Hivex

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of BrandVox

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Software for social media intelligence

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Hivex to accomplish?

• We needed to quickly expand our dev team to build out a new feature set. Hivex helped us find and bring on skilled remote developers to make that happen.

SOLUTION

How did you find Hivex?

Online Search

Why did you select Hivex over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Hivex were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

We were looking to add a social media analytics dashboard to BrandVox. The devs Hivex found for us built out the whole thing - from data collection to visualization. They created modules for tracking engagement, analyzing hashtags, and generating custom reports. The team also integrated it smoothly with our existing platform.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

After launching the new dashboard, we saw a 30% jump in daily active users. Customer retention went up as well, and we got a flood of positive feedback on social media.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

The devs hit every deadline we set, sometimes even early. If we needed changes or had questions, they were super responsive - usually got back to us within a couple hours. 

What was your primary form of communication with Hivex?

Virtual Meeting

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

They are very attentive to our requirements and quick in finding candidates

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

The team did a great job, and we encountered no problems.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Marketer of MySignature

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

MySignature is an email signature generator that helps individuals and businesses create professional, personalized email signatures to enhance their branding and communication.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Hivex to accomplish?

We hired Hivex to help us find a remote developer to introduce dynamic widgets like live social media feeds in our email signatures. We aimed to enhance user engagement and enrich the overall email signature experience.

SOLUTION

How did you find Hivex?

Referral

Why did you select Hivex over others?

• High ratings
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Hivex were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

We needed a developer to create dynamic widgets for our email signatures. Key deliverables included: 

• integrating live social media feeds
• ensuring the widgets were interactive and responsive
• easily embedding these features into our existing platform

The scope also covered testing and a smooth rollout to ensure everything worked perfectly for our users.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Our new widgets have improved user engagement and upped interaction with email signatures. The users provided extremely positive feedback, emphasizing the increased value and improved experience.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

They were organized and kept us in the loop with regular updates. Deliverables were consistently on schedule, and they handled any changes or challenges promptly

What was your primary form of communication with Hivex?

Virtual Meeting

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

A big thing I liked was their easy communication and the genuine interest they showed in our project. The whole experience felt more like a partnership than a transaction. Plus, their knack for finding just the right talent quickly was impressive.

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

 Nothing to complain about, they handled everything excellently.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the HR Generalist of Snov.io

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Provides sales tools to empower businesses of all sizes.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Hivex to accomplish?

• We needed to bridge a temporary skill gap in our team due to transitions and our main objective was to maintain development momentum without delays. Hivex helped us find experienced developers quickly, allowing us to keep our projects on track and ensure a smooth workflow during the transition period.

SOLUTION

How did you find Hivex?

Clutch Site

Why did you select Hivex over others?

High ratings

How many teammates from Hivex were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Our team needed developers to handle ongoing projects while filling permanent positions, and Hivex helped us find remote specialists with the specific technical skills we were missing.
These developers worked on:

• maintaining our current systems
• developing new features
• ensuring seamless integration with our existing infrastructure.

The key deliverables included:

• completing scheduled project milestones
• code quality assurance
• documentation to ensure continuity once permanent hires were onboarded.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We managed to keep our project timelines on track without any delays and also saw consistent code quality and smooth integration of new features. So our productivity didn't drop during the transition. Additionally, our internal team was able to focus on long-term goals while the remote developers handled immediate needs. 

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Everything was great. Hivex helped us find developers in less than three days, and the developers they recommended were reliable and delivered tasks on schedule.

What was your primary form of communication with Hivex?

Virtual Meeting

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

They have a great network of talented developers. The candidates they provided were not just technically talented, but also culturally fit. 

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

Hivex did a great job, there are no negative aspects to their work.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of BiLingoPlus LLC

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Translation and localization services provider. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Hivex to accomplish?

• We were looking to upgrade our existing tools for better teamwork among our remote staff. Our main aim was to improve how our teams communicate and collaborate on projects, no matter where they are located.

SOLUTION

How did you find Hivex?

Clutch Site

Why did you select Hivex over others?

High ratings

How many teammates from Hivex were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

The developers we hired were given the job of incorporating new functionalities to enhance our team's communication and project management. The main goals were to improve real-time chat, enhance task tracking, and make file-sharing easier. They also had the responsibility of integrating our current tools seamlessly and conducting comprehensive testing to ensure everything ran smoothly.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Our teams found it much easier to complete projects quickly and with fewer misunderstandings. The new chat and task tracking features helped everyone stay organized, and sharing files became more efficient. Overall, we saw better productivity and happier teams.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Hivex did an excellent job managing the project. They delivered the developers we required exactly on time. They were always there to support us and promptly addressed any concerns or questions we had. Their communication was consistently clear, ensuring a smooth and efficient collaboration.

What was your primary form of communication with Hivex?

Virtual Meeting

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

Great communication with the team and quick hiring

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

No. They were on point with everything.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Marketing Manager of DrivEd

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

DrivEd LMS - solution for educational businesses

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Hivex to accomplish?

We hired Hivex to help us find skilled developers for a pilot project on gamified learning experiences. We wanted to innovate without stretching our main team too thin.

SOLUTION

How did you find Hivex?

Online Search

Why did you select Hivex over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Hivex were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Hivex helped us staff up quickly with developers who specialized in creating engaging, gamified content. The main deliverables were a set of interactive learning modules that included quizzes, real-time feedback, and leaderboards to boost user engagement.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

One key measurable outcome was the increased user engagement on our platform - time spent and interaction rates both increased significantly. Also, the completion rates for courses using the new gamified modules improved significantly compared to previous formats.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

They provided candidates right on schedule and were attentive to our requests, adjusting quickly when we needed to tweak the skill sets we were looking for.

What was your primary form of communication with Hivex?

Virtual Meeting

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

We specifically needed developers skilled in gamification strategies and those who could integrate advanced interactive features into our LMS. The Hivex team quickly found us candidates with relevant portfolios and experience. 

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

It's all positive on our end with Hivex. No criticisms whatsoever.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of PioGroup

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We're EdTech software development company. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Hivex to accomplish?

• We brought in Hivex to keep our tech projects on track during a leadership gap. We needed a CTO to manage our tech team and maintain progress on our critical initiatives.

SOLUTION

How did you find Hivex?

Referral

Why did you select Hivex over others?

Referred to me

How many teammates from Hivex were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

The fractional CTO from Hivex took charge of our technical department, handling the day-to-day management and strategic oversight. He focused on keeping our software development projects moving forward, ensuring deadlines were met and quality standards upheld. Key deliverables included project timelines, updates to our technology roadmap, and regular performance reports to the executive team.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The interim CTO helped us complete two major software updates on schedule, and under his leadership, our team also reduced the bug incidence rate across all projects.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

The CTO managed our projects efficiently, always meeting deadlines. Hivex was equally supportive, ensuring a smooth onboarding and continuous alignment with our goals throughout the process.

What was your primary form of communication with Hivex?

Virtual Meeting

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

A big plus was their quick matching process. They connected us with a CTO who fit our needs perfectly and fast.

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

No, all good.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am a former executive of Contora

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Contora.ai is an alternative data provider for a crypto market

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Hivex to accomplish?

• We collaborated with Hivex to hire a team of ux designers and developers to revamp the user interfaces of our analytics platforms.

SOLUTION

How did you find Hivex?

Online Search

Why did you select Hivex over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Hivex were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

We asked developers to improve our dashboards. They made them easier to use and look nicer. The team made the layout cleaner, added ways to see data better, and improved its mobile and desktop compatibility

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The new design led to better results. Daily user activity went up by 30%, and now we are getting fewer help requests, showing that people found it easier to use. Clients really like how it looks and works now.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

The team we brought on board performed admirably. They consistently met timelines and adhered to the schedule, which greatly contributed to the overall progress of the initiative.

What was your primary form of communication with Hivex?

Virtual Meeting

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

They have a great pool of talented designers and developers. Our hires were very responsive and proactive throughout the whole project

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

No areas I can think of

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Business Development Manager of Protectimus Limited

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Protectimus is the affordable solution that allows integrating two-factor authentication with any system.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Hivex to accomplish?

• Add multi-language support to our platform

SOLUTION

How did you find Hivex?

Referral

Why did you select Hivex over others?

• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Hivex were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Protectimus wanted to make the platform user-friendly for people around the world, which required the services of a localization engineer. The key tasks were:

• Translate the user interface & guides,as well as error messages
• Make sure the platform worked with right to left languages.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

After adding multi-language support, we noticed a 22% signup increase from non-English speaking countries. User feedback was positive. Also, our customer support tickets in different languages dropped by 13%, so we can state that our users could navigate the platform better.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

The whole process was nice and everything was done correctly from the start. We are very satisfied with the team's responsiveness and attention to our requirements

What was your primary form of communication with Hivex?

Virtual Meeting

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

Hivex team was very quick to find the candidate we needed. They handled all the bureaucratic issues and the onboarding process went straightforward and easily

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

Nothing to dislike, they did a great job

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the BDM of Selzy

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Selzy is an ecosystem of marketing automation tools for SMBs.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Hivex to accomplish?

• We brought in Hivex to hire a full-stack react developer to work on our platform, mainly to refine our campaign management tools and the user interface.

SOLUTION

How did you find Hivex?

Referral

Why did you select Hivex over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Hivex were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Hivex handled the whole hiring process. They found candidates, screened them, and scheduled interviews. They also helped choose the right person who fits well into our team and goals. Their work made it easier for us to focus on building our product instead of getting bogged down in hiring details. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We found a candidate relatively fast (in 2 days) and started working right away. The new hire quickly got through onboarding, integrated into our team, and started contributing, helping us push updates faster and improve the platform's UX. 

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Everything was on point. They delivered on time and were very responsive. Whenever we had questions or needed extra info/clarifications, they were quick to help out.

What was your primary form of communication with Hivex?

Virtual Meeting

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

Hivex was always helpful, easy to talk to, and super friendly, making us feel like they were part of our own team.

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

It was all fine. They did a great job. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an executive of KossaSoft

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

IT services

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Hivex to accomplish?

• Our company engaged Hivex to create a mobile app that would be highly customizable to suit our specific needs.

SOLUTION

How did you find Hivex?

• Clutch Site
• Other

Why did you select Hivex over others?

They collaborated with another individual within our organization

How many teammates from Hivex were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Hivex was contracted to develop a bespoke mobile application for us. The project began with an initial discovery phase to determine the scope and requirements, followed by a contract and engagement process. They built the application from the ground up, and it is available on both iOS and Android platforms. 

Notable features include the ability to view transaction history, set spending limits, and support for parent-child accounts. The project was developed using a variety of technologies, including Kotlin, Swift, Java, Terraform, and AWS.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

• The mobile application received a rating of 4.5 stars on the App Store. It was released for early access within a timeframe of around six months, which was considered a relatively quick turnaround. The product was developed with complete test automation, automated infrastructure, and unit testing, resulting in a low error rate.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

The team demonstrated excellent communication skills throughout the project, and we were particularly impressed with one of our project managers. They delivered the project on time, and we were able to stay within budget for the app's development. For project management, we utilized Jira, while Slack and email were our primary communication channels.

What was your primary form of communication with Hivex?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They are agile and adaptable, and their developers are considerate and compassionate.

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

One major challenge we have faced is the speed at which we are able to onboard new engineers, although this is partly due to the difficulty of finding qualified candidates in general.