DeepCraft

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the president and co-founder of Krisp, an audio quality startup.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with DeepCraft?

We developed a machine learning model with transit flow. We had the challenge of developing an SDK in C++ so that it could run on different platforms and needed help.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They helped with porting our Python code into a C++ library for video segmentation. The solution removes the background of a person and replaces it with any photo you have.

What is the team composition?

Vardgas (CTO & Co-Founder) lead the project. There were also two software engineers.

How did you come to work with DeepCraft?

I knew that they had a very skilled workforce in C++. I knew they had experience in machine learning models. They had the combination of skills I was looking for. I met Vardgas at a meetup and he presented his company. We started with a small project and then decided to outsource the whole project to them.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent about $40,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from December 2019–April 2020.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They’re really great. They’re like an extension of our team. They provided the SDK with unit tests and a very nice interface. We continue to use the product they delivered. It’s been a good experience.

How did DeepCraft perform from a project management standpoint?

Every two weeks, we’re presented with the breakdown. The process was very straightforward. We added their team on our Slack. We had very direct communication. It was a very transparent and effective process. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

The time management was really good. They delivered everything as promised in the timeframes set. The quality of the code and techniques used for speed optimization were very impressive.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They could have deeper knowledge in machine learning and network architecture which would give them more advantages over other outsourcing companies.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Define the scope of the work and be sure about the technologies that would be used for the project. We knew what we wanted and what technology should be used for building the SDK and the scope of work was defined correctly.