Exyte

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

I don't have any statistics to share about the impact just yet, but we have experience working with distributed team arrangements like this one. We're very comfortable working with them, and we trust that they will do their job and communicate well. Our team is thrilled to work with them.

How did Exyte perform from a project management standpoint?

They're accountable, and they show up to meetings. They're fully integrated into our Slack, Jira, and other tools, and they feel like members of our own in-house team. They live up to our standards for remote and distributed working team. The rates are mutually advantageous, and they're helping us build up our portfolio.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They go above and beyond, and they ensure their hours overlap works with ours. There is a time difference, but they structure their day to be more available.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can't think of anything they should do to improve.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I don't have any specific advice for potential clients. Our CTO's preexisting relationship helps, but Exyte's resources are fantastically good at their jobs. Ask for what you need and see what they can do for you.

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

Within three months, they developed a very complex MVP. It was very robust and built from scratch, so that’s definitely a testament to the speed and quality of their work. 

How did Exyte perform from a project management standpoint?

Their team exceeded many of our deadlines. Our different time zones actually helped us with efficiency, because we were able to essentially work around the clock. Communication was also never an issue, as my entire time also works remotely. We already had Slack, WhatsApp, and Skype in place. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their range of specialties was most impressive. Normally, outsourced partners specialize in one area. But, while we hired Exyte for blockchain, they also have incredible general-purpose devs and a vast variety of other skills. Their communication skills and price point for quality are hard to beat. Working with them definitely made the most sense to us from every angle.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Overall, I don’t see any areas for improvement so far. They do thorough R&D and robust research. There was never a need to reiterate or circle back. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Because they have such a wide variety of development capabilities, let them know from the beginning what they can expect to take responsibility for. They’ll definitely be able to cater to your needs best that way. 

For the quality and the price point, I’d highly recommend them. There’s always been a divide as to whether in-house or remote development teams are more effective, but we’ve had an amazing experience with them. They’re hands-on and communicative to the point that it feels like they’re working in-house. They offer great balance.

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

Working with Exyte feels more like a partnership than just another development firm-for-hire. The team delivers on time, keeps to their word, and is proactive about what they can and can’t do. If I have to take a day off, they continue forward and are able to intuit what needs to happen next. That way, I never feel like the work is on pause. Additionally, they’re always ready to participate in product or UI/UX solutions; it’s a treat to work with developers who care about usability.

How did Exyte perform from a project management standpoint?

I’ve found them to be extremely communicative, which is a Godsend when it comes to remote teams. It’s easy to use project management tools with them. We coordinate through Slack, Jira, and tickets primarily, and I always know what’s going on.

What did you find most impressive about them?

In general, they seem to have a good, holistic sensibility. The team obviously follows solid development practices because they’re skilled at what they do. But I find their ability to manage a remote team to be incredibly proactive. Exyte makes it easy to manage communication and time zones, and they usually deliver bug-free software.

Nick specifically has been a steadfast resource, and we’ve built a strong rapport with him and his team. When we asked them for resources to help with smart contracts, they really stepped up to meet our demand. Likewise, when they had Android developers opening up, they approached us first to explore opportunities before taking on a new client.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, I can’t think of any at this level.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

The more technical specifications that you can give them, the better they’re able to work. In my experience as a product manager, I’ve found that they’re great at reacting to and participating in all of the materials I’ve provided them. Whether it’s a backlog of tasks in Jira or diagrams of a product roadmap, they always make a point to get back to me.

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

The code that they submitted to the repository was high-quality. Exyte provided the skills that we needed and completed an important part of the project.

How did Exyte perform from a project management standpoint?

My team handled project management. The project progressed a bit slowly because of the time zone difference, but Exyte always met deadlines. We worked in an agile methodology and used Confluence, Jira, and Bitbucket. We’re happy with how the project went.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their skill level and integrity were impressive, and they completed all of the milestones. They were good people to work with.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Some communication could be improved.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Because you’re working from different locations and time zones, you need to plan specifics upfront to keep everything synchronized.