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Staff Augmentation

Sep 21, 2020

the project

Staff Augmentation for IT Services Business

"We appreciate their knowledge, engagement, and dedication."

Staff Augmentation

$50,000 to $199,999

Mar. 2020 - Ongoing

5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

5.0

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

$50,000 to $199,999

Mar. 2020 - Ongoing

Project summary:

Brainhub provided staff augmentation to an IT company. The client needed help in their development expansion. The most vital part is being familiar with the firm's tech stack including Node.js, React, and more.

1-10 Employees

Seattle, Washington

Jay West

CEO, Spider.com

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CEO, Spider.com

Jay West

IT Services

1-10 Employees

Seattle, Washington

Online Review

The client submitted this review online.

Verified

5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

5.0

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

the review

"We appreciate their knowledge, engagement, and dedication."

Sep 21, 2020

Feedback summary:

Leveraging Brainhub's technical expertise, the proxy has been successfully deployed. Currently, the engagement is still ongoing and the client looks forward to enhancing the platform. Customers can expect a team that delivers high-quality output, open to feedback, and is great at collaborating.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a Business Developer. We offer an API for residential IP and proxy services and specialize in data-center and residential proxies. Our solution helps independent search engines to index the web.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

As a consequence of the increasing number of new clients, we wanted to expand our platform, make it more scalable, take care of the highest performance, and extend the range of our services. We needed an expert who could augment our team quickly and work closely with our developers. We cared about the profound knowledge and understanding of the technology stack we use, to spend as little time on onboarding as possible. Brainhub supplemented our team with a knowledgeable developer who could start right away and fitted the team perfectly.

SOLUTION

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

We had seen their work on other projects and decided to use them.

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

We needed Brainhub to help us with the platform’s expansion in terms of development. The technology stack of the project was fancy and included Node.js, Golang, React, Kubernetes, and Prometheus, among others. Brainhub helped us with creating fault-tolerant, distributed, and scalable crawlers.

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

We hired one developer to supplement the team. He was very proactive, responsible, and fitted our team perfectly from the very beginning. He worked closely with two other developers of our team, and together they turned out to be very effective.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project is still ongoing. The proxy is already deployed and stable, and work has been completed in most cases. Our current goal is to evolve the platform according to the growing number of clients.

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

We had regular daily meetings in the mornings to discuss current tasks and priorities, and feedback sessions to submit amendments. The team was able to run several releases daily, making the process dynamic. We managed to arrange cooperation effectively despite the time zone differences and create a great, engaged team that worked very swiftly. In terms of tools, we used Slack for communication and Trello for project management, which allowed us to stay in the loop.

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

We appreciate their knowledge, engagement, and dedication. They deliver high quality, are open to feedback and collaboration. They supplemented the team effectively and were able to cooperate with our developers flawlessly, oriented on our platform’s success, as they were working with us since forever.

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

Nothing comes to my mind. We were impressed with how quickly Brainhub developer was able to start, with his knowledge and the level of dedication. We felt like he was a part of our team from the very beginning and that’s exactly what we wanted.

5.0

Overall Score

5.0 Scheduling

ON TIME / DEADLINES

5.0 Cost

Value / within estimates

5.0 Quality

Service & deliverables

5.0 NPS

Willing to refer

Custom Software Development

Apr 16, 2020

the project

UI/UX & App Dev for Running & Fitness Startup

"They immersed themselves into our project and it felt like they were part of our team."

Custom Software Development

$50,000 to $199,999

Feb. 2015 - Mar. 2017

5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

5.0

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

$50,000 to $199,999

Feb. 2015 - Mar. 2017

Project summary:

Brainhub provided UI/UX design support for a mobile and web app. Their work involved selecting a tech stack, incorporating gamification features, connecting the app to third-party services, and testing it.

1-10 Employees

Poland

Piotr Korpak

CEO, Motivato

Verified

the reviewer

CEO, Motivato

Piotr Korpak

Health, Wellness & Fitness

1-10 Employees

Poland

Online Review

The client submitted this review online.

Verified

5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

5.0

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

the review

"They immersed themselves into our project and it felt like they were part of our team."

Apr 16, 2020

Feedback summary:

Brainhub's efforts led to a 25% increase and a 50% decrease year-over-year (YoY) in conversions and user churn respectively. Their technical knowledge, engagement, businesslike approach, and desire to maintain a partnership throughout the project set them apart from other service providers.

the review

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The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We offer custom, fully personalized training experience for runners and fitness enthusiasts. The company was founded in 2013 and quickly gained popularity in Poland. I am the CEO.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Brainhub?

With rapid growth in user base, we realized our initial web version of the service was simply not scalable enough to allow further progress, including the launch of long-awaited mobile app. We decided to rebuild the web version completely using more robust technology and simultaneously develop mobile app as well.

What were your goals for this project?

We are a service that people use "on the go", 70% of sessions are mobile so we needed our web and mobile apps to be EXTREMELY USER FRIENDLY, meaning UX and speed were our primary goals.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We were very careful with the selection process - with our previous experience with software development outsourcing, we knew it's not about the money, but about value for money.

So we have done a huge bit of research (google, clutch), interviewed about 10 of the companies and went into more detailed project discussions with top 3. That might sound crazy, but at times, Brainhub made us feel like they cared about the project more than us.

Their input far exceeded traditional software development discussions, so picking them as our partners turned out to be a no-brainer really.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

They took charge of the whole process really. They designed UI/UX for two separate experiences for our app (mobile and web), decided on tech stack, added new features (gamification), connected our app to 3rd party services (like Garmin Connect etc), developed, tested and made sure the switch to new version was smooth for our users.

What was the team composition?

We worked directly with two Brainhub consultants who covered all aspects of our cooperation.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We are very happy with the results and most importantly, so are our users. Business-wise in year-to-year comparison of the old app vs new app, our paid version conversions went up by approx 25% and user churn was decreased by 50% (!) which made a huge impact on our bottom line.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Nothing to complain about, we mainly communicated via email, with weekly update calls and keeping track of everything in Jira and Google Sheets.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

We loved their "be our partner" attitude, compared to the standard client-vendor relationship. They immersed themselves into our project and it felt like they were part of our team. Apart from that - good business sense, vast tech knowledge and simply nice guys to spend time with.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I don't know. More upfront planning would be great but the project was so complex and still-evolving that this flexibility was in fact good.

5.0

Overall Score Great experience.

5.0 Scheduling

ON TIME / DEADLINES

All good, a nice mix of upfront planning and flexibility.

5.0 Cost

Value / within estimates

In absolute terms, not the cheapest, but definitely great value for money.

5.0 Quality

Service & deliverables

Overall, great work in all aspects.

5.0 NPS

Willing to refer

Already did - referred to two colleagues, one became a client.

Mobile App Development

Mar 30, 2020

the project

React Native App Dev for College Recruiting Platform

"The company provided an accurate estimate."

Mobile App Development

$10,000 to $49,999

Feb. - Mar. 2020

5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

5.0

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

$10,000 to $49,999

Feb. - Mar. 2020

Project summary:

Brainhub built a prototype of an app with React Native. Their team augmented the state with engineers and instituted their own development team. They worked with offline downloading.

11-50 Employees

New York, New York

Catalin Stefanovici

CTO, SportsRecruits

Verified

the reviewer

CTO, SportsRecruits

Catalin Stefanovici

Sports

11-50 Employees

New York, New York

Online Review

The client submitted this review online.

Verified

5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

5.0

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

the review

"The company provided an accurate estimate."

Mar 30, 2020

Feedback summary:

Brainhub was able to take control of the prototype and build a QA-stage app. The workflow was effective. Flexible, thorough, and committed, their team did a great job with everything.

the review

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The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the CTO at SportsRecruits, a platform that provides youth sports organizations, athletes, and their families with all the resources and guidance needed to effectively navigate the college recruiting process. Connections made on the platform have resulted in commitments to the best academic and athletic institutions across the United States.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Brainhub?

We hired Brainhub to build a prototype of an app that can allows events to manage schedules and allows users to interact with event data, including while they are offline.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to leverage Brainhub's expertise with React Native, in order to bring our own development team up to speed with the mobile app development techniques. We also relied on them to develop the offline download and sync capabilities.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We sent out requests for proposals to several companies we've identified as having positive reviews for similar projects. Brainhub was by far the most professional in understanding our needs, and sending back a proposal that addressed our needs.

Describe the project in detail.

We collaborated with two Brainhub engineers and one project manager in a way that truly felt like they were part of our team. We had daily updates in Slack and weekly demo calls to review progress. We reviewed code in a shared git repository and collaborated well on defining the scope with regards to spec and design. All Brainhub employees were very diligent and a pleasure to work with.

What was the team composition?

Two engineers, one more project manager and one technical advisor.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our team was able to take over the prototype thanks to collaborative way in which it was developed and transition it into a full QA-stage app currently being tested in TestFlight.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Very effective

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The company provided an accurate estimate and was committed to deliver on it, while being flexible, thorough, and easy to work with.

Are there any areas for improvement?

N/A

5.0

Overall Score

5.0 Scheduling

ON TIME / DEADLINES

5.0 Cost

Value / within estimates

5.0 Quality

Service & deliverables

5.0 NPS

Willing to refer

Custom Software Development

Mar 16, 2020

the project

Custom Platform Build for Writing Solution

"Their quick communication was really appreciated and remarkable."

Custom Software Development

$50,000 to $199,999

Feb. 2020 - Ongoing

5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

5.0

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

$50,000 to $199,999

Feb. 2020 - Ongoing

Project summary:

Brainhub was hired to create an online writing platform. The developers built a solution which provides automated capabilities and guides users through the novel-writing process.

1-10 Employees

Oregon, United States

Brian Palmer

Founder, Scribi Writing Studio

Verified

the reviewer

Founder, Scribi Writing Studio

Brian Palmer

Writing

1-10 Employees

Oregon, United States

Online Review

The client submitted this review online.

Verified

5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

5.0

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

the review

"Their quick communication was really appreciated and remarkable."

Mar 16, 2020

Feedback summary:

Brainhub's contribution has defined the future projection of the software, pleasing and providing confidence to internal stakeholders. The team is friendly, responsive, and highly collaborative.

the review

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The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m an independent author and entrepreneur, and Co-owner of a small publisher of horror, fantasy, and romance.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Brainhub?

I’ve hired Brainhub to develop a full-featured online platform for authors called Scribi Writer’s Studio.

What were your goals for this project?

I needed a platform where the entire process of writing books can take place from the initial idea all the way through compiling and updating ebooks in an author’s catalog.

Along the way, I wanted to take advantage of automation and smart technology integrations to help make the whole process more efficient and create opportunities for better stories, and provide seamless live collaboration between users.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

Brainhub came highly recommended through a number of review sites, but they’ve also got a track record working with companies that I am familiar with that have proven themselves to be successful as well.

Part of making a software company successful is choosing the right developers and the right support.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

I provided wireframes and documentation about the writing process, about the frustrating choke points in that process, and about how I believed these problems could be solved.

Brainhub’s communication was immediate and consistent, and they set me up with two team members right away to translate all of that into a development plan that not only promises to meet those expectations, but also helped clarify the features for me so that I had a clearer idea of what the end product will be.

What was the team composition?

My team so far is two people for this stage, Rafał and Patryk, both of whom were friendly, professional, communicative, and very interested in the project and what I wanted to accomplish with it.

We had a remarkably helpful workshopping session that went longer than scheduled—they were very patient with me as I explained more about the writing process to them and they helped me boil that process down into something that software can manage effectively.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Scribi Writer’s Studio has become a great deal more focused, and I have a much clearer picture of what the functionality can and will be, and how to explain that to potential users as I move forward with a crowdfunding campaign.

Working with Brainhub has given me a lot of confidence, and they provided a great deal of valuable material after our workshop that has helped me not only continue to refine the platform itself, but also focus my messaging to get backers excited.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

We arranged a video chat with shared screens so that they could show me visually what they were talking about, and where I could also use my own materials for demonstration purposes. There was no language barrier aside from professional jargon, and that mostly from my side.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their quick communication was really appreciated and remarkable. I queried three other developers at the same time, and by the time the other three had responded, I was already arranging a time for a workshop with Brainhub.

They are prompt, consistently in touch, and even since the workshop I’ve been in regular communication with the team there. That gives me a lot of confidence that I’ve made the right decision.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I really can’t think of any. This is my first foray into software development, and I was very nervous going in. Brainhub and the team there have really put me at ease.

5.0

Overall Score Before this all began, I was nervous and stressed about moving this project forward. Now, I’m excited and confident.

5.0 Scheduling

ON TIME / DEADLINES

Within a few emails, I knew when we’d be meeting, and they worked with my schedule easily.

5.0 Cost

Value / within estimates

Well under budget, which is always a relief.

5.0 Quality

Service & deliverables

I’ve been working on this for three years—in two and a half hours they helped me refine my project even more.

5.0 NPS

Willing to refer

At this point I can’t imagine recommending any other company.

Mobile App Development

Oct 28, 2019

the project

UI Design & Mobile Dev for Financial App

"We find the design to be of the highest quality, in large part, thanks to the Brainhub designer."

Mobile App Development

$50,000 to $199,999

Jan. 2017 - Oct. 2019

5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

5.0

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

$50,000 to $199,999

Jan. 2017 - Oct. 2019

Project summary:

Brainhub delivered a mobile app that helps users track and manage their financial health. The team provided information architectures, user flows, and UI designs before building the product using React Native.

1-10 Employees

Zurich, Switzerland

CTO, FinTech Startup

Verified

the reviewer

CTO, FinTech Startup

Financial Services

1-10 Employees

Zurich, Switzerland

Online Review

The client submitted this review online.

Verified

5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

5.0

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

the review

"We find the design to be of the highest quality, in large part, thanks to the Brainhub designer."

Oct 28, 2019

Feedback summary:

Brainhub facilitated a seamless, collaborative effort throughout the duration of the project. The team maintained open lines of communication, kept detailed records of task assignments, and adhered to project timelines. Their expertise regarding both design and development set them apart.

the review

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The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m a CTO at GOKONG AG. We are a fintech startup that offers a mobile app for finance fitness and aggregated finance management.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Brainhub?

Brainhub has been hired to support our design and development process and build a mobile app from scratch.

What were your goals for this project?

The main goal was to build a mobile app that would be to help people know, monitor, and control their financial health just like physical health.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

My team searched online for app developers in our area and composed a list of few vendors based on the case studies on their websites. We contacted each vendor and picked Brainhub based on the quality of their final proposal and the final price point.

Describe the project in detail.

They deliver information architecture, user flows, a functional and visual project of mobile app interfaces. Based on this, they develop the front-end of the mobile app, using React Native technology.

What was the team composition?

We were working with one designer and two developers from Brainhub.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Brainuhb was engaged in this project from the very beginning. The designer played a significant role in UI/IX design and implementation. Large chunks of the mobile app were built by Brainhub developers.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We were working directly with Brainhub developers and integrated them into our team, which was composed of Brainhub’s two developers and a designer. I guided them and scheduled daily meetings. We had demo and planning sessions every second week and followed Scrum-based approach. We used JIRA for tracking assignments.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

We find the design to be of the highest quality, in large part, thanks to the Brainhub designer.

Are there any areas for improvement?

It's a growing company and like most growing companies it has growing pains, but the leadership will navigate through this phase of growth.

5.0

Overall Score it's all right

5.0 Scheduling

ON TIME / DEADLINES

On time

5.0 Cost

Value / within estimates

A fair price for the quality they deliver

5.0 Quality

Service & deliverables

Highly-skilled designer and developers

5.0 NPS

Willing to refer

it depends

Development

Aug 08, 2019

the project

Web & Mobile Development for Automotive Platform

"The people from Brainhub are highly-skilled and they work hard to achieve our goals."

Development

$50,000 to $199,999

Mar. 2017 - Ongoing

5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

5.0

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

$50,000 to $199,999

Mar. 2017 - Ongoing

Project summary:

Brainhub developed multiple web and mobile apps for an automotive platform. The platform has been developed using React, React Native, Node.js, and more.

11-50 Employees

New York, New York

Wes Reid

Head of Product & Technology, Dealer Market Exchange

Verified

the reviewer

Head of Product & Technology, Dealer Market Exchange

Wes Reid

Information Technology

11-50 Employees

New York, New York

Online Review

The client submitted this review online.

Verified

5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

5.0

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

the review

"The people from Brainhub are highly-skilled and they work hard to achieve our goals."

Aug 08, 2019

Feedback summary:

While the development is ongoing, the process has been a smooth collaboration between the two teams. Brainhub possesses the technical expertise and project management skills necessary for detailed projects. Their team is adaptable and willing to learn new technologies to facilitate the project.

the review

Background
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The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

DMX is a vision-driven, end-to-end enterprise platform for the automotive business. I am a co-founder and Head of Product & Technology for Dealer Market Exchange. I am focused on leading the architecture, build and deployment of the DMX platform.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Brainhub?

Brainhub has been hired to support the development and growth of the DMX platform. It has gone through iterations that include two web apps (React) and three mobile apps (React Native). We also have an extensive Node.js-based back end that supports these client apps.

What were your goals for this project?

The first goal was to gain velocity in adding new features and resolving defects. Additionally, web developers from Brainhub were working on UX/UI improvements.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We initially came across Brainhub via a post on Quora.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

Core technologies in use are: JavaScript, React, Redux, redux-saga, React Native, Node.js, MongoDB, Redis, RabbitMQ and CircleCI. The backend comprised of more than 20 microservices and many custom libraries. Brainhub’s biggest contribution was helping us to reign-in our test code coverage and build out a very comprehensive Dev Ops solution and architecture.

With their help, we’ve now got rock-solid deployment mechanisms built and in place that even include custom Slackbot integrations for handling deployments, failure and outage messaging and general management of globally-deployed services.

What was the team composition?

Brainhub shored up our team with key additions in web development, QA and backend development. They quickly rose to be thought leaders and architects in our project.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

As this is an ongoing project, it is core the operations of DMX.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

We have an agile-based approach (mixing Scrum and Kanban). Scrum artifacts allowed us to divide the work into sprints having a sprint review, a retrospective, a backlog grooming and planning of the next sprint. On the other hand, the Kanban artifacts allowed us to be more flexible, having some space for resolving blockers (e.g., a given backend story blocks one or many webs or mobile stories). It also allowed us fixing production bugs.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The people from Brainhub are highly-skilled and they work hard to achieve our goals. Even if some new technologies are required at a given moment, they learn it very fast.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Additional development resources in React Native would be nice.

5.0

Overall Score

5.0 Scheduling

ON TIME / DEADLINES

On-time.

5.0 Cost

Value / within estimates

A fair price for the skills they have.

5.0 Quality

Service & deliverables

Highly-skilled developers

5.0 NPS

Willing to refer

100% willing to refer Brainhub.

Custom Software Development

Jun 25, 2019

the project

MacOS App for Digital Studio

"They’re technical experts who aren’t afraid to speak up when they think something isn’t working..."

Custom Software Development

$50,000 to $199,999

Nov. 2018 - Ongoing

4.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

3.5

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

4.0

$50,000 to $199,999

Nov. 2018 - Ongoing

Project summary:

Brainhub is developing an MVP Mac app to help people concentrate and be more productive. After an initial technical feasibility test, they're now building a custom MVP based on designs and specifications.

11-50 Employees

Oxford, UK

Marcus Taylor

CEO & Founder, Venture Harbour

Verified

the reviewer

CEO & Founder, Venture Harbour

Marcus Taylor

Information Technology and Services

11-50 Employees

Oxford, UK

Online Review

The client submitted this review online.

Verified

4.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

3.5

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

4.0

the review

"They’re technical experts who aren’t afraid to speak up when they think something isn’t working..."

Jun 25, 2019

Feedback summary:

To this point in development, Brainhub has provided consistent communication and proactive optimization suggestions. Their technical expertise has delivered significant value, and their resources display stand-out commitment to project success. Customers can expect a professional engagement.

the review

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Challenge
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The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the founder and CEO of Venture Harbour, a digital innovation studio that creates ambitious online ventures that transform how marketers and entrepreneurs grow their businesses.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Brainhub?

We were looking to build a simple MacOS app in ElectronJS that helps people focus and get into their workflow easier. We'll do this by encouraging users to set a goal for the day and then break their tasks into multiple sessions to achieve the goal.

What were your goals for this project?

We set out to develop the MVP on time and budget.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We were looking for experts in ElectronJS, and they were one of 4–5 vendors we considered.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

When a user enters a session, the app will block distracting applications and websites and play concentration music. At the end of a session, the user will have a break before entering the next one.

Brainhub was responsible for performing a technical feasibility analysis and building the MVP from scratch. As part of this effort, they've performed business analyses and requirements gathering based on specifications, designs, and workshops.

What was the team composition?

We're working with three JavaScript developers and a project manager.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have user KPIs we’re expecting to track, but because the product hasn’t yet been released, there’s no data to measure.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

We have no complaints in this regard; project management is good. We're using JIRA as a project management tool and Slack for direct communication between developers. They communicate well and their response time is short. Their approach to solving any issues is open and proactive too, so they don’t hesitate to present their own vision of how things should be done.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They’re technical experts who aren’t afraid to speak up when they think something isn’t working properly or could be done better. They address any doubts we have, and communication is usually quick and efficient. Also, you can tell that they’re truly invested in the project, which leads to a high-quality final product.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Their rates are quite high, and sometimes project management slips. But, generally, this is offset by the quality of development.

4.0

Overall Score

3.5 Scheduling

ON TIME / DEADLINES

Started brilliantly, but slipped after the MVP.

5.0 Cost

Value / within estimates

Less affordable than hiring full-time developers in the UK.

5.0 Quality

Service & deliverables

Very high-quality developers.

4.0 NPS

Willing to refer

Definitely on quality, but not a 5/5 due to cost.

Mobile App Development

May 24, 2019

the project

App MVPs for Authorization Tech Company

"If there’s an appropriate open-source technology, they use it. There’s no need to reinvent the wheel."

Mobile App Development

$10,000 to $49,999

Mar. - Dec. 2018

5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

5.0

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

$10,000 to $49,999

Mar. - Dec. 2018

Project summary:

Brainhub provided MVP app development for multiple projects. Working in React and React Native, they delivered software architecture, UX/UI designs, and DevOps.

1-10 Employees

Munich, Germany

Chris Heinze

CEO, Authoreon

Verified

the reviewer

CEO, Authoreon

Chris Heinze

Internet

1-10 Employees

Munich, Germany

Online Review

The client submitted this review online.

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5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

5.0

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

the review

"If there’s an appropriate open-source technology, they use it. There’s no need to reinvent the wheel."

May 24, 2019

Feedback summary:

Delivering ahead of schedule allowed for faster testing, pleasing internal stakeholders. Brainhub established smooth project management via a suite of communication technologies. Beyond technical expertise, they demonstrated sound judgment and a desire for efficiency.

the review

Background
Challenge
Solution
Results
Ratings

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the CEO of Authoreon. Our goal is decentralizing authorization, authentication, verification, and certification for consumers, corporations, governments, and organizations. We aim to prevent fraud, cyberattacks, material and immaterial identity theft, counterfeits, and all sorts of unauthorized instances and processes.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Brainhub?

We were looking for a partner to develop a few projects in React/React Native for our ecosystem.

What were your goals for this project?

We set out to build 2–3 mobile MVPs of products around our ecosystem.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We’ve known each other for a few years while we were working together on different startups in Germany. I knew I could trust them and that they specialized in JavaScript. Therefore, it was an easy choice for us.

Describe the project in detail.

Brainhub built apps from scratch with JavaScript (especially React and React Native). They helped us with architecture construction, DevOps, and UX/UI—everything you need from a supplier.

What was the team composition?

We worked with a full product team (delivery manager, developers, business analyst, UX/UI designer) on their side.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They delivered a working project before my deadline, so we start testing even faster than expected.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We used Jira, Slack, and Zoom, resulting in a very effective workflow.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They’re expertise in React/React Native. They’ve been working with those technologies for the last three years and they nailed it. If there’s an appropriate open-source technology, they use it. There’s no need to reinvent the wheel.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No, I can’t think of one.

5.0

Overall Score Top.

5.0 Scheduling

ON TIME / DEADLINES

Worked great, and they delivered one and half weeks before the planned deadline.

5.0 Cost

Value / within estimates

Quality equaled price, as expected.

5.0 Quality

Service & deliverables

As expected: outstanding.

5.0 NPS

Willing to refer

I'll refer them to anybody who needs a high-skilled JavaScript team.

Custom Software Development

May 21, 2019

the project

React App Dev for E-Scooter Company

"They ask questions and help our team by sharing their knowledge and best practices."

Custom Software Development

$50,000 to $199,999

Jan. 2019 - Ongoing

5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

5.0

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

$50,000 to $199,999

Jan. 2019 - Ongoing

Project summary:

Brainhub provides JavaScript application development. Mostly using React and React Native, they audit existing applications and develope new solutions from scratch.

51-200 Employees

Singapore

Deb Gangopadhyay

CTO, Beam

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the reviewer

CTO, Beam

Deb Gangopadhyay

Internet

51-200 Employees

Singapore

Online Review

The client submitted this review online.

Verified

5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

5.0

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

the review

"They ask questions and help our team by sharing their knowledge and best practices."

May 21, 2019

Feedback summary:

Communicative and collaborative, Brainhub provides comprehensive development value. Their contributions include both development best practices and product-specific optimizations. Customers can expect a professionally managed engagement.

the review

Background
Challenge
Solution
Results
Ratings

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the CTO of Beam. We’re an e-scooter company that's focusing on expanding transportation options in Asia.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Brainhub?

Brainhub has been hired to support our React and React Native applications (Node.js backend).

What were your goals for this project?

We set out to audit and improve the existing applications and add new features.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

After talking to and questioning vendors from all around the world, we chose Brainhub. They seemed to have the best expertise in JavaScript (especially React).

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

They provide software development services and consulting, including auditing the applications and building them from scratch with JavaScript.

What was the team composition?

We’re working with one architect and two full-stack developers.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They’ve had a significant impact on how we build our applications by suggesting proactive changes, which we consider valuable. Product-wise, they’ve improved our software for sure.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

We use Slack, Jira, emails, and Google Hangouts.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They ask questions and help our team by sharing their knowledge and best practices. On top of that, they have excellent React knowledge.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I have nothing to add.

5.0

Overall Score

5.0 Scheduling

ON TIME / DEADLINES

5.0 Cost

Value / within estimates

5.0 Quality

Service & deliverables

5.0 NPS

Willing to refer

Web Development

Mar 29, 2019

the project

Development of React Web Application

“Brainhub made sure they understood our goals and how we wanted to achieve them.”

Web Development

$10,000 to $49,999

Jan. 2018 - Feb. 2019

5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

5.0

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

$10,000 to $49,999

Jan. 2018 - Feb. 2019

Project summary:

Brainhub developed a React app’s frontend to improve performance. Deliverables included new features, landing pages, and designs.

1-10 Employees

Munich, Germany

Juraj Svincak

Co-Founder & CEO, Meet'n'learn

Verified

the reviewer

Co-Founder & CEO, Meet'n'learn

Juraj Svincak

E-Learning

1-10 Employees

Munich, Germany

Online Review

The client submitted this review online.

Verified

5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

5.0

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

the review

“Brainhub made sure they understood our goals and how we wanted to achieve them.”

Mar 29, 2019

Feedback summary:

By integrating features into the existing app, Brainhub evaded a costly codebase rewrite. Additionally, their work has doubled the pace of user conversion. True React experts, Brainhub provided actionable insights in a timely manner. They instituted a collaborative partnership.

the review

Background
Challenge
Solution
Results
Ratings

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the co-founder and CEO of Meet’n’learn, a tutoring platform.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Brainhub?

We hired Brainhub to lead React app development.

What were your goals for this project?

My company hoped to increase conversion rates, implement new features, and test technology on the frontend.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We sought JavaScript experts that were particularly skilled in React. My team found Brainhub through an online search and liked their website. We confirmed the engagement after a phone call with one of Brainhub’s co-founders.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

Utilizing React on the frontend, Brianhub integrated new landing pages, designs, and features into our existing app. They advised my team on what components and opensource solutions to use so that we did not have to rewrite the entire codebase.

What was the team composition?

We worked with three developers, a delivery manager, a business analyst, and a part-time UX designer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have converted visitors into leads twice as quickly.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

We had daily standups and weekly demos. At the end of each sprint, my team received a report from the delivery manager. We utilized Jira and communicated via Slack.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Brainhub made sure they understood our goals and how we wanted to achieve them. They took complete ownership of their work.

Are there any areas for improvement?

The cost of the discovery phase initially deterred us. However, we would have agreed to it if Brainhub had better explained the benefits of this phase.

5.0

Overall Score They provided a perfect, 10/10 experience.

5.0 Scheduling

ON TIME / DEADLINES

They adhered to the timeline.

5.0 Cost

Value / within estimates

Costs were slightly higher than planned, but they were consistent with the top-quality results.

5.0 Quality

Service & deliverables

They provided top-notch service.

5.0 NPS

Willing to refer

I had been hesitant to hire a software developer, but Brainhub convinced me otherwise.

Brainhub

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30% MRR growth by improving usability of a web application.

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