Dev Centre House

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Head of Software Engineering of WrkWrk

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Temporary recruitment services

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Dev Centre House to accomplish?

• 100% Serverless solution using AWS Technologies
• Micro-Service based architecture
• Highly resilient scalable platform

SOLUTION

How did you find Dev Centre House?

Online Search

Why did you select Dev Centre House over others?

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

How many teammates from Dev Centre House were assigned to this project?

14

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

The work was a 100% rebuild of the existing platform, which was not performing up to acceptible standards. This meant that aside from the data the entire platform, applications and infrastructure had to be replaced in as short a time period as possible. 
The core deliverables were that the platform was 100% Serverless no managed infrastrcture at all. The programming approach was to use a Micro-Service design pattern to enable the platform to be continuously updated and have new features and services added to it as simply as possible. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Patform transformed the business offering, the mobile apps were stable and the core platform was performant and secure. We set incredibly high standards, including AWS driven reviews and external penetration tests and DCh were able to deliver to those standards.

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

The project was principly run internally to WrkWrk, but DCH had additional tracking processes in place. Between the two it provided a robust project management structure, which enabled the project to identify challenges and respond accordingly. We followed a LEAN/Agile approach to project maanagement.

What was your primary form of communication with Dev Centre House?

Virtual Meeting

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

The consistently high standard of their developers, who are highly motivated and productive, is impressive. Throughout the initial build phase and in the maintenance/evlouton phse that has followed the developers have been excellent.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Dev Centre House could have done differently?

As we manage the team directly, the processes etc are driven by us, one of the benefits of DCH is that if you want to run the team yourselves they are open to that. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Senior Business Development Manager of FindQo.ie

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

FindQo.ie is a comprehensive property platform based in Ireland that connects buyers, sellers, and renters with a wide variety of property listings across the country. Whether you're looking for a house, apartment, land, or office space, FindQo.ie offers a convenient and affordable solution for everyone. Our platform caters to all users by offering free property ads, allowing individuals, trusted agents, and landlords to easily list properties. This ensures a diverse range of options for those seeking to find their ideal property in Ireland, all while keeping the process simple and cost-effective.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Dev Centre House to accomplish?

• Android Mobile App
• iOS Mobile App
• Web Application

SOLUTION

How did you find Dev Centre House?

Online Search

Why did you select Dev Centre House over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Dev Centre House were assigned to this project?

14

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

Scope of the work carried out was the end to end custom development of Web and Mobile Apps using the latest technologies to accomadate to our specific requirements and over all vision. This covered all elements of the development process from UX/UI Design, to Architecture, Development and Deployment. It also included a defined roadmap and aftercare with support. All of which has been deliver to exceptional standard and very clear from the kick-off date

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Increased Efficiency: Their contributions led to an improvement in operational efficiency. This was achieved by optimizing our workflows and introducing innovative solutions that streamlined processes across departments.

Growth: Within the first quarter post-launch. This tangible was instrumental in helping us hit key milestones for our company goals.

Customer Satisfaction: We experienced a increase in customer satisfaction, reflected in improved feedback and a marked decrease in support queries. Their user-focused approach not only helped address current pain points but also enhanced the overall customer experience, aligning perfectly with our long-term vision.

Project Delivery: They delivered the project ahead of schedule, finishing faster than initially projected, without compromising on quality. This accelerated timeline allowed us to deploy critical features earlier, giving us a competitive edge in the market.

Scalability and Future Growth: They built the solution with scalability in mind, which has already helped us manage an increase in user traffic without any major performance issues. This future-proof approach directly supports our company’s growth ambitions.

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

Their proactive communication, collaboration, and adaptability ensured that we were always on the same page, and their ability to anticipate our needs was invaluable. It’s rare to find a team that so fully aligns with a company’s goals and vision while delivering results that exceed expectations.

What was your primary form of communication with Dev Centre House?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Beyond the measurable metrics, what truly stood out was their commitment to our vision. They took the time to deeply understand our goals, challenges, and market landscape. This dedication made it feel like they weren’t just external partners but a natural extension of our internal team, fully invested in our success. They felt like an embedded part of our team, fully invested in our success and consistently delivering results that exceeded expectations

Are there any areas for improvement or something Dev Centre House could have done differently?

No, Not only did the team consistently deliver above and beyond our expectations, but they also integrated so seamlessly into our operations that it felt like they were an embedded part of our team.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director of CareersPortal

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We provide Career Guidance Information and Services for the Irish Marketplace

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Dev Centre House to accomplish?

• Provide ongoing Dev-Ops
• Provide support for the development of the project

SOLUTION

How did you find Dev Centre House?

Online Search

Why did you select Dev Centre House over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Dev Centre House were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

Dev Centre House are tasked with providing full Dev Ops for our services on an ongoing basis. This includes maintianing the security of the server stack and ongoing performance monitoring. Dev Center House also provide consultancy on any emerging issues.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Website remains online and operates smoothly 
• Great relationship with our Dev team and in dealing with ongoing developments
• Always available to discuss and problem solve as required
• Excelent communication and availability throughout the project

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

Dev Centre House are always available and helpful, very reasonable, and proactive regarding our business needs. Our main contact is Twana, who is a pleasure to deal with, and always very professional.

What was your primary form of communication with Dev Centre House?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

• Their dedication to the project's success is impressive
• They are always available and often go above and beyond the requirements of the contract.
• Their engineers - we have engaged with several over the years and all were highly competent and a pleasure to work with.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Dev Centre House could have done differently?

Dev Center House always take time to listen and it is easy to discuss any issues with them in a fair and professional way. Their openess to discuss and deal with any eventuality provides the necessary confidence for our project

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Operations Director of Prosperity

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a digital recruitment agency with operations in three European countries

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Dev Centre House to accomplish?

• To upgrade our websites' code and server settings
• To ensure best practice in terms of code integrity and site security

SOLUTION

How did you find Dev Centre House?

Online Search

Why did you select Dev Centre House over others?

High ratings

How many teammates from Dev Centre House were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

• To upgrade our sites from legacy versions of Laravel and PHP. 
• To stabilise and manage our AWS environment. 
• To implement best practice and 100% consistency in terms of sites security and uptime.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project is ongoing, but is steadily moving through upgrades of Laravel versions which is the process required to upgrade to the latest one. The Dev Centre House team have been keeping us appraised of progress throughout, and as we are not technical, they have been patient and excellent in explaining things in terms that we understand. In terms of site securitiy and speed, they have already made huge improvements at a server level.

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

Excellent customer service. In the first instance, they established communication channels we are all confortable with, and they keep us constantly updated on progress, and are 100% available for any questions we might have. They are working to a schedule, and have been adhering to it.

What was your primary form of communication with Dev Centre House?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Thhe level of professionalism. We have worked with various development partners over the years, and have been consistently underwhelmed.Our managers who interact with Dev Centre House are all in agreement that this is an outstanding company. They are meticulous, patient, and extremely capable. The most impressive factor is that they feel like a partner, and it is very clear that they understand and value our business / commercial aims.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Dev Centre House could have done differently?

None that I can think of. Before we engaged with Dev Centre House, we called some of their existing and previous clients, and were assured that we would never have any reason to be disappointed. This has definitely been the case.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the CEO of a software development company with offices in Houston, Texas, USA and Dublin, Ireland.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Dev Centre House, and what were your goals?

We needed developer assistance with our c++ and node.js code base. In addition, we needed UI design and development work on our Gyst product interface.

SOLUTION

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

Word of mouth from a trusted colleague.

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

They sat in on several remote screen sharing sessions to listen to our overall software design and architecture methodologies. We also walked the DCH team through our AWS resource deployment and security requirements. When done with that, we explained the kind of improvements we needed to add to our proprietary products and exactly which parts they needed to implement.

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

We had a single senior development manager and two senior code developers from DCH assigned to our project.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Planned milestones were met slightly ahead of schedule. There was also substantial cooperation and resource availability throughout the project.

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

We communicated via Zoom, Teams, phone and email. We also set up a dedicated Slack channel. Management and execution were timely and professional.

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

Aside from the assigned personnel indicated above, we also had access to additional resources at DCH at the few times it was needed.

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

As with most software projects, documentation lagged somewhat behind actual coding. Also, one our next project together, I'd like to see meeting scheduled on a twice weekly basis, Not that anything fell seriously behind at any time, but just to insure that did not happen for suture projects.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder & CEO of Automotive Equity Management, Ltd. It’s a fintech startup that has been operating for about a year.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Dev Centre House?

After an unsuccessful build, we needed to upgrade our technical approach and rebuild our benchmark publication and virtual Futures trading platforms.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We asked Dev Centre to rebuild our HTML-based web platform, which consists of the usual advertising components and a benchmark publications platform similar to any other. It publishes the prices of specific assets in a way that’s consistent with European security market regulations.

They’ve also done Stripe integrations and helped with the trading engine portion of the platform. It’s a virtual order-taking/matching system that allows customers to buy and sell Futures contracts, as well as match with other buyers and sellers. It’s always virtual, so there is no backend accounting system. It has been designed to get us to our next funding round.

What is the team composition?

Twana (Head of Development) acts as the project CTO and coordinates the engineers. Julian (Senior Software Developer) and Zana (Software Development Manager) are the two lead engineers, while Robert (Software Engineer) works on design. There are a few others involved in the weekly calls, as well.

How did you come to work with Dev Centre House?

We searched online, including on Clutch. They met our criteria, so they popped up on our radar. They were also personally connected to my co-founder and partner, who recommended them.

We ultimately chose them for their location, cost-to-value ratio, and the fact that they understood what we were trying to create. Twana’s expertise and background were also a good fit for the project.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent €80,000 (approximately $97,000 USD).

What is the status of this engagement?

We began working together in February 2021, and the project is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have completed four sprints, and have another couple to go. Time and budget are two important areas to us, and they’re confident that they can stay within both. I had doubts about their ability to manage the complexity of the project, but they quickly grasped the key concepts. So far, they’ve also elegantly implemented the things we were looking for.

Furthermore, Dev Centre is always looking for alternative ideas to enrich value, and their style is complementary and grateful. They show interest in our business and underlying assets.

How did Dev Centre House perform from a project management standpoint?

They do an excellent job. They’ve easily integrated with my partner, who is a data supplier. They’re disciplined, keep meetings on track, and give detailed updates. We use ZenHub to steer the project and Slack to stay abreast of all developments. We have weekly calls.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They’re professionals. They take initiative, lifting a lot of burden off our shoulders. Given my past experiences with software companies, I’ve been surprised at how well the engagement has gone. It's easy to work with them.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, I can’t think of anything, really.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Be detailed about specifications to help them execute quickly. They like the structure of a highly-defined project; it saves time down the line.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Director of a Consulting firm

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Dev Centre House?

We needed to develop a web platform to redirect our traffic from our 200k+ followers from our various other social media channels and Dev Centre House seemed to be the highest quality developer for web presence on the market in Ireland. We approached them for our website which was straight forward and done pretty quickly and a custom mobile app which is still an on-going development.

What were your goals for this project?

1. A website that had to go live within 1-2 months max, to benefit from the organic traffic we created from our buzz on other social platforms.
2. A custom mobile app our paying clients that are on a subscription model can download and get a variety of features that will be worth paying for regularly and create value for them long-term.

SOLUTION

How did you select Dev Centre House?

Based on their existing client base, we were aware of ZAGG and we read the case study on their website. They seemed very professional in how they handled our enquiry. Our enquiry was followed up within 12 hours, we were on a free consultation call within 24 hours of enquiry. We were lucky that they had they had just completed another project so they took on this project within the same week as enquiry. It was a very efficient process.

Describe the project in detail.

Once the project got started and the service agreement was completed. We had a team meeting with Dev centre house and they laid out the sprints and blueprint for how this project will be delivered. We emphasised that we needed the website up ASAP as the buzz we built on other platforms needed to be utilised. Then we went through a rough process for wireframes and functionalities of the APP and then the work began on the platforms simultaneously. Ultimately, the whole process was seamless and it felt like we were in good hands all along.

What was the team composition?

The team was composed of a full-stack developer and a hybrid app developer, a UI/UX designer, and a QA person. We didn't require all of the people all the time, so it is pretty nice that we can add and subtract resources whenever the need arises at a good rate.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

In our first month of operation from the web platform they developed and our sales pipeline, we generated a significant amount of revenue so we are very happy with that. The app development is still on-going but from their demos it looks very promising and we are confident in the team behind it.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Very seamless. It was as if they were our internal developers and took interest in our business model and wanted to understand our process so they can best develop our work in the way that would be most effective.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

We were very impressed by how fast everything happened. From our initial enquiry to development was literally a couple of days. I don't think. we could've executed that fast any other way. They really embody the "time is money" ethos and we felt like our project mattered, which is always important when dealing in a service industry.

Are there any areas for improvement?

None that come to mind.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the practice manager of a multi-chain aesthetic clinic in Ireland specializing in facial aesthetic procedures.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Dev Centre House, and what were your goals?

Development of our external web portal and internal CRM system to manage all of our enquirys and patients efficiently.

SOLUTION

How did you select Dev Centre House and what were the deciding factors?

We searched for the development company with a proven track record, we reached out to them via their website and within a few days their head of sales set up a meeting with a full proposal.

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

The main aspect of this work was making it very simple for non-technical stakeholders to understand our CRM and for the external site to look good for our potential clients, they achieved both.

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

We had one fully assigned developer resource. With QA from his manager but only as a assurance to us, that we get a successful outcome.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

It’s too early to say as of yet but we have seen a minor spike in website visits and some enquirys coming in already.

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

Very simple and adaptive to what we were comfortable with. We spoke on the phone and e-mail because it suited us, and they adjusted to that. We spoke to our developer and he sent us what was needed via email.

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

What we found most impressive was their commitment to delivering an excellent result. We felt they never stopped working as soon as the project started, not even on the weekends. The commitment was extraordinary.

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

Not that I can think of, no.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the head of R&D at Ei Electronics. We make fire, smoke, and carbon monoxide alarms and sell them all over the world.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Dev Centre House?

We’re moving into the digital world. One aspect of this was creating a mobile app.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Dev Centre House helped build our mobile app for both Android and iOS. With the app, users can take some readings and communicate information from their alarm to their phone screen.

For example, if a customer has been away from their house for two weeks, they may not know there’s been a carbon monoxide leak. It’s important for them to know so, they can download information from their alarm onto their phone so they know what’s happening.

What is the team composition?

We worked with Twana (Head of Development) and another developer.

How did you come to work with Dev Centre House?

They found us through cold calling and hard work. I responded and invited their owner to have a coffee. Six months later, the need for the engagement arose so I decided to give them a try.

How much have you invested with them?

We invested around €25,000–€30,000 (approximately $30,000–$36,000 USD).

What is the status of this engagement?

The engagement was from September–November 2020. I’m using internal resources to finish the project, Dev Centre House handled specific parts of it.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We’ll launch the app when we launch some new alarm products. We want to have the app development completed and ready to go in 2–3 months. Our team has been conducting an internal validation of the app and its quality is quite good. We’re very happy with Dev Centre House’s high-quality work.

How did Dev Centre House perform from a project management standpoint?

We used a model where their engineers worked as part of our team. There wasn’t much project management involved. They were self-motivated and worked independently. I got in direct contact every 1–2 weeks.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Twana was definitely a highlight of the engagement. He’s technically sound and very aware of the technologies and languages of the operating system.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, nothing comes to mind.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Pick the right commercial model and means of engagement that’s appropriate for your piece of work. They’ll work with you and adapt to what works best for you. Every piece of work is a little different, find what works for you.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Director of a Medical Clinic based in Dublin, Ireland.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Dev Centre House, and what were your goals?

Our goal was to create a web presence, optimise our SEO, get help on our social media platforms and designs. Basically, we specialise in medical aesthetic procedures, but creating a presence online is also a necessary ingredient to succeed in business these days, that is what we approached Dev Centre House for.

SOLUTION

How did you select Dev Centre House and what were the deciding factors?

Based on a recommendation and their previous reviews were all five star so we were certain we were in good hands.

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

After an initial business consultation to discuss what our successful outcomes looked like, we were given recommendations on what to use from a technical perspective by Twana and his team. We also created a timeline of the work to be delivered, setting clear expectations for me and my team. We were happy to go ahead and all steps went according to this initial meeting.

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

We had one engineer and one account executive assigned to deliver our project.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We gained a much higher level of bookings and brand awareness, the phone has not stopped vibrating and ringing since our presence was boosted by DCH, we are very satisfied with the overall outcome of the project.

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

Their project management skills were very impressive. They worked on our project endlessly it seemed, we even went back and forth on their slack channel on Saturday and Sunday if need be. We were explained a time line of milestones at the beginning and they used zenhub to manage the project milestones and achieved the targets.

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

Attention to detail was the main thing. We were impressed by how meticulously Dev Centre House approached the details that make sure that we were not only competitive in our space but also gave us an advantage in our field as much as possible.

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

Very difficult to say. Nothing comes to mind.