Cleveroad

BACKGROUND

I'm a cofounder of a medical startup. We are a veterinary health startup with five employees. We are just beginning our business and started our company in Tel Aviv, Israel.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

Our initial goal was to find a company to create an application of online veterinary consultations. We wanted to start with giving care tips to concerned pet owners, and then the idea was to perform as a link between vet clinics and pet owners.

SOLUTION

As we weren't sure how to develop an app and the entire process was just a mystery, we were looking for a company that could provide us with their vision and constructive advice. I did an online Google search and came across Cleveroad. I liked their sales presentation and was convinced to hire them by the first phone call.

The only thing we had before development was a company logo, so we expected the app design to reflect the logo style. Looking for a company to carry everything out, I was literally lucky to run into the Cleveroad ad. It seemed to be a match made in heaven.

The best thing was that they made a concrete and affordable proposal. During our first meeting, having studied my requirements, they suggested a few possible solutions. We agreed to start with an MVP [minimum viable product]. As for the terms, it was to be delivered in two months.

I found it comfortable to work with Cleveroad.  We gave them freedom to act at their discretion, but they kept us involved in the process.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

We got our working product ready without any delays. However, we haven't launched the app to the market as there some issues of interaction with local veterinary clinics.

I believe our partnership with Cleveroad hasn't ended as we have much work to do. I am satisfied with what Cleveroad provided: great interface design, an easy-to-use app and, most importantly, flexible app logic that enables us to add new features and improve app performance.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your organization.

For this project, I was working as a consultant with my client in the United States and using Cleveroad as an outsource company.

What is your position and responsibilities?

I was working as a consultant.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What business challenge were you trying to address with Cleveroad?

It was an internal system for this law firm, for the document management and for their client management as well. It was the first project of this kind that we had with this company. If there were any challenges, Cleveroad coped with them well.

SOLUTION

Please describe the scope of their involvement in detail.

In general, we have used Microsoft Web servers for this project and ASP .NET technology. The design was done using AngularJS.

How did you come to work with Cleveroad?

I had some colleagues that had worked with them. I didn't know much about them before.

Could you provide a sense of the size of this initiative in financial terms?

I think it was around $30,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

The whole process took about six months, and the work is completed.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any statistics or metrics from this engagement?

I can tell you that the client is satisfied with the work Cleveroad did. They are a successful law firm, so this management system has helped them to increase their profits. They also have better communication with their clients. From this point of view, the project has been a great success.

How did Cleveroad perform from a project management standpoint?

I think they were great. Sometimes when you work with an outsource company from another country, it's hard to find people who speak great English and have all the necessary communication skills to understand your requirements and the situation that you're working with, along with the details of the project. There are probably different systems in the US than in Ukraine. So I think Cleveroad did very well with getting to know the requirements that we had.

What distinguishes Cleveroad from other providers?

I think they are quality people, and I'm thinking about working with them again on a different project.

Is there anything Cleveroad could have improved or done differently?

I'm not sure. I didn't have any problems with their work.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your organization.

We're not a big company, so we just made an application and are a startup. This application involves a social media network that is popular with Russian speakers in Russia and Ukraine. The aim of the application was to make searching for social groups very easy and organize groups.

What is your position?

I am one of the co-founders. It's a small startup.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What business challenge were you trying to address with Cleveroad?

They built an application for us. It's an Android application. It's a very popular app with various Russian speakers involving social media.

SOLUTION

Please describe the scope of their involvement in detail.

It was for an Android app.

How did you come to work with Cleveroad?

I found them a couple of years ago because they also are based in Ukraine and can work well with the Russian language.

Could you provide a sense of the size of this initiative in financial terms?

For the Ukrainian market, it is in the average cost range. We received great value for the money because the application was highly functional with no major bugs.

What is the status of this engagement?

The application was launched about two years ago. We probably need to work with them again soon to get a new version developed for the latest Android system.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any statistics or metrics from this engagement?

It was our only project with Cleveroad, but we are happy with our choice because it was a successful project. This project was highly successful because we profited a lot and still remain close friends with the Cleveroad team. I was happy to do a review for them because of the help they provided.

What distinguishes Cleveroad from other providers?

They really know Android and the Ukraine and Russian markets.

Is there anything Cleveroad could have improved or done differently?

It would have been better if they anticipated changes in the Android system more. So, probably, we will update the application for the new operating system. In general, everything is OK and we are happy.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your organization.

Our company deals with social analysis.

What is your position and responsibilities?

I am the chief executive officer. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What business challenge were you trying to address with Cleveroad?

We are making a social media app similar to FaceTime and Instagram. The market is going to be mostly the young adult and teenager market. 

SOLUTION

Please describe the scope of their involvement in detail.

Of all the people that I interviewed on Elance, I believe Cleveroad has the most sufficient manpower and experience to get the job done. I do not know exactly how big of a firm they are, but compared to all the other people I interviewed, Cleveroad seemed most likely to be able to get the job done in the time I needed it done – within two to three months.

How did you come to work with Cleveroad?

We went on Elance and found Cleveroad to develop this app for us.

Could you provide a sense of the size of this initiative in financial terms?

This project is in the $10,000 to $50,000 range.

What is the status of this engagement?

We are trying to launch this within the month. We started in June [2015], so it has been about two and a half months. We are now in the last week of development. They would have done it even more quickly, but I held it back because I had made some changes. But, every time I made a change, they would do a quick turnaround with it as well. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any statistics or metrics from this engagement?

They keep sending the data on the development every week to show us their progress. We have meetings one to three times a week, depending on how often I want it. They are always prompt and on time.

So far, they have been right on par, and they have actually been doing more than what I have requested. For instance, they are looking out for me, looking out for the app, and making sure the user experience is strong. They generally raise concerns before I would even think about potential bugs or problems. They did very well with the app. We are on schedule. It is looking clean and crisp. I am glad I chose them. Manpower is very big to me to get things done with a quick turnaround time. There are no compromises in quality whatsoever. Right now, we are into the bug-testing phase. So far, everything is good, clean, and crisp, and it flows very nicely.

How did Cleveroad perform from a project management standpoint?

I am actually so satisfied with them that I agreed to reference them. I have dealt with different web developers for different things we were doing, and compared to the other people I have worked with, Cleveroad is precise. They actually have two project managers – one to watch over the developer project manager and the developers, and another person, who is a representative of the whole project that talks to me directly, and makes sure the whole development department is on track. Anything I requested, such as documentation and disclosure agreement,  they promptly got it to me.

What distinguishes Cleveroad from other providers?

They are quick and their quality is excellent. That is the main thing I really wanted. A lot of other teams said it would take five or six months to get this project done. One thing I really wanted was a three-month turnaround, and they reassured me that it could be done in three months because they have the manpower and experience to do it. It is not a simple app, either.

For example, there is FaceTiming and  a lot of live video feed. I was a little skeptical and worried, but they got it done exactly how I had envisioned it – even a little bit better. They are really on top of things. They go above and beyond. Cleveroad paid close attention to every detail. I did not expect them to be this good.

Is there anything Cleveroad could have improved or done differently?

Not really. I sort of wished they were in the United States, but they are in the Ukraine, so there are the normal barriers that come with that. I have no communication problems with them, either, even though we are so far apart. Overall, I would not change anything between them and us.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CTO of Ngager Communication Group

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We create a SAAS solution for employer success (communication, feedback, microlearning, follow up etc).

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Upgrade backend and frontend frameworks and connected components
• Ultimate goal: to make Cleveroad a reliable partner for the future

SOLUTION

How did you find Cleveroad?

Referral

Why did you select Cleveroad over others?

Company values aligned

How many teammates from Cleveroad were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Full assessment of the sourcecode - hundreds of action points

Upgrade of frameworks and packages for frontend and backend, code refactoring

UI upgrade of web and apps

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We are in the middle of testing the new code and so far the results have been very satisfactory so far. New UI looks great.

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

Yes, delivery on time or even before. They were also presented with some difficult support tasks which were resolved quickly and cleverly.

What was your primary form of communication with Cleveroad?

Virtual Meeting

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

They have a great focus and understanding of our product. Day to day operations work very well.

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

Not as far as I can see, but we are only in the beginning of our long-term relationship (6+ months).

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director of Information Technology of Parthenon Management Group

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We manage non profit societies. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Provide developer support for application development.

SOLUTION

How did you find Cleveroad?

Referral

Why did you select Cleveroad over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Cleveroad were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We hired Cleveroad to augment our development staff and allow us to build our product at a faster pace while managing the development life cycle in house. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Velocity of completed work for overall project. 

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

Their strength undoubtedly lies in project management across all aspects. Their communication regarding staffing needs and the management of their assigned developers is exemplary. While we lead the project in terms of deliverables, they have provided a project manager to ensure their team maintains a steady and consistent work pace.

What was your primary form of communication with Cleveroad?

Virtual Meeting

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

There commitment to making sure you have the resouces needed to succeed. Cleveroad's developers' work quality and output are impressive.

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

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Trainest Inc.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

All-in-one fitness applications that connects clients with personal trainers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Develop both the trainer and client side of the application to achieve our mission.
• Simplify the fitness journey

SOLUTION

How did you find Cleveroad?

• Online Search
• Clutch Site

Why did you select Cleveroad over others?

High ratings

How many teammates from Cleveroad were assigned to this project?

13

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

Whole project start to finish of a fitness software application to include nutrition, workouts and marketplace.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Successful beta test and we are still implementing more of our road map.

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

Overall, yes... As with any new project there are always additions to the scope which prolong the project, but overall, it is splendid working with them.

What was your primary form of communication with Cleveroad?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their work ethic and commitment to our project are impressive.

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

Overall, they are great.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Product Manager of Row Nation

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Connected fitness app providing access to Rowing workouts, events and community.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Build web app for Admin functionality
• Build mobile app for users

SOLUTION

How did you find Cleveroad?

• Referral
• Other

Why did you select Cleveroad over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Cleveroad were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

Cleveroad was engaged to build our MVP and be a true partner in helping us get the best result with our available budgetary and timeline constraints. Our main deliverables were:

• A web app to provide all necessary admin functionality.
• A mobile app for iOS and android for our users to engage with the product.

We chose Flutter for this. Due to the nature of our application we needed our app to pair with Indoor Rowing machines, namely the Concept 2 PM5 and for this to work seamlessly for both programming the monitor and also pulling data from the monitor at the conclusion of a workout.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Key outcomes related to:

• Delivering our MVP on time (they did)
• Having all core functionality included (it was)
• Assisting our internal team with understanding the trade offs of doing things different ways and what we should prioritise for our MVP.

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

Project management was fantastic. We had a clear project plan that was created in the first fortnight of development. We were also provided with a specifications doc and Gantt chart that included everything we needed to have a clear understanding of timelines and how things were tracking. The final layer of management was calls (2 per week, so approximately every 2-3 business days) to ensure everything was clear and that we could provide questions and answers to each other as necessary.

What was your primary form of communication with Cleveroad?

Virtual Meeting

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

Took far more time and effort to understand the project and our needs than the other development agencies we sourced quotes from. As a result their quote better met our budget and timeline needs. Throughout the project they sought to continually help us in making product decisions to best serve our users, rather than just what we would have signed off on. At the end of the initial MVP development they delivered a product we were very happy with.

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

Not that I can think of. We were very happy with the overall service.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the owner of a tech health company called OptimallyMe.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Cleveroad?

We needed to develop a web application with a unique backend dashboard where users can track their health. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Cleveroad has developed our web application using Node.js for the backend development and React.js for the frontend. Our discovery phase lasted three weeks, and we initially gave Cleveroad references about other websites. 

A different company created the site’s UI/UX design, and Cleveroad has developed it from scratch. Cleveroad has also helped us connect our web platform to mobile devices using Flutter. 

What is the team composition?

We work with a team of 8–10 specialists from Cleveroad, including a business analyst, two QA specialists, front- and backend developers, and DevOps engineers.  

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent around €350,000 (approximately $380,000 USD) with Cleveroad.

What is the status of this engagement?

We began the discovery phase in July 2022 and engaged officially with Cleveroad in August 2022, and we’re still working together.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Cleveroad has met our expectations and works in a professional way. We’re a small and resourceful team, and Cleveroad has adapted to our requirements. Moreover, Cleveroad accurately translates the designs into the development phase.

How did Cleveroad perform from a project management standpoint?

We use Jira for project management and Slack to communicate on a regular basis. We also have weekly meetings and email correspondence. Cleveroad always attends our meetings. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

I’m most impressed with Cleveroad’s professional team structure. I have experience working in software development, and Cleveroad has a well-structured team. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

Cleveroad could improve their QA work. Sometimes, I’ve noticed they don’t use accurate data or type random characters, jeopardizing the resulting information. Although Cleveroad has delivered what we’ve asked, it’s hard to follow up on their work sometimes.

Moreover, it was hard for Cleveroad to understand our project’s scope at the beginning of our engagement because they didn’t have much experience in our field. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I recommend having a design before you start the development phase. This will help to have a seamless frontend development.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the founder of a startup.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We are looking for investors for our startup, but needed a prototype to show them. Usually Cleveroad builds entire apps, but they were willing to build the prototype for me because they understood my situation.

SOLUTION

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

Great reviews, great initial phone call with Kateryna.

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

The project was a month long and was a complex prototype build. We went from wideframes to concept designs, to design and then finally to a full clickable prototype.

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

Kateryna oversaw the whole project, she was the manager, and then Kate and Valentina were the ones who actually built the prototype.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Everything was created exactly how I envisioned it.

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

Extremely organized and very clear. Also very flexible with times and rescheduling.

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

Their organization is some of the best I’ve ever seen.

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

No.