Brocoders

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the founder of a Software As A Service company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We have hired Brocoders to develop custom software based on new user requirements and requests. Our goal was to replace an old version of the software with something that will sustain our customers and their needs for years to come.

SOLUTION

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

We found Brocoders on upwork and upon having a call with one of the owners we decided to give Brocoders a try. We were happy with their progress and processes and decided to hire them for the project.

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

Brocoders has developed a react.js application along with a PWA. We provided the team specs after which we had zoom meetings with the project manager to ensure that all requirements are met. We had regular meetings to ensure development is going according to plan and that we are happy with the progress and results. Brocoders has delivered a custom application that has been in production over 1.5 years and we are continuing on working on improvements and new features.

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

Initially about 8 people from Brocoders worked on our project. Developers, designers, quality assurance, dev ops and a project manager.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Upoun launching the project we were able to increase client satisfaction and provide our clients what they were asking for, improve their workflow as well as make the software more powerful and easier to use then the previous software that was developed.

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

The project management was really good. We used Zoom, Slack, Email and Jira to collaborate on the project with the team. We had regular meetings in which the project manager kept us up to date on the progress of development. We were able to view the progress, updates, and scheduled deployments in real time by using Jira.

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

I had very great communication with the team. They were always responsive, listened to our needs and requirements, were making updates upon requests and were really responsive.

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

At this moment no.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the CTO of a tech company. We sell financial software to financial investment houses in Europe and the US.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Brocoders?

We needed them to help us with the ongoing development of our backend services, API services, and general infrastructure maintenance.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Brocoders are essentially an IT extension of our internal development team that works with our team and contribute to the day-to-day development effort.

They originally helped with our API capabilities through the utilization of JavaScript, Node.js, Python, MongoDB, and AWS.

They're currently working on the backend implementation of our platform, as well as several client-related projects.

What is the team composition?

We're working with two engineers, a project manager, and one of the founders.

How did you come to work with Brocoders?

I found them through the Upwork network and decided to hire them because they were transparent and quick to respond.

How much have you invested in them?

We've spent around $50,000–$60,000 USD.

What is the status of this engagement?

We began working with them in April 2022, and it's still ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We wanted to see if they could help us fast-track our development, and they have. We've received good feedback from our engineers within our internal team as the level of code they implement has been very high. We're also happy that they're able to document the progress of the entire partnership.

How did Brocoders perform from a project management standpoint?

They deliver their tasks on time and are in a great position to help us when we need it thanks to their resourcefulness and helpfulness.

We typically use Zoom, Google Meet, and Teams to communicate.

What did you find most impressive about them?

We're impressed with their attitude and helpful nature. The caliber of talent they have is impressive and something we haven't come across. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

There's nothing they need to improve on because we're satisfied with their work.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Have an idea of what you want to do with them and make sure that your requirements are accurate before starting the partnership.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the Founder & CEO of an EdTech platform

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We were starting from zero and we needed to build a complete platform - including web and mobile apps for Android and iOS.

SOLUTION

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

They understood what we were trying to do. Not only did they ask the right questions, they more importantly challenged us to rethink some of our approaches.

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

They put together a team of programs and worked closely with us and our team. They didn't just do what we told them but make important suggestions and recommendations. In short, they were the perfect development partner. And, they did this on budget and on time.

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

There were 4-6 core team members plus the direct input of the most senior members of the company.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We got exactly what we wanted.

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

Communication was clear and continuous. We were always informed about progress and issues that inevitably pop up during a complex project.

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

They say they will do something and then they do it and they communicate with you at every step in the process. Very professional!

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

I was extremely satisfied and rate them 100% and would use them again in the future.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the CEO of Wagepoint

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We were looking to augment our internal engineering and QA teams to accelerate the project.

SOLUTION

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

We found them on Clutch and we met with Andrey who we liked instantly. He was thoughtful, organized, and took the time to understand exactly what we needed. Within a couple of weeks, we had a team and team leader in place and we were off to the races. We have about 13 brocoders on our project right now most of whom are React.js devs with a few QA folks.

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

Their team leader manages their team but all the folks on the team are easy to chat with and do a great job. They are each provided with a set of requirements and they deliver on spec and on time.

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

13 people - both React.js and QA

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have been able to begin external testing as per our project schedule as a result of their contribution.

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

They are organized and meticulous. They hire good people and treat them well. Their team lead is committed to ensuring good practices and high-quality of code. They communicate well and regularly.

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

Overall we are very happy with the Brocoders team. Their commitment to getting the job done despite the dire external situation they experienced at the start of the project with their team in Ukraine is a testament to the human spirit. We are inspired by them and their management. We would not have been able to deliver on our short timelines without them showing up for us in the way that they did. Period.

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

No. They have done everything we could ask for and have gone above and beyond despite all the real dangers they faced themselves.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Founder of the Company

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Brocoders?

To develop a unique SaaS platform interface.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We searched online for the best designer and after a long vetting process, we resolved on Brocoders due to their experience and professionalism .

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

The team conducted research around the proposed target market, advised on suitable UX/UI layouts and seamlessly designed those layouts to a very high standard.

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

We worked with a designer, project manager and project lead.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We were very pleased with the deliverables by the team and we will be looking to move to the development phase shortly. A sample of our potential customers have (based on our research) provided very positive feedback. They took onboard our instructions and brought our vision to life.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The project manager was amazing and made working through tasks a breeze. We had regularly scheduled meetings and I was provided daily updates as the project went on. All deadlines were met and there were no delays whatsoever.

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

I was blown away by not only the quality of the work, but the level of analysis and thought that went into all suggestions. The team didn't only just do what I asked. They went above and beyond in identifying potential problems and adding genuine value to the project.

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

No - they exceeded my expectations in all respects.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the CEO and Founder of a PropTech Startup in Germany. We develop services for the real estate industry around the topic of geo data services.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Brocoders?

We needed a skilled full stack developer to augment our team and drive the development of our product.

SOLUTION

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

We interviewed around 20 companies world wide and the Brocoders delivered the best performance during the supplier selection process.

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

We work in agile methodology, feature cards are developed on customer and market feedback. Together with the Brocoders team we estimate the efforts and prioritize based on customer benefit and market impact. After the board is fixed during a weekly sprint review the Brocoders team takes on development with full autonomy and very good communication with our team.

Describe the recruitment process in detail.

We were in touch the the Brocoders CEO, after that with the Tech team and the developers. Today we also work with 1 Account manager.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

After working together for 4 months Brocoders is fully part of our team. The service delivered is of very high quality. The execution is quick and includes a very close communication. In case of bugs the Brocoders team is super responsive and takes actions also late at night.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The workflow is seamless. The Brocoders team has fully adapted to our schedule and is always available.

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

Words are kept and problems are solved in a very pragmatic way. We can always rely on the support of the Team.

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

No - we are totally happy!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the CEO of HeyPractice.com, one of the fastest growing EdTechs in Europe. We revolutionize the way people learn. From theory to practice.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We are a VC-backed company and the biggest challenge is always to find enough skilled people to reach our goals. Our main product is an interactive learning platform. Setting up a team and have talents in all relevant positions is a huge challenge.

SOLUTION

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

With Brocoders, we were able to set up a highly skilled IT team in the shortest amount of time.

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

Set up architecture, building the apps, launching on different servers. techstack: NodeJS, ReactJS, AWS and many more..

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

8 including devs, PM, QA

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We saw a huge amount of time that we saved. For finding a team with similar skills we would have needed 4-6 month instead of the instant start.

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

Slack, Jira, Email

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

Fast Set-Up, very communicative, highly skilled, most flexible when talking about finding a good solution for all parties.

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

Some PMs could be a bit more cummunicative or - if not possible to work on two projects - focus on one. The QA-managers need to understand the project in detail to understand how to test properly. It did not work for the first attempt, but BroCoders was able to fix that asap.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We’re an interactive at-home fitness company that focuses on treadmills, ellipticals, rowers, and more. I’m the director of technical operations, partnering with our CTO and working with our third-party vendors.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Brocoders?

They assigned two teams: one that worked on our third-party integrations and one that fixed bugs in our backlog.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Their work was primarily in JavaScript. The integrations revolved around the connection between our equipment and our users devices, like Apple Watches.

For the bug fixing, we had all the tickets written up and assigned a few of our team leaders internally to help them ramp up. Within less than two weeks, they were jumping right in and working independently.

What is the team composition?

The two teams had different makeups. One had a team lead, a project manager, three senior developers and a tester. The other had a project manager, four senior developers and a team lead.

How did you come to work with Brocoders?

We went through a rigorous interview process. I connected with their CTO; he’s a great guy. Our teams meshed as well, so it was a group decision.

Originally, I found them on Google and looked through their reviews. I was impressed that their entire team is in-house.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent around $500,000 so far, with monthly payments around $20,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from February 2021–March 2022.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They handled 60% of our vulnerability path tickets within 2–3 months. After that, we knew we wanted their teams to stick around. They were quick and fast.

How did Brocoders perform from a project management standpoint?

They worked very closely together with our team and were involved in our planning processes. I provided my feedback to their CTO, and there weren’t any issues I was aware of, but I certainly felt comfortable bringing those to them.

The CTO and I would hop on Zoom meetings once a month and then speak on Slack if we had questions. We were pretty well connected, especially for them being in Ukraine and working through the time difference. They adjusted to our core hours.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Having team composed and ready for us that already knew how to work together set them apart for me. We’ve had a few staff augmentation teams, but we can rely on them because of how they work together.

Are there any areas they could improve?

The design stage for the new service project was good, but it could have gone even better if it was as deep as the development stage and testing had been.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

This is the same for any company, but make sure to clearly describe your requirements. After that, you can expect them to handle it very well.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a product manager for a record label.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Brocoders?

We needed their team to build our web application from the ground up.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Brocoders deployed front- and backend solutions to develop our consumer web app, which a different provider designed. Their team conducted API integration to link our platform to Hubspot, Spotify, and Zendesk. Additionally, they devised features that enabled our users to create login credentials, upload content, and customize their accounts.

What is the team composition?

We mainly worked with five resources, including a project manager, two frontend engineers, a backend engineer, and a DevOps engineer.

How did you come to work with Brocoders?

We launched a vetting process among potential providers that we found via Clutch. Brocoders stood out because they met all our qualifications and delivered an impressive presentation.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent about $30,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

Our initial project ran from November–December 2021.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Brocoders had exceptional coding and development skills that allowed us to meet our goals on time. They weren’t necessarily involved in the product design phase, but they imparted insightful suggestions and feedback that we utilized to improve our app’s design quality.

How did Brocoders perform from a project management standpoint?

We mainly communicated via Slack and Google Meet. Brocoders was on top of their project management game — they were one of the most productive and responsive teams we ever worked with.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Brocoders was a detail-oriented team that set and met high standards to reward us with phenomenal work.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There wasn’t any area that needed improvement.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Be prepared to adapt to their quick-paced workflow.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am founder for logistic solutions platform truck4goods

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Brocoders?

UX/UI Figma prototype for truck4goods 3.0 mobile app version

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We searched online for the UX/UI developers and after interviewing them, we chose this vendor based on their past projects and cost estimate

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

Their team helped us to find better UI solution for app users, everything was great organized and professional. Team did really good collaborate work with truck4goods team.

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

My team worked directly with their UX/UI designers and project manager.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We´re pleased with the deliverables from their team. The UX/UI serves as the foundation for the app we´re now working to develop in-house. Their work perfectly reflects the vision we had at the start, helping us create a user-friendly and easy-to-navigate mobile app.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The project manager was easy to communicate with and provided us frequent updates. We had both in-person meetings with board members and phone calls. Everything was delivered on time.

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

Their UI/UX skills have blown me away. They knew about everything from in-depth research to perfect execution. They were also patient and willing to walk us through their process while we learned.

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

Working with such a professional team is a pleasure, nothing they could have done differently to make more effective results.