Codewave Global

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Founder at an amateur sports platform.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We required the development of a web based platform, business landing page and Django based Admin back end for our product. We needed a

SOLUTION

How did you select Codewave Technologies and what were the deciding factors?

We found them on Clutch. They took over our project from an existing developer and made the transition process quite smooth. Abhijith ( founder of Codewave ) met us directly and understood our needs pretty well, which gave us a lot of confidence in going forward.

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

The objective was to take over our very basic MVP ( from previous developer ) and to significantly redesign and add crucial functionalities which we felt were needed for our MVP i.e. the frontend Web-App. They also finished our Django based Admin Panel.

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

3-4. Project manager, Designer and Lead Developer were all in touch with us regularly.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Unfortunately we have not been able to launch because the COVID 19 situation. Having said that we are quite happy with how the platform has turned out and hope to launch very soon.

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

Virtual Meetups and Phone communication with project manager was done regularly.

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

Their technical ability was very good, taking over a project and transitioning from that is always a challenge but they did a commendable job. Most importantly, we felt that there was a two-way exchange of ideas which helped us as first time founders.

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

Project Management Communication should be done via email as well.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the CTO of a company that specializes in developing social learning tools in the educational space to help address the talent gap in the market.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Codewave Technologies?

For designing and developing a web based social learning application that connects learners with the right mentors for appropriate skill-based tasks in the software engineering space.

What were your goals for this project?

The goal was to build a knowledge management system that also connected learners with the right mentors to help them achieve their learning goals.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I found them online and went through their prior works, which were very convincing that they could deliver a v1 MVP on a product startup initiative. I also had an initial short trial assignment with them that convinced me of their leadership capabilities and employee talent base.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

The project connected learners and mentors through their registered profiles on the site. The project involved both backend and front end development, with AWS as the cloud provider, and Facebook login integration.

There was significant complexity involved in the design - i.e. It had to be simplistic and minimal, yet offer the right touchpoints for effective mentor and mentee engagement. They delivered the proposed UX flows in effective forms on zeplin accompanied by explanation videos on the user flows. This was pretty impressive.

There was also great client interaction and feedback mechanisms. I could work directly with the team members and be part of design discussions and code reviews.

What was the team composition?

The team was 1 UX designer, 1 Product Manager, 1 Project Manager, 2 QA, 1 backend dev, 2 front end devs.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The prototype delivery was right on time. I was able to build on this and sell on the site, which helped the business.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

The project management was done by coordinating with the team and having regular checkpoints (twice a week) on delivery items. The client feedback was taken each time to improvise.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They have a great eye for design and simplicity of flows. The tech talent is also good. They don't have a typical service company mindset and focus on building good products that are maintainable. Their ability to take client feedback and improvise is also a plus, as compared to other vendors who deliver projects as a black box.

Are there any areas for improvement?

None.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the founder and CEO of the company which is a coffee company creating a farm to cup preposition which will have a better pricing mechanism to farmers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Codewave Technologies?

To design the UI ans UX as we did not have any reference companies that we could emulate. We are the first of its kind.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to build a mechanism which will enable transparency to both end of the spectrum namely , farmer and consumer.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

Reference and Past conversations revealed the kind of work that I could get them to do.

Describe the project in detail.

This was the 3rd attempt at creating our website and we wasted 1 year of more trying to find cheaper solutions and eventually had to discard the whole website. Our company has, farm education, selling of green, coffee science and cafes and integrating them intelligently was the key.

What was the team composition?

We were of course assigned a project manager and had to go through a discovery which got all our ideas in one place. The way this was bucketed was simply incredible. We loved the juxtaposition of our offerings.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

In this case, we were grappling with matching up to speed which revealed that we needed to have more internal clarity and this helped us doubly.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

This was very well coordinated and timelines were absolutely bang on.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Clarity of thought and the ability to bring design thinking into the whole preposition.

Are there any areas for improvement?

None that we could come Across.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Co-Head of the Company

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Codewave Technologies?

for UI/UX design

What were your goals for this project?

To re-design the existing app to make it more intuitive and easy to use to increase user retention and return rate

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

A thorough competitive evaluation was performed to choose the correct vendor, including candidate interviews

Describe the project in detail.

The project is to refresh the design of an existing health and wellness website and app. The project requires high skilled designers to work with a world-class product team. The team was expected to bring fresh ideas to the UX and make the app more interesting. This required good knowledge of interaction design, and tools like Invision

What was the team composition?

The team was comprised of 2 designers. The same team is still delivering value to us

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The designs have been well accepted by the end-customer and users and extremely positive feedback

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The project management was not done by the vendor and was handled by us. However, we found the team well-versed with Agile principles and proficient in the use of tools like Jira

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The vendor brings a strong design process for every aspect and is quite open to feedback and suggestions.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Nothing as of now, all seems to be going very well

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the co-founder of AapkaPainter, an online creative marketplace for home painting and related services.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Codewave Technologies?

We hired Codewave Technologies to help develop a few interconnected Android apps for internal use.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Codewave Technologies developed the various, connected Android apps. They worked with our in-house design team throughout the process. Additionally, they implemented a few changes to our CRM during development. We’re able to use the apps for our backend needs now that they are launched.

What is the team composition?

They dedicated one account manager to handle communication between teams. Codewave Technologies also provided several mobile app developers, PHP developers, and a designer.

How did you come to work with Codewave Technologies?

We found the large, stable team to be appealing, and we felt they’d deliver everything on time.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from June–September 2017.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The apps were completed very efficiently. We had a seamless, quick process with Codewave Technologies.

How did Codewave Technologies perform from a project management standpoint?

All of our requirements were fulfilled and everything was clearly communicated with us. Codewave Technologies provided consistent documentation and briefings. They used a project management tool and could have 4–5 meetings per day if necessary.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They truly understood our vision and were transparent throughout the project. They designed and delivered final products that matched our needs.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Final delivery of theirs is as desired and in fact better. There is nothing much I would suggest them for improvement. They know their domain very well.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Clearly communicate your needs, timeframe, and budget and give them enough space and time to work on your app.

They will develop a strong product for you. They are committed to on-time delivery and error-free handover, so even if there are any minor unprecedented lapse, it doesn't affect your schedule much.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder of the startup Staff Times in Switzerland. I have a business degree in insurance, so I'm not an IT expert, but I’ve worked on a lot of IT projects on behalf of the business as a subject matter expert. I know what it’s like to do project management and deal with deadlines and deliverables, so I took all of that experience and wrapped it up in my own outfit and launched a startup. We focus on mobile time-tracking, targeting countries and industries requiring their workforce to track their working hours by law, or facilitating the reporting of working hours and tasks by employees.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Codewave?

In Western Europe, there are a lot of laws requiring people to report their weekly working hours, and even small businesses have to maintain a time-tracking system for their employees, so my company offers time-tracking services for businesses. The core of my services was built by Codewave. I basically had a couple of apps that were run in isolated ways in the app stores, and I wanted to combine those and put them in the cloud. Hurdles included ensuring data integrity when transferring the data to a new mobile device and handling offline mode, as well as pushing data from the administrator's account to the mobile device. This required complex interactions between the cloud and the apps—I needed to hire somebody who had that expertise.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

During the first two months of the design phase, I worked with Codewave to establish what the website would look like and what features it would have. That gave us a vague idea of what I wanted. I knew that I wanted the standalone apps to interact with the cloud and to have a central master account that would let people track their time on their devices. As the owner, I also needed to have special access rights so I could modify the metadata on the website. In addition, the user subscriptions and payments process needed to be designed and implemented to accomodate an SaaS model. The Codewave team seemed to understand what I wanted and had everything mapped out pretty well.

During the detailed design phase, we had other questions, such as, how about a payment system? How are people going to pay? Are we doing a subscription? Do I want a blog? Do I want an FAQ? We fleshed out all of those details, which I hadn't really thought of before. Often, developers want to know what you want from top to bottom, and they want to map out everything in the first few weeks or month. When working with Codewave, we kind of had an incremental model. They started to work on the core functionality, and then we added on things like subscriptions, the admin area, the FAQ. All of those things came about in an incremental way, and I liked that approach. I needed time to explore ideas and get my head around them, and then I could confirm priorities, clarify requirements, request refinements, and essentially sign off on each deliverable. I learned as I went along, because I had never done something like this before, and it felt like Codewave was really trying to help me. They wanted this to work. They gave me ideas and a rough design, and then I started to explore that and give them more detail.

How did you come to work with Codewave?

There are always challenges when you work with other cultures and across borders—time zones, accents, etc. But my previous job had me building an offshore center in India for about 10 years, so I was familiar with the service-oriented culture there, and I had established a lot of contacts in the area. Therefore, I felt comfortable going to the Indian-Bangalore marketplace for services.

Switzerland has comparable services, but I had to consider the expense. As a startup, I have to be cost-conscious, because I have a limited budget. So when I was in Bangalore on a business trip, I Googled and found several companies, including Codewave. I had a good interview with Abhijith, the owner. They themselves are a startup, having been around for about 3 years. It felt to me like he cared about my problem and wanted to help. There’s always a risk that you come up with the wrong partner. I didn't know Codewave and Abhijith at the outset, but I liked their responses during my interview with them. I took the risk and went with them, and at the end of the day, I got more than I expected from them.

What is the status of this engagement?

The project took a bit longer than we expected. We originally planned for about 6 or 7 months of development time.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

How did Codewave perform from a project management standpoint?

I left it up to Abhijith and his project manager to organize the team at Codewave. They did have a staff change about 6 months into the project, which added a little bit of time to everything. I was worried, because we were already kind of delayed, but that was more because I wasn't ready for the detailed work. They worked hard to get a good replacement, and I think they managed it quite well.

I’m able to communicate with everyone on the Codewave team, because they’re such a small outfit. (They have only about 40 staff members, though they seem to be growing.) I don't have to go through layers of management to speak with the team members, and I have access to all of the programmers. Abhijith knows the overall plan for my project, and he has brought in some cool ideas. His wife is kind of the staff manager, and she’s also good at marketing. She gave me some ideas about how to use social media to promote my product.

Every second or third day, I would ping one of the programmers through Skype, and we built a little group. I would ask them questions there, and one of the programmers would reply and I would do a one-on-one with that programmer. I appreciated having access to all of these experts, and I think they liked it too. They weren’t used to talking directly to the customer. The web programmer, the Android programmer, the iOS programmer, and the architect were basically my main contacts during the development. Whenever we went into the next phase, I would do more with the project manager, and we would map out the next incremental piece that would get added on and get estimates for that.

We mostly used Google Drive for shared documents, including an Excel spreadsheet to track issues. They would fix an issue, then I would test it and sign off on it. We also used Skype almost every day.

What did you find most impressive about Codewave?

I liked being able to contact all of the programmers directly. I didn't have to go through the managers, which you have to do in a lot of companies. I thought that was cool, and they liked it as well. I think we developed a close relationship through their openness, and that was a unique experience from what I’ve seen so far. I think Codewave’s approach resulted in a more successful product. They also came up with ideas, and they would propose options that I hadn't thought of, and I liked that. I wanted their ideas, and I was open to hearing them.

Are there any areas Codewave could improve?

The staff change was a bit of a difficult phase, because I didn't want to lose any more time, but I think these things happen. You have fluctuations, and that was a bit challenging. Other than that, it’s hard to say what Codewave could be doing better.

Although the full project time was 10 months, which was considerably longer than projected at the outset, I appreciated the high complexity, the need to explore alternatives to overcome challenges, and the ability to steer the priorities. The team responded in a very agile way. The resulting quality is superb and exactly if not more than I originally expected.

What tips or recommendations could you share that might increase the likelihood of success with Codewave?

You have to be open to different cultures, and you have to be prepared to have discussions and spend more time talking, because you can only communicate so much in writing. You cannot just hand over a job and expect it to get done. You need to be prepared to get regular, weekly updates and be able to take an hour or two a week to talk to the team. You also need to clear up misunderstandings, assumptions, jargon, and unclear terms, so you’ll want to use Skype to talk to and build a relationship with them. I think the Codewave team is sincere, and they love talking to people in the West.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am the co-founder of an online on-demand tourism platform allowing travelers to schedule customized trips with local tour guides in real time. I am responsible for all aspects of the business including product development, marketing, operations, and finance.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Codewave?

We needed to build the first version of the app and were looking for qualified service providers who could help us with this. We also wanted to gain the first mover advantage and hence were looking for a quick turnaround time without a compromise on quality.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We needed to develop mobile apps on the iOS and Android platforms and have them include the following modules/functionalities: location tracking, ratings, booking history, social media login and sharing.

How did you come to work with Codewave?

We had initially awarded this project to another vendor, but they were taking forever to get even the simple tasks completed. We were looking to find another vendor who could take over, and that's when we came across Codewave. Based on their portfolio and a few meetings, we could shortlist that they were the right team to lead this project on the product development.

How much have you invested with Codewave?

I have invested approximately $30,000 with Codewave for this project.

What is the status of this engagement?

We have completed version 1; since we need constant monitoring and updates to the system, I have set up my team to handle the development and maintenance of the product. The project duration was February 2015 to September 2015. Currently, we have plans to collaborate on other projects in the future.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement?

Our users were highly impressed with the functionality of the app, and it led to us getting many referrals.          

How did Codewave perform from a project management standpoint?

Codewave was exceptional when it came to project management. We were constantly updated on the progress via Podio; if there were areas that needed to be addressed, they would get it done and turn it around very quickly. The transparency throughout the project life cycle helped us stay on track.

What did you find most impressive about Codewave?

I appreciated Codewave's adherence to the project timeline and the quality of the final product.

Are there any areas Codewave could improve?

Nothing comes to mind in this regard; we were pleased with the outcome of the project.

Do you have any advice or recommendations for other prospective clients that are considering working with Codewave?

Have a look at the work that they have done, and meet the team in person/via video conference; I'm sure you will find the confidence to go ahead and work with the team.

UPDATED REVIEW

This review was updated by the client company on July 28, 2020. The original star ratings were: Overall - #5, Quality - #5, Schedule - #5, Cost - #4.5, NPS - # 5. The new content is below.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

On demand tour guide startup with web app, iOS app, and Android app. I was the founder of the company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Codewave Technologies?

We hired Codewave for web app development, and iOS, and Android development.

What were your goals for this project?

The goal was to create version 1 of the app, allowing us to launch to link travellers with tour guides.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

Co founder had Codewave referred to him.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

-Webapp -iOS app -Android app -Debugging

What was the team composition?

We had 2 developers dedicated to us, and the founder managed them well, helping create the product.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We had code wave build us version 1 of an AI app. We also won an award in India for 'top new idea' Costs were very competitive, allowing us to budget for marketing We believe we received more than we were promised.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Regular updates allowed us to be informed about the project. Our regular questions, answers, and discussion on the flow of the app allowed for critique. No issues with working with Codewave in India by me being here in Canada.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Ability for the manager to delegate and trust his talented employees.

Are there any areas for improvement?

None

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the HR Manager of an Adventure Resort

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a adventure themed resorts

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Codewave Global to accomplish?

• To design and develop our website

SOLUTION

How did you find Codewave Global?

• Referral
• Other

Why did you select Codewave Global over others?

• Pricing fits our budget
• Great culture fit
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Codewave Global were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Re - designing and developing our resort website and making it customer centric and user friendly to start recieving booking online

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The website was successfully delivered within the given timeline and also did meet all our requirements

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

On time delivery and round the clock assistance was offered during the project phase

What was your primary form of communication with Codewave Global?

In-Person Meeting

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

Commitment towards the project  

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

Everything was perfectly executed.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Project Manager of Export Trading Group

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

ETG has developed into a global player with a diverse portfolio of expertise across multiple industries, encompassing Agricultural inputs, logistics, merchandising and processing, supply chain optimization, digital transformation and energy.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Codewave Global to accomplish?

To Reach Farmers Across Africa

SOLUTION

How did you find Codewave Global?

Online Search

Why did you select Codewave Global over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Codewave Global were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

Development and improvement of a large-scale agricultural mobile and digital platform. This platform empowered millions of SMEs, farmers, and traders, fostering a more connected and efficient agricultural ecosystem.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The app is under development.

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

Excellent Project management and were very flexible to changes.

What was your primary form of communication with Codewave Global?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The approach was more personal as well as professional. The team members are highly intelligent and have a great understanding power. They understood every feature we explained to them and came up with an algorithm that was in line with our agronomy department. They are extremely responsible and always open to suggestions. They are the best team to work with.

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

No. They are a strong and perfect team.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director of Essell Holdings Private Limited

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

It is the parent company and has multiple subsidiaries

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Codewave Technologies to accomplish?
Web Development

SOLUTION

How did you find Codewave Technologies?

Referral

Why did you select Codewave Technologies over others?

• Great culture fit
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Codewave Technologies were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Web & Mobile application development Incorporating AI and blockchain wherever feasible API integration

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Company's Corporate Website Significant front-end development completion

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

Yes, the management responded promptly to my queries and accommodated all the changes I mentioned.

What was your primary form of communication with Codewave Technologies?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting

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

Very friendly team of developers

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

No, not really