DC technolabs

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Chief Investment Officer of Northmont Capital Management Inc.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a hedge fund pursuing capital appreciation for our investors over the long run. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire DC technolabs to accomplish?

• Design a new logo for our updated brand

SOLUTION

How did you find DC technolabs?

Referral

Why did you select DC technolabs over others?

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

How many teammates from DC technolabs were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

As part of our new management team, our company underwent a renaming, relocation, and rebranding of the business during 2024. DC Technolab was hired by our company to create a brand new logo, color scheme, and aesthetic for this new business. The design work was focused on creating a minimalist, contemporary-looking logo that captured the underlying notions behind our new name. This was coupled with designing a curated color scheme to help drive forward the aesthetic.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Specific timelines were established regarding design brief deliveries, revision completions, and submission of final "materials". 

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

DC Technolad did an incredible job of exceeding these timelines, which was particularly notable during the first few rounds of design revisions when we provided extensive change feedback.

What was your primary form of communication with DC technolabs?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The DC Technolab team spent an extensive amount of time on diligencing our motives, goals, and concepts behind the rebranding. They truly sought to align with us on a strategic level such that their work was going to be value-additive, not just "going through the motions." 

This approach forced us to push the rebranding concepts even further and tighten them up, so DC Technolab provided us with more than just a digital product. It is rare that a vendor can provide a firm-wide impact when working on a small component, so the team is truly talented, experienced, and professional in our opinion.  

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

None, we thoroughly enjoyed working with the DC technolabs team and look forward to future collaborations. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of G Force Data
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

SQL Server Database Consulting DB Administration Disaster Recovery Cloud Backups

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire DC technolabs to accomplish?

• Our website was outdated and missing critical modern features, such as Single Sign-On (SSO) capabilities, which have become essential in today's digital landscape. Without an in-house development team capable of managing the project, we sought the expertise of DC Technolabs to revamp our website and incorporate these necessary features.

SOLUTION

How did you find DC technolabs?

Clutch Site
Why did you select DC technolabs over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from DC technolabs were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

The project began with a comprehensive kickoff meeting, followed by regular semi-weekly calls to track progress and address any issues. We set up a test Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) environment to test the code, and subsequently implemented SSO for both Okta and ADFS in our production environment. The project was executed meticulously, ensuring smooth integration and functionality.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Implementing Single Sign-On was a pivotal enhancement, aligning with the industry standards our customers expect. This upgrade not only enabled us to secure new business opportunities but also allowed us to upgrade existing customers who had been eagerly awaiting this feature.

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

The project management was robust, with semi-weekly calls where we discussed the project's status, addressed issues, and ensured alignment. For immediate updates and communication, we leveraged email and Slack, which facilitated efficient and timely interactions.

What was your primary form of communication with DC technolabs?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The expertise of DC Technolabs' developers was particularly impressive. They worked diligently with our team to thoroughly gather all requirements and ensure the project was executed correctly. The organization demonstrated a high level of professionalism, flexibility, and ease of collaboration, making the entire process smooth and efficient.
Are there any areas for improvement or something DC technolabs could have done differently?

There was a slight slowdown when the lead developer took some PTO during the project, but considering the length and complexity of the project, such delays were understandable and did not significantly impact the overall outcome.