Codebay

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director of Licensing and Localization of an arts, entertainment & music company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

AKAYA is an innovative media company based in Mexico responsible for connecting artists and readers all over Latin America through the legal digital distribution of comics, webcomics, and manga on the Akaya App and platform.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• to help make our application and platform a fun, easy, user-friendly experience for both readers and creators

SOLUTION

How did you find Codebay?

Online Search

Why did you select Codebay over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Codebay were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Codebay helps us develop and design new features for our web platform and mobile app, as well as maintain both of them, while helping with debugging, testing and quality of life improvements. We work using "sprints" where activities are outlined every two weeks and results are presented at the end of every sprint. Changes to the mobile app and platform are usually made as soon as they have been tested.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have biweekly meetings called "demos" where the Codebay team presents the progress made during the two week "sprint". The amount of "story points" or tasks worked on in a given sprint are presented and marked as complete after they are shown to be functional. Additionally, the Codebay team has shared a workspace on the Azure platform so that we can track task progress in real time.

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

Codebay delivers items on time, and responds to our needs by molding their work times to fit ours and making sure to maintain constant contact with us to keep us updated on their progress, both through Azure and daily video meetings, as well as messaging when necessary to ensure progress is kept on track.

What was your primary form of communication with Codebay?

Virtual Meeting

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

Their ability to fill in our team needs and app requirements. They go above and beyond to help our app and platform be as functional and smooth as possible. We have particularly enjoyed working with Carolina, Ivan and Enrique because they are communicative, responsive and proactive in solving issues.

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

None.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the VP Engineering of an education company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Education technology

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Staff Augmentation

SOLUTION

How did you find Codebay?

Online Search

Why did you select Codebay over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from Codebay were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We aimed to grow our web development teams and collaborated with Codebay to swiftly identify and recruit talented engineers.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Codebay has successfully fulfilled their role by assisting us in swiftly hiring quality developers. Through our partnership with them, we managed to staff our teams and projects promptly. The developers from Codebay adapted quickly, making significant contributions to our projects in a short period. Additionally, the fact that their developers are based in Latin America (in similar timezones as our team) has been a significant advantage for us in terms of improving communications.

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

The developers from Codebay have integrated seamlessly with their respective teams. Additionally, the management team at Codebay is notably swift and responsive to our inquiries and feedback. They are genuinely committed to our team.

What was your primary form of communication with Codebay?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They swiftly identify and provide us with experienced and qualified developers. The developers we have collaborated with are of outstanding quality and have significantly contributed to some of our most important projects. Additionally, their management team has been highly responsive to our feedback.

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

Nothing comes to mind

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an Executive of a Software company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Content Hound provides anti-piracy solutions to major media companies.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Build the backend for a web data mining and business intelligence platform
• Integrate a business intelligence platform and develop a simple internal admin interface
• Manage the data pipeline and ETLs for ongoing operations

SOLUTION

How did you find Codebay?

• Online Search
• Clutch Site

Why did you select Codebay over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location,
• Pricing fits our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

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

Codebay provided a full stack developer who helped develop the backend and date pipeline. They also supported low code and tool based front end development and later, after beta testing, full front-end development. We were a company in early stages, so we worked with more junior members of the Codebay team. All of them were talented and ambicious for this stage of their career and delivered excellent results.

The full stack developer was a critical member of our team and worked well with contractors from other organizations to integrate their work with our overall objectives. Everyone showed a strong work ethic and understanding of our business context and needs.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Every project was delivered within a reasonable timeframe from the original estimate
• Deliverables all performed to the business needs
• Clients were impressed

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

In our case, we managed the projects, but the team showed a strong project management culture and integrated nicely with our flow.

What was your primary form of communication with Codebay?

Virtual Meeting

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

Codebay showed a commitment to their employees and they created a real team culture despite the pressures of remote work. They fit a nice niche between low end freelance marketplaces and high end outsourcing services that charge premium rates with high overhead for sales, marketing, and project management.

They have a strong team culture and do not act like a bunch of mercenaries going from one project to the next. In these days of remote work, it's nice to be able to bring on a group of people that bring commitment and a team spirit to their work.

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

Nothing for me. We lost a team member right at the end of a major project, but this happens with talented people, and the job offer they received speaks to the calibre of people at Codebay. Like every service firm, they have to balance advancing their people's talents with retaining them at competitive salaries and billing rates.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m an executive for a health and wellness company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Codebay?

We needed help with custom software development for our company.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Codebay provides custom software development for us. They help us maintain and update our several legacy systems. Their team also helps us with the UI/UX design of the platform. Regarding tools, Codebay uses PHP, Laravel, and Python.

What is the team composition?

We work with 4–5 members of their team, but they add additional resources if needed.

How did you come to work with Codebay?

They were already working with us when I took my current position.

How much have you invested with them?

So far, we've spent $50,000–$60,000 with them.

What is the status of this engagement?

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

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Codebay provides a good service, and we're happy with their work.

How did Codebay perform from a project management standpoint?

Codebay leads a communicative process with daily meetings following a Scrum methodology.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Codebay's communication is great. Moreover, they're a flexible team that adapts to our needs.

Are there any areas they could improve?

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

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Ensure that everyone's clear with the expectations from both sides.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

At Doniz we create gastronomic magic! We have created different to-go restaurants where we offer our gourmet hotdogs.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Each location independently managed their sales and at the end of the day they were register in the system, which was often not accurate. So we had a very high need to change our system for one that had our own processes and we could see the sales of each location in real time.

SOLUTION

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

I had already worked with them on a previous project, so I consulted them and the solution they presented to me was very promising.

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

They developed a system which integrates the cash register of each location, as well as a website where I can see the status, sales and reports of the entire company or any of the locations. We contracted Amazon for the server service so that the system was visible at all times and to generate recurring backups (this is automatic).

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

I'm not sure, first we had a person who evaluated the processes and made a proposal, then someone from graphic design came in, and in the end two programmers were doing practically all the development. There is a part-time person who helps coordinate everything.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Today I can see in real time what happens in each location of the company. There was success with the main objective! Of course the project did not end there, we have gradually added other modules, and a new website is even being developed so that clients can order and reserve online.

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

There is a lot of communication, every two weeks we have "the demo" where progress is shown and the next steps.

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

The facility to understand and interpret my ideas, it has been easy to work with them.

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

Nothing

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the co-founder and CEO of a tech startup called Curci Art. We’re an online art marketplace that aims to empower the next generation of artists to earn a living from their art practice and expand people’s access to fine art.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

As a non-technical founder I was in need of software development expertise to create an e-commerce platform. After comparing several agencies I decided to hire Codebay to spearhead this endeavor.

Below are the goals I had in mind:

1. Develop a minimum viable product (MVP)
2. Design a logo for the company
3. Create an excellent user experience

SOLUTION

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

I discovered Codebay on Clutch, and subsequently hired them after seeing their impressive track record, and competitive pricing.

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

We needed help with e-commerce development, UX/UI design, logo design, and the like.

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

We started with a 5 person team, but downsized to 3 people. We had a project manager, two full stack developers, a QA tester, and UX/UI designer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We are currently developing our MVP, and have been very pleased with the deliverables thus far. Codebay has been excellent to work with.

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

We use email, Zoom meetings, and Slack to communicate.

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

As a result-driven organization, Codebay was able to craft an e-commerce development strategy that met and surpassed our expectations.

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

I found everything satisfactory, and see no major areas of improvement.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Cherry Penguin is a brand of products and accessories focused on gifts. I am the founder of the company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

The first project for which Codebay was hired was for the development of an application which was created to print on cards and on different types of products. The second project, which we are currently working on, is the creation of an ecommerce, we hope to increase our reach and improve our sales significantly.

SOLUTION

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

They were a recommendation from the Guadalajara Chamber of Commerce, we were evaluating three other companies, but in the end we went with them.

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

The first project was simple, it did not require much effort, the system was made with C#. For the ecommerce a different methodology was implemented due to the size of the project: scrum, where we meet several times a week, and where results are shown twice a month. We start with planning and designing some parts, we are currently defining the best way to manage shipments and payments.

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

In the first project, a PM and a programmer. For the second currently we are six people: A PM, a designer, three programmers and a QA; In addition to the fact that at the beginning an architect helped us.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The first project helped create a new product which was reasonably successful, for the second project we expect to increase sales and begin to create brand positioning on the Internet.

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

For both projects we use Slack and Git. I receive a progress report at the end of each sprint.

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

They generate a great attitude and an excellent work environment, which is very easy to work with.

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

There was only a moment of delay when a collaborator had to resign, but the position was quickly filled, in general, everything was very good.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We are dedicated to medical research for the production of new drugs. I'm director of the committees and responsible for the new system for the company's investigation committees.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We hired Codebay to develop a system that manages the resources of our committees, we seek to make our process more efficient and improve the quality of information and speed.

SOLUTION

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

We previously worked with a system created by them, so we already knew their work. We were having different talks and we created a work plan, eventually we agreed and we started working.

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

The first meetings were to define the requirements of the new system and the scope. After that we began to define dates and deliverables, and graphic models of the platform.

The programming stage began one month after starting the project., we had meetings almost every day with the project leader to define in detail each aspect of the system, he gave us a results report every two weeks, with a record of failures and errors.

Today the first version of the platform has been completed, and new modules are under development.

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

In total we are a team of six people, one of them the project leader with whom we constantly communicate, one person for testing the functionalities and the rest are programmers.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We created the MVP of the project in a short time, from there we have been creating new functions based on what we have been finding, this new system has facilitated how the committees communicate with each other and with other areas of the company.

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

Reports and constant communication, the administration has been positive and fluid because almost every day we have meetings. Documentation has also been key to presenting processes to other instances.

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

Their level of professionalism and knowledge. The fact that they already work in the medical industry is a very big plus.

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

At the beginning of the project the progress was slow, but speed increased as we adapted.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We offer a wide range of optimized industrial solutions, we are a complete provider of reliable and robust products, service offerings for both process applications and general applications.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We plan and define the architecture, design and development of a new network of the different divisions of the company. Codebay advised us from the first moment, until the launch of the first versions of the platforms. Currently Codebay supports our systems.

SOLUTION

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

The company was founded in 2016 with the merger of two other companies, one of the old companies previously worked with Codebay.

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

We mainly use PHP, VueJS and MySQL for development, which is hosted on AWS. While development lasted we had meetings every two weeks to see progress, in general there were not many adjustments to the initial project. The team worked remotely, we communicated with Miguel, who was a delivery director and was involved in the project.

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

At first it wa only an architect and a scrum master, later a designer and two programmers joined the project.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The company was relatively new when the project started, so having a measurement is difficult. However, the platforms have helped us a lot to bring in new clients, as well as orient current customers with their orders.

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

We used email to send files and make requests, although we mainly talked and saw progress in face-to-face meetings.

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

Despite the fact that the project has concluded and now they only support us with basic maintenance, the attention and quality they give continue to be excellent.

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

Nothing.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the operations manager of the ranch, we are dedicated to the reproduction, breeding and commercialization of "Sardo Negro" cattle.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We hired them to make our website, then an area was created to advertise and classify our available cattle, with this our clients could see the qualities of each bull.

SOLUTION

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

The owners of the ranch knew one of the managers of the company, who showed us what they were doing and eventually led our project.

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

At first Daniel came to the ranch to meet with the owners so that they would explain everything they wanted to him. Then we define a schedule and begin to deliver information. When they started to deliver the first parts, we were testing the system and it worked well.

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

In addition to Daniel who led the project, we have two designers, a programmer and someone who did tests.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The new website has brought higher sales, as customers can see the cattle in detail before seeing it in person. The process has been improved.

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

At all times we had communication with Daniel, usually they were direct messages. I rarely spoke to the programmers.

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

They knew about our industry. They were professionals and they worked very well.

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

In some parts there were somewhat long delivery periods, but this was due to constant adjustments from the owners.