Exceed Team

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm head of the department at a digital marketing agency.

What challenge were you trying to address with Exceed Team?

We needed a new user interface for our backend.

What was the scope of their involvement?

We started with mockups and sent them the API for our backend. They developed every functionality according to the mockup. They worked remotely and used React Redux, since we wanted a single page application.

What is the team composition?

I had one main point of contact, but I know we had three members of their team working with them.

How did you come to work with Exceed Team?

We found them on Upwork.

How much have you invested with them?    

We've invested $5,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We began working together in June 2018, and we wrapped up in July 2019.

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

They hit all of the milestones and they were always on time. The designs were pixel-perfect and were creative about the work to make the product better.

How did Exceed Team perform from a project management standpoint?

I have no complaints. I just spoke to one person and things showed up, which is what I like. We had weekly checkpoints and we also spoke at other points to clarify things. We used Upwork, Skype, and Google Sheets.

What did you find most impressive about them?

We loved their pixel-perfect development.

Are there any areas they could improve?

We had some things initially missing in the mockups that we expected, but they added them later. 

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the founder of a digital agency and a developer there.

For what projects/services did your company hire Exceed Team?

I’ve requested their services for multiple tasks, from small brochure sites to larger projects.

What were your goals for this project?

I originally needed web development.

How did you select this vendor?

Our involvement grew from a number of smaller projects.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

Usually, they provided backend development while I did frontend development, and sometimes I managed the project while they did more extensive development work.

What was the team composition?

I worked closely with 2—3 of their developers each day on our projects.

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

Their development capacity enabled me to take on more work as I could outsource some responsibilities to them.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

I managed most of the project myself, as I wanted to be sure that I was delivering what the client wanted. They have team members who review work as well, so there are multiple checks. The team and I held a scrum each morning.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Everyone was friendly and eager to deliver a good product. They’re happy to jump on any problem or bug.

Are there any areas for improvement?

It’s good to establish effective project management processes because it makes a difference in product delivery. However, that is always the case with working with people remotely. I’m satisfied with how our engagement has turned out.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the CTO of a tech travel startup.

For what projects/services did your company hire Exceed Team?

We need a team of talented engineers to work on complex integrations on our backend.

What were your goals for this project?

We needed Exceed Team to expand our backend’s functionalities and optimize data storage.

How did you select this vendor?

We found Exceed Team through UpWork.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

Exceed Team designed and integrated new concepts into our Node.js backend, combining it with third-party APIs, expanding functionalities for access, and creating a database for storage using MongoDB.

What was the team composition?

We worked with two full-stack front and backend engineers.

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

We launched our platform on time, and are completely satisfied with Exceed Team’s work.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Communication was seamless. We communicated through Slack, receiving reports daily.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I appreciated their responsiveness, understanding of the requirements, and quick delivery.

Are there any areas for improvement?

There’s nothing in particular.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder and director of a blockchain analysis company that works primarily in the machine learning space.

What challenge were you trying to address with Exceed Team?

Initially, we were looking for a vendor to build a basic website for our company, but we expanded the scope as we worked through the project.

What was the scope of their involvement?

We had a UX specialist put together a set of high-fidelity wireframes, and we shared them with Exceed Team via Sketch. Then, they built the full site from scratch using React.js. It’s a simple website that helps us market our company, and there’s also features that allow users to login, go through a verification process, and submit service requests. We’re still working with them on this project.

What is the team composition?

I work with a project manager and another development resource.

How did you come to work with Exceed Team?

Someone in our office recommended Exceed Team. We gave them an easy trial project to get a sense of how they worked, and they seemed capable of taking on our project. Additionally, they offered a great price for the quality of their services.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent about £6,000 (approximately $7,800 USD) on this initiative.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in October 2018, and the project is ongoing. We’re also open to expanding our partnership with Exceed Team to include other services.

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

Internally, we’re pretty impressed with the quality of their work.

How did Exceed Team perform from a project management standpoint?

Exceed Team manages a smooth and efficient workflow. If we ever run into an issue, they reach out and address it immediately. They’re always available whenever we need to talk to them. Despite the language barrier, we communicate very well. So far, it’s been a very pleasant engagement.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I’m most pleased with the value they offer. They charge a very competitive price for high-quality work and services.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, nothing comes to mind.

Please describe your company and your position there.

We are currently developing a SaaS platform for large enterprises (10,000+ employees) to assist their project management efforts. I am the founder of this startup.

For what projects/services did your company hire Exceed Team?

Full stack development.

What were your goals for this project?

The system has to be robust enough to handle large quantities of data as we plan to scale this worldwide.

How did you select this vendor?

We chose this vendor via an online freelance website after performing a thorough interview with the developer.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

The vendor has been providing full stack services for us.

What was the team composition?

We have one developer currently.

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

We are still in pre-launch development phase, however are satisfied with the work provided by this vendor.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

We use a kanban board system as well as text messaging application.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their responsivity is impressive.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Nothing major.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the co-founder and CEO of Kiskadi, a Brazilian SaaS CRM startup. We provide the tools necessary for retailers to create web-based and mobile loyalty programs, and also for consumers to check their loyalty points and promotions.

For what projects/services did your company hire Exceed Team?

We engaged Exceed Team to build a critical functionality and provide web development services.

What were your goals for this project?

My company wanted to release a new version of our marketing module within two months.

How did you select this vendor?

After checking reviews, conducting interviews, and having potential vendors perform code tests, we partnered with Exceed Team.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

Exceed Team has provided web development services. They have developed the frontend in Angular JS and the backend in Ruby on Rails. The team has also built a new functionality.

What was the team composition?

We work with one team member.

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

They implemented a crucial new functionality within the first month of our engagement.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Despite being an offshore vendor, Exceed Team has worked well with our Brazilian team. Project management has been adequate.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Exceed Team has delivered on their commitments. They are candid, reliable, and trustworthy. The quality of their work is excellent.

Are there any areas for improvement?

They could expand their foreign language capabilities.