Forwardcode Techstudio

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the COO at a consulting company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Forwardcode Techstudio?

We’re building out our software capabilities. We want to build our software and build more for our clients in the intellectual property space. We’ve worked with Forwardcode to do that.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Forwardcode is developing a web-only SaaS product for us from scratch. The two projects we’re working on are both end-to-end. Forwardcode helps us get to the end of each iteration. They make sure everything works, and they do that extra proofing for us as well.

We initially came up with the concept and provided design mockups. Forwardcode worked through all the specific aspects of it, ensuring that it would work properly. They asked questions about how it would all be executed. Then, they began the development.   

Whenever there is a better way of doing something than outlined in the design, Forwardcode suggests it — they implement it if we agree it is the right thing to do.

What is the team composition?

We work with two teammates from Forwardcode: a backend developer and a teammate in charge of the overall frontend work.

How did you come to work with Forwardcode Techstudio?

I met Forwarecode through a referral. They did a bit of work for us that we liked, so we decided to keep them on a more permanent basis.

What is the status of this engagement?

We work on a few projects with them and have an ongoing partnership.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We’d worked with other developers on our client projects, and they didn’t meet our expectations after about two months of work. When we worked with Forwardcode, they built almost the entire project we needed from scratch in around a month. 

How did Forwardcode Techstudio perform from a project management standpoint?

Forwardcode is extremely effective at communicating deadlines. They’re good at telling us what needs to be done, and they’re always one step ahead of us. They’re excellent overall.

I am the project manager on these projects. For Forwardcode, it’s really about completing the work. They’re very organized and they take responsibility for the projects.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their ability to take complete ownership over a project is impressive. Fowardcode is transparent and communicative, and they do everything correctly and with integrity. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

No.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

Clients need to be transparent about their needs. Forwardcode is very clear, and they’ll meet whatever the expectations are. If they don’t clearly understand what the client wants, they won’t be able to do their work correctly.