EngineerBabu

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They used outdated technology during the implementation phase.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.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the CEO of Vendi, a digital marketing firm.

For what projects/services did your company hire EngineerBabu?

We hired EngineerBabu to provide our company with offshore IT support for our development project in Latin America.

What were your goals for this project?

Our intentions for starting this engagement were to increase our firm’s effectiveness and reduce costs overall.

How did you select this vendor?

I sourced the team on this website, Clutch.co.

Describe the project in detail.

EngineerBabu offered us comprehensive IT remote support for our whole business.

What was the team composition?

They assigned a dedicated senior business development manager to our project.

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

The team performed at a very fast pace. EngineerBabu is a team that delivers on what they promise.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The workflow between our two teams was outstanding.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

EngineerBabu took an approach that extended far beyond the technical realm. They cared about every detail of our project.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No, not for now.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the CTO of Fit Shuffle. We provide distinct workout guides crafted by fitness experts that specialize in diverse training techniques. Our style takes away the guesswork and monotony from working out.

For what projects/services did your company hire EngineerBabu?

We already had a pilot app in a hybrid environment, but it had a few issues. EngineerBabu came in to revamp the app using standard plugins.

What were your goals for this project?

We set out to build a user-friendly, intuitive mobile app with a rich UX/UI.

How did you select this vendor?

We researched around five mobile app developers. EngineerBabu’s past clients provided good references, which made our decision easy.

Describe the project in detail.

We had a series of discovery meetings where we established well-documented requirements and approval processes. Basecamp stores all our project details, documents, and communications.

What was the team composition?

We’re working with a 15-member team from EngineerBabu, including a project manager.

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

The app is currently undergoing QA and will launch in the middle of June. The process has been reliable and smooth so far.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Our project managers work together well, and Basecamp has been critical. They’re very easy to work with.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I’ve been blown away by their mobile and web app knowledge.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I’m not aware of anything at this time. Their team is awesome when given fleshed-out requirements.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the CEO and co-founder of Darlingo. It’s a relationship app that helps users connect with others based on the languages they speak.

For what projects/services did your company hire EngineerBabu?

I needed help with app development.

What were your goals for this project?

I wanted to create the app, then launch it.

How did you select this vendor?

I initially found them online. After speaking with their team, I was pleased with their ideas and decided they’d be a good fit for the project.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

They’re designing and developing the iOS mobile app and creating a corresponding website.

What was the team composition?

I work with a project manager, two iOS developers, a backend developer, a business analyst, a database administrator, and a tester.

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

Currently, EngineerBabu is working on our prototype. So far, they’ve been instrumental in our progress.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

They manage their workflow very well. We have an excellent relationship. The team is available, responsive, and professional. All of my questions and requests are quickly addressed.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I’m most impressed with their creative skills. When we tested their work with users, the design received unanimous praise. They’ve also been very flexible and responsive, accommodating our changing needs.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Unfortunately, the first project manager assigned to our account left the company midway through our project. The change caused some minor delays and miscommunications. However, they filled the position with another staff member who was already familiar with the project and quickly rectified the situation in a professional manner.

This review was updated on March 19th, 2019, by the client. The original star ratings were: Overall- 4.5, Quality- 4.5, Schedule- 4, Cost- 5, NPS- 5. New content is below: 

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the CEO and co-founder of Darlingo, the only relationship app that allows you to meet someone special based on the language they speak.

For what projects/services did your company hire EngineerBabu?

We needed web and mobile app development.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted a finished product we could launch onto the app store.

How did you select this vendor?

We were impressed by their reviews, and they offered an affordable price point. They had also created previous apps in the same sector.

Describe the project in detail.

They did full-stack development based on my original idea. They also did testing and helped us launch the iOS app onto the app store.

What was the team composition?

I worked with a project manager, two iOS developers, a backend developer, a business analyst, a database administrator, and a tester.

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

They’ve been instrumental in our progress as we’ve moved from prototyping to launch. They also created an excellent website.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

They’ve managed it well and we have an excellent relationship. They answered all my questions and fulfilled my requests quickly. They’ve also been very flexible, accommodating our changing needs.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They used their creative skills to create designs which received unanimous praise from test users.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Unfortunately, the first project manager assigned to our account left the company midway through our project. The change caused some minor delays and miscommunications. However, they filled the position with another staff member who was already familiar with the project and quickly rectified the situation in a professional manner.