Binariks

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of a B2B SaaS Company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

B2B SaaS company that helps DTC brands & retailers embed authentic video reviews on their e-commerce channels

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Binariks to accomplish?

• Create an application that will completely replace the old application and will be more scalable and easy to launch new tenants.

SOLUTION

How did you find Binariks?

Referral

Why did you select Binariks over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Binariks were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

HUE already has a system that provides the ability to find the product’s shade and upload user generated video reivews. However, the main goal for us is to reduce onboarding to improve workflow so Hue can launch faster with the brands and partners. 

At the moment, we spend a lot of time signing a contract, launching the product, and customizing each brand’s product. Binariks was hired to make a new application based on the old application. The new application must be scalable for faster launching new customers.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The team managed to launch the product on time and is now engaged in the expansion of the application and its support

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

Binariks develops the application in its entirety, for good communication and product delivery, the team uses Scrum and Jira. All team members adopted the flow quickly and effortlessly. Binariks also provided us with meeting notes on high-level meetings and weekly status reports with a detailed description of the work accomplished.

What was your primary form of communication with Binariks?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The attitude towards work is something Binariks takes pride in. It’s a combination of a high-skilled team and mature management that makes this company stand out. We were pleased to work with them. All the team members had a high level of responsibility with top technical skills.

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

Nothing comes to mind. We would like Binariks to keep growing and helping more customers to make successful products.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Managing Director of an Software Dev Company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Software development company focusing on miltech.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Binariks to accomplish?

• Frontend Development

SOLUTION

How did you find Binariks?

Online Search

Why did you select Binariks over others?

• Pricing fits our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Binariks were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Military tech platform, which gives ability for end users (military forces) to manage resources, plan missions, speedup calculations different related calculations.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Completed tasks in project management software. 
• Tasks were issued from our product manager for the Binariks developers.

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

We communicated daily with Binariks teams, and meetings to discuss technical aspects and requirements. We use a board inside GitLab to manage task management. Binariks also provides us with weekly progress reports detailing the work completed. Also, every week we called the management of Binariks to share feedback about the cooperation.

What was your primary form of communication with Binariks?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

We are really impressed with the high-skilled developers, they always try to improve the product and provide us with great solutions. Binariks really cares about our product and always tries to give us valuable advice. for example, if necessary, we can involve highly qualified specialists to provide advice.

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

Would like Binariks to keep growing and to keep gathering the professionals in their company.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the VP of Engineering of a software company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Leveraging the power of music and technology to redefine what's possible in brain health

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Binariks to accomplish?

• Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Provide development and test support to other Engineering teams

SOLUTION

How did you find Binariks?

LinkedIn

Why did you select Binariks over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Previous experience with developers from Ukraine

How many teammates from Binariks were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

1. Implementing and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (IaC) in order to have consistent and reliable deployments across the platform with minimal downtime and robust quality controls in place. This work was done using Terraform and was successfully built for the entire backend platform.
2. Provide development and test support to other Engineering teams, as needed. These efforts includes CI/CD improvements, addressing gaps in monitoring and alert coverage of cloud components and supporting feature development work.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

1. The manual effort of standing up a new environment that previously took about two weeks, was automated using IaC and now takes fifteen minutes. 
2. Build out of the regression test suite in for the backend in order to provide the team with a way to consistently execute and document their test results for every release

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

Their efforts were managed by existing employees and they met the expectations of our team regarding hitting sprint commitments and delivering on the work they were requested to perform.

What was your primary form of communication with Binariks?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The quality of work and the commitment in getting the work done in a timely manner from each team member.

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

Communicate dates for upcoming holidays or when folks would be unavailable for a significant amount of time. There were time where the team members got their holidays wrong and were unavailable without any prior communication.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am a manager of ProTechnolgy GmbH

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We at ProTechnology GmbH are providing consulting services and building applications for our customers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Binariks to accomplish?

• fast delivery of new feature
• high quality of new feature

SOLUTION

How did you find Binariks?

• Online Search
• Clutch Site
• Other

Why did you select Binariks over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fits our budget
• Technical expertise presented

How many teammates from Binariks were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

It is an application that enables users to track the activities and statistics of their social networks in one place. The primary purpose is to build a highly scaled, stable, and quite flexible application that can run social media analytics, track analytics, and interpret data across the 6 most important social media platforms.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Binariks is helping to build application from scratch. We are planning to release the MVP(Minimal Viable Product) version in the middle of August. We are constantly adding new features to the scope and prioritize them.

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

Binariks management provided us with meeting notes on high-level meetings and weekly status reports with a detailed description of the work accomplished. Roughly saying, with Binariks we got professional cooperation and fast response times.

What was your primary form of communication with Binariks?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Binariks has helped us to achieve our goals and deliver our work with good results collaboratively. The team is skilled, attentive, and well-integrated with our in-house team. The team at Binariks is also timely, responsive, and communicative, and their communication skills are awesome.

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

Nothing comes to mind. We would like Binariks to keep growing and helping more customers to make successful products.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Senior QA Engineer of Modo Labs

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Modo Labs allows customers to easily create apps for deployment in Android, iOS, and desktop.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Binariks to accomplish?

• Automation
• Performance testing

SOLUTION

How did you find Binariks?

Referral

Why did you select Binariks over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

What was the size of Binariks’s team?

2-5 Employees

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

Create an automation framework for one of our products. Using this framework, create automated tests for a smoke suite. Make sure these tests run on desktop and native (Android/iOS).

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• We now have an automation framework at Modo Labs. We can now apply this to the next version of this product along with other products we will want to automate.

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

I interacted with the PM about once a month for a quick check-in. The lead qa person also did some PM work with me to strategize what we need from a technical standpoint. Things ran smoothly. It took a little longer than expected to get everything up and running, especially in mobile, but that was ok. There were challenges on our end that required changes in our code too. I think tests were delivered on time for desktop. Mobile took longer, but those are done now too.

What was your primary form of communication with Binariks?

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

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

I love the people I interact with at Binariks. Everyone I've been has been nice and personable. They're professional and down to earth, very easy to talk with. The QA resources I've worked with are very motivated and always want to get ahead of the game. If improvements are needed, they get done in a timely manner. Aren't these the qualities people want in all the people they work with?

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

Honestly, no. I've had a very positive experience so far with Binariks.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO and co-founder of a fintech platform that helps expatriates and retail investors track and manage their assets worldwide.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Binariks?

We were looking to increase our development capacity.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Binariks provides us with backend development services. They provide a full-time developer who works with our CTO to build our product’s backend using Node.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, and AWS. They also provide light-touch project management to ensure the project is on track. 

What is the team composition?

We work with one full-time backend developer, a daily project manager, and a senior manager from Binariks. 

How did you come to work with Binariks?

I found them through Google and Clutch — I always verify my research on Clutch. Additionally, I looked at other platforms like LinkedIn and Google reviews. We researched different types of businesses, and we liked Binariks the best. 

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent around £25,000 (approximately $30,000 USD). 

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in September 2022, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? 

We measure Binariks’ success based on the timely completion of tasks and the reduction of redos. For example, we look at how many times we have to retouch a bug fix in order to deploy the fix. 

How did Binariksperform from a project management standpoint?

They’re really good at communicating and meeting our deadlines. The developer and daily project manager are present for our daily stand-up meetings, and the team is also available in the afternoon in case we need to discuss anything. Meanwhile, I escalate issues to the senior manager if necessary, and I speak with him and the daily project manager monthly to ensure everything is going well.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Binariks’ clear communication is the best — they’re consistent with it and with deliverables. They log their hours accurately, and if there’s an issue, they respond in a timely manner. The team also sends meeting minutes after every management call, and their invoices come like clockwork. Moreover, they immediately respond to any issues. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

They could speed up the onboarding process; it took a long time for the developer to get familiarized with our product’s backend and source code. Additionally, their pricing could be a bit more flexible. As a startup, we want to keep cash flow, and Binariks’ retainer is very rigid. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

With any client or vendor you work with, I advise setting expectations early on and being as clear as possible about what you expect them to do and what you’ll do. Clarifying the roles and responsibilities is critical in any project. Binariks need to know exactly what they’re hired to do in the scope of work. 

You should also be aware that Binariks is based in Ukraine. Because of the Russian Invasion, there are situations where they can’t attend a call or lose electricity for part of the day. On a human level, that’s something to be conscious of — it’s why we’ve been flexible and understanding of their circumstances.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m one of the founders and the COO of YourCoach Health. We’re an operating system for behavior change; we provide tech-enabled health coaching services to our clients.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Binariks?

It’s always challenging to find great engineering talent. We had a core team, but when we signed a large B2B client, we needed a team that could get involved quickly.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Binariks provides engineering and DevOps services. They work remotely on business requirements, QA, and coding. Initially, we set up tight timelines to use our core system code; we needed to build off a branch for that software.

What is the team composition?

The team ranges from 7–12 people at its peak.

How did you come to work with Binariks?

We found them through a recommendation.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in February 2022, and our relationship is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

Our clients are happy with their work. Moreover, we became fully operational in just a few weeks, which is almost unheard of.

How did Binariks perform from a project management standpoint?

They’ve performed exceptionally well. We have them in our Slack channel. Additionally, we use standard tracking tools for project management.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They have quality talent, and the team is very respectful. Binariks challenges our thinking, so they’re more than an outsourced service that does what we tell them. Moreover, we highly value their customer-first approach. If we have something going on, they’re easily available.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there’s nothing I can think of; they’re a top-notch company.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We are a market research company focused on the creation and development of innovative measurement systems for Out-of-Home advertising.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Binariks team has been hired to set up the project, take ownership of the developed functionality, and push the project to the release phase in cooperation with third-party providers specializing in machine learning and satellite images.

SOLUTION

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

Comprehensive research of companies was done. We began to work from the outstaff project. Later Binariks was selected as the outsource partner to complete the product based on their technical expertise, reviews, and communication skills after a few months of mutual work.

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

METRICOOH is a set of tools that compare the physical attributes of outdoor advertising media (Billboards, urban furniture,...). The use of satellite photography allows for analyzing traffic flows without violating regulations on protecting personal data and limiting the limitations of mobile analytics. The toolkit allows you to calculate the inventory that best meets the needs of advertisers in a particular location. Key technologies are Machine learning for vehicle identification, Big data management, traffic modeling, it also implies a intense use of Geographical System, mapping, visibility analysis.

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

There is a team of 8 people: 4 Back-end developers, 1 Front end developer, 1 Tech lead, 1 Business analyst, 1 Project manager

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Set up the infrastructure and production environment.
• The team completed the first phase of development and ownership.
• Prepared new features with requirements for the following milestones.
• Comprehensive documentation.

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

It is intense. They really take care, daily and from all points of view. I feel protected. They care of the project and also about the people.

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

The attitude towards work is something Binariks takes pride in. It’s a combination of a high-skilled team and quite mature management that makes this company stand out. They have a high level of responsibility and technical skills.

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

Nothing comes to mind. I am happy and confident with the way they work

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of a US-based healthcare company serving Medicare patients exclusively. We use technology in a modern and proprietary manner. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Binariks?

We work with Binariks for our proprietary software development needs. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

As a healthcare company, we’ve developed many data apps and storage solutions with our software engineering team. Binariks provides dedicated team members to us. When we use their resources, I interview them before they get accepted to the project. Since the candidates don’t work for other clients, they’re like our team members.

These resources do full-time software engineering and development lifecycle support. They also participate in our project huddle. Our work is completely based on AWS and Node.js. We’re cloud-centric and use a variety of data storage mechanisms from MongoDB to SQL databases. On top of that, we use a combination of microservices and non-microservices for computation. We’re also doing a lot in modern healthcare data frameworks.

What is the team composition?

We work with a core team of six people. There are backend engineers, QA specialists, and project managers. 

How did you come to work with Binariks?

I was referred to Binariks by an experienced CTO in the US. He had some successes in Ukraine in software development, discovering Binariks as a strong up-and-coming organization. 

How much have you invested with them?

Our investment is over $2 million. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in August 2019, and the engagement is ongoing. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? 

Binariks is a highly professional organization; they’re dedicated and hardworking. Even during the Russian Invasion, they haven’t lost any day of work. They continue to be focused and strong — in fact, they’re even stronger than our US teammates in terms of excellence and dedication. 

We have a strong team leader who’s great at communicating with everybody and figuring things out quickly and smartly without getting too flustered or panicky. Overall, we have a great team structure with the right people and personalities. 

How did Binariks perform from a project management standpoint?

Their project management style is excellent. We do development project huddles three times a week. Our combined teams use Jira to manage tasks. To communicate, we use Slack, Google Meet, and emails. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

Binariks’ biggest strength is the quality of their people.  

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, they aren’t any. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Be truly involved in helping build the team. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m an executive at a real estate evaluation platform.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Binariks?

We needed help with custom software development.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Binariks provided all of my development and deployment needs. They also tweaked the existing code and the solutions I had already developed — their team helps us streamline and refactor the code for proper deployment.

Regarding technologies, they used .NET, Java, and SQL with many other libraries.

What is the team composition?

We worked with a project manager, one senior developer, and one junior developer from their team.

How did you come to work with Binariks?

I went through a research process and identified several companies that I thought would have the right skill set. Binariks was the strongest in terms of their understanding and the solutions they could provide, so we decided to go with them.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent $40,000–$70,000 with them.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from March–July 2022.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

The tool and the algorithm were pretty complex in terms of technologies, and they could document and advance it — I was happy with them altogether.

How did Binariks perform from a project management standpoint?

They were easy to communicate with and delivered assignments ahead of time. They were also good at adapting to the change in tasks and scope throughout the project.

In addition, their team worked within our fixed budget and was very accommodating in adding resources when they felt the project needed it at no cost to me.

Regarding tools, we used online chat and phone calls — they were available within a minute's notice.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They were excellent, and I enjoyed working with them. They were also extremely diligent and very comfortable with complex tasks.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I don't think there's anything they can improve on.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Getting the right specifications for your tool is key.