Control F5 Software

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Owner of ZOOMRA.RO

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Zoomra is a platform for sporting events and competitions dedicated to the communication and reviews between organisers and participants.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Control F5 Software to accomplish?

• Implementation of the web platform
• Provide consultancy on the specifics of such platforms

SOLUTION

How did you find Control F5 Software?

Referral

Why did you select Control F5 Software over others?

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

How many teammates from Control F5 Software were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Scope of Work:

1. Portal Development
2. Public User Features: 
   • Homepage with search filters (event type, date, location). 
   • Featured events (listed or in a slider).
   • Sponsor list.
   • Event list with top filters (event type, date, location). 
3. Event Pages: 
   • Detailed event page with terms and conditions. 
   • Privacy policy information. 
4. Participant User Features:
   • Registration and authentication. 
   • Password reset functionality. 
   • Ability to add reviews. 
   • List of favorite events with notifications for "open registrations." 
5. Organizer User Features:
   • Registration and authentication. 
   • Password reset functionality. 
   • Create, modify, and delete events. 
   • Claim event functionality. 
6. Administrator User Features:
   • Authentication. 
   • Event management (filtering, listing, modification, deletion).
   • Management of event types.
   • Approval or rejection of event claims. 
   • Organizer management (listing, modification, deletion). 
   • Participant management (listing, modification, deletion).
   • Review management (filtering, listing, modification, deletion). 
7. Functionalities: 
   • Alert system for open registrations (for favorite events). 
   • Additional authentication via Facebook and Google. 
   • Integration with Google Maps. 
   • Transactional emails (new account confirmation, event open registrations notification, password reset). 

Key Deliverables: 

1. Homepage Structure: - Fully functional homepage with search filters and featured event display. 
2. Event Listing: - A comprehensive list of events with top filters. 
3. User Authentication: - Secure user registration, authentication, and password reset functionalities. 
4. Event Management: - Organizer tools for creating, modifying, and deleting events. 
5. Claim System: - Functionality for claiming events by organizers. 
6. Administrator Dashboard: - Admin tools for managing events, event types, organizers, participants, and reviews.
7. Alert System: - Notification system for open registrations of favorite events. 
8. Integration Features: - Integration with Facebook, Google, and Google Maps.
9. Transactional Emails: - Automated emails for new account confirmation, event open registrations, and password reset.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The five most important measurable outcomes from the Zoomra.ro portal development project that demonstrate progress or success are: 

1. Website Functionality: - Successful implementation of all specified features and functionalities, ensuring a fully functional and user-friendly platform.
2.  User Engagement: - Increased user registrations, event reviews, and active participation, indicating a positive user experience and engagement with the platform. 
3. Event Listings and Search: - Efficient and accurate event listings with a functional search and filter system, reflecting ease of use for users to find relevant events. 
4. Integration Success: - Successful integration with external platforms (Facebook, Google, Google Maps), ensuring seamless authentication and additional functionality.
5. Timely Project Delivery: - Adherence to the project timeline, meeting key milestones within the estimated two-month timeframe, and delivering a functional platform on schedule.

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

All the items were delivered on time.

What was your primary form of communication with Control F5 Software?

• In-Person Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They were a great team with a professional approach and the ability to deliver on their promises.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Control F5 Software could have done differently?

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of 45north

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

NGO and media project focused on Foreign Policy and International Relations content

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Control F5 Software to accomplish?

• Create and maintain our website
• Hosting services
• Support

SOLUTION

How did you find Control F5 Software?

Referral

Why did you select Control F5 Software over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Control F5 Software were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Setup and customization of our Wordpress based website including but not limited to:

• general setup and theme implementation
• customization of specific add-ins required to create specific content
• hosting services
• business consulting regarding promoting our content and managing the website

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• quick transfer from first meeting to go live, less than 2 months 
• effective communication translating into exact implementation of discussed concept 
• excellent response time for support request, less than 1 business day

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

Their management style is a good combination between direct, straightforward communication and commitment to schedules, deadlines and client needs. We discussed each issue, concept and they didnt stop until they were sure that they understood our needs.

What was your primary form of communication with Control F5 Software?

• In-Person Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

For us, their laid back style, easy to talk to atmosphere, unpretentious demeanour. They've made us feel that they're more like colleagues than a service supplier. Really easy to work with, which does wonders when discussing client needs versus realistic implementation possibilities

Are there any areas for improvement or something Control F5 Software could have done differently?

They could definitely use more financing to expand their concept and do more of what they are already doing good.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the System Administrator of Investimental

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Investimental, the newly established stock brokerage on the Bucharest Stock Exchange after a 14-year hiatus, combines the expertise of seasoned financial professionals with an innovative spirit, aiming to create an inclusive ecosystem where savings and investments converge, providing accessible opportunities in capital markets while upholding core principles of integrity, respect, and perseverance.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Control F5 Software to accomplish?

• Investimental aims to enhance its market presence by offering dedicated trading platforms for both the local market (BVB) and the largest US markets (Global).
• The company intends to diversify its product portfolio by providing a range of additional sub-products and services, including the Investimental Portal, InvestiMentor, streamlined onboarding processes, and trading terminals for various devices.
• The company is committed to innovation by introducing modern functionalities such as Single Sign-On (SSO), a modern website, and upcoming features like Multi-accounts, PIEs (Personal Investment Accounts), and dedicated onboarding for companies, demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement and adaptability in the financial services sector.

SOLUTION

How did you find Control F5 Software?

Referral

Why did you select Control F5 Software over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Control F5 Software were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Design and develop a modern website that reflects the company's commitment to a contemporary online presence, ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Track the efficiency of the dedicated onboarding process for companies by measuring the time taken for corporate clients to complete the onboarding process and begin utilizing Investimental services. 
• Conduct customer satisfaction surveys to gather feedback on the new functionalities and features, identifying areas of improvement and ensuring that the updates align with user expectations. 
• Monitor the usage patterns of new features like Multi-Accounts and PIEs to ensure that users are actively adopting these functionalities and finding value in them.

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

• Demonstrates a track record of consistently delivering project milestones on time, meeting or exceeding client expectations and project timelines. 
• Establishes clear and open lines of communication, providing regular updates on project progress and promptly addressing stakeholder inquiries, concerns, or feedback. 
• Implements effective risk management strategies to identify and address potential challenges early in the project lifecycle. Proactively resolves issues, mitigates risks, and ensures a smooth project flow.

What was your primary form of communication with Control F5 Software?

Virtual Meeting

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

Their effective communication throughout sprints, coupled with insightful cost estimation sessions, allowed me to budget effectively, and the structured sprint approach, complete with demos for my review and approval, was particularly commendable. They provided constant updates and facilitated quick decision-making.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Control F5 Software could have done differently?

While Control F5 Software has demonstrated excellence in various aspects, a potential area for improvement could involve exploring even more proactive ways to anticipate and address emerging industry trends, ensuring sustained innovation and staying ahead of evolving client needs.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Product Owner of Fotografi-Cameramani.ro

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

The company is a benchmark for any wedding photographer and videographer in Romania and is a leader in the marketing services for wedding industry.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Control F5 Software to accomplish?

• I wanted to develop a marketplace for brides looking for photographers and videographers. The marketplace solved the following pains: couples need to find the right offer in a complex and diversified market, in a short time. At the same time, photographers and videographers need exposure and classic marketing channels are no longer enough for advertising in this niche.

SOLUTION

How did you find Control F5 Software?

• Online Search
• Referral

Why did you select Control F5 Software over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Control F5 Software were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We have created from scratch a custom marketplace based on very specific functionalities for this domain, with a user friendly interface and a well optimized structure for search engines.

• Frontend Application: The catalog dedicated to future brides looking for the right offer. It has two sections: the photographers’ and the videographers’ catalog. Users can filter and sort members based on a complex set of criteria. They can search based on location, price, availability, portfolio quality, and customer recommendations.
• Member account management module: The area where service providers manage their profile. They can also contact the brides that requested their services for an event.
• Platform administration module: The area used by catalog administrators. It contains all the tools for platform management and editing content.
• Annual Contest: Annual wedding photography and videography competition in Romania. Running since 2013. It features the submission of contest materials. A photo/video nomination module for the nomination committee. A judging module used by jury members, and a results listing system. 
• Editor's Selection: A system to select the best photos and videos in the catalog. It’s based on a complex voting system, cast by a board of editors. It features a nomination material submission system – for the members of the catalog. A judging module for jury members, and results listing system. 
• Blog: Blogging platform with news and information for catalog members.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Clients that came from organic searches, number of organic marketplace visits.

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

Their project management was really top notch. They have kept close in touch with me throughout the development of the project and always delivered on time.

What was your primary form of communication with Control F5 Software?

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

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

I loved the way they communicated and kept in touch during the sprints. I'm always aware of the challenges and able to make quick decisions. I appreciated their cost estimation sessions as I was able to budget accordingly. They worked in sprints and had a demo after each one in which I could review the work and approve the components.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Control F5 Software could have done differently?

There is always space for improvement. During our lengthy collaboration, we consistently provided them with feedback about various areas that could be enhanced. They were consistently responsive to our feedback, and almost every time, they generated solutions and ideas to adjust and refine the processes.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director of a consulting company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Provides consulting, assurance, tax and transaction services that help solve our client's toughest challenges

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Control F5 Software to accomplish?

• Web interface to run a specific set of Python scripts
• Reporting interfaces
• Audit logs, Authentication integration, Run management

SOLUTION

How did you find Control F5 Software?

Linkedin

Why did you select Control F5 Software over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Control F5 Software were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Develop a web interface for a backend developed in Python and MS SQL. Provide an environment with: clear audit trail on flow of data from source to report​, Robust change management controls, Process controls to mitigate user error risk​, Simple reconciliation to data sources. The solution is highly scalable, allowing the implementation on almost any IT Infrastructure; M​inimal Developer Intervention, allowing a high level of customization at the hand of the user;

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Delivery on time and in budget 
• Functional application

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

The team was very responsive and they have adapted to our changing demands, without budget increases

What was your primary form of communication with Control F5 Software?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their friendliness and adaptiveness were impressive.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Control F5 Software could have done differently?

Keep up the good work

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the Operational Manager of a retail company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Retail Industry

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Control F5 Software to accomplish?

• Rebuild of an Admin application for a customer tool

SOLUTION

How did you find Control F5 Software?

Referral

Why did you select Control F5 Software over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Control F5 Software were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Rebuild an admin application for a retail management tool. Connect it to the current running customer app

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

A functioning app

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

Regular updates and quick responses to questions via Whatsapp or email.

What was your primary form of communication with Control F5 Software?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The people at Control F5 Software really tried to understand our needs and helped us draft the project documentation.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Control F5 Software could have done differently?

no, we are happy with the level of service we received

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Manager of Lolifix.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Web development

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Control F5 Software to accomplish?

• Develop an online platform for comparing cell phone plans
• Develop an online platform for comparing phone prices

SOLUTION

How did you find Control F5 Software?

Referral
Why did you select Control F5 Software over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Control F5 Software were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

Develop an online platform for comparing cell phone plans.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

website visits

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

From inception to delivery, my experience was nothing short of exceptional. ControlF5 demonstrated professionalism, timely project delivery, and very good communication throughout our engagement. One of the standout aspects was their adherence to deadlines. Despite the complexity of the project, they delivered the platform precisely within the agreed-upon timeframe.

What was your primary form of communication with Control F5 Software?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting

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

In an industry where comparing cell phone plans can be overwhelming due to the multitude of options available, ControlF5's solution was impressive in its simplicity and efficiency. Their commitment to delivering a high-quality product, combined with their professionalism and exceptional communication skills, sets a commendable standard for software development.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Control F5 Software could have done differently?

Not really, I highly recommend their services to anyone seeking to develop a seamless and user-friendly web app or website.