Dashbouquet Development

Please describe your company and your position there.

We are a software development company that delivers IT solutions and services with a deep understanding of modern technologies, transparent processes, and strong expertise in business domains.

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

We hired DashBouquet Development company to provide us with development service for creating Form Builder solution for a third party company.

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

We needed a high level react.js developers for the project and DashBouquet could provided them.

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

Developers worked throughout the project using react.js in their work.

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

4 developers

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

We closed all timelines of the project in time with a good quality.

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

Good business communications, punctuality, good process organisation.

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

They've provided us with a good quality team and it seems as if they are really a part of our company.

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

No areas to improve.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CTO of Red Rover, a startup that serves K-12 education institutions, primarily public school districts, and charter schools. We have back-office software in the people management space, and our flagship product deals with tracking employee absences. It also matches and places substitutes in classrooms. On top of that, we’ve added a time-tracking system to it for hourly employees. 

What challenge were you trying to address with Dashbouquet Development?

While building our product in late 2019–early 2020, we knew we needed to have a mobile presence as one of our key differentiators from older players in our space. However, I had a small team, and they were focused on building the functionality of our server and web interface. As a result, I hired Dashbouquet to bring their experience in React Native to the team. They also helped us implement the app’s Android and iOS interface. 

What was the scope of their involvement?

Dashbouquet implemented all the transaction features of our mobile app using our graphical API, React Native, and the designs that we gave them. 

Moreover, they helped us implement push notifications for the app. We first identified Firebase, but we ended up implementing a library called Notifee. It helped us deal with more advanced notification handling inside the app. 

What is the team composition?

We worked with a product manager and tester. Initially, we also had two developers, but we cut that down to one developer in the middle of the project as we got out of the critical parts. 

How did you come to work with Dashbouquet Development?

I was looking specifically for companies with React Native specialization when I found Dashbouquet on Clutch. After searching their website, I had an interview with their sales representative. I was pleased with their communication, and our business relationship started. 

How much have you invested with them?

We spent around $200,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

The engagement lasted from November 2019–August 2021. 

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

We received great feedback for the app; customer testimonials indicated that users loved our app more than what they could get from our competitors. We also used the app in our sales demos. Moreover, since it was an enterprise app, we didn’t measure its mass adoption. In other words, users didn’t have to pay for it; it was only there for people who wanted to use it. As such, we had no quantitative success metrics. 

How did Dashbouquet Development perform from a project management standpoint?

I was unsure about project management when I first engaged with Dashbouquet, but I was pleased with how it worked out. Our team had a loose project management style; we worked closely and were fluid on tasks since we had a lot to do. In the end, the Dashbouquet team adapted to that.  

Their project manager used a Kanban approach to the project, always asking us what we needed to work on next. They also asked a lot of questions and figured things out by inspecting our web code. As a result, I didn’t need to spell out everything. In fact, they even caught bugs while they were inspecting the code to know how the web and mobile apps would interact. 

We met once a week for status meetings and used Slack for discussions during the week. When we were pushing for the app’s release, we met more often. We also had a separate Kanban board on Jira, where they worked on tasks. Moreover, the team was highly responsive whenever we reported issues. For example, when I pushed out tester releases to a group of users and reported bugs to the Dashbouquet team, they’d cleared the issues up before we did the release. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

The degree of their communication and flexibility across cultures and languages was a pleasant surprise. We wouldn’t have stayed engaged with them for as long as we did if they didn’t communicate flexibly with us. They were kind and did their best. On top of that, they took ownership of the project and provided real value as we threw out ideas to them. Overall, they were a highly independent team.

Are there any areas they could improve?

We dove into the code before Dashbouquet was done with it, but as we dug deeper and took over the code base, we saw that their TypeScript skills weren’t strong. Much of this was technical; simply put, we weren’t getting all the benefits that we’d like to get from the TypeScript. 

That was the nature of their independence; I didn’t review or force standards on that part, so this was partially my fault. Nonetheless, it was a little disappointing that we had to clean up the TypeScript. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

If you have specific designs, technical direction, and a backend build, Dashbouquet will do great at translating those into a solid mobile app. They’ll also effectively provide direction around testing and app store delivery. 

For context, part of what made our engagement successful was that the web app was already written and defined. We also already had a strong technical direction for our team and for them. Our visual mockups were created in Figma, and that was combined with specific technical guidelines — this made us successful. 

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the chief engineer at Enclave Networks Ltd. We’re a funded scaleup, and we build secure network software for the cybersecurity industry.

What challenge were you trying to address with Dashbouquet Development?

At the end of last year, we identified that we didn’t have any frontend, modern web application with building experience.

We had some web experience, but we didn’t have the right skill sets. Since we didn’t want to hire a full-time employee, we needed to reach out to someone who could help us.

What was the scope of their involvement?

The primary purpose was to build a new website. Initially, we had a period to test out Dashbouquet Development (Dashbouquet) and see if they were able to deliver what we needed. Then, in December, we kicked off into higher gear, stepped up the amount of resources we were using, and effectively started the bulk of the project.

We went through the first phase through the entirety of the first quarter of 2021. In that time, they were able to take us from nothing to a functional live portal, which was built in React using Typescript. We provided our own UX, and they used the Material-UI design library.

Now, we’re working with them on development resources to maintain and extend the portal. We’ll be adding new features over the course of the year.

What is the team composition?

It has ranged from one senior developer all the way up to two senior and one mid-range developer. They’ve been pretty flexible in letting us adjust as we go.

How did you come to work with Dashbouquet Development?

I had interacted previously with someone from Dashbouquet on LinkedIn, so I reached out to them. I looked into Clutch, and they had great reviews. Then, we did a proof of concept just to check.

How much have you invested with them?

Up to date, we’ve spent about $70,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We began the project in October 2020, and our relationship is ongoing.

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

I’m very happy with what they’ve delivered. They’re some of the finest developers that I’ve worked with in my career. I communicated our deadline, and they fundamentally managed to deliver on time. They developed the product in three months, and there weren’t any critical issues once we went into production, which is a great metric for any product.

Furthermore, they’ve been really enthusiastic about working on the project. They ask questions and check assumptions all the time. They’re an active member of the team, and I really value that.

How did Dashbouquet Development perform from a project management standpoint?

They do some light project management on a day-to-day basis. I generally come up with a long-term engineering plan, and they just estimate the work that needs to go into that.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They have an excellent work ethic, both as a business and as individuals. They get stuff done, which is a great compliment for engineers.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, I can’t think of anything.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Make sure you understand the scope of the project you want to start. We had a clear vision on what they were going to build, and that helped them give us the right people to do it.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm a resource manager in software development company

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

We were in need of React Native developer, and Dashbouquet helped with this request

How did you select Dashbouquet Development and what were the deciding factors?

We found Dashbouquet Development via common chat in Skype. The reason why we've selected them is the speed of presenting candidate and reasonable rate

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

The candidate passed the English check and technical interview with us. Then we set up client interview and is also went well

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

2 resources at the moment. 2 Senior React Developers

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

under NDA

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

We are always in touch with Dashbouquet, they are ready to help with any request from our side with a thoughtful approach

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

Their wide frontend development expertise is impressive.

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

PPW process :)

Please describe your company and your position there.

Founder of the web app for matching flatmates.

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

We wanted to build a web app with registration, a questionnaire, a matching algorithm, and a chat function.

How did you select Dashbouquet Development and what were the deciding factors?

Dashbouquet was recommended to us by a friend.

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

First, we had an initial online meeting for discussing the scope of the project, decided on a classic agile sprint method. After that, we had 4 sprints with reviews and iterations in between.

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

The contract details were done together with the business developer. Project details were discussed with the project manager and done by a team of 3 people (designer, frontend, backend).

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

Successfully launched the MVP for first user feedback.

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

Agile with the common tools for it. (Slack, Zoom, etc.)

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

They were able to understand and prioritize the core functionality and made suggestions on how to implement it.

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

The communication about the contract details could be done directly with the responsible department of the responsible party.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO and co-founder of Marble App. It’s a new 3D web app that allows users to link existing social media accounts and streaming video/gaming accounts into one app.

What challenge were you trying to address with Dashbouquet Development?

We needed some development and marketing work done.

What was the scope of their involvement?

Initially, Dashbouquet was helping us build a web app version, prior to going to a React Native app. They integrated three.js with React Native. 

They rebuilt the React Native app from the ground up, making changes based on feedback. They helped us personalize the app, which is available for iOS and Android.

They also used Node.js, offering users a more customizable experience. They do some marketing for us, as well.

What is the team composition?

We started with two developers, and have increased to six developers currently, as well as Yuri (Project Manager). Some of the people on the team are Vitaly (CTO), Alex (Team Lead), Konstantin (Team Lead), Yuri (Dev), and Alex (Dev).

How did you come to work with Dashbouquet Development?

I know we found them organically, possibly through referral. We spoke with them on a call, and we were like-minded in our direction of thinking for the project. They also have competitive pricing and offer several bonus services to their clients.

How much have you invested with them?

We spend between $500,000 - $1,000,000 per year.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in March 2020, and it is ongoing.

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

We’ve worked in two-week sprints with deadlines. They did well with that and deliverables. We’ve been able to completely redesign the platform in a React Native app that can be deployed for iOS and Android, in just a few months. It has been a huge learning process for all of us.

How did Dashbouquet Development perform from a project management standpoint?

Dashbouquet is excellent, I would give them a perfect score.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They’re very nimble and agile, while juggling several different initiatives being worked on simultaneously. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

No.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Have your designs, documentations, envision storybooks, everything, put together ahead of time. They’ll take it and get things done for you.

Please describe your company and your position there.

SitEinander is a mobile app for community childcare where parents can meet other parents nearby, plan playdates and trade free, spontaneous babysitting among trusted friends.

For what projects/services did your company hire Dashbouquet Development?

Our company has completed the first phase of the development and went to the Stores. But we had issues with project structure. The application was raw. We needed someone who would do a lot of refactoring and bring the application into a general orderly form and fix bugs so that we could move on.

What were your goals for this project?

Get the app more user-friendly for the users by improving the speed, fixing bugs and optimizing the user-interface.

How did you select this vendor?

My teammates met them at the WebSummit conference in Lisbon last year. We were looking to extend our team in order to ramp up the speed and quality of the development. My colleagues had a very positive conversation with their salespeople and the pricing was good, so we decided to bring Dashbouquet onboard right away.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

Once we started we had a couple of discovery calls with a project manager and developer to determine the scope and discuss the workflow between both our teams. The first big step was to conduct a complete audit of the system and clarify what kind of work is needed and how much time it will take. After that, we divided the tasks between the two teams (ours and Dashbouquet's). Work was done on weekly sprints. Tasks were always collected in the backlog, the developer took them to work in priority. At the end of each week, Dashbouquet provided a report in the visual presentation form of the work done and a detailed report on the hours spent on each task.

What was the team composition?

There were a project manager and a developer on the Dashbouquet’s side. Also 1 developer, 1 technical expert and 1 designer worked on our side.

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

We were so satisfied with the work of Dashbouquet that I recommended them to a lot of people in my network

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

They are super organized, very clear and have a very professional communication. We connected over the phone several times a weeks and used Slack for all other communication. DB always presented the results after one week (in a way also non-technical people understand) and always kept us informed on the current state of works and budget expenditure.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their communication was always super clear, polite and efficient. The whole team is hard-working and very experienced and they deliver what they promise.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Everything was perfect

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of a health device manufacturer. 

What challenge were you trying to address with Dashbouquet Development?

We needed to develop an app for monitoring urine cells in men and for early detection of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) or other problems with urination health.

What was the scope of their involvement?

Dashbouquet Development developed an Android and iOS application that can process the sound of someone urinating and convert it into a flow that calculates the dynamic parameters of the urination processes like maximum flow, average flow, total volume, and urination time. Users can also send a report to their urologists about their cells.

The next part of the project was a web platform where urologists can see what’s going on and communicate with patients. Now when the urologist invites the patient, he can see in real-time what’s going on with them.

What is the team composition?

There are about four people.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent around $100,000 so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in July 2017 and the work is ongoing.

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

They developed the mobile app absolutely perfectly; I give them the highest marks and everyone likes it.

How did Dashbouquet Development perform from a project management standpoint?

Their project management skills are very good; they’re responsive and creative. Everything was on time and there were no problems with communication. We communicated via email and Skype.

What did you find most impressive about them?

From the start, they understood the programming side, how it works, and how to make it work better; they’re a very good company.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, they do everything we asked them to. They gave us several different solutions to choose from as well.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

They’re very helpful and I highly recommend using them.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a founder and managing director at ARCHiTRACKER – a mapping app of interesting architecture.

For what projects/services did your company hire Dashbouquet Development?

ARCHiTRACKER launched the first free London architecture-only mapping app in 2017. We've planned to release the new global-map app, with new designs and features - including 27,000+ more buildings across the globe. We don't have an in-house development team. Dashbouquet helped us develop our brand new version subscription app.

What were your goals for this project?

We want to release new features that our users have asked for and start having paying customers.

How did you select this vendor?

My friend and my husband have worked with Dashbouquet before. They rated Dashbouquet high.

Describe the project in detail.

Once we contacted Dashbouquet, asking for the availability, we sent the design and prototype of the app. We got the estimated cost and working time. We jumped into a video call for the project kick-off. Then Dashbouquet started working on it right away. Based on our design, Dashbouquet had developed both iOS and Android app for ARCHiTRACKER.

What was the team composition?

I'm always in contact with Sergey, the project manager (He's the best!!). I'd spoken with the development team at the beginning. Then Sergey was always in charge of answering all questions, getting the info that the team needed from me, and manage the project smoothly until the end.

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

We've released the app in the App Store and Play Store for 3 weeks. The app is beautifully made. There has been no clashing. It works really well. We've started promoting the app. But we have had downloads

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The project manager who worked with us was very responsive. I think he's the key person in the project. Any questions, he found the answers right away. When developers had problems or need something from me, he's the one who contacted me and explained to me if I don't understand (I don't have tech background). I prepared the app design for them. They developed it accordingly and gave me suggestions if needed. The workflow was great.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They are knowledgeable and quick-working, producing quality work.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Everything was great. The project had run slightly longer than the estimation. But we both wanted the best and at the end, the outcome is brilliant.

Please describe your company and your position there.

Urbix is a data analysis and software development company based in Manchester, UK. We specialize in compiling, cleansing, analyzing, and presenting government data to ensure that users have the clearest and most accurate understanding of it. I’m the CTO and co-founder.

For what projects/services did your company hire Dashbouquet Development?

We hired Dashbouquet Development to assist us with planning and building a dashboard platform.

What were your goals for this project?

We’re hoping to build a robust and scalable foundation for our MVP. We want this dashboard to be the core of our platform, and we plan to build upon it further once they complete the first iteration.

How did you select this vendor?

We reached out to various software agencies after reading reviews on Clutch. We were looking for an experienced and trustworthy agency that specializes in Python development and data visualization. Overall, we met with about eight agencies, both in the UK and other parts of Europe. 

I was heavily involved with the selection process, and Dashbouquet Development stood out from the beginning. We were impressed with their communication style, team structure, and price. We also spoke with other clients of theirs, and this gave us even more confidence in their abilities.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

We started the project with a brief that covered our short and long-term objectives. After we fleshed out our requirements, Dashbouquet Development began designing and developing the project.

They’re building our data analysis and visualization platform from scratch. They’ve added data upload and calculation features to the product and are working on creating separate interfaces for clients and our internal team members.

What was the team composition?

The team includes an excellent project manager, two brilliant developers, and a talented designer.

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

Since we’re currently rolling out the platform, we’re still at the early discussion stage with various partners. Nevertheless, their work has already made an impact, and people have enjoyed seeing what the dashboard can do. When we show off the platform, people immediately ask more questions and express interest in its potential to expand in functionality.

This project is an essential part of our long-term vision, and we’re excited about the impact that it will have on our business. We’re planning for Dashbouquet Development to build upon the platform as we continue to receive useful feedback.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Project management has been second to none. Dashbouquet Development was on the ball from day one, explaining what they needed from us and providing everything they could from their end.

Initial conversations took place over Skype, Google Hangouts, and email. Now we primarily communicate via Slack. We still send emails when necessary and use GitHub to see how the project is progressing.  

Their team provides time breakdowns and cost estimates, along with useful workflow diagrams and project documentation. We haven’t had any issues with the time difference, and they’ve been quick to respond to all of our inquiries. Overall, we’ve had straightforward communication with their team.  

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their clarity in explaining progress has been excellent, and I can’t say enough about how seamless communication has been. From the first email to now, we’ve never had an issue. Everyone, from their management team to their developers, is willing and ready to answer our questions.

I’ve also been impressed by the fact that even the part-time team members are always up-to-date with progress and available when necessary. At first, I didn’t even notice that some people weren’t fulltime, because they've been consistently smooth and professional in their delivery.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I can’t think of any areas for improvement. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed working with Dashbouquet Development.