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4.7
12 reviews

Devathon delivers great products. We can design and develop products for web, mobile and wearable platforms. We cover all aspects of product building such as design, development and deployment. We work with funded startups, growing businesses and serious entrepreneurs. We have also worked with Enterprise clients on building modern offerings.

We promise a high quality, fast-paced and transparent experience. We have a modern engagement style – live dashboard, weekly demos, collaboration platform, etc. Our pricing is competitive. We are perhaps 60th percentile in pricing, but 99th percentile in quality and professionalism. You will enjoy working with us!

We have built software for companies backed by the world's leading investors like Betaworks, Greylock, Andreessen Horowitz, Accel, KPCB, Lightspeed and many more.

There are many success stories among the startups we have worked as technology partner with. For example:

  1. We built Dote Shopping from scratch, took it from 0 to 25k DAUs before it went on to win the prestigious ‘Planet of the Apps’ & raised $7.2 million from Lightspeed Venture Partners.
  2. We have worked as technology partners of Ideel, which was USAs top company in the space of flash sales of designer brands It had millions of users and had raised over $100MM before being acquired by Groupon.
  3. We built the entire web layer for Bookish.com, which was a joint venture between Penguin, Hachette, Simon & Schuster.

Our usual technology stacks:

  • Backend - Ruby on Rails, NodeJS, AWS
  • Databases - MySQL, DynamoDB, NoSQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Amazon RDS, etc.
  • Web Frontend - AngularJS, VueJS, ReactJS
  • Mobile apps - React Native, iOS (Swift), Android native

Visit our website or drop us an email at [email protected]

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$5,000+
 
< $25 / hr
 
10 - 49
 Founded
2009
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Hyderabad, India
headquarters
  • Hyderabad
    India

Portfolio

Key clients: 

https://www.discovered.us/

http://www.doteshopping.com/ (winner of planet of the apps)

https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/bookish (joint venture between Penguin, Hachette, Simon & Schuster)


UnitedHealthcare (https://www.uhc.com/)

https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/ideeli (had millions of users and had raised over $100MM before being acquired by Groupon)

http://capsicohealth.com

Superble

Superble is a free discovery chat app where you can: - Find and choose the products you like - Ask directly the people who share your same interests.

Discovered.us

Discovered is an online marketplace where artisans from upcoming countries directly sell their handmade goods & gifts you’ll love.

Dote Shopping

Dote Shopping is revolutionizing mobile shopping. We make an awesome app that lets our users shop from the best brands with one-tap from their phones.

Reviews

4.7
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Web & Mobile Development for Photo Storage Solution

"Devathon did an excellent job on both the website and mobile app. "

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
4.5
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$10,000 to $49,999
 
Jan. 2014 - Mar. 2016
Project summary: 

Devathon provided full-stack web and mobile development for a photo storage app. They performed prototyping, backend development, and UI and data design. The solution has launched.

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
Boston, Massachusetts
Srini Chilukuri
Founder, BostonBlu
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

The team's early focus on strategy produced full-time dedication to both web and mobile development. Their thorough prototyping provided the evidence needed to realize the solution.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am the founder of BostonBlu, a platform that allows users to store photos of people, products, and other things they may need to remember in detail.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Devathon?

We needed Devathon to design and develop our website and mobile app based on our specifications. We wanted a finished app with an intuitive UI.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Devathon was responsible for data design, UI design, and backend development. The team also prototyped the solution.

What was the team composition?

They had separate development teams for the website and app. We worked with a project manager, UI developers on each team, a backend database developer, a business analyst and testers.

How did you come to work with Devathon?

A trusted friend referred Devathon based on their previous experience with the company. Originally, we gave them a smaller web development project. The results impressed us; we felt they understood our requirements.

How much have you invested with them?

Our total investment was between $10,000–$50,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

The engagement began in January 2014 and concluded in March 2016.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Devathon did an excellent job on both the website and mobile app. They realized our original vision. The solution has since launched.

How did Devathon perform from a project management standpoint?

They established the two teams early on as the requirements and design changed continuously. The teams met weekly to work through the prototype and final delivery. We used tools to track remotely the requirements, user stories, development, and testing.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The developers had a good practical understanding of the solution we wanted. We envisioned something that hadn’t been done before and their services made it happen.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They could work faster, but they spent additional time testing to ensure a quality product.

5.0
Overall Score They did a great job delivering a quality web and mobile product.
  • 4.5 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
    They were reasonably priced.
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer

Mobile Application Dev for Healthcare Tech Provider

"We were highly impressed once again by their technological expertise."

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$10,000 to $49,999
 
Nov. 2017 - Feb. 2018
Project summary: 

Devathon improved an MVP for a multi-platform app, bringing it to full functionality without disrupting the service for the existent users. They improved its features, UI/UX, and user capacity, and provided QA.

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
Bangalore, India
Rahul Bhargava
Director, Mindworks Labs Pvt Ltd
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Existing clients appreciate the app’s new look and flow, which has also helped close deals with new customers. Devathon’s services are not only worth the money, but they’re also capable of delivering ahead of time with solid project management, all without compromising the product’s quality.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the director of Mindworks Labs, an organization that focuses on the healthcare and wellness sector. We develop technology solutions to build healthier habits for our clients, which include hospitals, clinics, and corporate employees.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Devathon?

We had developed a basic MVP for testing but needed a partner that could strengthen it and help us develop a solution that could be used across both mobile and web platforms in a short period of time without disrupting the usage for the current set of customers.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We had worked with Devathon in the past and were happy with the support they provided. Still, we reviewed other options that were referred to us before finally deciding to go ahead with Devathon based on their quality and strengths.

Describe the project in detail.

They developed a multi-platform application for Android, iOS, and the web. It took four weeks for producing the draft and then they provided three months of support. Devathon worked on enhancing the MVP’s existing features in order to accommodate triple the amount of users. They also improved the UI/UX while making sure there the service wasn’t disrupted for the existing users.

What was the team composition?

They assigned three frontend developers—one for Android, one for iOS, and one for the web version—a server-side developer, a UX specialist, and a QA/QC resource.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Devathon delivered the application before the due date. One of our corporate clients loved the new app’s flow. We were also able to close a partnership with another organization by integrating their APIs with our app.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We had daily updates from Devathon through messaging services, which was complemented with weekly check-in calls. This ensured that we were aligned with the deliverables, quality, and timelines.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The overall project management was fantastic. We were highly impressed once again by their technological expertise, which combined with strong project management, ensured that we had a solid product delivered within our timelines.

Are there any areas for improvement?

They’re already great but could keep on strengthening their existing talent over time.

5.0
Overall Score We had a fantastic experience and fantastic deliverables!
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
    We had hassle-free and transparent communication.
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
    They provide a good value for the money spent.
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
    We received a bug-free product on time.
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer
    We are very likely to recommend them. They over delivered for us.

Product Development for Hospitality Company

“Devathon developed one of the most critical components of our business.”

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4.5

Quality: 
4.5
Schedule: 
4.5
Cost: 
4.5
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
Confidential
 
Nov. 2011 - 2013
Project summary: 

Devathon designed and developed a custom web-based platform, including the backend and frontend work. They incorporated a payment system using Ruby on Rails and AWS.

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
Calcutta, India
Abhyuday Prashad
Co-Founder, CheckIn Tonight
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Devathon delivered a high-quality, professionally designed platform that's been critical to the business' overall success. In addition to their incredible expertise, their team is very proactive, patient, and attentive to client needs. The whole experience was positive from start to finish.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the co-founder of CheckInTonight, a last minute hotel reservation business.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Devathon?

We were looking for a development company to help us create our platform from scratch.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Devathon designed and developed our online platform from scratch, including the frontend, backend, and UI/UX. They integrated payment systems and other custom features, utilizing technologies such as Ruby on Rails and AWS.

What is the team composition?

I worked with a team of four people.

How did you come to work with Devathon?

We'd reached out to a number of developers and ultimately felt that Devathon understood our requirements the best. They had innovative ideas relating to how we could bring our product to life.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked with them for about two years from November 2011–2013.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Devathon developed one of the most critical components of our business. They delivered a user-friendly, high-quality platform overall that's received a lot of positive feedback.

How did Devathon perform from a project management standpoint?

Despite our distance from their team, communication was never an issue. We communicated in a structured way, mostly through a project management tool and by phone and email.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their team is very good at what they do. They also had a lot of patience and took their time to fully understand our goals. That way, they could deliver the best possible end product.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No. We had a very positive experience, and I'd recommend them to others.

4.5
Overall Score They were very prompt and professional throughout the engagement.
  • 4.5 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 4.5 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 4.5 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer

Mobile App & Web Dev for Healthcare Platform

“We found a solid balance of cost and quality with Devathon.”

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4.5

Quality: 
4.5
Schedule: 
4.5
Cost: 
4.5
Willing to refer: 
4.5
The Project
 
$200,000 to $999,999
 
Mar. 2015 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

Devathon developed two apps for data management and collection. They implemented multiple tools for admin and user’s tasks through the apps. Their team is providing ongoing support for various projects.

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
New York, New York
Laurent Hasson
CTO, CapsicoHealth, Inc.
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

The prototypes have had issue-free pilots with minimal changes needed. Though they could implement more testing, the apps received praise on their functionality and appearance. The Devathon team provides flexibility to counter time differences and offers high-quality work at an affordable price.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CTO and co-founder of CapsicoHealth. We provide AI analytics for healthcare providers and insurance companies.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Devathon?

We needed assistance to develop two mobile apps. We wanted the first app to give clinicians access their patient’s information in a more efficient, connected fashion. Our company needed Devathon to develop a second app with Google Maps technology integrated into it.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They developed a mobile app that has full syncing capabilities across multiple devices. It allows clinicians to manage patients. Devathon created complex functions patients can use to complete assessments within the app. The second app was a tool based on Google Maps to classify all US healthcare providers. They developed a classification system so each region can be analyzed separately.  

They performed complex data integration and created a CMS. They used Apache Cordova for the framework and JavaScript for the modules. Their team developed the apps to be compatible with iOS, Android, and the web. They created a drag and drop tool to build diagrams and manage documentation and data. In addition, they made a user subsystem for the web app, which includes managing users, accounts, and other administrative tasks. They are currently providing resources for various development projects.

What is the team composition?

Each stage of the project includes between 1–3 resources, depending on the amount of work.

How did you come to work with Devathon?

I had professional connections who worked with Devathon before. We interviewed their developers and were pleased with their team's quality. 

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent $250,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We’ve been working together since March 2015, and the project is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They developed a functional, high-quality prototype with limited bugs. We’ve had a successful pilot; there were no issues, and we’ve received positive feedback on the appearance.

How did Devathon perform from a project management standpoint?

They’ve been very supportive and become a part of our team. Although the time difference is a challenge, their flexibility allows us to have meetings at least twice a week. Together, we use GitHub to track our development process. We collaborate on WebEx and Microsoft Team, and they worked from within our repository, base code, and on the laptops we provided.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Other than timezone differences, there was no difference in the processes or deliverables; their price is unmatched by other companies. We found a solid balance of cost and quality with Devathon. Additionally, they kept our information secure and followed our processes, which was critical for us.

Are there any areas they could improve?

It would be helpful for them to perform more tests on the processes. Doing this would allow us to be more confident in the product.

4.5
Overall Score We've been very happy.
  • 4.5 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 4.5 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 4.5 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 4.5 NPS
    Willing to refer

Dev of Project Management Software for Retail Strategy Firm

"We’ve never encountered a programming glitch."

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4.5

Quality: 
4.0
Schedule: 
4.5
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$200,000 to $999,999
 
Jul. 2016 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

Devathon provided software development, working on project management software based on a basic specification and wireframes. They built the backend, interface, and data model, while providing ongoing support.

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota
Managing Partner, Retail Solutions Company
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Their development work produces high-quality deliverables that never suffer bugs or any downtime during the high season. The team provides excellent support and maintenance services on top of the development work, as well as managing the project smoothly and for very good value.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the managing partner at a retail solutions company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Devathon?

We needed help with software development.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They developed a project management software that helps us manage a pop-up retail program we do for a major health insurance company. We provided them with the basic specification and to some extent, we mapped it out in terms of wireframes and they took it from there. They fully flushed out the data model for us and developed the backend system as well as the entire interface. They’ve been providing us with ongoing support for that program over the last three years.

One of the programs that we administer with it is a government regulated industry. It has very specific and rigid reporting requirements. Through this program, we’re able to meet those requirements in a real-time manner with all the documentation necessary. It includes documentation on sign-off sheets, completed installation photos, and details around the state of the assets deployed.

They’re finishing up another big project for us now that I’m not allowed to speak about. I’m providing it for a client and managing it, and Devathon is doing the work.

What is the team composition?

I’ve worked with 6–7 members of the team, from system architects to programmers. Typically, they identify a lead developer as the point of contact/project manager.

How did you come to work with Devathon?

We were interviewing development companies for another company that I’m working on. We decided to do that development work in-house, but we found Devathon during that process and were impressed by what they did, what they had to say, and their client references.

How much have you invested with them?

Over $200,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in July 2016 and the work is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Uptime performance of their program is critical for us, given the velocity and the number of users that will be involved in the high season. We’ve never encountered a programming glitch, and we’ve never been down for any reason during our high season.

We’re very happy with Devathon's development in general, as well as their ongoing support and maintenance. We’ve been very pleased over the years and we expect to be doing some new software and programs next year with them.

How did Devathon perform from a project management standpoint?

Their project management has been very good. I’d like to see them start using an online system as that would be more convenient. They have a manual process, but there’s not been an issue. We communicate via weekly status meetings where we review where we are against the overall plan and what the targets are.

As is to be expected, there’s some variation throughout the project on some of the deadlines. In the end, everything is done on time.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their work is good value. I have complete confidence in their follow through.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They could use an online project management system.

4.5
Overall Score
  • 4.5 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
    All our projects have been executed on time and on budget.
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
    It’s very good value for the money.
  • 4.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
    The quality of their work is excellent. There’s room for some improvement on the documentation side.
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer
    I’d absolutely refer them.

Android Mobile App Dev for Bikesharing Platform

"They helped us achieve a product and market fit in the least amount of time possible."

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4.5

Quality: 
4.5
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
4.0
Willing to refer: 
4.5
The Project
 
$10,000 to $49,999
 
Sept. 2015 - Mar. 2016
Project summary: 

Devathon provided Android mobile app dev services, working on the entire development of the landing page and service-sharing app. They took business insights and translated them into technical requirements.

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
Bengaluru, India
Rahul Bhargava
Director, Zingobikes
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Developed in a quick timeframe, the team produced an application that is fit for purpose and includes an analytics platform to inform business decisions. They managed the project effectively and developed a solution to solve the complex business problem at hand.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

Zingobikes is building a technological web platform for aggregating motorbike owners. We have another platform where we’re trying to accommodate the demand for movement within the city limits.

I'm the director of the business, and I look after the overall costs, including for product development. I also work on the marketing side, making sure we get an adequate number of customers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Devathon?

We were trying to be one of the earliest movers in this particular space, in Bangalore, India. As a result, the main challenge was building a stable product in a speedy manner.

This challenge became even stronger, given that we didn’t have clear insights into what needed to go into the product. On one side, we were collecting insights on what the product should be, while, on the other side, the development itself had to adapt to those insights in a very fast-paced manner. We required speed and were iterating based on consumer insights.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They handled the entire product development. They took on everything, not only creating the overall product roadmap and vision, but also managing the engineering and design process.

I led the communication with them, providing business insights. They translated those into technical requirements, and managed the timelines and the team of engineers internally, including hiring resources.

From a product perspective, the web aspect was pretty basic. They created a quick landing page, but the main thing they developed was an Android application. The engineering part is similar to how a service-sharing application would work. We were trying to accommodate users looking to travel short distances within the city. After downloading the app, they could demand a ride from point A to point B—short distances that weren’t necessarily suited for a car but were for a bike.

On the other side, there is a driver app that shows users where the requests are coming in, for them to position themselves in advance so that, as soon as the demand comes in, they can reach those points.

What is the team composition?

There were five fixed members and one floating member assigned to us. Depending on the need, they were able to assign 1–2 more members to us. We didn’t have a fixed arrangement.

The fixed team members included a product manager, a quality control person, 1–2 backend engineers—depending on the need during the project—an Android developer, and a UI/UX specialist.

Depending on the need, we were assigned a person who looked after analytics and published them on the web interface, so that we could see what kind of demand we were generating. That person used tools like Slack so that we could receive notifications quickly.

How did you come to work with Devathon?

We found them through a reference. We evaluated a lot of other vendors before the project began, giving them test assignments. We found Devathon to be above those other vendors.

We approached them with a basic public statement, detailing the business we were in and the fact that we were looking for a technology partner.

How much have you invested with them?

We invested around $30,000 in their work.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked with them between September 2015–March 2016.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We compared ourselves to other ventures trying to do something similar and found that the time taken by Devathon to create a product from scratch was the shortest. From a business milestone perspective, we had to come up with the best product/market fit in the least possible time. Not only did Devathon deliver the product quickly, but they also helped us achieve a product and market fit in the least amount of time possible.

An additional result is the entire analytics dashboard, supporting us with user and driver analytics. This had an impact on our business from a decision-making perspective: how many people we needed to hire, where we needed to spend more in terms of user acquisition, and so on. Their team did a good job from an analytics perspective.

How did Devathon perform from a project management standpoint?

We had daily standing calls and used tools like Trello to track progress. We also had weekly progress checks, sharing insights.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their ability to solve a complex business problem from a technological perspective, while taking care of the entire workload from a product development perspective, is most impressive about Devathon. Most people are good from an engineering point of view, but Devathon has the right mix of business abilities—breaking down a problem into what it means from a technology perspective—and engineering function.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There is always room to improve, and in their case, one area is making use of existing software or tools, rather than developing everything from scratch. Most of the teams I’ve worked with came across as more development-focused teams. This is a minor thing, but it could be worked on.

4.5
Overall Score It’s been a pleasant experience.
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
    Their main strength was on time completion.
  • 4.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
    They’re on the premium side of things, but they’re good in terms of value for money.
  • 4.5 Quality
    Service & deliverables
    Most of the time, the product was either bug-free, or they resolved bugs in a speedy manner.
  • 4.5 NPS
    Willing to refer
    I highly recommend them.

Web Dev of Artisan Goods Marketplace Platform

"The whole experience from the very start of the project was excellent."

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4.0

Quality: 
4.0
Schedule: 
4.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$50,000 to $199,999
 
Jan. 2014 - Sept. 2016
Project summary: 

Devathon provided web development services, working on the full stack development and delivery of a platform. They used Ruby on Rails and HTML5 for the build.

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Gijsbert van der Sleen
Founder, Discovered
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

The platform is live with the basic requirements met successfully. The code is good quality, though there is some room for improvement. The team managed the project effectively, communicating well, and offering suggestions and improvements based on their experience.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the founder and CEO of Discovered. We're an online platform that connects artisans in emerging markets directly to buyer markets across the world. We do that by offering local support to list their products and by adding online and offline sales channels to our platform.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Devathon?

We wanted to create a website/marketplace to pull off our business model so that we could connect artisans, get them to list products, and connect buyers on the same side.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We hired Devathon to develop our platform. Initially, we had high-level functional requirements. After initial talks, I flew out to them and we met in India. We had a detailed requirement session where we scoped the project and the work map for the following year with Sunil (Lead Architect, Devathon). From there, we started the development. They did quality work on their end and delivered functional testing on our end. They essentially took care of full stack development and delivery.

They developed a web platform based on Ruby on Rails with HTML5 for the whole stack. It was really important for us to build it on Ruby and the development team had some knowledgeable development specialists. We had an example platform that we used, and we were able to follow the functional requirements from that.

What is the team composition?

We had a project manager, a lead architect, a developer, someone on visual design and quality testing, and depending on the stage of the project, another three to six people involved.

How did you come to work with Devathon?

We posted an RFP online. They contacted us and we had a pleasant conversation. They were very clear on what they could and could not do, and they helped to scope the project and its details. They were able to deliver positive references—I spoke to three different project owners which gave me some confidence. I heard they were on time and accurate with their descriptions.

How much have you invested in them?

We invested between $50,000–$100,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from January 2014–September 2016. We currently have our own team of developers in-house.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The basic requirements were developed well. The quality of coding was good, as well as the speed of delivery. We had an external party do a code audit to validate the quality. We found that it was good, but there was some room for improvement. That's partly due to us because you get what you ask for. We cut some corners on the documentation because of limitations and budget. We're happy with the deliverables, the project management, and the choices made.

How did Devathon perform from a project management standpoint?

Working with them was a good experience, but there needs to be an experienced project manager or functional architect to really guarantee the quality of the deliverables.

We used Trello and Sprint Learning to manage the progress. When we would reach out they were always excellent, quick, and spoke good English. The whole experience from the very start of the project was excellent.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I used to work for larger companies and with offshore teams in India. I found working with offshore agencies difficult in the past, but what I found impressive with Devathon was that they had a really good understanding of e-commerce. They were able to grasp the idea of what we wanted to build.

In addition, they were able to scope the project and bring it forward. They added improvements because of their experience. The project management and skills were really good, and I was really impressed. It was the best experience I've had with offshore teams, and probably developers as a whole.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Once the first release was live and the project manager was less involved, the quality was okay, but not as good. That put more pressure on us to make sure that we defined what needed to be built.

Having better QA and tools in place to check progress is something they can improve on internally as well. Our current developer has a whole array of tools in place which makes it a lot of easier.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

If you have a clear scope project, use them. If you need an e-commerce specialist working with you, I would definitely recommend using them. If you're looking for more of a long-term relationship, you need to pay attention to how the day-to-day operations work. There is room for improvement, but it was also down to us, because the project was limited and we cut corners. In the end, one of us should have said no earlier.

4.0
Overall Score
  • 4.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
    It depended on the complexity.
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 4.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer

Web Dev for Cloud Integration Company

“I was particularly impressed with Devathon's technical expertise.”

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
4.5
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$50,000 to $199,999
 
Aug. 2015 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

Devathon designed and developed a cloud integration web platform using the MEAN stack. It connects cloud apps and generates custom workflows. The backend aggregates and processes substantial data inputs.

The Reviewer
 
11-50 Employees
 
Hyderabad, India
Founder, Cloud Automation Software
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Devathon has demonstrated a notable degree of development proficiency and attention to detail throughout the engagement. They contributed informed consultation to refine the scope and ultimately enhanced the product’s entire UX. Now, it’s much easier for customers to use.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the owner of a cloud integration company. Our products help customers connect different cloud applications the way they want and create custom workflows. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Devathon?

Essentially, we needed to design our entire product including the architecture and backend. Factors we took into account included technology selection and high-level technical detailing. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We approached Devathon with our product and scalability requirements. During our first couple of meetings, we explained our high-level business specifications. We laid out how the web application should perform and its intended functionalities. The team conducted a thorough analysis of all these materials. Based on the results, they recommended the best type of technology to use and which features to include. 

Once we finalized the scope, they began developing our web application using the MEAN stack. Devathon used a Mongo database and programmed the frontend UI in Angular.js. They built a substantial backend to handle, retrieve, and process a high volume of data from third-party applications. It executes cloud integrations that users contribute.

During the two years we have worked together, they’ve helped our product take form. Their services have ranged from consulting, design, and product development to maintenance and technical support. 

What is the team composition? 

We directly coordinate with the technical lead who is our contact point for every requirement. The rest of the team worked together internally to deliver our products. 

How did you come to work with Devathon?

We received a reference from one of their former customers.  We considered one other vendor, but Devathon had a much better approach. 

How much have you invested with them?

We've spent about $70,000 so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We’ve had an ongoing engagement since we first started working together in August 2015. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I was particularly impressed with Devathon's technical expertise. They delved into an outstanding amount of detail for the technology, design, and scalability aspects of our project. As the gateway to our business, they took care to build the exact product we wanted. Their enhancements have had a marked impact on the UX. Improving the usability for our customers has been a significant plus. 

How did Devathon perform from a project management standpoint?

Devathon has done very well so far. They manage almost everything in-house. We interact almost exclusively with our designated account manager. He's knowledgeable about relevant aspects of technology and business and easily understood our project from a requirements standpoint. After cross-verifying the details with us, the team went on to the implementation stage.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I most admired Devathon’s core technical expertise. They demonstrated impressive attention to detail about the technology stack, performance, and design. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

There's nothing much to improve aside from the frequency of communication. Everything else has been good, and we haven’t had any problems. 

5.0
Overall Score
  • 4.5 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer

Application Dev for Product & Engineering Consultant

"I enjoyed working with them. They definitely worked hard to make the clients happy."

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4.5

Quality: 
4.5
Schedule: 
4.5
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
4.5
The Project
 
$50,000 to $199,999
 
June 2016 - Jan. 2017
Project summary: 

Devathon developed a custom web app for project management that could interface with non-smartphones. They also successfully built a consumer-facing game website in an environment of significant scope-creep.

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
San Francisco, California
Will Tungpagasit
Managing Director, Shabuta Corp
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Devathon was reasonable and accommodating with projects that were insufficiently specced, and they still managed to deliver successfully. They happily adjusted to a variety of project management styles. They worked tirelessly to ensure client satisfaction.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I have a consulting firm called Shabuta Corp. It's a technical consultancy to help with engineering product management for startups that need something built like web applications, websites, and mobile applications. I’m the sole proprietor and managing director.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Devathon?

I approached them for a couple of different projects for a client. I wanted to offer Silicon Valley-quality service and products without having to pay my own bill rate, but I would manage the work.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

The first one wanted a custom web app with integration with Twilio for their business operation. (We actually still engage with them for add-on work.) It was a project management tool that kept track of deployments. The contractors that would interface with my client needed functionality with non-smartphones. That's why there was a reliance on Twilio to have SMS functionality for that. The client had everything specced out to a fair amount of detail. Devathon has previously worked with technical teams before, so the experience there was really great, especially for my end where I am unequipped for all the work. There was also a component of support. They were providing almost 24-hour support during critical weeks of their deployment because it was mission-critical that things went smoothly. They offered support during US hours, as well as extended hours and through the weekend. They did a good job on that, and my client was very happy. Devathon was able to deliver, and I barely had to get involved at all in that project.

For the second project, the client was a first-time startup founder wanting to develop an online consumer website game. He had worked in a marketing function primarily before, with minimal experience managing a product in the development cycle. What ended up happening with that project is that we were able to deliver the web app relatively smoothly. And during that time, Devathon—even though this client was guilty of a significant amount of scope creep—continued to work towards making the client happy, even up to the point of where it became unreasonable, so I had to step in and start to help them manage the app. There was a slight miscommunication early on regarding the responsiveness of the web app and how it’s going to be delivered, but Devathon did everything they could to work that out on their end. They went above and beyond what was expected.

How did you come to work with Devathon?

I had previously talked with some colleagues that had used offshore development teams, and this particular friend had mentioned she reviewed several of them, got bids from several of them, and this one, Devathon, was referred by one of her friends from her business school who had used them before. She then opted to use them and said they weren’t the cheapest, but extremely professional and prompt. After hearing those experiences, I decided to work with them, and I'm very happy with the result.

How much have you invested with Devathon?

The first business project was originally $45,000. But with the add-on work, it became $50,000-$60,000. The second project was $20,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

I began the first project with them in June 2016. The second project wrapped up in January 2017.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement?

I don’t keep track of metrics. The first one has limited use as they’re not trying to have a lot of users, and the second one hasn’t been messed with. But in general, they're pretty good for delivering work. The better scoped out the work is, the more efficiently they can get to that goal. The development process for the products was pretty smooth, although there were some minor things with the second project. It could be because it wasn't initially specced out fully, but they supported it without any additional charge, so I think they were very reasonable with that.

How did Devathon perform from a project management standpoint?  

They are quite responsive and available and use the latest tools not only in communication but also technical tools that I would use as well in my own projects. Since our projects were on the smaller side, we were working directly with engineers, so there was no project manager on their side. Communication is generally up to the client—email for the first project and Slack for the second one. There was also use of Trello for some story writing.

What did you find most impressive about Devathon?

I enjoyed working with them. They definitely worked hard to make the clients happy. They're good for building prototypes or even a mission-critical transaction website. I would absolutely use them again.

Are there any areas Devathon could improve?

Granted it was supposed to be my responsibility to product manage, but when the scope creep became an issue for the second project, it would have been nice if they had a little bit more ability to push back on the client when features were being requested outside of the scope instead of trying to do anything to make the client happy. There was also feedback from clients in that clients would send an email, and Devathon would address it but not necessarily reply back to the email saying that they have. It’s just closing the loop on communication. They've already have that feedback, and I'm sure they're doing better on that, so I’m not really worried about it.

4.5
Overall Score
  • 4.5 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
    They did well with that too.
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
    They did well with that.
  • 4.5 Quality
    Service & deliverables
    They did a solid job.
  • 4.5 NPS
    Willing to refer

Web Dev for Literature Platform

"We had another house working for us, and we actually replaced them with the work that Devathon was doing in other languages because of their higher quality of work."

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4.5

Quality: 
4.5
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$200,000 to $999,999
 
Apr. 2010 - June 2013
Project summary: 

Devathon focused on Ruby on Rails, SQL, NoSQL databases, JS frameworks, and Scala development for a literature platform. They built the product interface based on design concepts and provided security input.

The Reviewer
 
11-50 Employees
 
New York, New York
GM, Literature Platform
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Devathon made time for prompt communication and they always delivered on time, even under tight deadlines. The team was willing to scale based on needs and they don’t require much supervision. They enable a company to move forward instead of rehash existing work or fix bugs.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

Devathon was doing work for a company I worked for that was a literature platform. I was the general manager. It was an e-commerce site that was geared toward helping people find their next great listen. It had two sides. One was a services side where we provided a fact-based solution book recommendation engine to other companies. The other side was just selling on the site itself. We had a team of editors who would make book lists, and then we would help to drive sales on our own sites or on other people’s sites.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Devathon?

Our focus was on delivering a book recommendation engine to drive more book purchases for three of the top six publishers in the world.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Devathon provided a team that focused on Ruby on Rails, SQL, NoSQL databases, and JS frameworks. They also worked with us to do Scala development to augment our team. We had a small team in New York, and Devathon was basically a larger software team that built out the product user interface based on our design, working with our e-reader and e-commerce teams to customize the site for better user experiences. Some of Devathon’s input was valuable on the design decisions we would make and on the tradeoffs we had when adjusting for aggressive delivery schedules. They also gave us input on security holes and our e-commerce funnel, and they watched out for man-in-the-middle attacks. We integrated between ourselves and over 30 different publishers in the data alone, so we were cleaning up the data ingestion and parsing publisher data to make a better recommendation engine.

How did you come to work with Devathon?

They came in as a recommendation from another company that I had worked with in the past. They had Ruby on Rails experience, which was key at the time. Not everybody has Ruby on Rails experience. Their pricing was aggressive, which fit into our budgetary needs to ship a product quickly.

How much have you invested with Devathon?

We invested over $300,000 with Devathon.

What is the status of this engagement?

We probably started working with them in April 2010. The company probably continued to work with Devathon after I left, which was in June 2013.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement?

We didn't really hire Devathon to drive our performance or metrics; they were delivering on our design. They always delivered on time, even for tight deadlines, and they were able to scale their team up and down depending on our needs. They could also shift around their day—they were in India and we were in New York—to accommodate our schedules and our daily stand-ups. When things arose that we needed to get done, they’d be willing to stay late and do the work on their end.

We didn't have to do a lot of rework. The work that they delivered was great, and we didn't have to keep going back to them and asking them to redo work or fix a lot of bugs. We spent more time moving forward than rehashing what already existed. The quality of the code was up to our expectations. There weren't bugs in what they programmed. We had another house working for us, and we actually replaced them with the work that Devathon was doing in other languages because of their higher quality of work.

How did Devathon perform from a project management standpoint?

I think there were probably 14 to 15 people from Devathon working on our project. We used Agile, we had an online Scrum board, and we did daily stand-ups with them over video conference. We filed tickets for the Devathon team on the Scrum board, and they would pick up those and do them. The deliverables were done on time.

What did you find most impressive about Devathon?

I visited their location twice. I sent people there to work with them in their offices, and they were easy to work with.

Are there any areas Devathon could improve?

Devathon’s process is fine. I think they have a new office, which should help them. In the past, the communication between us would get disrupted sometimes because of Internet issues. Now that they’ve moved to a new location, I don't think they have that issue anymore. For instance, with their old location, we would have problems with the line quality during our stand-up meetings, and we would have to do audio-only meetings instead of video.

4.5
Overall Score There’s always room for improvement, and it goes on both sides.
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
    Devathon met our schedules, and if they couldn't meet a schedule, they would let us know ahead of time.
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
    I’d give Devathon a 6. They exceeded our expectations in terms of being inexpensive and sticking to a budget.
  • 4.5 Quality
    Service & deliverables
    Devathon delivered quality work that didn't require a lot of rework. The code was easy to understand for other teams. They could pass the work back and forth between three different companies without a problem.
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer
    Anybody who needs a Ruby on Rails team, I would definitely recommend Devathon for that work or for their e-commerce work.