DENEVY

Please describe your company and your position there.

Nostrum Innovation is a startup focused on developing new technologies, using computer science as a tool to facilitate and enhance people's life. The company was born with my background of many years working as a researcher associated in top of class Universities, as an IT architect in consultant companies, and as a global bank project manager. My name is Mauricio Capra, and I am the CEO of Nostrum Innovation.

For what projects/services did your company hire DENEVY?

Our first product is an intelligent tool created to manage and monitor users through questionnaires. Denevy created a fully flexible mobile and web interface called the front-end, where all information composing these interfaces are parameters. The interface can be recomposed, rearranged, has its language changed, among other features, on-the-fly, based on parameters received from the back-end.

What were your goals for this project?

Our goals were very challenging, and Denevy helped me reach a quality level that I never managed to achieve in other projects. All information must come from the back-end.

The goals achieved in this project at coding level:

1. No "intelligence" in the front-end - business rules, masks, etc. are not hardcoded.
2. Whitelabel - colors, images, language, questions, answers, question formats (radio button, checkbox, text, etc.), answer format (integer, decimal, text, single, multiple, etc.), texts, links, and icons are all parameters.
3. Login - the login is created in the back-end, and a key is logged on the phone. Users must know the password only.
4. Safety - all communication goes through APIs of microservices using encrypted keys.

How did you select DENEVY?

I have worked with outsourced teams for more than ten years — most of my experience with people located in India, Argentine, Brazil, the USA, and Sri Lanka. I was introduced to Denevy by a colleague. They had some work done together in the past, I believe. To be introduced to a company is one thing. To engage with a company and produce high-quality deliverables is another level. My current project involves two teams.

Denevy is developing the front-end and a group in Brazil the back-end. We all worked as a single team. The sync and the level of engagement made all the difference. Four points that PMs and Product Owners concern about outsourcing (among many others).

My observations about them.

1. Language - it is not a problem at all. The PM and developers speak fluent English, making conversation smooth and direct. Written English is also perfect.
2. Time zone - I take it as an advantage. The difference in my project is that teams are five hours apart. There is, most of the time, someone working on the project. The meetings can also be adjusted when required.
3. Quality - this is the second time that I have the pleasure of working with an outstanding team. My first experience was in India. Denevy delivered quality work. The pieces of advice helped me to make better decisions. I talked with customers, IT architects, advisers and received congratulations for the excellent result. This achievement goes beyond solo work. It is the engagement with the back-end team as well. Denevy is not a team working by themself. They are mature enough to understand the challenges of integrating with those abroad, interact, and fulfill customer expectations.
4. Commitment - This is a team working to achieve the extra mile. Again, considering all the challenges of a medium-sized project, I cannot highlight enough how the development and management team is eager to solve the proposed problem.

They were entirely in sync with the Brazilian team. If any divergence or problem happens, the solution will arise in a constructive and very interactive way. The goal is to move forwards with quality.

Describe the project in detail.

The Solution created involves several microservices and an intelligent algorithm that triggers questions based on users' previous answers. When a company joins the program (it is SaaS), it can buy a pre-loaded questionnaire or upload its own. A set of tokens identifying Units and Departments is created and distributed to people who answer the questions. Each Unit or Department can have different questionnaires, interfaces, a score for answers, etc.

The general goal was to create a single Solution (front and back-end) that must handle any questionnaire, from any company, at any time. For DENEVY, the front-end has a common framework for any possible interface. The parameters received from the back-end will guide what features to use. All were created for iOS, Android, and a website.

DENEVY also created the app's logo, suggested the branding, cleared all issues in the virtual stores, and uploaded the app to Apple and Google stores.

What was the team composition?

As a startup, we outsource as much as possible:

1. Front-end - On DENEVY, the team was composed of a PM/architect, a Senior app developer, and a website developer. There were few changes along the time without impact.
2. The back-end team - was composed of one PM/architect/developer and four extra developers (this number can variate between 1 and 5 people).
3. Questionnaire - one epidemiologist to create the baseline questionnaire and the follow-ups.
4. Legal - two lawyers to create contracts, terms, etc.
5. Marketing - a web designer for the webpage 6) Accountant - one permanent accountant

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

There a website (marketing) for the Solution in English - https://nostruminnovation.com/en/home/ Apple Store - ‎RST - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/track2work/id1511812927 Play Store - RST – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ew2health.track2work

Many potential customers are reviewing the RST. Most from the government and class representatives. I already received many compliments from IT members (architects, developers, Directors) for the solution's quality.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We use SCRUM as a framework, and DENEVY has a tool called JUNO. It is an excellent way of interact with the project manager. All documentation goes there, including the acceptance for each piece developed. The advantage is not to botter with which tool to use (and sometimes buy a tool). It is already there. We also regularly used video conferences, virtual whiteboards, sharing screens, emails, and Whatsapp. It is never a problem to communicate with DENEVY.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Commitment. Very few times, I saw a company working that way. They are with you all the time. It is a company that is there for you.

Are there any areas for improvement?

It isn't easy to say. DENEVY is well structured. There is probably something to be improved. It is a company that I am glad to work with.

Please describe your company and your position there.

We were working together on a project which enable our users to automatically get the license on the website (which we are developing) for activating the software (which Denevy is developing for our mutual client).

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

We were working on integration between our systems and were hired by the client.

How did you select DENEVY and what were the deciding factors?

Denevy is a long-term developer of our client's software for security automation.

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

The task was to create the solution where the customer goes through the fully automated trial request workflow which ends with succesfully instaled software and activated valid trial license.

All communication between the website and license server is secured and well crypted. Communication is based on the API with HTTP requests using PHP.

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

We worked mainly with technicians but the CEO was supervising as well.

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

Rapidly increasing amount of customers who are willing to test our client's software and can become paying customers of the full version.

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

We were using collaborative tools like Asana, etc. and also virtual conference rooms like MS Teams and Google Meet. Every meeting and project milestone was quickly arranged and we were able to efficiently deliver a final solution together.

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

Denevy is a very modern and progressive company. Every task was solved proffesionally and all issues during the integration were smoothy cleared. Also all guys were very helpful and nice persons as well.

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

I don't know any.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I work for Synapsa Networks as a CEO. Synapsa focuses on cyber security automation to prevent human error failures. Provides interconnection between detection & monitoring platforms and mitigation tools in computer networks environment. In addition provides automated security policy ruleset enforcement and flow processes automation for ITOps and NetSecOps.

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

e had a requirements for whole web application development incl. frontend and backend. We have to resolve many request with programming the intelligent based software which helps to automate current issues in many organisations. Application required to be easy to use and focus was mainly on user experiences. Also backend databases need to proceed many events in real time.

How did you select DENEVY and what were the deciding factors?

We selected DENEVY trough many discussion and referrals. We have also required modern agile development principles.

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

Preparing Phase (framing | design) - in this phase the division of individual functionalities into this structure is defined:

EPIC | STORY | TASK.

EPIC - describes a global area that should be delivered within one or several SPRINTS. Epic defines the main destination of the delivery

STORY - is subordinate to the given EPIC and describes the partial functionality, but in greater detail so that it can be "cut" into

TASKS TASK - implementation of a specific requirement, which must be described unambiguously and so that it can be VALUED (read - define the number of hours needed for implementation)

PLANNING - from the backlog according to the pricing and focus of the sprint, i.e. the target of the delivery for the selection of defined TASKS, which are planned according to the available development capacities for 4 weeks.

DEMO and RELEASE - main features are bundled in DOCKER platform Project Phase - still alive and new releases are still developed and delivered trough project plan. Maintaining Phase - based on issue request DENEVY provides also maintain support and delivery of new feature requests as a sub - projects-

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

Approx. 15 people is working with us, incl. C-suite of DENEVY and also marketing department. Rest of team are developers.

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

Within first 6 months development team prepared main parts of application and during next 12 months we have done first release after many tests which needed to be done.

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

We communicated trough Google Hangout and WhatApp according management reviews. Development part is communicated trough Github and DENEVY JUNO platform.

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

We have build the unique relationship with the C-suite and development team so our tasks are deliverable in higher priority. We appreciate it.

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

As we have special App requests it was many issues which was not developed in proper ways. But the features requests and issue management was improved.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the CFO of a company focusing on health monitoring.

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

The goal was to create a custom application that connects the companies, insurances providers and the employees to the healthcare monitoring program. The goal was to build a smooth application running on iOS and Android.

How did you select DENEVY and what were the deciding factors?

The deciding factors were the result-oriented approach and wide expertise in the field. First, we tested DENEVY's skill by the development of a simple application and then compared the results, approach and the duration with other developers we work with. DENEVY was superior to all our Dutch and Sri Lanka partners.

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

They developed a website in vue.js, then an application for iOS and Android. Everything was designed and communicated by them, the work was done quickly and without any problems.

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

2 senior developers, designer and the managing director. Also, the financial department

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

The application completely meets the requirements.

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

Communication through WhatsApp, Teams, Hangouts, phone, email. Communication and implementation were quick.

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

Adaptability and the flow of ideas. Knowledge of the wide options and most suitable technologies for the project was very impressive.

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

Not really, we are satisfied.