DO OK

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Account Manager of Mooncascade

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Mooncascade is an advisory, design, and software development company with a global reach

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire DO OK to accomplish?

Collaboration on a clients project

SOLUTION

How did you find DO OK?

Referral

Why did you select DO OK over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from DO OK were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

Mobility app development in Swift

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Implementing new features for a mobility app with global reach 

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

DO OK's professionalism, team management, and organization skills where on a level that we expected. They have demonstrated an ability to consistently manage projects efficiently, ensuring that everything runs smoothly and on schedule.

What was your primary form of communication with DO OK?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

One of the standout aspects of our collaboration is their broad skill set and the variety of developers they offer across different experience levels. This diversity allows us to find the perfect fit for any project, regardless of complexity or requirements. The developers were not only highly skilled but also demonstrated a strong work ethic and adaptability, which significantly contributed to the success of our projects.

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

we always value if DO OK helps to assembly a team with skilled developers that are availavble with a reasonable hourly price

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of Sober Livin

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

The Sober Livin Foundation is dedicated to offering inspiration, education, and vital support to individuals battling addiction and mental illness. Founded in 2020 by Edward Dannettel,  the non-profit utilizes cutting-edge technology and fosters new community connections with the aim to significantly enhance access to crucial resources, instilling hope and facilitating recovery for those in need.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire DO OK to accomplish?

• To create a smartwatch application to help inspire people in recovery

SOLUTION

How did you find DO OK?

Referral

Why did you select DO OK over others?

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

How many teammates from DO OK were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

To create a smartwatch application that will track your sober/ clean time. Using a visual counter and digital chip to help encourage the user to continue his or her journey. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

DO OK and their team delivered a high quality, finished product. During the process they offered their insight and support from beginning to end.  Even though there was a huge geographical gap between us it was never really noticed because of their constant communication about their progress on the project. 

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

The DO OK team were extremely clear and transparent with their objectives and communicated with me on regular basis any developments or direction they might need from myself. At no time did I ever feel that I did not know or have a part of what was going on with the development process. 

What was your primary form of communication with DO OK?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

There were several things that I found impressive about working with the team from DO OK.  One was their personal investment in my project. It was more than just another "project" to them. They treated it as it was one of their own.  There was also a realtionship formed. It wasnt just business transaction. 

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

I was extremely satisfied was the services that DO OK and their team provided. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Senior Recruiter of Nomtek

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Nomtek is a full cycle digital product development agency with around 100 consultants working in our European office. We have been designing and developing Mobile and AR/VR products for over 15 years and hold a portfolio of over 250 applications.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire DO OK to accomplish?

Strengthen our QA Team in the project

SOLUTION

How did you find DO OK?

Referral

Why did you select DO OK over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from DO OK were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

DO OK supports nomtek with quality assurance and manual testing of the iOS and Android applications for the client, a large brand operating in the online employment arena. In 2018, the client recognized the need to shift the mindset to mobile-first to keep on delivering unrivaled value to job seekers. 

The client needed an experienced team to lead the revamp of the native iOS and Android application. This cooperation was aimed at reimagining the user experience, leveraging market insights, and employing advanced technical skills to deliver a modern, user-friendly mobile application for iOS and Android platforms. Nomtek needed to strengthen its internal testing team and invited DO OK to take part in the journey, which resulted in a great collaboration.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Generating A Steady 4% Month Over Month Increase In User Acquisition. 
• Mobile application offers an exemplary approach to innovation and user-centricity. 

The application has high ratings on App Store and Google Play, resulting in millions of downloads for the two platforms. It's not just an app — it’s a helpful career assistant who gives people an easy and convenient way to get a good job.

What was your primary form of communication with DO OK?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CTO & Co-Founder of The Codest

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

The Codest is an International Software Development Company with successful product-based DNA, specialized in digital products and scaling IT teams.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire DO OK to accomplish?

• Provide SQL/Python developers

SOLUTION

How did you find DO OK?

• Referral
• rec

Why did you select DO OK over others?

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

How many teammates from DO OK were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The project involves the continuous development and maintenance of a robust backend architecture supporting two applications. The work scope includes:

• extensive database development
• Python programming
• a strong focus on testing and documentation.

The deliverables ensure a scalable, reliable, and well-documented system that meets both internal and external user needs.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project significantly improved system performance and user satisfaction by reducing document upload times and enhancing query efficiency, leading to fewer error reports. Comprehensive testing and detailed documentation ensured reliable deployments and facilitated better user and developer engagement.

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

The project management was highly effective, consistently delivering items on time and addressing any emerging needs promptly and efficiently. Their proactive communication and agile approach ensured that all requirements were met and adjustments were smoothly integrated into the development process.

What was your primary form of communication with DO OK?

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

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

 What impressed me most about DO OK was their exceptional staff augmentation services, characterized by highly skilled professionals who seamlessly integrate with existing teams. DO OK's outstanding communication and collaborative approach ensure smooth project execution and high-quality deliverables.

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

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the Project Lead of the EUvsVirus Winning Solution halloSophia.com

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We started the Project as volunteers to fight the economic crisis, after beeing selected as one of the winning solution at the EUvsVirus we needed to scale up our software team fast and needed addtional, mission-driven software development workforce

SOLUTION

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

We came in contact with dook because they are specialized in software with added value and had also volunteered for EUvsVirus.

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

We had a couple of workshops and a getting to know each other, as with many other software companies. However, only DOOK was able to support us in the way that the urgency and time constraints required: just get the job done and support fast with whatever's needed.

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

2 Senior Developers Frontend (React)

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They where super-fast in adopting our planning and added value to our project within hours!! Super Awesome job

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

In our case DOOK primarly worked in our project management setup and that is absolutely uncomparebly with others: where superfast in adopting our system and contribute to our solution within hours

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

Hands on mentality: Just hoped in and helped, where we needed help the most (whatever that was by that time)

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

nothing to add here

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Nexocode is a polish software company that ships smart, high-throughput digital solutions including machine learning mechanisms that elevate businesses. I'm the CTO

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We requested help in developing client-side web modules, for already functioning and widely used IT product. DO OK provided 2 highly professional, front-end developers that joined our team.

The main goal of the project was to deliver a fully functional internal social platform for technology specialists. The platform consists of different modules associating different groups of people with specific skill sets and helps groups from all around the world to easily share knowledge, resources, and contacts

SOLUTION

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

We executed several interviews with other vendors. DO OK provided the most suitable engineers

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

DO OK developers took full part of the whole development process - including design and technology arrangements. They served with professional knowledge when it came to code review or improving the existing codebase.

The order consisted of 70 hours / per week of project engagement and included remote work, participating in the whole planning process, and a few days of project kickoff in our company headquarters.

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

DO OK provided 2 frontend developers.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Thanks to DO OK support we could introduce a new platform module for one of our flagship products. It extended our portfolio and strengthened business relations with clients.

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

Developers from DO OK were highly cooperative, responsive, and effective in communication. They adapted very quickly to our work style and project management process. Whole order arrangements and settlements were handled very smoothly by the DO OK account manager.

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

DO OK is ready to accept any challenge and can help with projects on any development stage. Their specialists are very efficient and still remains very communicative

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

In Nexocode we are very satisfied with every step of our cooperation.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

GovTech Polska is connecting public administration needs with the best innovator’s ideas. The aim of the program is to improve the dialogue between public administration and innovators: SME entrepreneurs, start-ups, and the scientific community. All those who, together with us, want to find the most innovative and effective solutions to the real challenges of public administration.We believe we all share a passion, a creative drive and willingness to question and disrupt existing structures. All those are necessary to create the impulses that will bring Poland to an entirely new level of development, improving our economy and the standard of living of all.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire DO OK?

We wanted to solve a problem with disinformation about coronavirus on the internet. The number of false news items on the internet has been growing and their goal is to spread disinformation and panic in the period of epidemic threat. The #FakeHunter project was born out of the need to counter such a situation and in a bid to make websites and all social media users share only true messages in a responsible way.

What were your goals for this project?

The goal was to engage internet users to identify and report fake news, volunteers to evaluate them, and Polish Press Agency to approve and fight with them.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

They have been chosen because of their experience in the field of software development.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

DO OK was responsible for whole developing process. They had chosen to work with Python & Django + React.js and Amazon cloud. They developed an web application and Chrome&Firefox add-on.

What was the team composition?

The team was 10 developers, Business Analyst and Project Manager form DO OK, Product Owner from GovTech and business owner & consultants from Polish Press Agancy.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

Polish Press Agency was thinking about having that kind of software since oct 2019, but corovirus situation accelerated that idea. DO OK make the impossible, because in 4 weeks they gave us a solution we needed.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Project management was very impressive. Their team regularly complied with deadlines and always communicated delays well ahead of time. We communicated exclusively with Microsoft Teams and Jira.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

they completed the job in a extremely short time and they did the job right!

Are there any areas for improvement?

Nothing coming to my mind.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the product owner of Zwolnieni z Teorii, an educational nonprofit.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with DO OK?

We’ve had a student platform active for five years. We needed help with designing and implementing a platform to engage teachers.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

DO OK developed our responsive web platform based on the sketches we provided. Teachers can use it to support students on their social projects.

What is the team composition?

DO OK assigned five frontend developers, a project manager, and an account manager, who was very close to this project and always open to talk.

How did you come to work with DO OK?

We sent a brief to many software houses, and we chose DO OK because of how well they understood our challenges from the first contact. They invested a lot of time in understanding our needs and prepared a tailored offer for us. They also shared the same values as us, which was important for me. I believe they shared our social mission since our first contact.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent $50,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked with DO OK from June until September 2019. We’ve finished this project, but I’m sure we’ll collaborate again.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Thanks to our collaboration with DO OK, we have a platform for students and teachers now and can scale our business and social impact. The platform is quite fresh, but we already have 500 registered Polish teachers. We have thousands of students working on their projects, and the platform we prepared with DO OK is working very well. 

How did DO OK perform from a project management standpoint?

We had a very short period of time to do this project, but I was confident throughout the process because of DO OK’s high level of project management. The team was always engaged and self-disciplined. They’re professionals in agile workflows, which is what we used for this project. 

I participated in the daily scrum meetings and received a report about their progress and our budget every week. Communication with all team members was great. If they had any doubts or questions, they always asked. We talked via Skype and Slack and always worked closely together.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I represent an NGO. To me, DO OK’s greatest strengths were their extreme professionalism and understanding of our social mission. It mattered to them that we were changing the world for the better. I felt we were one team with clear social goals.

I was also impressed by the fact that the developers were always looking for alternative solutions and applied less time-consuming solutions. As a client, it was important to me that they approach the project from my perspective.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, I’m looking forward to working with them again.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

It’s important to maintain communication and discuss the social impact of the project. DO OK cared about our communities. It wasn’t just about business. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Translavic BV is a language service provider with a strong focus on quality and professionalism, mainly working with the EU institutions but also with business clients. I am the translation project manager.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire DO OK?

We cooperated with DO OK in preparing interactive tasks for our eLearning course in post-editing machine translation.

What were your goals for this project?

We needed a reliable web app for interactive tasks in our eLearning course that would become key competitive advantage in the sales of the course. The interactive tasks are also an important instrument to achieve high-quality post-editing services that we offer to our clients. The interactive tasks had to be integrated with the eLearning platform of our choice.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We have been comparing the offers of 7 companies and selected DO OK, as the reviews of the projects they have completed were positive, and their vision of implementation of the project was close to our expectations. As efficient communication and intercultural awareness are important for us, it was another criterion that convinced us this vendor will be a good choice.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

The project consisted of developing interactive linguistic tasks for the eLearning course and integrating them with the online eLearning platform. The main required functionalities included text editing, comparison and providing feedback. The project began with a discovery workshop which allowed us to establish the proof of concept. Before completion, the product was available for testing and DO OK provided full support with adjusting the product based on our feedback.

What was the team composition?

Due to the narrow scope of the project, one resource was working full time, QA was commissioned.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

This project is an important part of our quality improvement process, and also plays a key role in the introduction of a new service in our business portfolio - post-editing of machine translation.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

The project was managed very efficiently, with full adherence to deadlines, effective introduction of changes, high responsiveness, effective communication, and meetings. The project management was strongly purpose-based and did not include any redundant communication or processes.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

DO OK is willing to undertake any challenge we might encounter in the project and provide full support. They take into account the needs of our organization and the purpose of the course. The web app was produced in short terms and fully relevant to the user story. The task was challenging, so the vendors we previously worked with either refused to attempt the project or could not deliver the product within the defined time limit.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I believe DO OK shows high standards both in software development and in customer communication.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We're a software agency that focuses on design and development for startups. I'm an account manager responsible for project maintenance and client cooperation.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with DO OK?

We needed extra help for two concurrent commercial projects, and we looked for a vendor who could provide senior development services and maintenance.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

For both projects, I was in touch with their CEO. They found matching profiles within his crew and took responsibility for recruiting. He provided candidates to us, and we built a team within a week. All of their work involved frontend development, and then they provided the maintenance services we needed. They picked up open topics and answered calls.

What is the team composition?

Most of our interaction was with three developers and the CEO.

How did you come to work with DO OK?

One of our colleagues recommended them, so we looked over their Clutch page to explore some of their previous projects. We reviewed a couple of companies, but DO OK was the best company on our list.

How much have you invested with them?

The engagement cost around $17,500 USD.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together around October 2018, and we finished our collaboration in April 2019.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They maintained a similar culture across both projects. They were consistent, and I knew what to expect in the second project. Their communication levels were very good, and their English was strong. We had a clear impression of who was responsible for what, and they were always very responsive. The team was very independent and agile and didn't need a lot of oversight.

How did DO OK perform from a project management standpoint?

Communication was very good. I never struggled to reach them. They were also very proficient. All their developers were very skilled, but also modest, almost to a fault.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They were a team extension, but they treated the collaboration like it was their own project. All the developers we worked were consistent, and their skills fit the project well. They estimated the time of the engagement in each case. Estimations were very close to reality, they were professional, and their documentation was thorough. It will be easy to make any future changes.

Are there any areas they could improve?

We never came across any big issues. Their developers seem to live in different cities, but we appreciated their remote culture. If we were to hire them for paid programming or more complex projects, that might make things more difficult.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Agree on your timeline and the developers you want to work with. Their mid-level developers are fairly advanced, so their senior and mid-level members are all great to work with. If you need an architect or a highly involved team member, ask about their seniors.