Axmit

Please describe your company and your position there.

I oversee Marketing as one of my main functions at the company that I work for. We manufacture and produce foodservice products that are sold through our franchise network.

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

As one of our responses to the pandemic last year, we wanted to be able to give our customers a way to order products from our stores for pickup both conveniently and safely online. We hoped to be able to open a new channel for our stores and to improve accessibility during a time when low-touch was an expectation in the purchase journey of our customers.

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

We were impressed with the Axmit team's attention to detail and their care for client success. We ultimately decided to work with them because we felt confident that we would be in good hands.

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

We had a series of discussions to help clarify the design. As a company that had no experience working on a project of this nature and scale, we relied on Axmit team's experience and knowledge to guide us through the milestones they helped set for our project.

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

I coordinate closely with a project manager who helps translate and articulate our project details and goals into features that work with our system. There are about 4 or more others working behind the scenes as well.

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

We were able to launch a minimum viable product before the end of the year, which gave us a great start to the new year. Our milestones were all achieved on time, with little to no delays. We continue to work with Axmit for further development on our project.

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

We work closely on Slack and using google documents to share information. The project manager that I work with is prompt with replies and persistent in clarifying details, which I found was very helpful because the project team in my company does not have the technical background to understand all of the moving parts.

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

I found most impressive the attention to detail that Axmit showed when designing our project. On some aspects, they would also point out how our requests and features would affect us beyond just the development of the platform, such as the financial aspect of seeing a return on investment for our project.

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

There were some misunderstandings on some project feature designs due to language, although these are being worked on already as they are very receptive to feedback.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the Co-Founder of the FinTech company MidFunder, which is connecting SMEs and investors.

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

We hired Axmit for developing our MVP and we are more than happy with the service and the extra mile they always went for the highest quality and standards. A special thanks to Andrew who was 24/7 available for us and fulfilled every wish we possibly could ask for.

The technical and development skills of the team are outstanding and hard to find. Also, the designers have delivered such a great job.

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

Online research and interviewing several firms, we fast found out that Axmit was the leader in this field and don't regret our decision when we see the final result. Great job guys!

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

Complete coding and delivering a complex FinTech platform connecting small businesses and investors with several third party technology implementations. Technologies such as KYC, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and others.

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

4-5 people including full-stack, project manager, and designers

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

A platform MVP was requested and we got a full beta platform 1.0 delivered, so more than we asked on a better quality we agreed. We are very happy with the outcome and will recommend Axmit to everyone. We appreciate the service and quality delivered and thanks to the whole team!

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

Always available on each and every Chanel such as WhatsApp, Slack, email, phone.

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

The technical understanding of how to implement our idea into a fully working product is remarkable.

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

Nothing as we were happy with everything to the fullest level.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the founder for a new parenting/caregiver app Lelu that Axmit developed for both Android and iOS environments.

For what projects/services did your company hire Axmit?

We had wireframes/prototype for the app, developed over the last few years, but needed to outsource the development to a firm who could deliver a professional product on time and on budget.

What were your goals for this project?

Develop a mobile app (MVP) for both iOS and Android.

How did you select this vendor?

Axmit came highly recommended by a contact who had also used them to develop their solution.

Describe the project in detail.

A detailed, fully costed spec was delivered quickly. I was particularly impressed with the thoughtfulness of quirks and suggestions, they really paid attention to the problem we were trying to solve for. One particular element of the build (ID verification provided by a third party vendor) was an unknown/untested feature but Axmit were able to help us navigate the dynamics and I am very pleased with both the process and end result for MVP. We are now working on further enhancements and additional features. I would also note that communication was seamless and overall the experience was entirely frustration free! I never met the team in person neither did we ever speak on the phone but Slack facilitated a very efficient communication channel. Quite miraculous across three different timezones and (at least!) three sets of spoken languages.

What was the team composition?

CEO, project lead, developers, designers

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

We have received very positive feedback on the MVP and are progressing to MMP stage with Axmit

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Very effective from my side! We had a few obstacles to overcome as mentioned earlier but were able to navigate collectively.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They're incredibly thoughtful and professional. I was very impressed.  true trusted partners.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Honestly no constructive feedback at this point.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the CBDO and member of the Board of Directors at Yarmarka, one of the leading grain producers in Russia. We specialize in producing high-quality natural products for healthy diets.

For what projects/services did your company hire Axmit?

Our processes and projects are characterized by cross-functional interactions between ordinary employees. None of our previous task tracking tools gave us sufficient information about our problem-solving processes and progress toward our strategic goals.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to see how our planning system was working and how employee goals correlated with our strategic objectives. We also needed to improve performance discipline and review projects in a simple, effective, and regular way. 

How did you select this vendor?

We searched for a reliable team that could quickly deliver results at a reasonable price. We wanted to find a vendor that we could trust like our in-house employees. It was also important that they deeply understood our objectives and managed the project well. After Axmit successfully completed one project, we decided to work with them on two more. 

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

First, they analyzed our business problem and gathered all the necessary documentation. This synchronized our expectations and got the development off to a smooth start. After implementing the core functionality, they have continued to maintain the software with the same level of commitment as our in-house team.

What was the team composition?

Our personal project manager served as a single point of contact. The team also included developers, a UX designer, QA engineers, and a DevOps engineer.

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

After implementing the software, levels of performance discipline have increased by 60%, staff involvement has increased by 33%, and the average percentage of quarterly goals achievement has reached 75%.

This is the first time we have completely achieved our yearly goals, including indicators of profit and rates of revenue growth. We attribute this success to the improved efficiency of our management systems, to which this project contributed significantly.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

We call the project manager every week, and our communication is easy and clear. Axmit is sensitive to our feedback and attentive to detail. The team delivers on time and reacts quickly if we need urgent fixes.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Axmit behaves more like an IT partner than a vendor. They deliver brilliant results based solely on our ideas. We don't even think about the technical side of the project, because our project managers are deeply involved in defining our business goals and suggesting effective solutions.  It's magical when the result exactly matches what we imagined.

Are there any areas for improvement?

There isn't much to improve, although it would be helpful to release software with user guides to help staff integrate.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm co-founder and CEO of BlockSettle, which was established to develop matching and settlement models focused on block-chain ledger technologies.

For what projects/services did your company hire Axmit?

We hired them to develop a complex backend and frontend internal and external environment.

What were your goals for this project?

The goal was to develop an existing environment for internal use and to create a landing page.

How did you select this vendor?

We chose them based on their good reviews, qualifications, and agreeable price.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

Our projects often started with an idea, guideline, or description. This often led to a discussion, where the project manager shared his experience, which helped us to mutually agree upon the task description. Once we decided on the workflow and functionality, their team did the development. Once the task was completed and approved by the manager, we could do final testing and ask for further improvements.

What was the team composition?

The team has about five people assigned to our project, including a project manager who helped us to concretize and delegate tasks. They added more developers as needed.

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

It's a pleasure to work with them, as they provided us with high-quality work that was delivered on time and within our budget. The developers assigned to us have been doing a great job.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

The project manager was aware of our project’s complexity and took the initiative to make our communication more effective by setting up tools and arranging meetings. We used Slack, Zoom, Trello, Github, and Jira to manage the project.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They take full ownership, initiative, and responsibility for all involved parties. Their approach is a big plus since they have strong communication standards.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No, we’re completely satisfied.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the CEO of Zelos, a management tool for effective crowd engagement.

For what projects/services did your company hire Axmit?

We hired Axmit to develop an MVP for our product including a backend, a web app, and a mobile application.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to duplicate the features of our Drupal prototype in a scalable, functional MVP.

How did you select this vendor?

We listed over 50 companies, interviewed five, and chose Axmit. They were the only ones who worked through the details, understood the product, and asked the right questions. Their project proposal actually helped us gain a better understanding of the required scope of work.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

We provided technical requirements, feature descriptions, and UX design. After discussing the details and implications and iterating on the design, Axmit implemented our desired features: tasking for large amounts of users and social media APIs.

What was the team composition?

A project manager is our single point of contact. Altogether, 10 people are but working on the project, but that number changes depending on the project stage and required skills. Additionally, three of their team members came to visit our offices for a week: their CEO, our project manager, and a DevOps resource.

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

The collaboration has exceeded our expectations. We quickly extended our original contract from a basic MVP to full-time servicing to continue working on the product. We used the MVP to gain our first clients and were able to raise our first funds based on this traction.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

We use Slack for communication, and YouTrack for Kanban project management. There isn’t a language barrier between us and we haven’t had any misunderstandings or deadline issues. They’ve even responded to emergency queries on holidays and weekends.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Axmit is one of the rare vendors that want to thoroughly understand the product they're working on. When we reviewed their development pipeline with an external mentor, they were impressed that an early level startup like us has such a high-level CI/CD pipeline set up.

Are there any areas for improvement?

As usual, it took some time to get used to the remote workflow and each other’s communication/documentation style, but after we got everything working, the collaboration has been great.