make recommendations for areas that needed to be improved. Our offices are closely located, so we had numerous in-person meetings as well. What did you find most impressive about them? Their focus on delivering expectations and quality is most impressive. I was constantly aware of the project status, including from both a budget and delivery perspective. As an arts organization, we are involved in the community, and Atomic Object is as well. They’re constantly involved in the tech community, and are working on diversity with internships while breaking down the barriers of involving women in the field. Atomic Object is an ideal partner for us because we share the same diversity and equity objectives. Are there any areas they could improve? Atomic Object has definitely encouraged our own team to be better, and hopefully, we’ve done the same for them. Overall, I have nothing I wish to change. --- #### App & Web Portal Development for Industrial Manufacturer **The Project** - Services: Mobile App Development - Project size: $1,000,000 to $9,999,999 - Project length: Dec. 2014 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: To support a multi-platform maintenance and inventory program, Atomic Object built a mobile app and web portal, an API interface, and an integrated IoT device. They also provided styling and design. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 4.0 - Cost: 4.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Software Architect, Flow-Rite Controls - Industry: Manufacturing - Client size: 51-200 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Aug 23, 2017 **Feedback Summary**: Unlike most technical documentation products, the app is intuitively designed and highly accessible. Atomic Object's focus on user experience, capable project management, and thorough documentation processes built an outstanding resource. Their practical, proactive communication also earned praise. ""They're friendly, they're fast and they're reliable." " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. My official title is Software Architect, but I also act as a project manager for Flow-Rite Controls. We operate in a couple of different spaces, but the bulk of our business is in industrial. We make a watering product harnessed for lead acid batteries. For example, for forklifts that water these batteries, we provide a way for them to be able to do so more efficiently, quicker and safer. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Atomic Object? As I mentioned, these batteries need maintenance, watering, and inspections. They also do a process called equalizing, which basically improves the overall performance of the battery and various other task repairs. Many of our customers today still relied on white boards and clipboards for documentation, maybe some documents or spreadsheets for asset management. The challenge that we wanted to take on was to help these customers with managing their maintenance activities and providing a central location for reports. So we created a mobile app and web portal for customers to manage their batteries. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? Atomic object took over the development after it had been through an initial prototype phase on the asset management side. They developed a cross platform mobile application that allows our users to track their daily maintenance activities while providing scheduling and notes to manage their inventory. They developed the application programming interface for the API and a web portal and managed the server implementation.  They also did design work, so all the styling across all three platforms, iOS, Android and the web and all of our icons. We live on the app stores and anybody can go to set up an account, mostly because we're in an industry that has a lot of different players. We have OEM's, bigger companies or organizations, and proverbial mom and pop shops that have maybe two or three users. We try to go across multiple sizes of companies, big, medium and small. The project expanded in scope into an IoT device. With the IoT device, we will be providing monitoring for the batteries and it will include various sensors and Bluetooth communication. They didn't do the hardware development, we had another company do that. They did the integration with the mobile application and web portal piece of it. They worked closely with us and our contractor to do that. Additionally, they helped with developing out the feature set that we were looking for too with the IoT device, going through use cases and user scenarios. What is the team dynamic? Currently, we're down to just two developers but we've been as high as four or five. In addition, we will flex in a designer when we need design work. How did you come to work with Atomic Object? I personally have worked with Atomic Object for several projects over the last 10 years of my career. I actually came on board with Flow-Rite Controls two years ago when this project was already about a year into its development. So someone else had actually found them, but I provided consulting for Flow-Rite in the initial stages of the project and recommended Atomic Object. I worked with several of their developers, again over many projects and years, and they are known in the area for providing really good quality software development and design. They have a great reputation and attract some of the top talent and developers in the area. They are kind of a no brainer if you are looking to develop new products, especially innovative products in industries that maybe are used to innovative products, that includes software development and hardware development. They’re really good to go to for that. How much have you invested with them? By the time we are all done, around $3,000,000. What is the status of this engagement? We began around December 2014 and the relationship is still ongoing. We will probably complete the bulk of development in November 2017 and then we'll be on maintenance support with Atomic Object after that. Also, as future other projects come up, we will consider them. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? I think the number one thing, especially when you're looking at the enterprise world, is just ease of use. I think Atomic Object almost obsesses about that and the user experience. Everybody is surprised about how well designed the application is and how easy it is to use and pick up. It's almost as easy as downloading and using a consumer application, which a lot of enterprise users are just not used to. Instead, they are used to technical documentation but you don't have to be a database administrator to use our app or web portal. How did Atomic Object perform from a project management standpoint? They're excellent at project management. They follow an agile practice but at the same time, they keep things straight with proper documentation. I have daily communication with our project team over Slack, we occasionally use Basecamp. They are very good with kick-off meetings, planning, and brainstorming. We have weekly in-person planning meetings and also have design review meetings and feature launch meetings to go over the work that we've done. When we brainstorm our work, we prioritize it and they lead a lot of that. They then show off the work that we completed. What did you find most impressive about them? They're good at taking complex technical understanding and building it into comprehensible business language, which I think a lot of tech firms have difficulty doing. They're friendly, they're fast and they're reliable. Are there any areas they could improve? The only thing and I understand why they do it, is that they switch our team members and that can be hard for the project, especially long term projects. This is because we get all of that project knowledge built up over months or even a year and sometimes that can make it harder for us bringing new developers up to speed. However, on the flip side, it makes a lot of sense for the developers because it keeps them interested and from being burned out. An additional benefit is that we now have more people at Atomic Object that have developed on our applications or are aware of different parts of the application. So there's pluses and minuses. They favor more the pluses, it can just sometimes cause a little bit of disruption in the project. That’s something that is probably dealt with across the board for many companies and development teams. --- #### Product Issue Resolution for Nonprofit **The Project** - Services: Application Management & Support - Project size: Confidential - Project length: Sep. 2025 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Atomic Object has resolved production issues for a nonprofit on a highly unstable platform with technical debt. The team has worked on complex enrollment challenges and a patchwork of third-party services.  **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** VP Product, Nonprofit - Industry: Education - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Jun 25, 2026 **Feedback Summary**: Atomic Object has significantly reduced the number of critical issues reported by customers. The client has also seen improved satisfaction from their customer-facing teams. "“We primarily communicate with Atomic Object through virtual meetings.”" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there.I’m the VP of Product at a nonprofit. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Atomic Object?We needed help stabilizing and iterating on our platform. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement?Atomic Object has resolved production issues across a very unstable platform with tons of technical debt. The team has worked on complex enrollment challenges and a patchwork of third-party services.What is the team composition?We’ve worked with 2–5 members of Atomic Object’s team.How did you come to work with Atomic Object?My predecessor referred Atomic Object to me.What is the status of this engagement?We started working with Atomic Object in September 2025, and our engagement is ongoing. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?Atomic Object has reduced critical issues reported by customers. We’ve also seen improved satisfaction from our customer-facing teams.How did Atomic Object perform from a project management standpoint?We primarily communicate with Atomic Object through virtual meetings.What did you find most impressive about them?Atomic Object is very flexible and responsive to our needs. Quality is excellent and communication is top notch. --- #### Mobile App Design & Dev for Coffee Shop Franchise **The Project** - Services: Mobile App Development, UX/UI Design - Project size: Confidential - Project length: July - Oct. 2025 **Project Summary**: Atomic Object helped a coffee shop franchise rebuild the frontend of their consumer app. The team defined customer journeys, created UI/UX designs, and performed a native app implementation. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Director of Technology, BIGGBY Coffee - Industry: Franchises - Client size: 51-200 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Feb 19, 2026 **Feedback Summary**: Thanks to Atomic Object's work, the client saw an increase in their app's adoption and engagement. The team was thoughtful and easy to work with. They were genuinely excited to work on the project, and they cared about the client's business and customers. ""Their team cared not just about the tech but also about our customers and our business."" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there.I’m the Director of technology at Biggby Coffee. We’re a purpose-driven coffee shop franchise offering gourmet coffee, exceptional customer service, and community engagement, with over 450 locations nationwide. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Atomic Object?We needed help rebuilding the front end of our consumer app in order to drive engagement and improve overall usability. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement?Atomic Object worked with us to define customer journeys, UI/UX, and native app implementation. The team was responsible for drafting customer stories, designing the UI/UX, implementing the native iOS and Android apps, and integrating the code with our in-house engineering team.What is the team composition?We worked with 6-10 teammates from Atomic Object.How did you come to work with Atomic Object?I knew some of Atomic Object’s team members from my personal life, so I was already informed about their reputation in the region. We chose them because they had high ratings, were close to my geographic location, had a great culture fit, and offered good value for the cost.What is the status of this engagement?We worked together from July–October 2025. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?Atomic Object’s work led to an increase in our app’s adoption and engagement.How did Atomic Object perform from a project management standpoint?They were excellent. The team was thoughtful and easy to work with. We communicated via virtual meetings, emails, and messaging apps.What did you find most impressive about them?Atomic Object’s genuine excitement to work on the project was impressive. Their team cared not just about the tech but also about our customers and our business.Are there any areas they could improve?I can’t think of anything for them to improve. --- #### Custom Web Tool Development for Manufacturing Company **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development, Web Design - Project size: Confidential - Project length: July 2023 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Atomic Object has developed a web selection and quoting tool for a manufacturing company's energy-saving HVAC technology. The team has set up the front- and backend of the software, including authentication. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 4.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** VP of Product, Mojave Energy Systems - Industry: Manufacturing - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Feb 11, 2026 **Feedback Summary**: The software has over 860 users, and more than 4,500 units have been selected and quoted for customers. Atomic Object has delivered a high-quality product in a timely manner. The team is communicative, and internal stakeholders are particularly impressed with the delivery lead's advocacy. ""We've gotten a lot of positive feedback from customers on the quality of the software."" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there.I’m the VP of product at Mojave Energy Systems. We develop advanced liquid desiccant air conditioning systems that significantly increase energy efficiency, reduce refrigerant use, and improve indoor air quality for commercial buildings. Our systems offer substantial energy and cost savings compared to traditional HVAC solutions. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire Atomic Object to accomplish for your business?We needed help with the creation of a web-based selection and quoting software for our commercial HVAC product. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement?Atomic Object has started from nothing and built a functioning web app based on our specifications. The team has set up the front- and backend of the software, including authentication. The web app helps users select the right HVAC unit for their needs and outputs documentation PDFs, quotes, and hour-by-hour annual energy analysis showing how much electricity they will save using a Mojave unit over a traditional one. Atomic Object continues to support feature development of the software and ongoing maintenance.What is the team composition?We’ve worked with 2–5 teammates from Atomic Object.How did you come to work with Atomic Object?We found them through a referral. We chose them over other options because they were close to our geographic location, had a great culture fit, and offered good value for the cost.What is the status of this engagement?We started working together in July 2023, and the engagement is ongoing. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?The software has over 860 users, and over 4,500 units have been selected and quoted for customers. The software takes less than two minutes for a customer to fully specify a unit, whereas the old process required emailing an engineer, which would take at least one business day. Moreover, we’ve gotten a lot of positive feedback from customers on the quality of the software, especially for a startup at our stage.How did Atomic Object perform from a project management standpoint?Atomic Object’s project management is excellent. The team is very communicative and good at escalating upcoming issues. Moreover, they’ve delivered on time. We primarily communicate in person.What did you find most impressive about them?Atomic Object’s delivery lead is excellent at communicating trade-offs and managing the budget and resources. I feel that he is really my advocate at Atomic Object. It also feels like all the developers behave like members of Mojave.Are there any areas they could improve?There’s nothing they need to improve. --- #### Beta Application Development for Sports Technology Company **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development, Other Application Development - Project size: Confidential - Project length: Apr. 2025 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Atomic Object has built a beta app for a sports technology company using React Native. The team has also been conducting customer discovery, user interviews, and design work. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Founder & CEO, GripFusion - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Jul 30, 2025 **Feedback Summary**: Thanks to Atomic Object, the client has seen a technical spike, a demo app, and a feature implementation. The team has communicated transparently. The team has continuously refined and adapted based on challenges. The client has been impressed with the team's technical prowess and design excellence. ""We’re impressed with the combination of technical prowess, design excellence, and overall project framing."" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there.I’m the founder and CEO of GripFusion. We develop a smart baseball with grip-sensing technology that provides real-time biomechanical feedback, helping athletes improve their training, performance, and injury prevention. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Atomic Object?We needed help building a functioning beta app to test and deploy with early customers. We also needed to build the software framework to connect with the smart baseball, handle device operations and data, and present the information to the user in a novel and impactful way. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement?Atomic Object has been helping us with the BLE stack and building a mobile app using React Native. They’ve also been conducting customer discovery and user interviews and doing design work.What is the team composition?We’ve been working with 3–4 teammates from Atomic Object.How did you come to work with Atomic Object?We found Atomic Object through a local referral. We chose them because we had confidence in their technical competency and ability to work flexibly and creatively on our project. We also felt they had a deep understanding of our product needs and were interested in tackling hard problems together. Atomic Object also did a good job scoping the project requirements, budget, staffing model, and overall complexity. They had worked on a few other hardware plus software projects, so there was precedence.What is the status of this engagement?We started working together in April 2025, and the engagement is ongoing. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?We’ve seen a technical spike, demo app, and feature implementation. We review these with the team at each step and make adjustments.How did Atomic Object perform from a project management standpoint?Atomic Object has great communication and transparency. They continuously refine and adapt based on challenges. We use Linear to track initiatives and issues.What did you find most impressive about them?We’re impressed with the combination of technical prowess, design excellence, and overall project framing. John and Jonah (managing partners at the Ann Arbor office) have great business sense, which is invaluable to GripFusion. We’re paying for not only a technical team but a resource that’s able to help us in many other ways navigate the uncertain launch phase of a startup.Are there any areas they could improve?They could slow the team’s growth to match the rate of business growth. --- #### Mobile App & Software Development for Real Estate Company **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development, Mobile App Development - Project size: Confidential - Project length: Nov. 2023 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Atomic Object has been hired by a real estate technology company to build the frontend of their mobile app on iOS and Android. The team has been retained to develop additional web-based products. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Product, Flow - Industry: Real estate - Client size: 51-200 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Jul 17, 2025 **Feedback Summary**: Atomic Object's work has been met with positive acclaim, and the client measures success through app downloads and account creations. The team is capable, smart, and has excellent communication via Slack. Atomic Object's project management is organized and adapts to the client's culture and needs. ""I'm most impressed with the people."" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there.I'm the product lead at Flow, a real estate technology company focused on providing the best hospitality experience. Our mobile app is used by tenants of Flow properties to manage their leasing experience. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Atomic Object?We initially hired Atomic Object to build out the front end mobile experience for the Flow mobile app. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement?Atomic Object's scope included development, project delivery, and some support in project and product definition. They helped deliver a Flow mobile app written in the Deepsky codebase (front end only) on iOS and Android. After that deliverable, we retained Atomic Object to further develop more products. They helped deliver Lighthouse, a web-based leasing product, Waves, a web-based internal tool, and DeepDive, a web-based developer de-bug tool.What is the team composition?Probably around 40 across the lifespan of the project.How did you come to work with Atomic Object?Our CTO had worked with Atomic Object in the past.What is the status of this engagement?We started working together in November 2023, and the project is still ongoing. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?We measure success through the number of app downloads and the number of Deepsky accounts created.How did Atomic Object perform from a project management standpoint?The project management team is extremely organized, professional, and adapted to Flow's culture and needs. We communicate using Slack.What did you find most impressive about them?I'm most impressed with the people. Everyone at Atomic Object is low ego, capable, smart, and excellent at communication.Are there any areas they could improve?No, there aren't any. --- #### Custom Software Development for Healthcare Company **The Project** - Services: Application Management & Support, Custom Software Development, Mobile App Development - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: Dec. 2024 - Feb. 2025 **Project Summary**: Atomic Object provided software development services for a healthcare company. The team conducted technical due diligence on the current tech stack and transitioned the platform. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** VP Enterprise Operations, Healthcare Company - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — May 22, 2025 **Feedback Summary**: Atomic Object successfully completed the project plan and held weekly status meetings. The team delivered work promptly and was highly responsive through in-person and virtual meetings, email, and Slack. Atomic Object's attention to detail and genuine partnership were hallmarks of their work. ""Items were delivered on time and with full explanation."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position. I am the VP Enterprise Operations of a healthcare company Describe what your company does in a single sentence.Health Care Supply Chain Optimization Technology **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire Atomic Object to accomplish?Technical Due DiligenceTechnology Platform MigrationResearch, Design, Planing Engagement **SOLUTION** How did you find Atomic Object?ReferralWhy did you select Atomic Object over others?High ratingsClose to my geographic locationPricing fit our budgetGreat culture fitGood value for costReferred to meCompany values alignedHow many teammates from Atomic Object were assigned to this project?2-5 EmployeesDescribe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.Tech Due Dilligence on current tech stack, transition of technology platform, RDP work for future state **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?Complete project plan, weekly status meetings, and work completed on time.Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?Items were delivered on time and with full explanation. The team was very responsive during meetings, via email and over SlackWhat was your primary form of communication with Atomic Object?In-Person MeetingVirtual MeetingEmail or Messaging AppWhat did you find most impressive or unique about this company?The attention to detail and the feeling of true partnership, rather than a vendor/client relationship.Are there any areas for improvement or something Atomic Object could have done differently?The final deliverable on the RDP felt rushed, however it did give us strategy and ideas for future state.  --- #### Software Dev Service for AI Collaboration Platform **The Project** - Services: AI Development, API Development, Custom Software Development - Project size: Confidential - Project length: Jan. 2025 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Atomic Object provides software development services for an AI collaboration platform. The team works with the client's internal engineering team to iterate and deliver new features. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** CTO, Flockx - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Apr 4, 2025 **Feedback Summary**: Atomic Object has helped improve the client's engineering velocity. The team can quickly iterate and change direction as needed when experimentation dictates an alternate direction. Their level of care and craftsmanship, clear communication, and continuous improvement contributions are exemplary. ""The level of care and craftsmanship was matched only by the level of clear communication."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position.I am the CTO of FlockxDescribe what your company does in a single sentence.Flockx provides the collaboration layer for ai agent to agent communication **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire Atomic Object to accomplish?ArchitectureSoftware engineeringStrategy **SOLUTION** How did you find Atomic Object?ReferralWhy did you select Atomic Object over others?Close to my geographic locationCompany values alignedDrewHow many teammates from Atomic Object were assigned to this project?6-10 EmployeesDescribe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.Work in tandem with our internal engineering team to iterate and deliver new features **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?Engineering velocityDescribe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?Ability to iterate quickly and change direction as needed when experimentation dictated alternate directionWhat was your primary form of communication with Atomic Object?Virtual MeetingWhat did you find most impressive or unique about this company?The level of care and craftsmanship was matched only by the level of clear communication.  Secondly, new ideas, suggestions, and continuous improvement contributions have delivered increasingly rapid deliveryAre there any areas for improvement or something Atomic Object could have done differently?Not at this time --- #### UX/UI Design & Development for Social Sports Prediction App **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development, Mobile App Development, UX/UI Design - Project size: Confidential - Project length: May - Sep. 2024 **Project Summary**: Atomic Object provided UX/UI design and development services for a social sports prediction app. The team focused on the front end and assisted with some design and back-end support as needed. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Executive, VLTED - Industry: Sports - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Feb 1, 2025 **Feedback Summary**: Atomic Object successfully updated the app's screens with new features, meeting the client's expectations. The team delivered work on time and communicated effectively via virtual meetings and email. Moreover, they demonstrated flexibility, a genuine desire to help, and technical expertise. ""I was impressed with their flexibility and genuine desire to help."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position.I'm an executive at VLTEDDescribe what your company does in a single sentence.VLTED is a social sports prediction application.  **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire Atomic Object to accomplish?Create Feature 1Create Feature 2Create Feature 3 **SOLUTION** How did you find Atomic Object?Online SearchWhy did you select Atomic Object over others?Great culture fittalentedHow many teammates from Atomic Object were assigned to this project?2-5 EmployeesDescribe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.Atomic assisted us with accomplishing three big features, specifically on the front end, but also assisting with some design work and backend support as needed. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?Updated screens of new features for our appDescribe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?They did deliver items on timeWhat was your primary form of communication with Atomic Object?Virtual MeetingEmail or Messaging AppWhat did you find most impressive or unique about this company?I was impressed with their flexibility and genuine desire to help and fit into company culture, talented, good communicationAre there any areas for improvement or something Atomic Object could have done differently?Atomic was very helpful and successful in our partnership --- #### SaaS Platform Dev Support for Classroom Software Company **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development, UX/UI Design, Web Development - Project size: Confidential - Project length: Oct. 2023 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Atomic Object provides ongoing development support for a classroom software company's SaaS platform. The team has refined the client's codebase for UX/UI and platform efficiency and resolved bugs. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** CEO, ViewPoint Simulations - Industry: Education - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Jan 29, 2025 **Feedback Summary**: Atomic Object's work has met the client's expectations. The team is highly efficient and responsive, with typical response times of fewer than three hours. They collaborate well and leverage their expertise to deliver quality work. The client is impressed with the experience and recommends them. ""It was a really enjoyable and helpful experience."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position.I am the CEO of ViewPoint SimulationsDescribe what your company does in a single sentence.Classroom software for educators to create active learning experiences.  **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire Atomic Object to accomplish?Refining our existing codebase for enhanced UX/UIRefining our existing codebase for SaaS platform efficiencyBug Fixes and Troubleshooting **SOLUTION** How did you find Atomic Object?ReferralWhy did you select Atomic Object over others?Great culture fitCompany values alignedHow many teammates from Atomic Object were assigned to this project?2-5 EmployeesDescribe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.Scope of work included bug resolution, enhancing platform efficiency, scaling for additional users, etc. Ongoing development support.  **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?Yes. Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?Highly efficient, very responsive - typical response times less than 2-3 hours. What was your primary form of communication with Atomic Object?Virtual MeetingEmail or Messaging AppWhat did you find most impressive or unique about this company?Loved working with AO. Different developers knowledgeable about different areas, all worked collaboratively. We feel like we got access to a very high level of expertise and also a very efficient process. It was a really enjoyable and helpful experience. Highly recommend. Are there any areas for improvement or something Atomic Object could have done differently?No.  --- ## Portfolio & Awards ### SLEEP by Cleveland Clinic Atomic Object rebuilt the existing iOS-only app as a secure, cross-platform mobile experience using React Native. The new app, called SLEEP by Cleveland Clinic, empowers any adult to self-screen for sleep disorders, with the option to share results with a provider. It also supports clinical research through anonymized data collection. ### BIGGBY COFFEE Digital Customer Experience Atomic partnered closely with Biggby’s internal teams to modernize their digital experience in lockstep with a major rebrand. By turning a static brand guide into a reusable design system, the team quickly applied the updated look across the entire app, accelerating launch and setting the foundation for Biggby’s broader digital presence. ### Quell® Mobile App The Quell Relief mobile app for iOS and Android gives users the ability to control their therapy and provides insights into their therapy, sleep, activity, and pain. The wearable pain relief device from NeuroMetrix fights chronic pain by stimulating nerves in the upper calf, which send neural pulses to the brain. This causes the brain to release natural opiates that block pain signals and deliver widespread pain relief throughout the body. Quell is a new alternative to treating chronic pain, and the first device of its kind approved by the FDA for use during sleep. ### Altus' Clio Connect Medical Cart Manager Altus partnered with Atomic to launch Clio Connect, an IoT platform that repositioned the company in a changing med tech market and helped drive sales. ### Digital Storytelling Platform Pixelberry Studios is a digital game development company based in Mountain View, California. Their 4.5-star-rated choose-your-own adventure game “Choices: Stories You Play” has more than 80 million downloads across iOS and Android devices. Having found success with Choices, Pixelberry’s leaders decided to level up their player experience. They wanted to give their audience tools to author virtual stories of their own—no code required.  With Atomic’s help, Pixelberry's new app evolved into an immersive platform for their players who use it to write stories and design artistic game assets. Pixelberry Studios released a request for proposals seeking a partner to create a proof of concept for the web-based platform. Their engineering manager recommended the company send the RFP to Atomic Object. Managing Partner Brittany Hunter wrote the winning response in the summer of 2020. As the year progressed, the team grew, gaining more trust and investment from Pixelberry. The proof of concept evolved into its own software brand: StoryLoom. Atomic organized the expansive work into three thrusts across Atomic’s Grand Rapids and Chicago-based teams. To balance building different parts of the app at once, Atomic architected the app with parallel work streams in mind. The micro-frontends allowed for three different teams with their own codebases. This enabled different teams in different cities to work on the same product at once without any toe-stepping. By dividing and conquering the features, the three teams made up of more than 20 makers moved through the work at a faster clip to meet the client’s deadline. ### ArtPrize Android & iOS Apps ArtPrize helps more than 500,000 visitors experience 1,400 works of art during a 3-week celebration in downtown Grand Rapids. ArtPrize awards $500,000 in prizes to works of art selected by public vote and expert jury during a massive 19-day event. This requires a great deal of logistics, including mobile apps for 60,000 event-goers. The ArtPrize app helps visitors find 170+ venues in the 3-square-mile ArtPrize district and vote for their favorite entries in real time. Atomic works with ArtPrize to update and improve their mobile app each year. In past years, users could only register after they arrived in the ArtPrize district. This was difficult because the cell network is often overloaded during the event. For 2017, the team designed a new registration process. Users can now create an account and confirm their identity at any time. The final step of registration happens automatically when they enter the ArtPrize district during the event. ### Root Virtual Dialogue Web Platform Root Inc. helps organizations with strategic organizational change. They create solutions for Global 2000 organizations to connect their employees to their strategies and culture, build skills, and keep people engaged. Historically, Root facilitated in-person workshops using hands-on solutions like a Root Learning Map® experience to help their clients manage strategic change initiatives. As time went on, Root recognized that many companies were migrating to remote or hybrid work environments and created a digital experience to liberate them from unengaging video meetings. With the onset of COVID-19 in early 2020 and their clients moving to a work-from-home model, Root needed a more robust platform. While virtual meeting platforms exist, Root aimed to provide users with an opportunity for two-way conversation, to engage with multiple perspectives, and to deep dive into their organization’s strategy, financials, or processes. They wanted to create something similar to a whiteboard, where everyone’s voice could be heard in a fun, engaging, and meaningful way. ### Priority Health: HealthInSite Web App Priority Health’s HealthInSite web tool lets customers search and evaluate aggregated employee claim data. It reports on potentially millions of claims, gathering and displaying detailed cost information from across different parts of a customer’s organization over different periods of time. Five years after Atomic developed the original HealthInSite in 2009, Priority Health returned to Atomic for a major redesign that would serve more clients, add more data, and replace slow legacy tools. Atomic Object rebuilt HealthInSite from the ground up, creating an interactive, single-page app that allows users to find and sort data instantly. ### Debt Management Plan Web Portal GreenPath is a national nonprofit focused on financial wellness. They support people with coaching and education about paying off debt, making homeownership decisions, and building a strong financial foundation. GreenPath's debt management plan (DMP) helps people pay off debt in 3-5 years or less. Clients make regular deposits into their GreenPath account, and creditors are paid on their behalf. In many cases, GreenPath is able to secure lower interest rates or lower minimum payments. This helps clients pay off debt faster and save money on interest and fees. While working to improve the DMP, GreenPath learned that the first 3 months of the program are the most difficult. They decided to build a web portal that gives clients 24/7 access to information. Their goals included a better client experience, reduced dropout rates, and more team efficiency. ### Volley Video Communication Web App Volley is an app for asynchronous communication that allows users to send each other short videos, called “Volleys.” It aims to facilitate team communication faster than Slack or email with fewer interruptions than a meeting. In addition to video, users can send text and photos. Volley piloted their iOS mobile app in the Fall of 2020, amidst Covid-19, as a way to help teams meet less and get more done. Before Volley, team collaboration consisted of drawn-out, in-person meetings and long, context-less emails. The Volley mobile app allowed users to create virtual teams and record short, threaded video messages using their phones. Recognizing that the future of work is flexible and distributed, Volley tasked Atomic with creating the Volley web app. The web app allows Volley users to communicate cross-platform. The mobile app speaks to Volley's idea of the spontaneous work style of the future. But the web app enables a workflow that aligns with the current state of work— users who are already sitting at their desks but want to get more done. When brought together, the web app and mobile app allow teams to work wherever, while getting the benefits of face-to-face conversations without the challenges of traditional meetings.     ### Banker's Dashboard iPad App Deluxe Corp. created the Banker’s Dashboard web app several years ago to give CEOs and CFOs at community banks daily access to their aggregated financial data. As iPads became more common at community banks, users started accessing Banker’s Dashboard via tablet web browsers. Unfortunately, because the tool is so comprehensive, navigation was difficult on tablet browsers. Deluxe asked Atomic to help improve their users’ experience by creating a native tablet version of Banker’s Dashboard for the iPad. ### CQ Web Platform The Cultural Intelligence Center (CQC) assesses and trains people in cultural intelligence (CQ)—the capability to relate and work effectively in culturally diverse situations. It was founded by MSU researchers and serves businesses, universities, government agencies, and non-profits. CQC’s original online assessment tool was difficult to use and had limited payment options. It was also hard to customize, requiring custom code for each new client or specialized test. CQC asked Atomic to build a replacement. The Atomic team also studied CQC’s workflow and created tools to automate it. The new mobile-responsive platform: Leads users through accurate, secure assessments and generates beautiful PDF reports Compiles group data into graphs and reports Allows admins to easily customize assessments and reports Is internationalized, allowing CQC to offer services in 5 different languages and easily add more. ### Brainspring Teacher Resource Library Brainspring is a nationally accredited continuing education organization that offers courses, workshops, certification, and resources for teachers to provide phonics-based instruction to help students succeed in the area of reading. Brainspring teaches a multi-sensory approach called the Orton-Gillingham method, and provides teachers with a wealth of instruction and materials to facilitate learning in the classroom. Before the Covid-19 pandemic, Brainspring’s courses were largely done in-person. As they pivoted to offer remote instruction, it was essential that the online resources provided to teachers be user-friendly. During the research, design, and planning phase of their engagement with Atomic, Brainspring decided that the most valuable outcome would be a systematized, searchable resource library to offer teachers. After consultation with Atomic, Brainspring decided to build a responsive web application that not only gives teachers access to the documents, but allows them to filter, search, sort, organize, and ‘favorite’ items. Their goal was to optimize teacher experience by creating a user-friendly resource. ### 86 Repairs' Repair & Maintenance Management App In an industry where uptime and speed are crucial, 86 Repairs recognized the need to extend their web-based app into a mobile app. With a mobile app, frontline workers could report problems like broken ranges in real-time, rather than interrupting back-office work to ask their manager to file the report on their computer. ### Clutch Awards - [Clutch Award Badge](https://shareables-prod-static.clutch.co/badges/top_clutch.co_iphone_app_development_company_united_states_2026.svg) - [Clutch Award Badge](https://shareables-prod-static.clutch.co/badges/top_clutch.co_app_development_company_chicago_2026.svg) - [Clutch Award Badge](https://shareables-prod-static.clutch.co/badges/top_clutch.co_app_development_company_michigan_2026.svg) - [Clutch Award Badge](https://shareables-prod-static.clutch.co/badges/top_clutch.co_app_development_company_united_states_2026.svg) - [Clutch Award Badge](https://shareables-prod-static.clutch.co/badges/top_clutch.co_software_developers_medical_2026.svg) ### Industry Recognitions - 2025 Purpose Jobs Best Places to Work in Ann Arbor - 2024 Purpose Award Winner - 50 Best Startups to Work For in Chicago in 2025 - EY EOY 2024 Finalist: Michigan and NW Ohio - 5 Companies That Will Train You to Work for Them - Best B Corp Businesses To Work In America In 2023 - 10 Great Workplaces for Women in the Midwest - Excellence in Medium-Size Business — GR Chamber - 2023 Purpose Jobs Best Places to Work in Ann Arbor - Built In Chicago - 2021 Michigan Celebrates Small Business - Forbes' Small Giants- The Best Small Companies - 2018 Michigan Celebrates Small Business - The Inner City 100 ## Packages ## About the Team ### Our Story How does Atomic make successful products? With an amazing team of software developers and designers—all working on-site at our four offices. These aren't just code jockeys. Atoms deeply understand software: how people use it, what features provide the most value, and all the logic that makes it go. We’re also familiar with scores of languages and tools, and we invest heavily in staying on top of our game.  ## Verification Clutch verification provides an additional layer of data to help you make the right purchasing decision of business services. - Verified Client Reviews: 50 - Overall Review Rating: 4.9 Last Updated: 2026-07-18T08:33:56Z ### Business Entity - Business Entity Name: Atomic Object LLC - Source: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - Jurisdiction of Formation: Michigan - Date of Formation: August 6, 2001 - Status: Active - Last Updated: June 8, 2022 - ID: 801182279 ### Credit Report Results - International Credit Risk Assessment: Moderate Risk - Source: Creditsafe - Last Updated: June 8, 2022 ## Locations (4) ### Grand Rapids, MI (Headquarters) - 1034 Wealthy Street SE - Grand Rapids, MI 49506 - United States - 41 - 49 employees - Phone: (616) 776-6020 ### Ann Arbor, MI - 123 N Ashley St., Suite 200 - Ann Arbor, MI 48104 - United States - 41 - 49 employees - Phone: (734) 887-6020 ### Chicago, IL - 609 W Randolph St. - Chicago, IL 60661 - United States - 10 - 15 employees - Phone: (312) 971-2018 ### Raleigh, NC - 150 Fayetteville St, Suite 400 - Raleigh, NC 27601 - United States - 10 - 15 employees - Phone: (984) 489-9020 ## Connections - Gökhan Girgin (Aegeantic) - Michael Kotia (BIGGBY COFFEE) - Ahmed Nasir (FRACK Technologies) - Joeseph Smith (Great Lakes Observing System) - Mason Ferlic (GripFusion) - Nick Bonstell (MISS DIG 811) - Aaron Meles (Mojave Energy Systems, Inc.) - Subhan Alam (Set 2 Close | B Corp™) - David Wilkinson (Watermill Express) ## Contact Atomic Object [Send a message](https://clutch.co/profile/atomic-object) ### Connect on Social - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/atomic-object) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/atomicobject) - [X](https://twitter.com/atomicobject) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/atomicobject/)