DataToBiz

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Sparq Analytics

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Sparq Analytics is a digital analytics provider working with Power BI and digital project management and strategy.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Link API data and R script to meaningful reports for detailed stock analytics
• Easy to use and understand Power BI output

SOLUTION

How did you find DataToBiz?

Online Search

Why did you select DataToBiz over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from DataToBiz were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

To Provide Power BI dashboards that were easy to use and provide analytics on stock exchange data over multiple years for a large volume of stocks. The work include extensive DAX formulas for analysis of data and charts that could filter and slice informatioon that users required.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

All data was validated against external data and DAX formulas were required tio matc sample excel formulas provided

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

The entire project was very well managed with all time lines met and the intial scoping session was very exact idenmtify project needs and time to finalise. Their responses were very efficient, and they addressed all questions professionally.

What was your primary form of communication with DataToBiz?

Virtual Meeting

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

The attention to detail in scoping and delivering on the agreed scope. In addition Dat to Biz offered even better solutions to the work request demonstrating a deep understanding of the requirements and the technology that could be provided.

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

No

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder and CEO of an AI company focused on communication and personal skills improvement. We provide tools for individuals and teams within organizations to improve their communication and overall personal skills in terms of how they’re coming across, how they’re articulating and expressing ideas, and more. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with DataToBiz?

When I started the company almost a year and a half ago, I needed a partner to make my vision a reality.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Our product has two major components: a mobile app for Android and iOS and a web-based dashboard. DataToBiz was responsible for all the development work involved in the creation of our product, and my team in Australia designed the UI/UX.

DataToBiz had the complete wireframes and UI/UX designs before they started, as well as a full understanding of what the deliverables were going to be. However, we ran a lot of experimentation in the early days to ensure that the AI would fit our purpose.

The app hosts all the AI functionalities, and the dashboard has videos and other content from our courses. The app helps users with things like pronunciation clarity, energy level sentiments, vocabulary, and many other areas of communication skills development. It works on a subscription model, and users have two weeks to try out the features for free before subscribing.

What is the team composition?

We initially had nine full-time engineers from DataToBiz working on the project, but we’ve whittled the team down to six.

How did you come to work with DataToBiz?

I did a bunch of research online and got recommendations from friends and business owners in the AI industry. I then vetted three companies, two in Australia and one in India.

I connected with DataToBiz’s founders through a common friend. I did some research on them and contacted their clients, and I discovered that they had the skills that I needed.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent close to $500,000 AUD (approximately $377,000 USD).

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with DataToBiz in June 2020, and they’re still working on our project full time. We launched two weeks ago, and the app is currently in a limited pilot in Australia and India. We plan to launch it in Europe and South America as well.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

A few education institutions are piloting the app, and we have customers who are paying already. We’re sending feedback surveys to the 1,000 students using the app, but I don’t have any concrete metrics nor feedback yet.

DataToBiz has delivered what they agreed to, and the relationship is still in place. We’re working through the next stage of the product, and it all has been good so far. Obviously, we’ve had bugs and small issues since launching the MVP, but DataToBiz has fixed most of them. The issues that remain are nothing outside of the ordinary.

How did DataToBiz perform from a project management standpoint?

I’ve managed the project tightly from my side, and I can tell that DataToBiz has delivered on time. We’re using Slack for instant messaging and Jira for agile development. We have two status and review meetings on Mondays and Thursdays. We also schedule additional meetings when required.

What did you find most impressive about them?

DataToBiz’s commitment is impressive. They‘re really passionate people, and they know what they’re doing. Their commitment separates them from the rest of the competitors in their field.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There’s nothing I could suggest for them to improve. Within the scope of what we’re trying to do, DataToBiz has been pretty good.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

DataToBiz is a good choice for someone who wants a partner who understands the product journey, requirements, and delivery expectations. They have the experience and agility to understand what’s possible and deliver to the client’s expectations. They can also make suggestions and improve on the requirements.