FOONKIE MONKEY

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I was a project director for 20 years for a company specialized in the health sector.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with FOONKIE MONKEY?

During my time there, specifically over the last seven years, we worked with FOONKIE MONKEY on the development of mobile apps.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They mainly developed mobile apps for both Android and iOS platforms, while also providing maintenance and support. The purpose of the apps is to allow customers to locate all the company’s service locations and to rate them. It also allows associated service providers to create a profile and a list of all the services they offer, which can also receive ratings.

What is the team composition?

They worked independently, but they’d come to work at our premises whenever we needed them. The team would usually range between two to six people.

How did you come to work with FOONKIE MONKEY?

We evaluated different suppliers for this specific project and decided on FOONKIE MONKEY because we knew they had worked for a local financial company, which we found very interesting.

How much have you invested in them?

We spent around $35,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in 2010. The app was finished around 2011, however, they’re still working with the company for maintenance and other projects.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They’re very honest, dedicated, and open to collaborating. If we had any issues, we could call them and they would be there, no matter what the time was. They were completely responsible and professional.

How did FOONKIE MONKEY perform from a project management standpoint?

We used a project management tool, and they always were very punctual. We had to make some adjustments at times because we didn’t always respect the exact dates we established at the beginning, but there were never any important delays. I’d say they met deadlines 95% of the time.

What did you find most impressive about them?

We weren’t very familiar with mobile apps and app development, but they guided us and helped us a lot during this process.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No. The company has a very good relationship with them. I only have positive things to say.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m an advisor at the Ministry of Finance of Colombia at the Budget Office. We are in charge of the transparency and citizen information strategy. One of the products available on our website is an economic transparency subsite. It provides all the public budget expenses information and lists people hired with public funding

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Foonkie Monkey?

In 2015, we started analyzing our existing platform and found it wasn’t intuitive and didn’t generate much traffic. We hired Foonkie Monkey to conduct a navigability study and develop an improved new platform that would generate more visits from users. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?
 
Our previous platform was limited to a web application. It had been developed on a Bootstrap library. Foonkie Monkey adapted our site for use on mobile phones. They merged it with Java and other technologies.

What is the team composition?

We initially worked with three people from Foonkie Monkey. As the project came along, we added a fourth resource near the end. 

How did you come to work with Foonkie Monkey?

We work closely with the IT Ministry who had partnered with Foonkie Monkey before. We took their team into consideration while looking for firms to assist us with this project. After conducting an evaluation, we selected them.

How much have you invested in them?

We spent around $23,000–$25,000 on their services.

What is the status of this engagement?

The project lasted from March to October 2015. We made some adjustments at the end of the year and launched the final product by the beginning of 2016.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We never had any complaints. In fact, we were quite pleased with the results Foonkie Monkey produced. We even spoke with them recently about drafting a new contract to make additional improvements to our site. In general, their work is of a high caliber. They offer rapid response times. We’ve only received positive comments from our users who are located all over the world. In particular, the platform is easy to navigate.  

How did Foonkie Monkey perform from a project management standpoint?

Foonkie Monkey kept us constantly informed via a project management tool that enabled us to communicate and review documents. It took a few additional days to finish the project, but that wasn’t a significant problem. They’re both pleasant to work with and skilled from a technical perspective. Their team gave our project a more human quality. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

Foonkie Monkey possesses a level of technical knowledge that surpassed all our expectations. Working together has been an enlightening process for us.  They deftly leverage technologies they use in programming. We’ve had to make very complex adjustments, but they’ve done them with ease thanks to the flawless foundational product they built. 
 
Are there any areas they could improve?

My boss doesn’t like the colors they used in the design, but that’s a very subjective comment. Other people really enjoy the color scheme and find the appearance relaxing. Although the site might seem a bit static compared to other government sites in Latin America, lots of animation and movement is better suited to a marketing company. We trust the team’s consultation.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a business partner for a pharmaceutical company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with FOONKIE MONKEY?

We needed a development firm to create a mobile application.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We hired FOONKIE MONKEY to develop a mobile app for healthcare professionals. The app provides a series of educational resources that help doctors diagnose patients. Healthcare professionals are essential assets to our company, so we use the app to connect and build relationships with local doctors. I don’t remember the exact technical details, but they provided adequate documentation of the technologies used to build the app. The initial version of the app took around 4-6 months to create. Then, they initiated a second development phase to make improvements and launch a final build.

What is the team composition?

They allocated 3–4 developers to build the app.

How did you come to work with FOONKIE MONKEY?

They presented their portfolio at a digital conference we attended. This proved their ability to develop attractive and high-quality apps. We went through a bidding process based on our requirements for the application and FOONIKE MONKEY won.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent around $30,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

The project took place from 2014–2015.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

It was difficult to measure the ROI for the solution, but it was a successful strategy. We successfully influenced the partners and healthcare professionals that we were attempting to reach. We received positive feedback on the content featured on the app and it’s still functioning four years after the initial launch. We’re able to publish content on the platform internally and it’s become a standard part of our usual procedures. They met our primary objective of getting quality content in the hands of medical and healthcare professionals.

How did FOONKIE MONKEY perform from a project management standpoint?

We had several meetings, calls, and did follow-ups based on the advances of the project. They managed to deliver development milestones within the agreed upon timeline. We didn’t use a specialized project management tool.

What did you find most impressive about them?

FOONKIE MONKEY went the extra mile to make us happy and deliver excellent results. They were flexible with small changes to the project and accommodated our feedback. Their brainstorming efforts were integral to finding solutions that benefited both parties. They’ve won other projects with us for the quality of their work.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the strategic communications manager for the Colombian Navy. I used to be the communications manager for the Colombian Army for four years, but then a specific office was created to divide certain functions.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with FOONKIE MONKEY?

Part of the communications strategy that was established about three years ago was to find ways to get closer to people. The army is very active in the country due to the many regional conflicts and the fight against drug trafficking. Our work is usually on the outskirts of the country, so we thought that being closer to people might give them a greater sense of security.

One of the strategies we established was to create a mobile app. We knew that FOONKIE MONKEY had developed apps for other public agencies, so we contacted them.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They developed an app that explains our mission, our work, and allows people to send messages, and more. Another important feature of the app is the ability to report emergencies happening on the ocean, rivers, etc., so it would help us save lives.

The app was developed for both Android and iOS platforms. We thought about doing it for Blackberry as well, but it was expensive to do so as they seemed to be disappearing, so we discarded the idea.

What is the team composition?

They assigned around five team members.

How did you come to work with FOONKIE MONKEY?

Something like this hadn’t been done in the army before; we were basically pioneers for this kind of development. I started looking for app development agencies myself, both abroad and here in Colombia. When I was looking for someone local, I came across the app of an important local bank. I saw FOONKIE MONKEY’s logo there, so I gave them a call.

How much have you invested in them?

We spent around $60,000 dollars.

What is the status of this engagement?

It was a pretty robust app, so the development lasted about a year—from 2014 to 2015.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The app helped us materialize our strategy, which was very important. FOONKIE MONKEY not only created a beautiful app but delivered something that helped us fulfill our mission of guaranteeing people’s security on the ocean. There aren’t many military apps in Latin America, so we became innovators in this regard. It’s an exceptional and useful app which created a way for the population to communicate directly with us.

How did FOONKIE MONKEY perform from a project management standpoint?

They are young and very practical. It wasn’t easy for us to materialize the concept, but they did a great job of translating our ideas. It was a win/win relationship.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They were especially great at getting to know us as an institution, and at understanding our ideas and developing them. Additionally, they used the latest technologies to create a modern and adaptable app and were very well versed on all the procedures.

Are there any areas they could improve?

This kind of product can always be improved because technology changes so fast, but that really depends on us. Things can get obsolete if you stop updating them every now and then.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the Community Executive for a leading bank in Colombia.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with FOONKIE MONKEY?

We needed someone to develop a mobile banking app for us.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

DaVivienda developed and maintained the first version of the app.

What is the team composition?

We worked with four to five developers.

How did you come to work with FOONKIE MONKEY?

We did an open call and selected them based on previously defined criteria.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from 2008 until 2009.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The launch was a success and they delivered more than we expected. It was the birth of mobile banking for us.

How did FOONKIE MONKEY perform from a project management standpoint?

They shared responsibility with the bank and finished the project on time. There were some delays on our end but they always supported us throughout the project.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their contributions went above and beyond our expectations of their service.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

Our startup was founded last year. I am the legal representative and a member of the board.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Foonkie Monkey?

They've developed an end-to-end platform that we expect to launch in about a month. We're currently running the final tests.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They built an app that connects people who need to store things with people who rent out spaces like houses and parking lots. It connects our clients with people who have extra space and want to profit from it. The app also integrates with online payment systems. We connect entrepreneurs who send their merchandise abroad to DHL and other logistic services.

What is the team composition?

We had between four to six developers when we started, and then we worked with three at a time. During testing, we worked with four.

How did you come to work with Foonkie Monkey?

I got into contact with them because a big client of mine recommended them.

How much have you invested in them?

We spend around $35,000 a year.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started in April 2017 and the work is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Without them, we wouldn’t even have a project. Their development work has been essential for us to get to this point.

How did Foonkie Monkey perform from a project management standpoint?

They have managed everything well. We had some delays, but that always happens with this kind of project.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I have a great impression of them. They're young, but professional and mature.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I work for a global software development company. My main responsibility is managing our company’s relationships with other agencies, including FOONKIE MONKEY.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with FOONKIE MONKEY?

Sometimes, our clients have specialized technology or consulting needs that we can’t fulfill. As a result, we outsource those services.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

FOONKIE MONKEY provides development support for both internal and external projects. We call on their team to provide specialized services on a need-by-need basis.

How did you come to work with FOONKIE MONKEY?

I was not working with the company at the time, but I understand that we first found them through Clutch.

What is the status of this engagement?

We have worked together for nearly a year and the relationship is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We are very happy with our experience so far, that’s why we continue to collaborate.

How did FOONKIE MONKEY perform from a project management standpoint?

They seamlessly follow our own management methods. The team completes all tasks by the established deadlines.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of Cultura Canina, a professional pet service company. We have a pet hotel, a dog’s college, clinical services, and otology specialists. We also offer training services for both dogs and owners.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with FOONKIE MONKEY?

We needed app development.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They developed an Android and iOS app that includes all the services we offer, from daycare to therapies, dog college, vet services, and so on. With this app, our clients can check out all our services, see important dates, make daycare reservations, and more. It also has audiovisual help and many other features.

What is the team composition?

I’m not 100% sure but I know I talked with four or five people.

How much have you invested in them?

We’ve spent $25,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them at the end of last year.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I now have direct and close contact with my existing and potential clients, as well as improved communication with them. My business has grown; our number of clients has practically doubled and several of them have bigger incomes.

How did FOONKIE MONKEY perform from a project management standpoint?

They were very strict and always kept us updated. They even pushed us to deliver what they needed faster and were always invested in the project.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their organization and the audiovisuals they incorporated into the app are great.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of Chipmedia.com.co. We work with audiovisual content including animation, recording, video production, and drone technology.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Foonkie Monkey?

We needed an app to manage payments.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They developed the app for both iOS and Android. The solution promoted our services in addition to processing payments.

What is the team composition?

We worked directly with two project managers that had a team behind the scenes.

How did you come to work with Foonkie Monkey?

They have a distinguished reputation in Colombia; the team had even been on television.

How much have you invested in them?

We spent about $7,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

For this project, we started working together in November 2017 and finished in May 2018.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Foonkie Monkey made our lives easier. They had a useful range of web design services and we trusted them. Although I was not in charge of the project, I liked the app immensely.

How did Foonkie Monkey perform from a project management standpoint?

We were in constant communication across multiple channels—email, phone, and Google Hangout. The team always met deadlines; we never had an issue with scheduling.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The team was very innovative and completely improved our original idea for the app. The app turned out better than we envisioned.

Are there any areas they could improve?

The prices could be better, but otherwise, everything was great.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I was the general manager at the Colombian Society of Cardiology, an organization dedicated to reducing the burden of cardiovascular disease.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with FOONKIE MONKEY?

We needed to develop an app for cardiac pathology diagnostic and treatment management.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

FOONKIE MONKEY developed our app for both Android and iOS.

What is the team composition?

I had two main points of contact.

How did you come to work with FOONKIE MONKEY?

A pharmaceutical lab recommended them. We’d worked with other developers before, but we liked what FOONKIE MONKEY had to offer, so we hired them.

What is the status of this engagement?

The project lasted from January–May 2017.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The app made a large impact when we released it. It was downloaded quickly by many doctors who use it for their daily work.

How did FOONKIE MONKEY perform from a project management standpoint?

The communication was fast and efficient.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Working with medical language can be hard, but FOONKIE MONKEY did a great job. They understood the concepts and translated everything quickly into the app. The visual layout was great, and they understood exactly what we wanted.

Are there any areas they could improve?

The project lasted a bit longer than expected, but it was mainly because of us and our other partners.