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Globalluxsoft, LLC is a full-lifecycle company focused on software development services. We present a rare combination of cross-industry experience and thorough technological domain expertise. The company has enabled several startups to go from idea to MVP and facilitated quick staffing growth for more mature companies.

Our team has worked with a number of customers in the USA, Finland, Netherlands, Ukraine, Germany, and Australia. Headquartered in the USA, the company has a research and development center in Kharkiv, Ukraine. 

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$5,000+
 
$25 - $49 / hr
 
10 - 49
 Founded
2015
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Lexington, KY
headquarters
  • GlobalLuxSoft Lexington, KY 40517
    United States
    +1 (502) 792-7307
other locations
  • GlobalLuxSoft Kharkiv 61166
    Ukraine
    +38 (050) 298-1847

Focus

Service lines
  • Custom Software Development
  • IT Strategy consulting
  • Web development
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Client focus
  • Small business (<$10M)
  • Midmarket ($10M - $1B)
Industry focus
  • Manufacturing
  • Education
  • Advertising & marketing
Mobile focus
Frameworks and CMS
Programming & scripting
Ecommerce systems
Application platform
CRM functions
CRM solutions
Productivity & collaboration

Portfolio

Key clients: 

MakeTime, eCozy, GlobalRevGen, Invoca, Tripedy, Petra’s Planet for Schools

Campaign Management Tool

GlobalRevGen is an internal system for automation of an advertising agency that specializes in affiliate marketing.

Smart Home Solution

eCozy is a smart home solution for comfort and energy efficiency.

CNC Machining Platform

MakeTime is an online platform that enables companies to produce machined components quickly and more efficiently than ever before. MakeTime does this by collecting unused CNC machine time from qualified machine shops across the United States, and placing each order with the right shop for the job. Developed software helps customers streamline time-wasting processes, gives insight and transparency to a confusing process, overcomes capacity shortages, and takes the mystery out of pricing.

PPC Marketplace

Invoca is a platform for automation and accounting telephone marketing; online marketplace for advertiser-to-publisher collaboration.

Price Comparison Website

Tripedy is a service for search of airplane tickets on a set of sites via one interface. Platform provides a unique combinations of content with a focus on different cities and airports in general.

E-learning Platform for Schools

Petra’s Planet for Schools is a new kind of online learning environment for pre and primary school pupils. The play experience and games in the virtual school help to develop the skills that every child needs in today’s rapidly changing world. In addition to the learning aspects, Petra’s Planet for Schools enables classmates to go on a shared voyage to different countries and cultures around the world.

 

 

Reviews

5.0
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IoT, Mobile App, and Software Dev for Energy Company

"With GlobalLuxSoft, it was streamlined, honest, and to the point."

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$10,000 to $49,999
 
May - Oct. 2016
Project summary: 

GlobalLuxSoft created a mobile software to manage water radiator thermostats. The team integrated hardware and industrial protocols into the app. They now perform maintenance and upgrades.

The Reviewer
 
11-50 Employees
 
Germany
Former COO, Energy Company
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

The team was brought on late in the project, but successfully joined the initiative and pushed it to completion. GlobalLuxSoft fulfilled all of their promises and more. They were very organized and worked quickly, sometimes on weekends, to finish the application.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

For this project, I was the COO at a Munich-based company. We had a Smart thermostat for water radiators.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with GlobalLuxSoft?

We had already gone through a few outsourced technical teams because none of them were able to help us define an acceptable user scope for the product or match the needs that we had for the product. It was a hardware product, but it still needed a very strong software layer. Because of this, we were looking for a company to match the hardware needs of our device with the software use cases. 

It was challenging to find the right team. We hired 3 or 4 teams over 8 months and none of them succeeded. We were lucky that we found GlobalLuxSoft. They didn’t solve all of our problems, but they solved the software part really well.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We were building a thermostat that could be put into a water radiator, which is widespread in Europe. We have water radiators with a thermostat that controls the temperatures. In the US, it is generally a boiler based thermostat solution. We were building out a device that was a design driven approach; it had to appeal to our main audience. It was a sleek and lovely device with a Red Dot design award.

The main situation for use was for people at home who didn’t want to spend a lot of time calibrating their thermostat. It allows you to make adjustments on the app and notifies the user if they have to change the temperature or the temperature has changed. Basically, when the app requires user action. This eliminates the need to go to the thermostat to push buttons on it. The team at GlobalLuxSoft solved the challenge well; it was designed and incorporated those instances that we needed and withstood the testing that we needed.

There are a lot of industrial protocols used for IT connectivity. In particular, we had a CIP protocol which is widely used in IT device industrial protocols. This protocol had to be integrated into the app. We also worked on integrating voice commands through the API using Amazon and Alexa. I left the company before the API was ready. I believe it was integrated successfully. Then there are a lot of other specific technologies that apply to iOS and Android development.

They helped us moving forward on the project side, as well as the technological side. Our product is offered on both Android and iOS and can be easily found on Google. I’m not a technician, so I can not speak to the project’s hardcore software development. There were a lot of technologies that applied under their section of the IoT [Internet of Things]. They used a lot of protocols from the real world that you have to integrate with both the software and the hardware.

How did you come to work with GlobalLuxSoft?

We were referred by two different start-ups. One of them is another Ukranian energy company in Kiev. They had worked with GlobalLuxSoft previously and referred us to them. The other company was friends with the founder of our company who also referred GlobalLuxSoft. So we had two recommendations for them. Back then, we thought we would be able to handle the problems with the existing teams on our own, but in the end, we decided to reach out to GlobalLuxSoft. Our CEO met with them and kicked off the collaboration.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent between $10,000 and $50,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in May 2016 and are still working together. The thermostat project finished in June 2016, but then they changed to a support and maintenance role. We’ve since released several versions before the project ended in October 2016. When I was leaving in October 2016, they were moving into some new products in the Smart Home space with smoke alarms. I believe they were still using GlobalLuxSoft and have continued to work with them.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

First, we developed the hardware 20-22 months. At some point, we knew we had to come up with a good software that was able to control our hardware. We later realized that software in hardware companies is sometimes more important than the hardware itself. If you think of the GlobalLuxSoft’s total contribution, it was not more than 15-20% of the total work. But, if you think of the importance of their work in making the product functional, their contribution was huge. It was definitely over 50% in terms of bringing the product to market. 

I wish we could have found them earlier because they really saved us time and made the project market-ready. Our progress was terrible before finding them. Hardware and software are independent, but it’s difficult to change teams on the go and then having to find somebody who is an expert in building something complex but also able to jump in from day one and understand your problems. I’m not a technical person, but I do remember the enthusiasm our CEO had when we started working with GlobalLuxSoft. It turned out to be a good decision in the end.

We released the app fairly quickly, within 7 weeks of bringing them on board. We worked on it much earlier and longer, but they were able to reiterate it, write good code, and integrate the protocols. The first version was published under their care.

How did GlobalLuxSoft perform from a project management standpoint?

Project management was one of their strongest points. They were well organized. They took an approach that I wish more outsourcers would take: they under promised and over delivered. Unfortunately, I’ve had the opposite experience with other companies. With GlobalLuxSoft, it was streamlined, honest, and to the point. We had some good candid feedback for each other. It worked out well. They really came in at the right time for us.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The communication was quite good and they over-delivered; we worked extensively on weekends sometimes. We really needed somebody who could save the app and idea. Since we had used other teams before them, they were not coding from scratch, which made it even harder. Given the circumstances, they jumped right in, started working, and did a phenomenal job.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There were things that could be improved on both sides, but you can’t find a perfect developer.

5.0
Overall Score There is no ideal company in the world, but the engagement went well.
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
    Scheduling was quite good. We had no troubles with them.
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
    If the CEO decided to work with them on future projects, he must have been quite satisfied.
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
    It was really good. We were more than satisfied.
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer
    Definitely, I would love to recommend them and would be happy to do so. I already have more than once.

Multiple Software Dev Services for Consultancy Firm

"They’re my A-team ... I always reach out to them."

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$50,000 to $199,999
 
Nov. 2015 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

GlobalLuxSoft conducts backend and frontend development for startup software prototypes in an outsourced engagement, utilizing various technical stacks and scaling resources to expedite the workflow. 

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
Lexington, Kentucky
Dmitry Strakovsky
Principal, DAF Services
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Through GlobalLuxSoft’s flexible support, multiple initiatives with minimal specifications have finished on time and demonstrated outstanding quality. The team’s broad expertise, open communication, and eagerness to deliver functional solutions continue to boost productivity. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I run DAF Services, a consultancy company, where I offer mostly UX and project management. I work with a client on a specific product and figure out how to build it in terms of matching their needs to the product that they’re developing and determining the skills required to deliver the product in the end. I usually use outside development firms. Because I have a good record of working with GlobalLuxSoft, I’ve worked with them on many occasions.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with GlobalLuxSoft?

I work with early-stage companies that are often startups. In general, there’s not enough time to produce extensive documentation. So, what we try to do is find an inexpensive solution for a client, prototype it very fast, and determine if the prototypes are really addressing the client’s goals or the needs of the potential market.

Speed is a major asset of GlobalLuxSoft, and all of the people I’ve worked with have been absolutely great at taking a minimal set of specifications, asking the right questions, and delivering a more complete product than described originally. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We built the backend for a startup client in contract management. We had minimal specifications but no time to figure them out. GlobalLuxSoft worked very well with us in terms of fleshing out the technical specifications, as I was mostly working on the UI design and was the overall product lead with this client. They were able to develop a frontend on top of the backend that we’re developing that addressed all of the client’s specifications and more.

What skills were you looking for in a team?

I’m fairly agnostic in terms of backend technologies. I’ve worked with teams that are more on the Laravel side of things. I’ve also worked with Django teams. Because I support early stage companies, I’m not trying to dive into a specific technology stack but rather to create something nearly from scratch. Most of the projects that I’ve worked with GlobalLuxSoft have been in Ruby on Rails. We’ve also done some Node development. I know that they have other services, but these are the stacks that we’ve done. On the frontend, we’ve mostly used Angular and sometimes View. In my conversations with the team, we’ve spoken about React but haven’t been that excited about it. Also, specific team members do have quite a bit of expertise in Angular. When we were testing a project, we decided to see what View could deliver for us, and the team did half the project in that. On my end, I use Decouple backend frameworks and quick frontend prototypes, mostly in Angular.

How many resources have been assigned to your project?

Usually, I try to work with them in putting together a team of a backend developer, a frontend developer, and a QA person. We usually end up going with Eastern European resources. The prices are fairly low, so I can actually afford a dedicated QA person. For shorter timelines, we add another person on the backend. Because I have a little expertise in the frontend, we generally don’t add an extra person there. Depending on the project, we may also bring in someone who exclusively creates templates in HTML and CSS.

How did you come to work with GlobalLuxSoft?

They were recommended to me. I was looking at several vendors in Eastern Europe. I’m from Russia, so most of my technical networks tend that way. It’s not an issue culturally for me to work with teams from Russia and Ukraine. I’m pretty aware of the price gap. The specific project that we worked on was a startup, and we were way over budget and developing with 2 US firms. GlobalLuxSoft rescued the project at the last minute.

How much have you invested with GlobalLuxSoft?

I’ve spent between $50,000 and $200,000 per year with them.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in November of 2015, and the work is ongoing. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or impact of the engagement?

They helped with a project that was crashing and burning; they completely turned it around. Since then, I’ve trusted them with several projects where I had less of a spec than I wanted. The project management side of me gets very nervous when that happens. They can put together a team that really supports me in those efforts.

Often, when I’m dealing with software companies that hide behind the spec, I get into a tug of war because something wasn’t specified. When it’s a startup situation or you’re trying to knock out prototypes quickly, it’s important to have a flexible team. GlobalLuxSoft really respects deadlines. Whenever I work through the weekend, they’re right there with me.

How did GlobalLuxSoft perform from a project management standpoint?

They’re my A-team. When I have projects that are pushed for time and I’m nervous about something, I always reach out to them. We use mostly Trello to communicate. I wouldn’t quite call myself a 1-man shop, but most of the time I am. I try not to get too far into standardized Agile practices. They’re helpful in a larger setting.

Generally, we have standups that depend on the deadline. We mostly do tracking with Trello. At times, Trello’s not enough just in terms of getting a more granular view of the project; at that point, we use spreadsheets. I’ve been in situations where Agile becomes a religion and nothing gets done.

Are there any areas GlobalLuxSoft could improve?

I can’t think of anything at this point. The communication is very open. The few times I had issues, I’ve been able to address the team directly, and they were solved. 

5.0
Overall Score I really enjoy working with their team. We’ve had a learning process, but the communication channels have been incredibly open from the start.
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
    They addressed the issues that we had in the beginning of our relationship.
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
    They’re not the cheapest, but in terms of communication and a stable team, they’re amazing. They’ve always given me a single point of contact; for these types of projects, that’s outstanding.
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
    They’ve consistently delivered above my expectations.
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer
    The leadership at GlobalLuxSoft has a really good blend of developer savvy and overall business savvy. They try to make the project successful, and that’s a pretty rare quality, especially when we’re talking about outsourcing.

Web App Dev & QA for Online Machinery Service

“They delivered a virtually bug-free software, and their QA was second to none.”

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$200,000 to $999,999
 
2014 - 2016
Project summary: 

GlobalLuxSoft revamped a platform that connects manufacturers with machine shops. The app also had payment and admin functionalities. The team was responsible for project management, development, and QA.

The Reviewer
 
51-200 Employees
 
Kentucky
CTO, Online Machinery Service
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

GlobalLuxSoft demonstrated technical expertise and close attention to details. They proved highly scalable and delivered bug-free code within a limited timeframe. The team at GlobalLuxSoft was professional, organized, and communicated quite clearly.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the CTO of a startup in the manufacturing space. We are a marketplace connecting manufacturers with CNC [computer numerical control] machine shops to make parts.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with GlobalLuxSoft?

We needed a total rebuild of our platform from the bottom up, with little hand-holding from our main office.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They were the primary development team for our product. Andrii [CEO, GlobalLuxSoft] and his team took over all web development efforts, from project management and development to QA. They did continuous development in 2-week sprints. The duration of the project wasn't time bound, as they were able to stay on board to continue building on and improving our application.

For our project, GlobalLuxSoft used Ruby on Rails and Angular. The application was primarily a marketplace with complex time listing requirements for assets. It had payment solutions that had direct integration with banking partners. We also asked for administrative functionality, which was essentially a second application.

How did you come to work with GlobalLuxSoft?

We originally found GlobalLuxSoft through professional connections.

What is the status of this engagement?

They worked with us for 2 years, and the contract ended in November 2016.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We couldn't have been happier with their accomplishments. They covered the agreed upon scope of their role with us. GlobalLuxSoft is a good, clean, professional outfit.

How did GlobalLuxSoft perform from a project management standpoint?

A Scrum master was on their team, and we had a lot of meetings prior to each sprint to define requirements. They showed excellent attention to detail. I also spent a week with them in their Kharkiv, Ukraine office. We had regular contact through Slack, with very clear communication.

What did you find most impressive about them?

What set them apart was their ability to effectively scale on a short timeline.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, they did good work.

5.0
Overall Score
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
    They worked on very tight 2-week sprints for the promised deliverables. They hit deadlines almost every time.
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
    They delivered a virtually bug-free software, and their QA was second to none.
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer

Database System Dev for Dedicated Server Provider

"Working with GlobalLuxSoft was a valuable experience."

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$10,000 to $49,999
 
Mar. - Sept. 2015
Project summary: 

GlobalLuxSoft prepared a software platform for VDS rental services, allocating 7 resources to leverage multiple technologies. Other tasks included product positioning, UI suggestions, and long-term strategy.

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
Lexington, Kentucky
Former CTO, Dedicated Server Provider
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

The finished database met all initial requirements successfully and currently supports reliable hardware, user, and invoice information. GlobalLuxSoft’s insightful feedback, collaborative approach, and reasonable price point proved highly advantageous.  

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I was a CTO of a company that provides VDS [virtual dedicated servers] as a cost-efficient solution. We offer the best features of both dedicated servers and Webspace products.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with GlobalLuxSoft?

We needed to implement a platform to support our VDS renting services. I searched for the right team to assist us with the creation of a software that could keep all data related to our hardware, users, and invoices.

GlobalLuxSoft provided 3 server-side developers, 2 client-side developers, a QA analytics person, and a team leader. We were working on a Scrum basis with daily standups and 2-week sprints. We were working together constantly while creating and updating product specs. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

The solution we needed was written using Ruby on Rails and hosted on our servers. Other technologies involved in the project included Haml, SCSS, jQuery, JavaScript, Bootstrap, and PostgreSQL.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or impact of the engagement?

Working with GlobalLuxSoft was a valuable experience. They had extensive expertise with the technologies that we were using (e.g. Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, OpenStack) and reasonable pricing. They were the best option we found. 

How did GlobalLuxSoft perform from a project management standpoint?

GlobalLuxSoft assisted with product positioning and offered good advice for items like UI and team management. Each sprint deadline was on time, from what I remember. 

We used a private GitHub repository for code management and ticketing. We also used Skype and Slack for communication, which met our needs.

Are there any areas GlobalLuxSoft could improve?

GlobalLuxSoft performed very well and took the time to understand the requirements at the start of the project. I was never disappointed with anything during our collaboration.

5.0
Overall Score They're excellent.
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer