Cogniteq

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Directional GmbH

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Developing individual-software for customers

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• work on backend of one software-product
• work on frontend of one software-product

SOLUTION

How did you find Cogniteq?

Linkedin

Why did you select Cogniteq over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Cogniteq were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We worked together on a customer project and an internal project. In our customer project, the focus was on the content work in the backend. In our internal project, we worked on the frontend, design and UX.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

For our external project, we were able to measure the functionality of the software in particular and develop it in 2-week iterations. 
For our internal project, the goal was to complete the entire frontend by October 2024, which we achieved on time.

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

We have a thoroughly positive impression of the cooperation with Cogniteq. In particular, the communication with the project manager assigned to us, A. Shpakova, was excellent. We had the feeling that we could ask our questions at any time and be provided with answers and solutions immediately so that we could stay on schedule with our projects

What was your primary form of communication with Cogniteq?

Virtual Meeting

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

We were impressed by Cogniteq's work culture and continuous availability.

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

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Co-Founder of an IT services company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are at the forefront of software development and is renowned for rapidly deploying skilled engineering talent. We specialize in staffing, curating, and nurturing expert teams capable of addressing our clients' diverse IT challenges.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• The main goal was for Cogniteq to accelerate our ongoing project development, given their team’s expertise in IoT development for energy management solutions.

SOLUTION

How did you find Cogniteq?

Referral

Why did you select Cogniteq over others?

• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Cogniteq were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

For a couple of years, we've been working on an energy management solution for one of our clients, a leading renewable energy company. The client planned to add new functionality to monitor wind turbines and prevent malfunctions through real-time updates and predictive analysis. As we had tough deadlines, we decided to outsource this part of the work to a team with experience in such systems.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The team has successfully delivered two sets of features and is currently working on new ones.

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

We handled project management, while Cogniteq provided the IoT Team Lead, who organized the work of the other developers from their side and generally participated in meetings. Thanks to the team's excellent performance, we successfully met the client's tight deadlines for IoT feature releases.

What was your primary form of communication with Cogniteq?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

• What I have found most impressive about Cogniteq is their extensive experience in IoT. This appears to be their core expertise. 
• Its ability to flexibly scale the development team based on the client's needs is a significant advantage. 
• The team's high level of English proficiency and strong soft skills further enhance their effectiveness and communication.

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

Nothing specific comes to mind immediately; we had a positive experience working with the team and continue collaborating with them, as the project is relatively long-term.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the AI/ML applied research scientist of a MedTech Company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a world-leading MedTech company that specialises in innovative solutions for wound care and surgical procedures. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• exploring new approaches
• we wanted to launch a new iOS app
• improve the existing solution

SOLUTION

How did you find Cogniteq?

Referral

Why did you select Cogniteq over others?

Good value for cost

How many teammates from Cogniteq were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We had an existing app running for our Sales representatives with the goal of helping them in collecting information of potential customers. The goal with this app was to have a digital solution for collecting data and performing Machine Learning predictions on them. 
The existing solution was limited in terms of functionality and accuracy. We involved Cogniteq in testing and solving the issues with the existing version. Then, after successfully mitigating the issues, Cogniteq was also asked to implement more analytics functionality within the app. They respected the deadlines and provided a good technical documentation.   

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

we worked in an agile manner with standup meetings. For each tasks we focus on scoping and having metrics for assessing the work done. Thanks to that and the tight collaboration with Cogniteq, we were able to improve the existing version of our app and being in time for the delivery date. 

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

The management was agile, regular meetings, clear tasks assignments and metrics to evaluate the outcomes. The delivered items on time and the communication was great. We are fully satisfied with the final result.

What was your primary form of communication with Cogniteq?

Virtual Meeting

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

They were available, professional and specialised in the technology we asked for help!

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

In this particular project no, they have been delivering all what we asked. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Visions 101 GmbH

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Our company offers a solution that connects businesses with their potential clients, allowing users to make appointments and helping providers promote their services.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• We needed a provider to build a cross-platform app for users of both iOS and Android devices, as well as a web platform for business users and administrators.

SOLUTION

How did you find Cogniteq?

We reached out to their Sales Manager.

Why did you select Cogniteq over others?

Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from Cogniteq were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

During the project, a cross-platform app was developed for both iOS and Android users. This initial version includes all the necessary features for customers to find service providers, access detailed information about their offerings, communicate with business representatives, and make or modify appointments. Additionally, the web platform enables businesses to showcase and promote their services, interact with potential clients, receive payments, and manage booked appointments.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The team developed the initial version of the solution in full compliance with the specified requirements. Future enhancements are anticipated to add a variety of new features, further streamlining interactions between clients and service-oriented businesses and making the experience more seamless and comfortable for all participants.

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

The project management was good. They were highly responsive to our needs, promptly addressing any concerns and incorporating our feedback effectively.

What was your primary form of communication with Cogniteq?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The team was always in touch addressing all the questions from our side and providing options of possible solutions with detailed descriptions of pros and cons so that we could choose the one that fits our needs and budget. 

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

We are satisfied with the collaboration.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CBDO of EnCata

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Hardware developWe are a mechanical, electrical, industrial, and embedded software design firm.ment services

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• - We undertook an end-to-end product development project encompassing both software and hardware components. Seeking specialized assistance in software development, we engaged Cogniteq to contribute their expertise in this aspect of the project.

SOLUTION

How did you find Cogniteq?

Online Search

Why did you select Cogniteq over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from Cogniteq were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Our client presented us with the concept of creating a smart collar for pets. Cogniteq took charge of developing two native mobile applications (iOS and Android), handling everything from UI design to app development and rigorous testing. The primary focus of these apps was to collect device statistics, track the devices' locations on maps, and provide comprehensive analytics.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We've completed the MVP development phase of the mobile apps and are currently in the final stages of testing and resolving bugs. Simultaneously, in collaboration with our business analytics team, we're strategizing the development of new features for the app slated for release next year.

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

The project management team oversaw both the hardware and software components, operating from our side of the collaboration.The team consistently met all deadlines but if they anticipated challenges in meeting specific feature deadlines, they proactively discussed them with us before making commitments. We ensured to consider and account for all potential risks in our planning.

What was your primary form of communication with Cogniteq?

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

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

What stood out most about this company was its proactive approach to communication and planning. They consistently kept us informed about potential challenges in development and were open to discussing and mitigating risks together. Their level of transparency and collaborative problem-solving was truly impressive and ensured that we were always on the same page throughout the project.

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

Nothing really comes to mind regarding areas for improvement or things Cogniteq could have done differently. Overall, their performance was quite solid.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am a Director at Red Panda Software Ltd

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

redPanda is a Bespoke Enterprise Software development company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• React Software Development
• Python Software Development
• .NET/React Software Development
• Architecture and Tech leadership

SOLUTION

How did you find Cogniteq?

Online Search

Why did you select Cogniteq over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Cogniteq were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The scope of work related to helping our clients build the following systems: 

1. Rail Management System for rail operators and travel agencies to transform how they serve customers and run their businesses. 
2. Learning Management System for ongoing learning in corporate companies. 
3. Buildings efficiency platform that help make spaces efficient, productive and sustainable. 

Key deliverables: 

1. Create software architectures for the projects 
2. Write software code based on the business and functional requirements created by the clients 
3. Testing of the code 
4. Deployment of releases

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The projects use an Agile/Scrum based approach. The measurable outcomes at a micro scale was that the developers delivered on their commitments every sprint. This then resulted in transparency and predictability for the client to steer the project in the right direction.

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

They mostly deliver on their commitments, and when they can't they highlight issues as soon as possible. They were very responsive to the client's needs.

What was your primary form of communication with Cogniteq?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Most of their developers have a high-level of skill with a good command of English.

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

They have been delivering at a high standard, so very happy with them as is.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am a project manager at PESCHKE.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We provide design & communication services in a B2B setting such as UX/UI, 3D, service design, product design and more.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We needed support from a development team to improve and add on to our company website. We evaluated different software developers, but Cogniteq seemed to be the right choice to cope with our tasks.

SOLUTION

How did you find Cogniteq?

Other

Why did you select Cogniteq over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost
• Other

What was the size of Cogniteq’s team?

3 specialists worked on the project

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

As a first step, we wanted the development team to review and improve the code of our existing company website. Following that, we commissioned Cogniteq to develop additional functionalities for our website such as pop-ups and a new contact form.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Successful improvement of our website's performance
• Successful programming and integration of the requested features (pop-up, contact form etc.)
• Effective and professional communication
• Transparent billing
• The team responded to questions quickly, was reliable and delivered on time

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

We are very satisfied with the management and quality of the team’s work, their expertise and the fast response times. They were always available and happy to answer any questions we had and helped with other topics such as web hosting too. They successfully implemented tasks on time and were also quickly available in case bug fixes were needed. The whole process went smoothly and it was pleasant to work with Cogniteq.

What was your primary form of communication with Cogniteq?

Email or Messaging App

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

We like the way the team works. All the specialists that we communicated with were very professional and helpful. They demonstrated great enthusiasm and attention to detail. We felt like we were in good hands!

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

There is nothing critical I can note. Initially, we had some small misunderstandings with the team due to the level of English of some specialists. However, after a quick feedback call, everything was clear and any linguistic shortcomings were made up for with a strong eagerness to be helpful; all problems were solved extremely fast. Overall, we are very satisfied.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am technical director of a company who deal with IoT devices and services.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We identified a need to bring a web application to market to be used with a new IoT technology we are starting to deal with. Speed to market was an important factor for us.

SOLUTION

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

The Cogniteq expert contacted me via LinkedIn some years ago but at that time we didn’t have any projects that we could work together on. When we were looking for a development team this year, we were considering three options, including Cogniteq and doing the work in-house. We provided our existing design to Cogniteq and received a lot of comments on how it could be improved and what could be done in another way. We liked the approach that Cogniteq had, what they offered to us and decided to start our co-operation.

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

This was a ground-up development of a new stand-alone web application. We had a requirements document and an initial system design document that I had written myself. It was important to us that we were delivered a software package we could host ourselves and make changes or add new features to ourselves if we wanted to. We needed languages we were familiar with to be used, Javascript was decided upon. The system needed to be multi-tenanted and re-skinnable. Cogniteq first suggested that we allow them to perform a business analysis and design stage so that we have a detailed specification before any development work was completed. We thought this was a good idea. After this development commenced with regularly (usually weekly) review meetings between myself and various team members at Cogniteq.

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

The team from Cogniteq included 1 front-end developer, 1 back-end developer, 1 Project manager, 1 QA specialist, 1 Account Manager

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

All the goals outlined in the specification were met, some adjustments and suggestions post-delivery were made. As yet we are working on launching the product (as it depends on other factors and deals) so it's too soon to talk about outcomes but the initial product is working well and we intend to re-engage with Cogniteq to implement the next set of features.

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

Any interaction that we had with Cogniteq was a pleasant one. Even despite the fact that we had a rather long project, there was a holiday season and some specialists had vacations, everything went smoothly. The guys dealt well with all the tasks and the communication from Cogniteq was excellent. They put in place an account manager who was our main point of contact but we also had contact with the actual developers, testers and analysts as we wanted.

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

Their ability to take some fairly vague specifications and requirements from us and build a full project specification, then deliver on this specification was impressive. Since we are a busy, growing company with various other projects in progress, we gave Cogniteq ideas on what we wanted and they were able to join the dots and for a sensible cost.

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

I think Cogniteq initially under-estimated the work. They had a very keen price which went up during their analysis stage. I don't believe this was a tactic to get us to sign up with them as we had no commitment at this stage. I think perhaps some more investigation with us before quoting pricing would have been worthwhile. I have to say though, we are happy with the value of what was delivered and I think their original quote was unrealistic. The only other suggestion would be some better documentation on setting up the delivered software as this required a bit of support from them as settings weren't well documented. Cogniteq could have hosted for us but we wanted to self-host.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the lead data-scientist of Medstone. I also do project management of most IT projects within the company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We wanted a new platform for connecting players in the pharmaceutical industry in the Netherlands: pharmacists and medicine manufacturers. The platform is called "Medstone Connect", we needed some additional development power for the Frontend. After meeting with a few companies we decided to employ Cogniteq for this work, much to our satisfaction.

SOLUTION

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

An online search for frontend oursourcing in Europe yielded three candidates: two companies from Ukraine and Cogniteq (Lithuania & Poland based). The Ukrainian companies fell through for obvious reasons (war), but Cogniteq felt good after meeting them. The IT lead was approachable and knowledgeable. Cogniteq was also really flexible in terms of starting the project very soon after the first meeting.

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

The project skeleton was already set up for Cogniteq: a Vuejs 3 project with Naive UI as a component library. Cogniteq had to theme the UI kit, design the landing/homepage, and also the frontend after the login for three user types: pharmacies, manufacturers and admins. All get a very different dashboard. We approached the project in three stages:

1. Basic theming of the site
2. Building the pages behind the login (contracts, invoicing, user managment, etc., etc.)
3. Building the landing page

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

We three core people working on the project: Vladislav (designer), Yauhen (frontend dev / Vue.js) and Elena (project manager). I also had contact with Anastasiya (contract and payments) and Nadya (sales). There was also Aleh for QA but he mostly communicated within Cogniteq I think, at least I didn't speak with him.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project is delivered fully to satisfaction. We stayed within budget (both money and time-wise) , the code they wrote is "clean" / not messy. Very happy with the results!

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

They internally had daily standups with the team managed by Elena. We communicated daily via Slack and about once a week via Teams. Project management was done via Confluence / Jira.

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

We were impressed by their flexibility in terms of scheduling the project and changing the features a bit along the way. Very capable designer, frontend dev and good project management.

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

The first meeting was with a lot of people from their company who didn't all introduce themselves. It (initially) wasn't clear for me who I had to reach out to for e.g. project requirements related discussions. Also note that not all of the employees speak English (or only a little bit), not a big issue since management people do speak it, but for direct communication with the devs you need a translator.