EngineerBabu

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am an Engineering Manager at a startup, based out of Indonesia, and we offer logistics solutions paired with technology.

For what projects/services did your company hire EngineerBabu?

We had two deliverables - primarily to hire developers to augment our in-house team; a top-notch mobile application, and web solution to deliver logistics with technology.

The challenge we faced was building the highest quality product on time. EngineerBabu helped us hire good engineers, who helped in developing the app by collaborating with our in-house team.

What were your goals for this project?

We are building a two-sided logistics marketplace to connect vendors and fleet owners.

How did you select EngineerBabu?

We had got in touch with EngineerBabu on LinkedIn and they provided us with some of their best engineers to take care of the task at hand. We interviewed a few of them and on-boarded the ones we felt were capable.

Describe the project in detail.

We started off by developing wireframes for the website and application after brainstorming with the team. We had a leadership team that took care of the product but needed a solid engineering team to implement the features.

We then began the development and testing of each module. The engineers from EngineerBabu were extremely supportive and worked greatly in sync with our team.

What was the team composition?

Our team consisted of 1 Account Manager, 5 Software Developers who worked on React JS & React Native. Initially, we started with 4 developers and after a period of time, we only needed 2 of them as the workload had decreased.

At a later point, we added two more engineers specialized in React technology to complete the team and finish some specialized work.

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

We were looking for a talented team of developers who can work remotely, most importantly on a budget. With EngineeringBabu, we’ve been able to concentrate on our available resources and carefully manage the business by taking it online at the right time.

We were able to add & remove engineers as per our requirement till the perfect team was built. All of this was during the uncertain times of the pandemic but they have helped us in every possible way.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

They’ve been excellent so far. I stay in close contact with the team and they follow-up with updates on a regular basis. I am happy with the way they coordinate and plan as the team is quite responsible and flexible.

Most importantly, they are mindful of deadlines. As an added perk, if we needed some changes in the team or we had feedback, they were quite open to it and acted upon it.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their responsiveness and sense of urgency to complete a task is second to none. They are extremely responsible and experts at what they do, as reflected in their deliverables and commitments.

They’ve also been able to offer up some fantastic advice for some of our key decisions. It’s more like a partnership than a remote relationship, so that’s great.

Are there any areas for improvement?

At the moment, not really. From all my interactions and work with them, I’ve been completely satisfied with the level of guidance and information they’ve provided me with.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m ‘Mayyank Dhanuka’, Founder & CEO at NeoCars. NeoCars is a mobile application, available on both iOS and Android with 20k+ users. We help connect people who are wanting to hire a car with driver for longer durations with companies that offer these exact services.

NeoCars is an up and coming product and has already shown great potential in the limited time that it has been introduced to the people. This service is available in major part of Kolkata and West Bengal at the moment with plans to foray into the Bangalore and Jaipur markets in 2021.

For what projects/services did your company hire EngineerBabu?

The application was already built before we approached EngineerBabu. But unfortunately, the software quality was not at par with current market standards and technologies.

Hence, we needed to pull in talented developers to increase the quality and performance of the product. We approached EngineerBabu and also hired them to increase the product quality and also for providing technical support in a reliable and cost-effective way.

Overall, EngineerBabu massively helped in developing and testing our application, website, and their deployment.

What were your goals for this project?

Our goal is to build a top 'Car with Driver Rental' services providing platform, so we can deliver our services across all the places in India.

How did you select EngineerBabu?

We researched many vendors from different parts of the globe and among them we have shortlisted a few, and asked them for a proposal. After a few rounds of discussions on project scope and commercials, EngineerBabu was the clear frontrunner in terms of experience and project budgets.

Describe the project in detail.

First, we started explaining the issues that were present in the application. EB developers spent some hours doing code review and they gave feedback on the code quality.

They have also suggested how the code quality can be improved. The EngineerBabu team listened to the issues that we came up with and they quickly took measures to fix them and release the updated version on respective stores.

The team was extremely knowledgable and supportive in every aspect related to the product rectifications and final delivery. The technologies we used for mobile app development are Native Android and Swift for iOS.

What was the team composition?

Our team has an Android developer, one iOS developer, one Wordpress and one Backend Developer.

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

We started working with them in October, 2020. We’re still working with them on multiple modules. However, they maintained the timeline and ensured to deliver the planned task with the code quality in the stipulated time period.

NeoCars was looking to hire talented developers and most importantly at a reasonable budget. We have managed to do that with EngineerBabu. This has allowed us to concentrate and expand our business along with taking it online.

After the introduction of our mobile app in the market, we are growing our customer base and at a rapid pace than earlier. Due to this, we are being able to effectively manage our business.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

They’ve been pretty great in the work. I’m in close contact with the developers and Account manager. They are quite active and work in sync, taking regular follow-ups and updates about any tasks.

I usually just message them for any query or connect through Google Meet for detailed discussion. We use a Basecamp as a Management tool. We have an Account Manager, who constantly reviews the work and interacts with us to get the feedback of the developer and work on the feedback points provided.

We love the professional approach and timely delivery of the modules.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I appreciate their Budget and service. The developers are expert and responsible in their work. It feels more like a partnership than a vendor relationship, which is great.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No. From my interactions and while working with them, I was completely satisfied with the level of information and guidance they provided us.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the founder of Qolabz - a coworking space aggregator platform which lists the coworking spaces , cafes for an extraordinary working experience and surroundings

For what projects/services did your company hire EngineerBabu?

Our Company hired Engineer Babu for developing the we application platform which can be used by anyone who is looking out to work from a surrounding which can offer them a sense of comforting and collaborating environment with a nominal fee.

The user can select from a range of coworking offices, cafes, etc. using the subscription.

What were your goals for this project?

To offer the today's generation a collaborative and comfortable environment which could boost their creativity and productivity by offering them a wide range of amenities inside our partner's spaces.

How did you select EngineerBabu?

I serched online for a web development company which has a strong experience in working with startups and understanding their requirements.

My search narrowed down to Engineer Babu when I get to see thei portfolio and past experiences of working with startups. I was quite impressed by the approach and understanding of the Engineer Babu Team.

Describe the project in detail.

Once we started working with Engineer Babu's Team, we had a several round of discussion regarding the requirements and the designs. Once the objectives were defined they came up with the design idea which were modified multiple times according to the requirements and finally the team went for the development.

What was the team composition?

I was assigned a Project coordinator, several developers were working simultaneously on the project.

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

The website is still in Launch phase and we are working hard to get it into the market.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The communication between the teams were easy. Any kind of issues faced during the development or requirements understanding , all were approachable and patient.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I was impressed with the kind of work that they are doing, not just with big companies but also with startups and the experience they possess.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Not really

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder of a wearable tech company that focuses on protecting women in India. We produce affordable bracelets and necklaces that can trigger an emergency response when needed.

What challenge were you trying to address with EngineerBabu?

We wanted to develop a mobile app that women could use in emergency situations to alert nearby responders. We hired EngineerBabu for design and development.

What was the scope of their involvement?

They started with a high-level design for what the app would look like in iOS and Android, but they began working on development for the Android app first.  

The prototype features a dashboard and panic button. After hitting the panic button, users can chat with people nearby or call the police to provide a location.

What is the team composition?

I worked with a salesperson, a UI/UX designer, and a developer.

How did you come to work with EngineerBabu?

I found them through a Google search. They gave us a very good deal, so we went ahead with them.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent about $1,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started the project in December 2016 and they completed it in August 2017.

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

They delivered all the screen designs for the Android app, and I was very impressed with the level of detail in their designs. The final product met all of our expectations and the UI/UX is very good.

Unfortunately, we didn’t receive funding, so we weren’t able to conduct user testing. Still, I’ve recommended EngineerBabu to friends.

How did EngineerBabu perform from a project management standpoint?

They missed a few milestones, so they could improve their project management. However, they were able to deliver the final product eventually. Throughout the engagement, their communication was very reliable.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their communication impressed me. They responded promptly whenever I sent them a message. I usually heard back from them within five minutes.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They used outdated technology during the implementation phase. If they embraced a more recent tech stack, they could attract more customers.  

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Before engaging with EngineerBabu, new clients should be certain about what their requirements are. Like any company, they may have difficulty keeping up with clients that regularly change their requirements.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the co-founder of Payload. We link transporters with people in need of a vehicle, whether for moving things or needing commodities like concrete, for example.

What challenge were you trying to address with EngineerBabu?

We needed a mobile app developed.

What was the scope of their involvement?

We explained our ideas, and they made mockups, showing how the apps would work, before designing it. Once they had our approval, they designed and developed three apps: a user app, an owner app, and a driver app. Each app was developed for both iOS and Android.

The customer app allows them to place an order, generating a message that’s sent to the owner. It also creates a four-digit pin the customer gives to the driver once the job is completed. 

The owner app allows owners to log in, choosing between logistics and commodities. They list out their drivers and their information to make assigning jobs easy.

The driver app sends messages with the job information, and details of drop-off location, contact information, etc. when they are assigned a job. When they finish the job, they get the pin from the customer.

What is the team composition?

We interacted with a business manager and the lead developer. They communicated everything to the rest of the team. 

How did you come to work with EngineerBabu?

When we were searching for developers, their name came up a lot. We spoke to 7–8 companies, and decided that we were most comfortable with this team. 

How much have you invested with them?

We invested about $37,500.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from January–August 2020.

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

The apps are working well. The team gave honest feedback about our ideas, and helped us make the best choices. They delivered what they promised. It was a pleasant experience.

How did EngineerBabu perform from a project management standpoint?

We mainly dealt with the lead developer, which made communication easy. Things moved along smoothly, and they were flexible our schedule. We didn’t have a lot of formal meetings, which we also liked. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

They listened to our ideas and delivered solutions that surpassed our expectations. They went the extra mile to ensure our happiness, and that they included all the features we wanted. They even refined some of the features to make them better. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

Some of the team members could improve their English skills.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

You can trust them, and expect good results regarding deliverables and timeframes.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am founder of a social enterprise that is working towards empowering Indian homemakers. We are helping Indian homemakers to market their cooking skills and board the path to financial independence. We are currently piloting with 21 homemakers.

For what projects/services did your company hire EngineerBabu?

We needed an user friendly android application that could compete with the current apps in the market and at the same time be as simplistic so that our homemakers from the weaker economic sections of the society can use it. We needed an app which can convey our vision and message to the users.

What were your goals for this project?

Our goal was to create a app that could convey the uniqueness of our idea to the users. Since we wanted to use this for our pilot, the main aim was that the app conveys the company's motto and mission through its design and be as user friendly as possible.

How did you select this vendor?

I have seen the team of EB grow on Linkedin. I had been connected to them for more that 4 years on the platform and have seen their success stories and their entire journey.

Describe the project in detail.

Once we had an agreement on the proposal, we had several meetings (in person/online) to discuss the details of the requirement. Features and functionalities were discussed in length and breadth to make sure that very user friendly app is created.

What was the team composition?

We were assigned a project manager who took care of the requirements and its completion during the entire project. We were also in constant touch with UI/UX designers with various proposals and feedback sessions, as the feel of the app was very important to us.

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

We have just begun the pilot and are getting an amazing response for the app. Our users are finding it very friendly and smooth and even homemakers on our platform are easily adapting to their version of the app.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The entire project was well managed through basecamp. Our queries were attended on time and apt solutions were provided.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The leadership and the grasp of their craft set them apart. They easily have the best developers and designers who understand user requirements and deliver accordingly.

Are there any areas for improvement?

We have been provided with a product that is being appreciated and we as a client are satisfied for the same.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder of AJA Trading & General Services. We provide smart system services. One of the systems we have is a delivery application for home services. We’re now working on a new application for taxi passenger transportation.

What challenge were you trying to address with EngineerBabu?           

We needed a company to develop a home services mobile application.

What was the scope of their involvement?

They developed our home services iOS and Android app. I provided them with everything, including the scope of work and logo we had created. We then started working together on design, where they provided us with multiple options to choose from based on our requirement. In the end, they delivered two apps for iOS and two for Android: A user app and a provider app.

The application currently has 43 different home services it delivers. Users select a service and a time and then confirm the appointment. The application isn’t only to book a service, however. On the provider side, the application will receive notifications and they can accept the order. The provider will develop the service and the customer will get a bill for that amount.

What is the team composition?

There are three people I interact with. I don’t know how many other people are involved, however. 

How did you come to work with EngineerBabu?

I found them through online research. We did an analysis on several companies and found that EngineerBabu would add the most value based on our scope of work.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent $13,000 so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We’ve been working together since August 2018.

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

The app was launched in less than four months, and then they made more updates. They’re now working on the third version, including changes based on market realities. There have been no issues from the user side, provider side, or our admin controls. Whatever issues occur, EngineerBabu takes immediate action and helps us. We are satisfied with the service they provide. We just signed on for another year of maintenance.

How did EngineerBabu perform from a project management standpoint?

The first project manager left the company, but the replacements deal with us in a very professional way. They offer multi-communication channels in case of an emergency, and we can reach out to them at any time. I’m satisfied with their people.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The communication is good. I receive phone calls from the co-founder who gave me his direct contact. This gives me more confidence to continue dealing with this company.

Are there any areas they could improve?

The quality could improve just a little.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Make sure they understand the scope of work completely before you start the job.

Please describe your company and your position there.

We are an Analytics Company, specialized in Customer and Marketing Analytics. We have a Solutions portfolio of AI based Marketing Solutions.

For what projects/services did your company hire EngineerBabu?

We hired EngineerBabu to develop the front end user interface for AI based our customer engagement solution SOLUS.

What were your goals for this project?

EngineerBabu had to develop and deliver the certain modules of user interface (front end) for the web application of our customer engagement solution SOLUS.

How did you select this vendor?

We had worked with EngineerBabu on similar assignments, and were happy with the work they had done. Hence we choose EngineerBabu for the work.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

They developed the user interface (front end) web application as the specifications and wire frames provided by us. They delivered a Angular JS application for the same.

What was the team composition?

The project team consisted of 3-4 members, including the Project Coordinator, Angular Developers, QA Engineer and Senior Developer.

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

EngineerBabu was able to deliver the Angular JS application within the stipulated time frame. The team understood the requirements well, and were able to figure out ways to implement certain complex animations and charts using 3rd party libraries, which were not available out of the box. Completion of these charts were crucial to achieve the intended functionalities of the web application.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

The project was managed well, with every task, minutes of meeting and discussion being captured in Basecamp which is the tracking tool used. The project coordinator was effective in setting correct expectations with all the stakeholders both on our side and their side. The deliverables were handed over well within the agreed time.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The frontend developers put in a lot of effort to implement complex requirements. This was very impressive, as the requirements were critical for the success of the feature. The team did a good job to deliver this!

Are there any areas for improvement?

There were some scope for improvement for finishing touches to the user interface. We went through a lot of trial and error to hit the sweet spot.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the co-founder of 9to5.ai, an employee and candidate matching platform. 

What challenge were you trying to address with EngineerBabu?

We reached out to EngineerBabu to develop our platform, including the backend and frontend, using the designs provided by another firm. 

What was the scope of their involvement?

Using our designs, EngineerBabu developed a platform from scratch. Initially, they took a month to gather requirements, collaborating closely with our team. Then, they moved into the development phase, which took about four months, using Apache to build out the backend and Node.js on the frontend.

What is the team composition? 

We worked with a project manager and two developers.

How did you come to work with EngineerBabu?

I believe my business partner had met with them and introduced them to me from there.

How much have you invested with them?

We invested about $15,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from around December 2018–April 2019.

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

They did a great job of accurately implementing the designs we provided. Our customers have all been very happy with the platform's functionality and user-friendliness thus far.

How did EngineerBabu perform from a project management standpoint?

We held weekly meetings to go over the progress of development throughout the project, and they shared their screens with us to give us visual examples. While I'm satisfied with the way they managed the project for the most part, I would've appreciated a little more detail in the progress reports they provided regarding what had been completed at that point. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

They were very professional and accommodating, incorporating any changes I requested outside of the scope of work. Unlike other vendors, they didn't make a big deal about change requests or require additional payment. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

They could be a little more transparent when it comes to guiding teams lacking knowledge in development projects. We had to ask them to clarify certain things or give us more detailed updates on a few occasions. It would've helped to have more information outside of our weekly status meetings. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

They're very professional, timely, and easy to talk to, so keep and open mind and provide a complete scope of work if possible. 

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the CEO of an online marketplace company. 

For what projects/services did your company hire EngineerBabu?

We hired EngineerBabu to develop our mobile app.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to have an app equipped with features similar to our competitors’ apps and an optimized buyer experience.

How did you select this vendor?

My team searched for the best mobile app development companies in India. We decided to select EngineerBabu after receiving a suitable quote and timeline.

Describe the project in detail.

Our project was to create a commerce app equipped with payment processing, buyer search options, and product categories.

What was the team composition?

I worked directly with a project manager. There was also a corresponding backend team.

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

Within a month of our app launch, we got a good response from our customers and received positive ratings on the Google Play store.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The workflow was good. The only problem I noticed was that there were three different project manager changes during my project and the knowledge transfer was bad.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Despite several employees leaving the company, they put effort into coordinating and executing the project well.

Are there any areas for improvement?

There is always some room for improvement. I suggest they implement guidelines for the employees leaving the company between projects.