Broscorp

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the VP of communications at Archipelago, a management consulting company focused on addressing accountabilities, efficiencies, and productivity in megaprojects.

What challenge were you trying to address with Broscorp?

Broscorp created a tool to help us address some of the challenges in our existing processes.

What was the scope of their involvement?

They developed a project management software that helps users complete their tasks on time by assigning deliverables to different people, managing deadlines, and tracking their progress. It also helps keep people accountable by assigning health scores depending on how close they are to completing a project.  

When we began the project, Broscorp helped us scope out exactly what we needed. We discussed what our workflow should look like and what problems we needed to address. From there, we went over the architecture, UI, and front- and backend. Then we talked through what reporting capabilities and APIs we wanted to include.

Even though they suggested that we rebuild our MVP with a more sustainable and robust programming language, they were willing to use the programming language that we inherited from our MVP. They used Power BI and Ruby on Rails to develop the platform.

What is the team composition?

I work directly with their leadership team and a project manager.

How did you come to work with Broscorp?

We were thinking about partnering with another company in our industry, and when we talked to them, they recommended Broscorp. They worked together in the past and they told us about their partnership. After that, we reached out to Broscorp directly and they walked us through a few of the projects they’ve worked on in the past.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent about $25,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

The project lasted from August 2020–January 2021.

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

They were very focused on delivering exactly what we wanted. They got the job done. I’m excited about working with them again in the future.  

How did Broscorp perform from a project management standpoint?

They used Jira to manage the project and track bugs that came up during testing. We were unfamiliar with Jira, so they coached us through how to use it.

They also accommodated our schedule. We met regularly on Zoom, but we also used Slack to communicate as things came up.

Generally, they managed the project well. On one occasion, though, they didn’t communicate how an issue would impact our budget when it, but that was quickly resolved.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I was very impressed by their attention to detail. Unlike other partners we’ve worked with, Broscorp tried to improve the final product by making suggestions and explaining why it would be better to tackle a problem in a certain way. They explained the process to us well enough that we could understand it even though we didn’t come from a technical background.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Our experience with them has been excellent, but they could develop their UI capabilities more.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

New clients should have a clear understanding of what their intentions are. Broscorp can still help them if they don’t know exactly what they want, but they need to understand their end-goal to make suggestions.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the owner of iZone, a consulting company.

What challenge were you trying to address with Broscorp?

I needed to bring in additional resources to help me with several projects. Although I knew what I wanted, I didn’t have the skills to execute my plan myself. I needed a partner with hands-on experience.

What was the scope of their involvement?

In the beginning, I sent my requirements to Broscorp and they asked some questions. I then revised the document and clarified what I needed. From there, they explained several options for me to choose from.

For our first project together, they used Java and worked on the backend, but over the last year and a half, they’ve been working on both the front- and backend.

Now that we’ve been working together for a while, our process looks a little different. I usually show them screenshots of what I’m looking for so they understand the concept. Then they take notes and ask questions to understand what tools I’d like them to use and if they need to use a third-party API. After that, they document my requirements.

What is the team composition?

When we begin a new project, I work directly with Daniel (CEO & Lead Software Developer) and occasionally 1–2 of his employees.

How did you come to work with Broscorp?

I found them on Upwork. I spoke to five different teams about my project but selected Broscorp because they asked some really good questions and clearly knew what I was talking about.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent between $5,000­–$10,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in April 2019 and our partnership is ongoing.

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

They deliver top-quality work. Their programming is up-to-date with the latest versions and best practices for Java development.

Unlike other providers I’ve worked with, they ask questions to make sure their deliverables match my expectations. Whenever I need something, they come up with a suggestion on how to do it.

Additionally, they’ve reduced my workload by taking over the requirements documentation process.

How did Broscorp perform from a project management standpoint?

Although it’s a big project, they manage it well by following an agile approach.

On top of that, Daniel is easy to communicate with and his English is very good. I can reach them through Skype, Upwork, or Microsoft Teams.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I’ve worked with many other companies, but only Broscorp has presented different options and asked me for my preferences. They’re clearly committed to delivering what I need.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I wish they would hire some more people. The other day, I asked if they could onboard another frontend developer, but no one is available for the next few weeks.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

New clients should be as transparent as they can. They will ask the right questions to align the projects the right way.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of flightPOS. We provide payment services to aviation retailers.

What challenge were you trying to address with Broscorp?

We’re a young company that needed help with data manipulation and beta handling. We required more development resources.

What was the scope of their involvement?

We incorporated Broscorp into our business, allowing them full access to our processes and task management system in Jira. Throughout the engagement, we’ve given them numerous tasks that involve our data. We gave them guidelines on how we wanted them integrated, and they come up with solutions within those boundaries. They managed that using AWS to provide a data lake solution and reporting system.

Once they produce the code, we review everything and build the product. We run it through our internal QA processes.

What is the team composition?

They have a team of six, but we’re primarily working with Danny (CEO). He tasks one of his junior developers occasionally.

How did you come to work with Broscorp?

I put a request out through one of the various freelancer websites. I believe it was UpWork. After putting down specifications of the type of group we were looking for, Broscorp was the best out of the ones I ended up talking to.

How much have you invested with them?

So far, we’ve invested around £6,000 (approximately $7,760 USD).

What is the status of this engagement?

Our ongoing engagement with Broscorp started in October 2019.

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

The team at Broscorp has delivered everything that we needed. They’re always coming up with solutions. I’ve worked with other developers that have come into problems that just give up. Broscorp’s team comes back with options to solve any issues, allowing us to make the final decision.

How did Broscorp perform from a project management standpoint?

From a project management standpoint, their team is extremely organized. They’re well-structured, asking all of the right questions to ensure they’re working correctly. We use Slack and Google Meet for communication. They’re incredibly responsive, particularly 24 hours a day.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The team at Broscorp has gone out of their way to understand our business. They know exactly what we’re trying to deliver to our customers. Their team has become part of the company.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there’s nothing that they can do to improve. Broscorp is the best and most reliable contractor we’ve had.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Be honest and open. Trust their team. It’s difficult when you’re letting someone else look after your baby, but they seem to be a trustworthy group of guys.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I run a small agency in the field of digital cultural heritage. We operate a platform of content and services for the domain.

For what projects/services did your company hire Broscorp?

We hired them to build a content aggregation and processing system.

What were your goals for this project?

To quickly develop the prorotype of the system (choose technology and architecture), implement several high-priority use-cases and then keep developing the system further on for other use cases.

How did you select this vendor?

We got a recommendation from someone from our network.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

Development project: they provided services of technology evaluation and testing, prototype development, deployment, problem solving.

What was the team composition?

Two developers and team lead.

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

We had a very good experience with Broscorp. They are a very committed bunch of people, really going to great lengths to create a deep understanding of customer needs and deliver the best product within time and budget constraints. We appreciated open and honest communication, immediate responsiveness, high commitment and solid experience. We hope to continue the cooperation with the Broscorp and definitely recommend the company to others.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Project management was effective, including communication, task definition, ongoing communication and issue resolution, delivery and reporting. This is one of the strongest sides of the company.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their willingness to help the client is impressive. As well, their communication and ability to go the extra mile are important.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Can sharpen the service proposition further by narrowing the range of technologies and / or detecting better customer needs.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Founding Manager of an Organizational Communication consultancy in the Netherlands

For what projects/services did your company hire Broscorp?

Broscorp were hired for building a custom software package and integrating it with two existing off the shelf applications

What were your goals for this project?

The goals were to meet multiple requirements around creating surveys, storing data, and producing reports.

How did you select this vendor?

Broscorp were selected from an initial list of 15 vendors. They provided the best responses / project plans along with a reasonable price.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

Set up database in the cloud, link it with Access, create a custom web interface to a survey platform that allows response codification, bring the data to a BI reporting tool.

What was the team composition?

Three of the Broscorp team were assigned to this project for programming, design and management

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

So far this is enabling us to show high quality professional output that is attracting new business. We expect that soon, it will become active to service clients and generate repeat business.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

I would highly recommend the flexible, customer-centric, dedicated approach we experienced with Broscorp. It was a very effective working relationship that was both agile and rigorous to ensure an excellent delivery.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I think the programming and delivery talent is very impressive - the ability to find solutions to many requirements exceeded our expectations. The management is clear and honest. The team has integrity, reliability and earned our trust.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Little to improve - possibly more focus on the user experience in addition to the excellent client focus.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m a co-founder and Vice President at Inovvo Singapore, a boutique big data solutions provider. We focus on analytics, data science, and machine learning for telecommunication operators. Further specialties include digital transformation, digital profiling, monetization, and end-to-end customer experience.

For what projects/services did your company hire Broscorp?

We initially hired them for short-term development work but have continued to work with them regularly for the past two years because of their good work. Most of their projects have revolved around real-time data from various open-source technologies, and database and UI design.

What were your goals for this project?

They were brought on to deliver a real-time network monitoring platform with an exceptional UX.

How did you select this vendor?

I used to work with Anton (Lead Software Engineer, Broscorp) at a different company, and he was always technically strong, meticulous, and able to produce complex deliverables on time. Broscorp has proven they share the same values as its co-founder.

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

Initially, they developed a nearly real-time data ingestion and aggregation backend to manage a high volume of telecommunications network data. They’ve also developed the UI for our Cyclops platform, which focuses on network performance monitoring.

What was the team composition?

Anton and Daniel (Lead Software Engineer, Broscorp) are the main developers, but they’re supported by other staff who work on UI design and experience.

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

Our clients have given us positive feedback on the quality and speed of work delivered.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

They assigned us a project manager and a business analyst/domain expert to ensure the project ran smoothly.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They’re technically sound and recommend the correct technologies in every case. If they see a flaw in a design specification, they voice their opinion to deliver the best solution possible.

Are there any areas where they can improve?

No, I can’t think of anything right now.