AVA.codes

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the CTO of a large nonprofit that arranges entrepreneurship training programs for youths. Each year, local entrepreneurs act as coaches, and the trainees take part in lectures to help them guide their business journey.

For what projects/services did your company hire AVA.codes?

We wanted the people in our program to be able to do accounting through a mobile app instead of paper. AVA.codes was hired to build the app for iOS and Android.

What were your goals for this project?

We needed to have an app ready to be tested out in the field.

How did you select this vendor?

We were previously in touch with them for another project, but we realized they were overqualified. Once we had a more suitable project, we touched base again. Our team looked at their previous work and skillset.

Describe the project in detail.

In the beginning, we had clear specifications along with an interactive mockup. After quick discussions, their team began implementing all the features. The app needed Firebase authentication, photo upload and storage, and an API built with Node.js.

What was the team composition?

One team member worked on the backend API, while another worked on other aspects of the app. Someone else was involved with communications.

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

Because we had little interaction, I was impressed with how well their team was able to deliver within a short amount of time. Whenever we found a bug, AVA.codes came back immediately with a fix. Working with AVA.codes was flawless from start to finish.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Communication was fairly simple. We talked through chat, and all requirements and mockups were sent through Google Docs and Sketch Cloud.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I was impressed with AVA.codes’ level of technical skills and work ethic. Their team has excellent communication skills. They deliver on requirements within budget and on time.

Are there any areas for improvement?

There are none that I can think of.

Please describe your company and your position there.

We are a growing e-learning platform that offers study materials for free.

For what projects/services did your company hire AVA.codes?

Our website needed a facelift. We wanted to improve the usability of our site by having a new design and a more responsive layout.

How did you select this vendor?

They had a good profile on Upwork. Their response to our challenge showed us that they were capable of doing the task.

Describe the project in detail.

Our initial designs were translated into working Bootstrap mockups. Among the languages they used were Bootstrap, JavaScript, and other JS libraries.

What was the team composition?

We had one primary point of contact who coordinated all the resources and deadlines for us.

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

Our site now has a modern look and feel. Most importantly, the new design improved our overall frontend performance, including mobile. This had an immediate impact on our usability metrics such as pages per visit, which increased by over 20%.

How effective was the project management?

We used Asana and other project management tools, allowing the team to meet tight deadlines. We also communicated via Skype chats to quickly navigate and clarify issues.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their speed, competence, and advanced JS skills were most impressive. I am happy with the overall performance.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I work for a marketing agency that often needs to tweak and develop websites for clients.

For what projects/services did your company hire AVA.codes?

I outsource most of our web development and coding work to them.

What were your goals for this project?

The main goal of hiring them was to rapidly reproduce a template and customize it for specific requirements.

How did you select this vendor?

They had a high rating on Upwork.

Describe the project in detail.

At the beginning, we needed to install and reproduce a basic template, edit it, and redesign certain elements from the ground up. We also needed to install some complex functionality.

Some web forms weren’t working with our current server, so we asked AVA to brainstorm and come up with alternatives to route forms safely and securely.

What was the team composition?

We only hire one developer during any given period but have worked with several of their team members who have all been of high standard.

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

The websites we’ve built together have been produced exactly how we require them time and time again.

How effective was the project management?

Their project management is very impressive. AVA is always on time and provides high quality. You can tell that their developers care about what they produce and use their intuition to solve or translate complex requirements into real results.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

What’s most impressive about them is their customer service. Their project managers are always messaging me to ensure that the same quality of work is delivered time and time again regardless of the team member.

What tips or recommendations do you have?

There’s very little to improve but perhaps having a wider range of services to offer us such as graphic and web design or search engine marketing would be great.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the CTO of a startup in the airline industry.

For what projects/services did your company hire AVA.codes, and what were your goals?

Front end and backend development in JavaScript

How did you select AVA.codes and what were the deciding factors?

Interviewed several developers and agencies.

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

nodejs angular REST API mongo AWS lambda

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

1 - Full stack developer

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

Good and fast turnaround times

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

Easy to work with the developer, who is a fast learner and produces great results.

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

I am impressed with their developers for delivering high-quality results.

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

none

Please describe your company and your position there.

Custom software development / CEO

For what projects/services did your company hire AVA.codes?

Programming custom microservices to integrate in our e-commerce solutions

What were your goals for this project?

create an independent microservice for a watchdog functionality

How did you select this vendor?

personally

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

The team created microservice in PHP/Symfony with Docker support.

What was the team composition?

One backend programmer and a project manager

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

Helped to deliver the needed feature.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Communication was very good, deadlines and budget kept.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

AVA.codes did a great job delivering the project. High technical skills, following high standard coding conventions. AVA.codes’ responsiveness and accuracy were impressive. We highly recommend them.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Better payment options from EU would be appreciated.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the product CEO of a software/ consultant company in the field of manufacturing improvement by means of IoT and Industry 4.0.

For what projects/services did your company hire AVA.codes?

- Very good experience in former projects - experience in our main frame work

What were your goals for this project?

- Add additional functions in our product therefore ensuring that these new functions are interoperational with other existing components - use an allready developed backend for that

How did you select this vendor?

- fairs - personal discussions - test project

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

Development and testing of new functions based on backend and frontend specifications and wireframes

What was the team composition?

One developer was involved

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

Our time schedule was met perfectly. - fast response time in case of urgency - excellent communication along the project - very well written and documented code

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

- gitlab for code and CI/CD management - trello for task management - web communication plattforms used for meetings

What did you find most impressive about this company?

- fast response time - quality of code - provided solutions

Are there any areas for improvement?

none

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the designer for a company that makes custom websites for clients.

For what projects/services did your company hire AVA.codes?

Outsource coding work to them on a new website.

What were your goals for this project?

Iterate quickly on a design to flush out the best UX.

How did you select this vendor?

Through a personal recommendation and a review process with several candidates.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

We had a basic design and coding in place. We needed someone to help us iterate and ideate quickly to speed up development. The goal was to get to our final product as fast as possible. AVA helped us move a lot faster. They hit their deadlines and sent back valuable feedback.

What was the team composition?

The composition of the team from AVA was one coder and one project manager.

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

We developed twice as fast because of AVA.codes. They met their deadlines. They also did a little more than required to help the project.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

The team always met their deadlines. Sometimes they were ahead of our in house development and design goals. Communication was effective. They speak English very well, and there was never a miscommunication. They were open to using any tools needed during the development process.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They genuinely care about the project. They message back quickly and ask for updates if we were behind schedule. They want to work on your project and see it succeed.

Are there any areas for improvement?

More services in house, like design, or SEO, might help them and their clients. But their core business is coding and they do it very well so maybe it's best they don't distract from that too much.

Please describe your company and your position there.

We're a biotech company that combines state-of-the-art biotechnological processes and machine learning with services for customers. All of our processes are conducted in-house.

For what projects/services did your company hire AVA.codes?

We needed frontend development for our online dashboard.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted a dashboard that would be responsive, user-friendly, and easy to understand.

How did you select this vendor?

We had an intensive discussion about our project goals and then searched for a partner who we believed could help us get there.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

They did frontend design for a flexible online dashboard.

What was the team composition?

We worked with a designer and a developer at the beginning and a second developer later in the process.

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

Our highly functional dashboard has launched.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

We communicated smoothly through Slack and Skype.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

We appreciated their pace and their quality.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No, I can’t think of anything.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the project manager of a certified solar integrator. Our company does installation and servicing of solar arrays, battery storage systems, electronic vehicle charging station equipment, and backup generators for residential and commercial projects.

For what projects/services did your company hire AVA.codes?

We hired them to create our website.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted a simple, professional, and attractive website. Our goal was to have people reaching out to us for consultations.

How did you select this vendor?

They were recommended to us.

Can you go into detail about the services they provided and the scope of the project?

They developed the website with the content that we provided.

What was the team composition?

A small team worked together to complete this project.

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

We have gotten many compliments on our website. Having a website really helps us brand our company since we are able to use it as a marketing strategy.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

The project management was very effective and smooth. Since we were in different countries, we communicated through email.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I was very impressed with their level of communication. I would send them multiple emails a day with updates and pictures, and they always completed what I asked in a timely manner. They made sure the website was exactly what we wanted.

Are there any areas where they can improve?

No, they were great.

Please describe your company and your position there.

We’re an advertising consulting company serving Fortune 500 clients mainly in the U.S.

For what projects/services did your company hire AVA.codes?

We hired them to build a responsive site for our consultancy.

What were your goals for this project?

We needed a quick turnaround of a website with a modern interface and a simple and intuitive user experience.

How did you select this vendor?

We chose them because they were proactive and seemed eager to build a relationship.

Describe the project in detail.

AVA.codes understood our needs and custom created the site using WordPress.

Explain how the solution addressed your business challenge.

The website met our needs by telling our story, describing the services we offer and providing a way for the customer to contact us.

What was the team composition?

The team was comprised of 2 developers and a project manager. We led the creative part.

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

We had checkpoint reviews to monitor the process and feedback was addressed in a timely manner. Their turnaround was great.

How effective was the project management?

Project management was very good.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

We were most impressed with their willingness to learn and meet our needs.

What tips or recommendations do you have?

Since they’re offshore, anything visual or documented can help your project be better understood.