DBB Software

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder and CEO of SafeMode. We’re a startup based in Israel selling globally, mainly in North America. We’re active in the fleet management industry, helping trucking companies prevent road accidents with our software, which is based on behavioral economics and neuroscience.

My research partner has two decades of academic experience, and we have a robust development team. Our primary focus is on becoming the most driver-centric company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with DBB Software?

We needed to extend our team and scale the project. Managing the volume and demand was hard, so we needed to outsource some core development.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

DBB Software works on mobile app development, IoT integration, and cloud-based infrastructure. They’ve done projects on the backend, frontend, mobile, and on the cloud.

Initially, we identify the scope and the requirements we need to develop. We send it over to DBB Software, and they interview the developers to see who is a good fit to work with us. Once they’ve done that, we have several kick-off meetings to review the requirements and the plan depending on the project. We make the plan together and listen to their advice and recommendations on how to approach it.

Afterward, they join our team meetings and work on the development internally until we finish the project. Then, we move on to the next project. Sometimes the same people work with us. Since we switch from mobile to web to backend development, it depends on what we need in each project. Overall, DBB Software has developed a mobile application, a web application, cloud infrastructure, integrations, interfaces, and APIs from scratch.

For example, the application pulls data from devices in trucks. Drivers download the app to their mobile devices and open it to see how much money they make. The app has charts and dashboards showing their trips, driving patterns, and performances. Users can see if they were speeding and in what portion of the road they drove, filter any stuff on the app, and report different events.

The app also allows drivers to interact and see trends in analytics, such as how much money they make over time and what made them lose money. Additionally, there are profiles and wallets where drivers can collect more money and points based on their level. All in all, the app is gamified, user-friendly, and multi-language, with 6–7 languages on the platform.

DBB Software has built the mobile app in React Native, but they’ve also had several Python, JavaScript, and AWS projects on their deck.

What is the team composition?

On average, we have 2–3 teammates on every project; most of them are developers.

How did you come to work with DBB Software?

They were a referral from another Israeli startup that was very happy with them. We began working together on one project, and when we got the confidence, we continued to extend the scope with DBB Software.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent about $150,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in January 2020, and our relationship is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We’ve had a few thousands of downloads, but the most important metric is the development time. We’ve analyzed how different teams perform, and the professional level of DBB Software is record-breaking. We’ve had between 30%–40% less development time by working with them.

Moreover, their quality is very robust. Everything is well-documented, so we can continue to build on top of these foundations with more features and services.

How did DBB Software perform from a project management standpoint?

Their project management has been very impactful to our company. DBB Software’s commitment is unwavering. Many times, our customers need something on tight deadlines. DBB Software helps us on weekends or at night to help us fix anything right away. We can trust them.

We mainly communicate through Slack for daily operations. We’ve also used emails for management and contracting purposes.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their commitment to be part of our business is impressive. DBB Software understands our business. Overall, they’ve taken a position as part of our company and responsibility to provide high-quality services.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I don’t see anything to improve. From the beginning, they’ve been very hands-on and responsive in their communication. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Connect them to the cause and articulate what you need and what you expect to get on the development side. Also, plan as best as you can, share the big picture with them, and hear their advice on how to execute things. DBB Software has a lot of experience, so they know what can be good.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Renovai

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

AI Virtual Stylist for e-commerce retailers and brands.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Build a full SaaS solution from backend to front end and integration

SOLUTION

How did you find DBB Software?

Online Search

Why did you select DBB Software over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from DBB Software were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

I am writing this letter to wholeheartedly recommend them for any software development projects you may have. We have had the pleasure of working with them for over three years, and they have consistently exceeded our expectations in every aspect. Expertise in Technology From the get-go, they have demonstrated a deep understanding of our needs and provided expert advice on the best technology stack for our application. 

They have built our entire application, including the front end, backend in Python, database management, and monitoring systems. Product Integration & SaaS They have also been instrumental in integrating our product as a Software as a Service (SaaS) offering, ensuring seamless deployment and scalability. Their team has been agile and adaptive, quickly making adjustments as needed. 

Remote Collaboration Despite working remotely, they have been an integral part of our product team.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They have created the entire software services.

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

As a component of our offshore enterprise, we formerly conducted daily, weekly, and OKR gatherings. Their communication skills are excellent, and they have always been just a video call away for any urgent issues or updates. Reliability & Professionalism They have been reliable throughout our collaboration, meeting all deadlines and delivering high-quality work. Their professionalism is unmatched, and they have been transparent and ethical in all their dealings with us.

What was your primary form of communication with DBB Software?

Virtual Meeting

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

We loved the people. They are skilled, communicative, and dedicated workers.

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

N/A

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the CEO & Co-founder of a social marketplace for books based in Oslo, Norway

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire DBB Software, and what were your goals?

We started working with DBB Software in July 2017. This review is for Vlad U., whom we hired in January 2019. The goal of the collaboration was to build a cross-functional product development team and develop the marketplace iteratively - starting from scratch. Vlad U. was hired to work on our iOS application, and later successfully transitioned to being our React Native developer.

SOLUTION

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

After a thorough screening process, we interviewed several possible candidates for this startup collaboration. Vlad and the rest of the team at DBB Software excelled as the best option because of:

• relevant experience and talent
• higher education
• fluent English
• time zone compatibility
• culture-fit

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

The scope of the work was to create a finished product and continuous discovery and delivery to improve the product after market entry. We developed the marketplace as a web application, iOS- and Android applications, and a custom backend/APIs.

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

Vlad U. worked as a software engineer (iOS) at the start of the contract and later transitioned to work as a React Native developer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Bookis is live in two markets: Norway and Sweden, with 450k+ users and a yearly GMV turnover of ~$6MM. This outcome results from the cross-functional collaboration between product, design, and tech, and DBB software & Vlad U. has been key to this success.

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

We manage our product development process as most product teams, using scrum and relevant task management tools. Communication is never a problem with DBB.

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

The growth mindset of the people working at DBB Software is next to none. They are hard-working and dedicated people, with strong ownership of the work they are delivering. They are open to learning on the go and willing to experiment with both product and process.

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

DBB Software needs to improve the English language skills of some developers. However, most developers are fluent.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the CTO & Co-founder of Plaace and our platform is where tenants can find the perfect space and the property owners find the perfect tenant for their space. Tenants will showcase their business and property owners showcase their property, by creating profiles with images, presentations, etc. People can collaborate on maintaining these profiles in the platform. The matching part is done with data driven decision support. We give a lot of insight in the areas and the tenants based on data from card transactions, revenue data, movement data etc. In this way it will be the best match for tenant and property owners, tenants that will most likely succeed in their new space, and not close or abandon the location.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire DBB Software, and what were your goals?

We hired DBB Software to help us build everything from setting up our environment servers, creating the platform, both frontend and backend.

SOLUTION

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

We talked with several companies and people that could help us. The deciding factors was the quality of engineers we got for the price they could offer us compared to others.

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

DBB Software has helped us from the start making our platform we sell to our customers. They have worked with frontend, backend and devops. They have done everything from setting up the architecture and the environments in AWS to implementing advanced functionality in the backend doing complex localisation queries and analysis all the way up to making a modern frontend design that is flexible and reusable. We have everything hosted in AWS, where we are using Aurora postgres as a DB with the PostGis functionality, node.js on the backend with typescript as a language, and then next.js and React on the frontend.

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

6 people in total: 1 Devop 1 QA 2 backend developers 2 Frontend developers

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have created a platform that we pilot launched in 2020 within half a year, the year after we had a lot more features that we could launch officially, and by this year we have a great product platform that we do sell to a lot of customers. It has been highly valuable to have DBB Software help us in the process all the way from the start.

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

We use Slack and Notion for everyday talking and tools in addition to following the Scrum process, with standup meeting everyday, sprint planning retrospective etc.

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

Impressive what they have managed to make in such a small time, also suggesting new ways to implement, or new technologies we should be aware of.

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

They are great, but if there is something minor it would be that sometimes they get a bit into the solutions itself and how to solve it rather than to push back on business if there is another way to solve it for the customer.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a CTO leading product and engineering teams

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire DBB Software, and what were your goals?

We had challenges scaling our engineering team for marketing projects (new website), R&D projects where we needed multiple PoCs to derisk some technological investments, and building integrations for our platform. Hiring in 2021 was tough and we needed to ramp up fast with a team of full stack experience.

SOLUTION

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

Prior expertise was key - we needed experiences engineers in React and who did practical work with AWS beyond the basics. Ease of starting up the small project and flexibility was key. We felt immediately we will get a lot from the team.

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

We are working on multiple projects, so the approach varies. The website development work runs in 2 week sprints, with the team embedded into ours - so we collaborate well. From our side, we provide Product Owner, a Project Manager and an Engineering Manager into the team. DBB provides developers and QA engineers (automation and manual). The R&D projects are lead by 1-2 engineers typically and are more autonomous. We set objectives, and have the team figure out the how. Third team runs the custom integrations projects. We set the roadmap, priorities and collaborate on the underlying framework. The team does end to end engineering, QA, E2E automation demos the work to internal stakeholders.

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

We started small, with two engineers, and grew into 7 people gradually. Current team is: 1 senior QA automation engineer, 1 manual QA, 1 senior full stack engineer / team lead and 4 senior front-end engineers.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We launched the first version of our website in record time - 1 month and made it just in time for our big product launch. We would not have been able to do it without this team. The team has now been working on the website improvements for a few months and we expanded the scope to demo site development, starter kit development. The team demonstrated the sense of ownership and pride in their work, which is rare to get from an externally sourced team. So we are beyond thrilled! We are building 2-3 integrations per month (depending on complexity), which gives us the required velocity to expand our platform integration story. Even though we have 1-2 hrs a day overlap due to the time zone diff, the team is proactive, communicates the status and delivers consistently. They also make our underlying platform better by providing input to our platform team. The R&D projects helped us shape the product roadmap, which is critical for an early stage startup like ours.

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

We use Slack for everything, the product owners from our side set the scope and direction, we have regular demo sessions where everybody can join and provide feedback. The PjM is coming from our team, and helps keeping things moving smoothly.

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

The caliber of the professionals, the stability of the team, and flexibility in elasticity. When we need adjustments, the feedback is welcome and is promptly acted on. It was surprisingly easy to integrate the team with our team members.

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

Nothing comes to mind that we haven't addressed. We made some adjustments along the way and got better and better at working together. Building team spirit takes time with an externally sourced team, but I feel like we are well ahead of the curve here.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the co-founder and CEO, our company aims the starting relation partnerships with IT teams and individual developers high level for staffing our clients projects.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire DBB Software?

We were trying to set up a team augmentation model where DBB would provide back- and front-end developers to be a part of our team.

SOLUTION

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

We considered three different companies. Initially, we were looking to do back- and front-end work with DBB, and though that didn’t come to fruition, we got to know them through that process. We looked at portfolio and reviews in web site and interviewed about nine of the top IT Ukrainan companies. When we needed staff augmentation, we decided to lean on DBB because we were more familiar with them than the other firms we’d talked to.

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

We’ve done some code review of their actual work, and it’s been pretty tidy. Moreover, DBB team responds quickly. We haven’t set metrics to measure their performance, but they’ve delivered quickly and with high quality. They've produced a lot of products and microservice for our clients.

Describe the recruitment process in detail.

Before we started working with DBB we did some research on companies that could meet our challenges. DBB caught our attention through references from previous clients. After identifying several companies, we approached them to discuss their ideas. The proposals from the DBB appealed to us and we decided to enter into a partnership. Additional motivation was the company's experience in projects similar to ours clients.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have worked already for a long period, but the project process is still going. From our experience, we can say that they always stay in touch, we had weekly project calls with our account manager and our project manager (and any other relevant staff who were required at the time, for example, the designer). This meant we could instantly chat as and when questions came up. Everyone we interacted with at DBB was always very responsive.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Communication is excellent, and they’ve met deadlines. Overall, they stay true to their word. All communication was personal calls and via email. We haven’t used any specific project management tools, and it has worked fine for us.

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

Their understanding of working with start-up and enterprise companys organizations and how they really took the time to understand our business. Nothing was too much trouble (and I am not sure we were the easiest of clients!)

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

No, there wasn’t anything they needed to improve.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the head of product at Metechi, a fintech startup focused on developing solutions for the CRE market

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire DBB Software, and what were your goals?

We developed a mobile app for both Android and IOS platforms, to serve CRE professionals that are looking to finance or offer loans. At our base, our technology is an A.I. model that matches lenders to loans, and the mobile implementation focused on a fast and frictionless utility for this model.

SOLUTION

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

We were introduced to DBB Software by a colleague that worked with them before, we had very little time to waste and limited knowledge in app development and store compliance. We needed a solid mobile developer to join our team, backend and frontend developers, and data scientists.

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

We started the project with a detailed UI and product breakdown so jumped right into development. Part of the scope of work needed from DBB Software developers was to show our frontend team "the ropes" of React native.

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

We worked with a single developer, Artem, full time, as a frontend mobile developer

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Two weeks after we started working together a war broke out in Ukraine, I only mention this to state the superb communication with Yuri, the project manager, even in these terms. He was always responsive and quickly matched us with Artem who joined our team. Artem is a great developer, smart, hard-working, and was immediately an organic part of the team, very involved and communicative. We had a number of challenges along the line which Artem's knowledge and dedication helped resolve. We managed to pass review on both stores and continued with QA and bug fixes to release several versions going forward. It was definitely the right choice to work with DBB Software.

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

We work in an agile environment, managing the project in Asana and communicate mainly via Slack

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

I was impressed with their work ethic, positive spirit, communication skills, and their will to deliver a fine product.

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

I would recommend refining and staying up to date with App Store compliance and requirements

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an executive at CHOO CHOO

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

UK Train Ticket Vendor

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Software Design Document

SOLUTION

How did you find DBB Software?

Clutch Site

Why did you select DBB Software over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from DBB Software were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Approach DBB Software to create us a software design document to scope out the size, technicality and cost of our platform.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Understanding the scope of the project.
Writing a technical document of the API intergration.
Creating frameworks of user flows for UI/UX.
Identify key pain points and creating solutions.
Branding consultation and design.

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

We're very effective with their communication and everything was very transparent.

What was your primary form of communication with DBB Software?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The level of communcation between DBB and us the client. This is and always be the most important part of a professional/commerical relationship for us.

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

Wouldn't say so no. It was all very professional.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Longtail Technologies, Inc.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Building an autonomous pricing platform that increases airline revenue 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Building a customer portal

SOLUTION

How did you find DBB Software?

Referral

Why did you select DBB Software over others?

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

How many teammates from DBB Software were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

• Project Management
• Building a dashboard for a web customer portal 
• Programming an Intuitive Configuration Management 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Completion of Milestones:

1. Admin Panel Creation
2. Datasource for customers
3. Launch the portal to customers showing real-time data

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

There were some delays 

What was your primary form of communication with DBB Software?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

There was nothing DBB Software could've done differently.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an Executive of Enchart Inc

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Data Visualization SaaS for Analysts and Operators

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Build out remaining Pre-MVP features
• Formalize CI/CD/product best practices

SOLUTION

How did you find DBB Software?

Referral

Why did you select DBB Software over others?

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

How many teammates from DBB Software were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Deliver outstanding pre-MVP features: 

• Export & Sync charts to Google Sheets/Slides
• Formalize codebase structure/ logic and implement best-practice CI/CD
• User metrics implementation in Google Analytics
• Proper error logging with Sentry.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

New features and infra passed user acceptance criteria

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

• Excellent Project Manager assigned, who helped understand high level requirements, and work with the dev on daily execution.
• Project managed in Linear, with 2/week standups to checkin on progress and answer questions.
• Both PM and Dev were very responsive and responsible with all requests and bugs.

What was your primary form of communication with DBB Software?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

• The team exhibited excellent ownership and judgment.
• Delivered fast, accurate work, and made good judgement calls when there was ambiguity

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

None