Coralsoft

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the Director of a software company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We design brands, build websites and other digital products.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Custom web development for an in-house web app project.

SOLUTION

How did you find Coralsoft?

Online Search

Why did you select Coralsoft over others?

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

How many teammates from Coralsoft were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Working from provided Figma designs and data sets, Coralsoft were required to develop a web app that provides interactive live data feeds, with a complex user-focused filtering system. We have also begun works on a custom chatbot for users to better explore our data.
Key deliverables included:

• Build a responsive, interactive front-end using React.js
• Create a clean, reliable, secure and scalable backend integrating databases

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

As the project is evolving, Coralsoft have delivered a great result so far and are always testing and improving both frontend and backend.
They have offered superior knowledge and have ensured the website and its dataset is clean, efficient, secure and reliable.
There has been much more attention to detail than we could’ve hoped for.

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

This project is evolving, and has no timeline as such. But whenever a new objective is set, the team respond swiftly, and substantial progress is usually made within a 24 hour period, with all progress and milestones being documented in Slack.
We also schedule Google Meetings whenever required.
Written communication is clear, and very rarely is something missed in a feedback cycle. Feedback and changes are prioritised in a methodical manner.
The team has shown patience as the project has evolved, and reacted to any pivot with understanding and constructive feedback.

What was your primary form of communication with Coralsoft?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Quick turnarounds. Good value. Always using initiative for problem-solving, and improving functionality to ensure longevity. Good communication skills.

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

The overall experience has been excellent. Of the few minor issues raised over the duration of the project, all have been resolved swiftly, resulting in a great ongoing woking relationship. Highly recommend.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder and CEO of a company that builds meaningful digital experiences.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Coralsoft?

We needed help building a mobile application for Android and iOS based on my Figma designs. The app also needed to include AI voice integration, which was the most complex task, which is why I trusted Coralsoft with this task. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Coralsoft has been helping us build the app’s frontend and backend based on my designs and expectations. The team has also been implementing an AI flow with AI voice integration. Once done, Coralsoft will deliver a completed mobile app ready for launch on the App Store and Google Play Store.

What is the team composition?

We’ve been working with 2–5 teammates from Coralsoft, all of whom are very nice and professional. 

How did you come to work with Coralsoft?

We found Coralsoft on Upwork. We chose them over other options because they had high ratings, and their pricing fit our budget, as well as having had a very nice and good conversation with Max (the CEO of coralsoft). 

How much have you invested with them?

So far, we’ve spent less than $10,000 with them. more to come potentially…

What is the status of this engagement?

the engagement is ongoing

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Coralsoft has been providing daily and weekly updates about the progress of the development, including improvements and blockers, with a clear plan on how to resolve them. The team has also been sending us screenshots and screen recordings of the development process. So far, Coralsoft has completed and tested the app’s frontend, backend, voice integration, and payment integration and the final details are being completed. 

How did Coralsoft perform from a project management standpoint?

Coralsoft has always delivered on time and quickly. The team has also been patient while waiting for me to deliver certain things that have been blockers for them. We communicate via virtual meetings, and Slack (my preferred method).

What did you find most impressive about them?

Coralsoft’s team has always been incredibly polite, nice, patient, and willing to help.

Are there any areas they could improve?

When asking for proactive improvements in my designs and ideas, the ideas didn’t match my expectations/thoughts. HOWEVER, I don’t see this as a negative, rather expectation management on my side.