Devika Creations

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of Hopstep, a healthcare careers marketplace that connects healthcare professionals with tailored job opportunities. We also help employers quickly find qualified candidates using a rapid, intelligent matching algorithm.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Devika Creations?

We needed help building our mobile app and web-based portal.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Devika Creations has designed, developed, and managed our app and web-based portal. The team has had the full scope of the project, so they’ve been responsible for designing and developing the app and web-based portal from scratch. Devika Creations has provided wireframes, prototypes, and the final products. The team also provides ongoing support.

What is the team composition?

We’ve worked with 2–5 teammates from Devika Creations.

How did you come to work with Devika Creations?

Someone referred Devika Creations to me. I chose them over other options because they were a great culture fit, and their company values aligned with ours.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with Devika Creations in February 2023, and it ended in June 2025.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Devika Creations has completed our app and web-based portal.

How did Devika Creations perform from a project management standpoint?

Devika Creations is strong with communication and very quick to respond to requests or issues. The team has delivered on time.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Devika Creations has a genuine partnership with us; they believe in what we’re building. Overall, their communication is outstanding.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I don’t think there’s anything they can improve on.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of Varyn Environmental Intelligence

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Environmental Decision Records for Environmental and Land based Projects

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Devika Creations to accomplish?

• Development of UX / UI
• Software Development

SOLUTION

How did you find Devika Creations?

Local Connection

Why did you select Devika Creations over others?

• Great culture fit
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Devika Creations were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Devika was engaged to support the early design and development of the Varyn Environmental Intelligence platform concept. The work focused on translating the initial business idea into a digital POC, including core user flows, platform structure, assessment logic and an early Environmental Decision Record output. This stage was intended to test the product concept, user experience and technical feasibility before progressing to a full commercial build.

Key Deliverables:

• Initial platform design Development of the core user journey, interface structure and project workflow.
• Proof-of-concept build Creation of an early working prototype to demonstrate how the platform could operate.
• Assessment workflow Design of a structured process for capturing project information, assessment inputs and supporting rationale.
• Record generation concept Development of an early output format to show how project decisions could be documented in a structured record.
• Product and technical discovery Identification of future development requirements for a broader MVP or commercial SaaS platform.

The team helped move Varyn from concept stage into an initial digital proof of concept. The deliverables supported early validation of the platform idea, user journey and record-generation process, while also helping clarify the additional work required for future product development.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project successfully progressed Varyn from an early-stage concept to a functioning digital proof of concept.

Key measurable outcomes included:

• Proof of concept completed An initial working prototype was developed to demonstrate the core platform structure, user journey and record-generation concept.
• Core workflow defined The main user flow was mapped and tested, including project setup, assessment inputs and structured record output.
• Product feasibility validated The project confirmed that the core Varyn concept could be translated into a digital platform and provided a clearer understanding of the technical requirements for a future build.
• Future build requirements identified The proof-of-concept stage helped identify additional functionality, controls and system requirements needed before progressing to a commercial MVP.
• Build paused at a defined milestone The project reached a logical review point, allowing the company to pause further development, assess the prototype, refine the product strategy and plan the next stage of work.

While the platform has not yet been fully built or commercially launched, the project achieved its intended early-stage outcome: converting the concept into a demonstrable digital prototype and establishing a clearer pathway for future development.

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

Devika managed the project professionally and were very responsive throughout the engagement. They communicated clearly, took feedback well and worked collaboratively to translate the Varyn concept into an early digital proof of concept.

Key items were addressed and delivered progressively through the design and prototype stage, allowing the project to move forward and be reviewed at each milestone. 

Overall, they were flexible, engaged and responsive to the company’s needs during the early build phase.

What was your primary form of communication with Devika Creations?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting

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

What stood out most to me was Devika’s personal and collaborative approach. They took the time to understand the idea behind Varyn, rather than just treating it as a standard software build.

They were engaged, responsive, and willing to work through an early-stage concept that was still evolving. Their team was approachable and practical, and they helped translate a complex business idea into something more tangible. For an early-stage founder, that level of involvement and flexibility was extreemly valuable.

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

The overall experience with Devika Creations was very positive. At this stage, there are no major areas for improvement to note. I have paused the build for now as part of the broader business planning process, and I look forward to continuing the project with Devika in the near future.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of StrengthinUs

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

StrengthinUs is an Online coaching business coaching women to become fitter healthier and stronger. We have a Fitness App with monthly memberships and also 8 Week Challenges with a more VIP coaching experience. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Devika Creations to accomplish?

• Build an app

SOLUTION

How did you find Devika Creations?

Referral

Why did you select Devika Creations over others?

High ratings

How many teammates from Devika Creations were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Devika build a custom fitness app that i had wanted to create for many years. I build it from scratch with everything I had wanted for women in an app. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We can now take on far more clients that we ever were able before and clients love the platfrom 

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

The team communicated well and helped me achieve what I needed for the perfect fitness app.

What was your primary form of communication with Devika Creations?

Virtual Meeting

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

How there is always a way to do something when I ask for harder tasks to be done 

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

There were some aspects to the app that were promised but not delivered on time and communication was tough for periods but now with Sabrina this has all changed 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of Koios Professional

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Mobile application for Australian professionals to log their CPD via QR code or manually.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Devika Creations to accomplish?

• Develop the mobile application

SOLUTION

How did you find Devika Creations?

Referral

Why did you select Devika Creations over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

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

The scope of work was to develop a mobile application for professionals and a web application for CPD providers. The project involved developing unique permutations of data for each profession in the app and recording the information which matters most to professionals, CPD providers and regulators. The UX was particularly important to get users on board including the implementation of a dashboard with personalised analytics.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Meeting project milestones on time, delivering a user friendly app that meets all objectives set by us as business owners

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

The team has delivered items on time in accordance with preset timelines and is very responsive to changes and feedback. The team sets aside time for fortnightly checkins and is flexible as to how and when these meetings occur which was important to us 

What was your primary form of communication with Devika Creations?

Virtual Meeting

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

Attention to detail. Australian-based. Devika Creations is a small business with a strong culture of performance and delivering on project requirements.

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

No areas for improvement from our experience 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director of Noura

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

 We sell online nutrition coaching and healthy recipes. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Devika Creations to accomplish?

• To create a fully custom-built app that we would be able to update as time goes on

SOLUTION

How did you find Devika Creations?

Referral

Why did you select Devika Creations over others?

High ratings

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

Devika worked on the full end to end development and infrastructure of my nutrition and fat loss app, Noura.The scope of work covered everything from the initial app architecture and UX planning through to development, integrations, testing, iteration, and launch preparation across both iOS and Android. 

The project involved building a fully custom all in one platform designed to simplify nutrition, tracking, coaching, meal planning, and accountability into one seamless experience. Key deliverables included the food tracking system with barcode scanning and macro tracking, personalised nutrition targets, recipe integration, guided workout infrastructure, education library setup, onboarding flows, progress tracking, live coaching integration, community features, and weekly check in systems. 

A major focus throughout the project was simplicity and user experience. Devika helped translate a very detailed vision into a clean, intuitive app experience that feels easy to use for everyday people, particularly women looking to lose weight in a realistic and sustainable way. This included ongoing collaboration around UX decisions, onboarding logic, user flows, feature prioritisation, and performance optimisation.

The team also supported the wider technical ecosystem surrounding the app, including integrations with payment systems, landing pages, analytics, app store preparation, testing environments, bug fixing, and scalability planning ahead of launch. Throughout the process, they were highly responsive, adaptable to feedback, and able to implement changes quickly as the product evolved. 

Overall, the project was a large scale custom app build with a strong emphasis on usability, functionality, speed, and long term scalability, and Devika played a key role in bringing the entire vision to life. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Although the project is still in development and has not officially launched yet, there has already been significant progress across both the technical build and business infrastructure sides of the app. 

One of the biggest outcomes so far has been successfully turning a large scale vision into a fully functioning platform that combines nutrition tracking, meal planning, workouts, education, accountability, and coaching into one streamlined user experience. The project has involved building a highly customised app ecosystem designed specifically around simplicity, usability, and long term scalability.

From a business perspective, the app has been built to support and scale an audience of over 4.5 million followers across social media platforms. Even prior to launch, the project has already generated strong early interest through landing pages, waitlists, email campaigns, and social media marketing campaigns. Key measurable progress and milestones so far include: 

• Successful development of the core onboarding system capable of generating personalised nutrition targets and user pathways

• Integration of fast and simplified food tracking workflows including barcode scanning and macro tracking functionality

• Development of a scalable recipe and meal planning infrastructure designed to support a large user base

• Creation of guided workout systems with exercise filtering, video integration, and workout delivery functionality •

Completion of key backend systems including subscriptions, user management, analytics, and coaching support infrastructure

• Multiple rounds of UX improvements and interface refinements to improve simplicity and ease of use

• Ongoing testing, optimisation, bug fixing, and App Store preparation ahead of launch

Another major success throughout the project has been the responsiveness and adaptability of the development process itself. As the product vision evolved over time, Devika consistently implemented changes quickly, communicated well throughout the process, and helped improve both the functionality and overall user experience of the platform.

Overall, while the app is still approaching its official launch phase, the project has already achieved substantial technical and operational progress and has created a strong foundation for long term growth and scalability. 

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

Devika’s project management throughout the app build has been very strong. Communication has been clear, organised, and responsive from start to finish, and they’ve been highly adaptable as the project evolved over time.

Items were delivered on schedule, and when changes or new requirements came up, they responded quickly and implemented updates efficiently. They’ve also been proactive with problem solving, testing, and improving the overall user experience throughout development.

Overall, they’ve been reliable, easy to work with, and genuinely invested in helping bring the vision of the app to life. 

What was your primary form of communication with Devika Creations?

Virtual Meeting

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

What impressed me most was their ability to take a very detailed and evolving vision and turn it into something practical, functional, and easy to use from both a technical and user experience perspective.

A lot of development companies can build features, but Devika really understood the importance of simplicity, usability, and creating an app that feels intuitive for real everyday users, not just technically impressive. They were also extremely adaptable throughout the process and handled ongoing changes, feedback, and refinements very well without losing momentum.

One thing I especially appreciated was how much they genuinely cared about doing things properly and to a high standard. On calls, they consistently went the extra mile to make sure nothing was missed, asked thoughtful questions, and paid close attention to detail throughout the process. It felt very collaborative rather than transactional, and they were always looking for ways to improve the product overall, not just complete tasks. 

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

As with any large and evolving custom app project, there were naturally moments where timelines shifted slightly as new features, refinements, and changes were introduced throughout development. However, communication around this was always clear and transparent, and the team remained responsive and solution focused throughout.

Overall, it was a very positive experience, and I genuinely appreciate how adaptable and collaborative they are during such a detailed and continuously evolving project. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the founder of Wholii, a cloud-based compliance and operations SaaS platform built specifically for NDIS providers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Devika Creations?

We needed Devika Creations to build our platform and help me ensure that we were compliant with all standards that needed to be met.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Devika Creations has handled everything from proof of concept to development and assisting us with UAT for continuous improvement. The team has also helped with UI design and has gotten feedback from us so we can give them feedback from a non-technical user's point of view.

What is the team composition?

We work with 2–5 teammates from Devika Creations.

How did you come to work with Devika Creations?

I met Ken (CEO) through a network we were part of and immediately kicked off the project.

How much have you invested with them?

The project cost is confidential.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in November 2024, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Devika Creations has taken an idea and vision from someone who isn't deeply involved with the tech industry and translated it into something in motion. The team has been very patient with me during the proof of concept and has given me plenty of time to lean out the MVP. This has helped ensure that when we started development, there was minimal scope creep.Moreover, we've seen how the functions work and how to better the UI. We've also gotten positive internal user feedback.

How did Devika Creations perform from a project management standpoint?

Devika Creations' project management is on track. We communicate via in-person and virtual meetings.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I'm impressed by how Devika Creations is able to communicate technology to a team of people who aren't programmers or developers. I'm also impressed by how they're able to translate our creative vision into applied technology.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Having closer sprints would be good, especially to keep momentum. However, I think that also depends on the individuals they're working with.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the CTO of a healthcare company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

matches candidates with providers in job healthcare

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Devika Creations to accomplish?

• to build a 2 way marketplace
• to ensure technology was built with the user in mind
• ensure useability was key

SOLUTION

How did you find Devika Creations?

Referral

Why did you select Devika Creations over others?

Referred to me

How many teammates from Devika Creations were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

To build a two way marketplace platform and app. Key deliverables was to ensure works completed were within time and budget. Ensure upkeep, to deliver roadmaps in a timely manner, deliver a fully integrated app with a B2B portal. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Outcomes included a fully developed app and portal to take to market within timeline and budget. 

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

They are set up using sprints, which allowed for us to touch base every fortnight and check in on works. This worked really well for all deliverables and stay in line with manageing the progressions. 

What was your primary form of communication with Devika Creations?

Virtual Meeting

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

I really like the people as well as the work. They’re truly well-skilled and educated in the technological areas we require.

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

Not that i can think of at the moment, it was a smooth delivery process.