Computools

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the VP of Sales, Western Canada at Fastfrate Group of Fastfrate Group

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

The Fastfrate Group is one of Canada’s largest privately held intermodal LTL carriers with coast-to-coast facilities and services. Our group expertise encompasses the entire supply chain including intermodal LTL and TL, logistics, cross-border, drayage and transload, warehousing, distribution, and final mile B2B and B2C deliveries. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Fantastic code for ships

SOLUTION

How did you find Computools?

Clutch Site

Why did you select Computools over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Computools were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

Computools offers a wide range of services designed to help and improve our online store. Computools makes sure that scalable, secure, and feature-rich solutions are developed to satisfy our particular company demands by utilizing cutting-edge technologies and industry knowledge.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Fantastic code was shipped.
enhanced the product
Create a pipeline for software development.

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

After all these years, Computools never fails to arrive on time and with a quality that never ceases to amaze me.  They work well as a team and are adaptable and communicative.  Our company's success has been greatly attributed to our collaboration with Inoxoft.

What was your primary form of communication with Computools?

Email or Messaging App

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

Since we collaborate so closely, it can occasionally be difficult to recall that they are a third-party contractor.  They are a member of our core group.

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

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Managing Director at NLB Lease&Go

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

NLB Lease&Go is a member of the NLB Group, a leading banking and financial services group with headquarters and exclusive strategic interest in our home region - South Eastern Europe. As a strategic member of the Group responsible for leasing, NLB Lease&Go d.o.o. aims to change the game of leasing business and make leasing an important pillar of the NLB Group's business once again. By leveraging the synergies of the Group's expertise, the company is helping to shape the development of the business model and strengthen the NLB Group's footprint in the South-Eastern Europe region. The company offers services of finance lease and operative lease for movable property, which includes financing of personal and commercial vehicles, production and other equipment, vessels, etc.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• We hired Computools to redesign our online platform

SOLUTION

How did you find Computools?

Clutch Site

Why did you select Computools over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Computools were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

They developed a new website for us, redesigned our landing pages, added regional web pages, and streamlined data processing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The website’s new functionality received very positive feedback from clients.

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

It's been comfortable to communicate with their team, always on time and updated us on every step.

What was your primary form of communication with Computools?

Email or Messaging App

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

A very comfortable collaboration and clear communication on every stage of platform development and maintenance. 

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

None

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Co-Founder of evroc

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

evroc is building a secure, sovereign, and sustainable hyperscale cloud with best-in-class services and developer experience.  

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• We hired Computools to develop a next-generation digital advertising platform for premium publishers. Our goal was to create efficient ad management, streamline the process, and drive higher ad revenues.

SOLUTION

How did you find Computools?

Clutch Site

Why did you select Computools over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Computools were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

The project entailed creating a versatile platform for handling digital advertising campaigns, which included features for tracking performance and optimizing results. The deliverables consisted of a complete platform with adaptable design, strong analytics, and connection to ad networks. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We increased the time-to-market of this platform and doubled our ROI.

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

They communicated regularly and kept us updated on the project’s status throughout. The timeline was flexible but well-managed, with key milestones achieved on time.

What was your primary form of communication with Computools?

Email or Messaging App

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

Computools’ deep understanding of the media industry and their ability to adapt to changing project requirements was extremely impressive. Their CTO’s ability to quickly integrate with our team and address issues in real-time was a key differentiator.

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

None

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Solving recruiting challenges in the Payments and Fintech industries of Fintech Executive Search Consultants

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Most organizations waste too much time and energy interviewing the wrong candidates. We make hiring simple by helping fintech companies find and choose the best people so they can make better hires and stay focused on growing their business. Our firm was founded by payments and fintech professionals to serve tech enabled payments companies, payment processors, card issuers and merchant service organizations, among others. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• The goal was to scale our team and add expertise to research and development.

SOLUTION

How did you find Computools?

Online Search

Why did you select Computools over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Computools were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

Work included expanding the team with industry experts, providing product technical support, improving development quality, R&D, and creating new features and accelerating updates to market.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The team ensured that deadlines and budgets were met. New team members were added as needed.

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

They have a really confident project manager who delivered a very professional and a very neatly organized project.

What was your primary form of communication with Computools?

Email or Messaging App

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

The team quickly got on board with the project and started delivering results

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

None

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of SIA Volunge

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

IT consultancies and building in-house solutions.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Build a monitoring system

SOLUTION

How did you find Computools?

• Online Search
• Other

Why did you select Computools over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Technical expertise of the team

How many teammates from Computools were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Built an MVP for a project within the budget and timeframe that was aligned.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Delivered the product on time and within the aligned budget, based on the requirements.

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

Delivered on time with great communication. They listen to feedback and make changes or fixes when requested.

What was your primary form of communication with Computools?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Computools' technical knowledge is impressive.

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

I don't think any improvements are necessary.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Senior leader specialising in driving strategy and operations in growing technology organisations | COO | Chief of Staff | VP Operations | Operations Director of East West Railway Company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

East West Railway Company is a new and exciting venture at the forefront of the changing landscape of the rail industry, delivering substantial fast-paced improvement to modernise the railway. East West Rail is a proposed new rail link between Oxford, Milton Keynes, Cambridge and potentially beyond. As part of bold plans for the ‘UK’s Silicon Valley’, it is one of the most high profile infrastructure projects in the UK today. The new railway will improve local connectivity and serve as a catalyst for economic development, including the creation of more high skilled jobs and new homes. It will also significantly reduce existing commuting and travel times.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• We required a dependable, real-time tracking system to keep an eye on the whereabouts and state of our freight fleet. The main objective was to reduce the need for human checks and improve safety by immediately getting notifications when important parameters like pressure, temperature, and volume changed.

SOLUTION

How did you find Computools?

Clutch Site

Why did you select Computools over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Computools were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

The scope included creating a complete IoT system for real-time freight wagon tracking and monitoring. The main outputs were sensor integration, MQTT protocol data transfer, a monitoring user interface, and safety parameter alert systems. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Since the system was implemented, we’ve seen a significant reduction in manual inspections—down from four per day to almost zero. 

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

They used regular sprints and updates.

What was your primary form of communication with Computools?

Email or Messaging App

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

They don't offer off-the-shelf solutions—they listen, adapt, and find ways to refine their approach based on our specific context.

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

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Branch Manager of National Trench Safety

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

National Trench Safety (NTS) specializes in the rental and sale of trench safety, traffic safety and related equipment and services. NTS also provides OSHA compliant training courses for customers, as well as engineering services for site specific trench safety plans and site specific traffic safety plans. NTS has a national footprint with over 67 branch locations from the East Coast to the West Coast in addition to its corporate headquarters in Houston, Texas.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• I was looking for a team to expand the existing functions of our business.

SOLUTION

How did you find Computools?

Clutch Site

Why did you select Computools over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Computools were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

Computools worked closely with us to understand our challenges. They developed a platform that integrated seamlessly with our existing infrastructure and Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) to capture private vessel data.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The platform has had a significant impact on our operations, reducing the time spent on communications and berth bookings by 75%. The real-time data and unique mapping of vessels have improved navigation and overall efficiency. The system has also enhanced communication between boaters, marina operators, and port authorities.

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

They were easy to work with as they clearly adhered to agreements and provided detailed reporting

What was your primary form of communication with Computools?

Email or Messaging App

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

 Their attention to detail and commitment are impressive.

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

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO & Chief Strategy Officer of Ensign Street

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Ensign Street is a dynamic business consulting and technology firm dedicated to accelerating growth for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) through Success-Centered Solutions.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• We needed a custom logistics platform to optimize freight operations and reduce resource waste.

SOLUTION

How did you find Computools?

Online Search

Why did you select Computools over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Computools were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

They built an IoT-powered system with a GPS tracker, route optimization, and mobile apps for drivers. The project also included an electronic document management system.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The platform helped increase revenue fivefold, reduce costs, and improve productivity.

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

They managed tasks in Jira, and communicated updates via weekly calls. 

What was your primary form of communication with Computools?

Email or Messaging App

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

We are impressed by their ability to build strong working and productive relationships

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

No issues

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Process Improvement of General Dynamics Information Technology

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

GDIT is a global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• We hired Computools to extend our stock price monitoring application to Android users. The goal was to replicate the features of our existing iOS app.

SOLUTION

How did you find Computools?

Clutch Site

Why did you select Computools over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Computools were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

The project involved:

• Business analysis
• Development of the Android app 
• Integration of MPAndroidChart
• Adding advanced functionalities like stock filters, detailed share analysis, and user authentication

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have what we planned.

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

The team was very approachable. They tracked progress and provided real-time updates via Slack. Regardless of time zones, we had smooth communication.

What was your primary form of communication with Computools?

Email or Messaging App

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

Computools has added extra value to the app.

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

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Chief Analytics & Data Officer of Auger

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Auger is a pioneering venture to build the world's first true end-to-end supply chain operating system. Founded and led by Dave Clark, former CEO of the Amazon Consumer Business and backed by an initial $100M from Oak HC/FT, Auger is building a future where global supply chains operate with the simplicity of today’s most intuitive consumer technologies. Revolutionizing global supply chains with an AI-powered OS unifying data for seamless, real-time insights, and powerful automation. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• We wanted to automate our marketing activities.

SOLUTION

How did you find Computools?

Clutch Site

Why did you select Computools over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Computools were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

The project involved conceptualizing and designing an IoT system, developing software for data collection and distribution, and integrating the solution with our existing tools. Key deliverables included a centralized IoT management dashboard, real-time analytics, and API integrations.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The IoT solution reduced manual marketing workflows.

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

Scrum-based

What was your primary form of communication with Computools?

Email or Messaging App

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

Their ability to anticipate challenges and offer proactive solutions has stood out. They genuinely cared about our success, which made the collaboration seamless.

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

There are none I can think of.