Greelow

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of Likkutei, an education platform.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Greelow?

We needed IT staff augmentation services for mobile app development.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Greelow built a study platform where people can document and hear audio and watch videos related to their study. The platform had different curriculums inside, and it could track the users’ learning. Additionally, Greelow created an option for donations and built it for iOS and Android.

How did you come to work with Greelow?

A friend recommended them.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent $25,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from October 2021–March 2022.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

My experience with them was excellent. Greelow was very helpful; they did a great job. Moreover, they fixed everything we needed, and we were comfortable working with them.

How did Greelow perform from a project management standpoint?

They were very responsive; we got answers immediately. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

They were responsive and involved. Greelow was a true professional.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, they did a good job. They were great people.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the CTO of Kelvi, a medical device manufacturer. We are the first cryo/thermotherapy device to bring a totally new approach to the training room, with fully electronic, all-digital heating and cooling in an Internet-connected device.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Greelow, and what were your goals?

Initially, we needed to bring our mobile apps to the current versions of iOS and Android. Next, we needed help to add a feature for OTA software updates for our mobile applications. This requires coordination of the mobile app and the devices to get the update and send it to the device.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We talked with several companies that do mobile app development. What we liked about Greelow was that their company was very comfortable with the type of challenges we posed to them. We also liked their work style, level of communication and expertise. The time zone difference still allowed for convenient meeting times during regular work hours - that was a plus.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

We initially started with an iOS and Android update and then to a second project that required the addition of a fairly complex feature. The technologies used are Xamarin with CI/CD pipelines for both iOS and Android. These mobile applications interface to our medical device and need to communicate to it.

Project steps: help define requirements, UI/UX design, solve engineering challenges, coordinate with the Kelvi development team, synthesize feedback and make modifications, present the mobile app changes.

How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

2 resources - the head of the company and a senior mobile app developer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

We were really impressed with Greelow's ability to listen to our challenge and to come up with great solutions. The team at Greelow did a great job coming up the process for getting a file from the internet onto our devices. Given that iOS does not allow for file transfer to non-iOS devices, they came up with another solution. They also created the screens and User workflow for the feature and quickly made changes based on feedback. We are very happy with the results.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

We set the goals of the project through shared documentation. These were communicated over video calls and Slack. Ideas and issues were communicated mainly over Slack, with videos of the mobile application screens and workflow. When more complex conversations were required, we set up video chat calls to talk through the issues and then the Greelow team would work on the solutions.

They are excellent communicators and have always been very timely. They are good at estimating workload and delivery time, as well as communicating if something is taking longer than expected or has an unforeseen complexity.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

I think they have a very talented, creative, mature team that cares about the projects they are working on and the quality of their work. They have the enthusiasm to solve hard problems and are very clever about their solutions.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

I think they did a great job. If anything, it was our internal team that was holding up progress due to other internal projects that we were fully engaged on. But they were always ready with their end of the work.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the COO of an education technology company. We deliver services to enhance digital engagement for K-12 students despite broadband Internet access availability at home.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Greelow, and what were your goals?

We hired Greelow to deliver an EdTech solution using edge technologies that enables digital content delivery despite broadband Internet access availability at home.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

Greelow was introduced to us while we were in the process of replacing an outsourcing company. We selected Greelow based on their architectural approach and a quick delivery of a prototype within a few weeks.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

We engage Greelow based on time and materials. Greelow participates in the requirements analysis, design, and implementation using the Agile methodology. In the past 6 months, Greelow has deployed multiple prototypes and a finished product.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

Greelow provides us a senior architect and a software developer in this engagement.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

Greelow has deployed multiple prototypes and a finished product within the past 6 months. Greelow's deliverables were able to meet the business objectives, and in certain situations, exceed our expectations.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

We take on the project management function, and we have daily communication with Greelow using Zoom, JIRA, and WhatsApp.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Greelow is very flexible in terms of resource allocation and pricing. The senior architect has a very strong software engineering background and provides great insights on product enhancements.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

In terms of providing engineering resources based on time and materials, Greelow has done what we expect them to do.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I´m the cofounder and CEO and I´m in charge of business development and strategic design of our client´s projects.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Greelow, and what were your goals?

We needed to generate an app for a set of organizations we work with and for which we need technological support. We were in charge of the strategic vision and thinking of the functionalities and Greelow was in charge of the execution of the project.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We made a closed pitch among companies that had recommended us and we were helped a lot by the reference of past work given to us by their clients.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

The application was designed for both iOS and Android. The project had an initial stage where they helped us to establish the workflows and usability of the application for each of the administrator and user profiles. The second stage had to do with the development of the product. The third stage was the testing and correction of functionalities and usability paths for different types of users.

How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

It was a project leader and 3 senior developers. However, the daily contact was focused on the PL.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

The application was delivered in due time and form and we are now in the final stage of designing the marketing pieces necessary for its promotion, uploading to the stores and official launch in the selected markets.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

We work daily through the use of SLACK, and email. They also gave us a gant where we could review each point of the project. We had a weekly progress and feedback meeting. In addition, every 15 days we had another meeting to evaluate the work process and the functioning of the shared group.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

For us it is essential to find partners who can form a single work team. We like to feel part of a single working group, and not generate silos that prevent collaboration, innovation and constant improvement. We were very happy with our collaboration with Greelow since we achieved this.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

There was a change of one of the programmers that caused a delay in one of the stages of the project. However, during the whole process, the delay could be compensated and we ended up very close to the agreed deadlines.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Greenpeace is a movement of people who are passionate about defending the natural world from destruction. Our vision is a greener, healthier and more peaceful planet, one that can sustain life for generations to come. There, I am Head of Digital Marketing and I Coordinate Innovation Projects.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Greelow, and what were your goals?

We wanted to raise engagement from our supporters and simplify the way they participated on our campaigns through a Mobile App. We needed to have more interactions and signups from our database users and boost donor acquisition.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We drove diferent meeting with possible vendors, but Greelow was the company that best fulfilled our expectations. They had the knowledge and the resources to achieve our project´s goal.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

After a couple of preliminary meetings, they helped us on organizing the project, through establishing a prototype and defining project stages. They decided to use MERN stack and this turned out to be a good decision in terms of time optimization and a successful final outcome.

How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

A project Manager was in charge of the team and interacted with me, working alonside 3 developers and 1 UX designer. We interacted in weekly meetings.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

6 month after publishing the app, we saw a substancial increase on database engagement rate (25% compared to our usual strategies) and a clear increase on donor acquisition, which was a secondary goal. Comments from our supporters were massively possitive about the App and was a great milestone for our team.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

Greelow team helped us to organize the project and made it easy going forward from one step to another. They also teached us about scrum methologies and introduced Slack and Jira. This was also a big step forward for our team.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Their full commitment to delivering the product on time was remarkable, also the way they work together, it was nice to see that people involved in the project was not only working hard but also enjoying what they were doing. One of the things that we value the most is that throughout the process they advised us beyond the technical part and we felt very accompanied.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

I think they performed pretty well on most of areas related to the project.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Senior Producer at a full-service creative agency that specializes in designing and developing e-commerce experiences across a variety of platforms.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Greelow, and what were your goals?

Our agency saw fast growth, partnering with multiple clients to deliver websites that feature high-impact visual design, along with intuitive user experiences to drive e-commerce sales conversions. We needed to quickly scale a development team that possessed diverse skill sets and was current in the latest web technologies and best practices.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

I worked with one of the founding principle members of Greelow on a previous project and was well acquainted with his incredible skills in leadership and software development. I was confident that he would run his company against rigorous standards of excellence, and hence deliver top-performing developers to our projects. Of course, I was right.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

I typically engage Greelow with a high-level project scope, timeline, technology stack, and requisite skill sets unique to the project. Within hours, Greelow will provide a resourcing plan and resumes of suitable developers for us to review. Required skillsets have included HTML, HTML5 JavaScript, CSS, CSS3, React, server management/deployment, database design, and headless CMS solutions.

Each developer that Greelow has placed with us has exceeded expectations in their output. Not only with their coding skills but also with their attention to detail, critical thinking, and most importantly, not shying away from asking questions or raising concerns if a task, feature, request, process, etc seems unreasonable or ill-conceived with suggestions on how to improve. The result is a better solution & product for our clients which has had a direct impact on our revenue growth.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

Our teams scale between 1 and 5 individuals per project, with a mix of front-end and full-stack developers. I interface about twice monthly with my account manager to discuss resource planning and with a member of the finance team for invoicing and reported hours.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

We inherited a clunky, ill-documented opensource CMS solution that needed to be implemented and wired to the front end while maintaining relative ease of use for content authors. We needed to stand this up as quickly as possible. Greelow developers dove in with no prior understanding or experience with this particular technology and were able to get it to a fully functional state in under a week.

On this same project, there was an aggressive last-minute milestone added by the client so that they could demonstrate the initial look and feel of the site before it was fully functional. Greelow developers took the initiative to self-organize how to divide and conquer in order to meet the requirements and deadline of the milestone, even though it meant taking a less-than-happy path in development best practices.

Both of these achievements resulted in the successful delivery of a really tough milestone and a satisfied client that has granted our agency subsequent large-scale contracts.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

Project management is largely handled by our team, while Greelow provides the talent and helps to satisfy rapidly shifting resource needs. They are always quick to respond to resourcing requests. Greelow developers are highly disciplined when it comes to tracking and estimating their work, within our project management tools. And, they are highly communicative over Slack, including daily stand-up reports, providing critical transparency and predictability for all of our projects.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

The diversity of talent and ability to scale up and down within days, to conquer complex web development projects of all sizes. It bears repeating that the proactive, communicative, and collaborative values that Greelow instills in all of their team members is truly unique and makes the biggest difference in delivering a best-in-class final product.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

None! We could not be happier.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m an executive at a software development company that provides AI applications.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Greelow?

We were looking in South America for product development resources to expand our business.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Greelow has been able to find excellent resources to extend our product. Initially, we provided them with a project brief, where we discussed our requirements and the things we needed. After that, they then developed our website from scratch, which they created using Node.js. Additionally, we needed to add more capability to our existing code, so they also found great resources for our in-voice applications.

How did you come to work with Greelow?

I was doing a web search and found Greelow on Clutch. I called them immediately, and they got back to me within minutes.

How much have you invested in them?

We’ve spent $10,000–$25,000 with them so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in March 2021, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Thanks to Greelow, we’ve started getting more skilled developers to work with us, and as we grow, the quality of their work is improving.

How did Greelow perform from a project management standpoint?

Their project management has been very proactive. In terms of tools and communication, we use Jira, Slack, and Google Meet.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their ability to attract, maintain, and coach a team is outstanding — these resources are especially important in developing our products.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I don't think there's anything they can improve on.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

If you’re looking for help finding skilled developers, I recommend working with them.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Regional Sales Manager of Netcamara. We develop IP video management solutions, applied to security in urban video surveillance and commercial intelligence for retail and Smart & Safe Cities, with technical and commercial managers in various cities throughout the continent and in Spain.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Greelow?

We hired Greelow to put together a team of 3 developers for an internal company project that was to create and optimize our internal systems.

SOLUTION

How did you select this agency and what were the deciding factors?

A well known friend of mine recommended Greelow to me, so I Googled them and saw that their reviews online are very good therefore I decided to have a meeting and then to work with them.

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

We needed an interface that would communicate two processes that we had running independently and on the one hand it would feed a database and on the other it would calculate a series of metrics that would provide certain information to a user. A week was dedicated to rampup, after that we designed a work model to finally enter the programming stage.

Describe the recruitment process in detail.

We contacted Jonathan, the sales manager, through the contact form on Greelow.com. After that I scheduled a meeting with him to explain what I needed, we discussed different terms and were able to come up with a good agreement, including Qty of devs, budget, and delivery. Finally we signed the contract and the devs started working.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the engagement that demonstrate progress or success?

The Outcome of the project was better than expected, they managed to fulfill our requirements. Therefore we are very happy with the service provided by Greelow.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

More than effective, every time I had a question they simply just responded within minutes, it was as if we were in the same building!

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

They care about what is happening and always try to give different solutions. I felt very comfortable through the entire process. They also responded to any questions within short periods of time, which was also very impressive. They work very neatly and fast. I would always recommend them.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

Nope. I loved the entire process of working with them and would do it again in future opportunities.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am Co Founder and Marketing Manager of Promociones Aereas. Our website and blog generate authentic and quality content allowing our users to save money on their international trips by changing dates or looking for alternative combinations.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Greelow?

We needed to add staff to our existing software development team to help and assist them on creating a business mobile app for our internal use.

What were your goals for this project?

The goal was to create an app where integrated specific API's that show exclusive information and create a custom notification screen for our employees so they can filter flight ticket deals and use that information for our web.

SOLUTION

How did you select Greelow?

We started scouting for different staffing companies on google and they came up as an option. We got in touch and they were the best option.

Describe the project in detail.

We sent an enquiry to different companies by email for the profiles we were looking for. Greelow sent over profiles and rates that met our requirements so we went forward with a meeting/interview with the candidates and we went forward from there.

What was the team composition?

We had 1 UX dev and 3 mobile devs

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The app has been very successful for our employees and we are using it every day to place promotions on our website

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The workflow was very smooth and productive throughout the development process, they worked remotely and managed communication via slack with our team. All the management was managed through our PM.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The simplicity and fast response to our emails were surprising. When we interviewed the candidates the next day, they were perfect, just as they appeared to be in the resume sent to us. Also the rates were very much to our standards.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Can't think of anything!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Founder of Blueblack, a virtual wallet for the exclusive use between selected wholesale clothing businesses and merchants in the commercial district in Buenos Aires.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Greelow?

We needed an MVP for our project that was to create a virtual wallet mobile app to be used both on iOS & Android devices, alongside with a customized server on the backend and a web-based administration panel. We also needed UX/UI services to advise in branding,logo creation and app layout.

What were your goals for this project?

To create an exclusive e-wallet attracting and bridging wholesale shops and factories with merchants who come from all over Argentina to buy for their businesses.

SOLUTION

How did you select Greelow?

We saw them on Clutch and UpCity and liked their profile and rates. We scheduled a meeting and all went well from there

Describe the project in detail.

As soon as I hired Greelow we did a job they call "discovery" to understand the business model. We made some adjustments on it and after building the designs we started the development of the app for iOS.

We had regular meetings showing progress, and about halfway, the Android app was incorporated (honestly, I didn't give it too much importance). We are finally going into production right now, with a lot of enthusiasm!

What was the team composition?

Since the beginning of the project we have managed a fluid and cordial dialogue with the account manager. In the different stages a designer, a project manager, a tester and the team of programmers appeared.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We have 20 beta testers using the app that love it, and we are training the cashiers of the stores.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

As I mentioned before, from the beginning we had fluid communication with the account manager. I have worked with other companies in the past where you are delegated direct contact with programmers, which is sometimes a problem. I am very happy to have worked with Jonathan throughout the process, I felt very accompanied and advised.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

At first I was nervous because I never paid a high amount of money before for these services. But once we got passed that step they made me feel very comfortable about the decision I made to hire them.

Their attention towards the client during the project exceeded my expectations. I'm very satisfied with the design of the app, and the support.

Also their recommendations on resolving certain obstacles was great. They also gave me recommendations and guided me to choose the right people to help me with my marketing strategies.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Everything was great, I don't have anything to say here. Keep it up and I will be recommending them. Also planning other business with them.